Amazon resumes Google Shopping ads – but not in the U.S.

Amazon’s return abroad — one month after pulling out — follows data showing rivals gained clicks but lost efficiency in its absence.

Amazon’s return abroad — one month after pulling out — follows data showing rivals gained clicks but lost efficiency in its absence.

Google is baking loyalty perks into ads and listings, letting retailers turn member benefits into higher clicks and longer-term value.

Data shows AI growth is slowing while search usage edges higher – with heavy AI users actually turning to Google search more often.
Google released the August spam update, impacting search results worldwide. The rollout may take a few weeks to complete.
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Google’s August 2025 spam update will be rolling out over the next few weeks. This is the first spam update from Google in 8 months.

Even ChatGPT leaned on Google’s search results via a scraping service – underscoring how crucial Google’s index remains in the AI search era.
Ad hijacking is a serious issue for online advertisers. Find out how to detect and combat ad hijacking effectively.
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Perplexity’s new subscription plan pays publishers for webpage visits, AI search citations, and agent actions.
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Fresh data shows ChatGPT adoption accelerating while Google stalls, with major implications for user behavior and downstream SEO metrics.
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AI is changing how people search – again. Learn what decades of search history can teach us about adapting to the next big shift.