Google has released FAQ guidance on its site reputation abuse policy. The update covers important points about managing third-party content and recovery processes. Breaking Down Third-Party Content Rules Google wants to clarify what counts as a violation. Using third-party content is not a problem in itself. A violation happens when that content is used to … Read more
In a recent interview with Aleyda Solis, Google’s Search Liaison, Danny Sullivan, discussed the company’s approach to ranking smaller websites versus larger brands. This topic has long been a point of contention, with concerns that Google’s ranking systems favor brands over independent sites. Fairness In Search Results Sullivan claims that Google doesn’t inherently favor brands, … Read more
In a recent interview, Google CEO Sundar Pichai discussed the company’s implementation of AI in search results and addressed concerns from publishers and website owners about its potential impact on web traffic. Background On AI In Google Search Google has been gradually incorporating AI-generated overviews and summaries into its search results. These AI overviews aim … Read more
A non-profit professional organization, Paid Search Association (PSA), hosted an “AMA” event with Google Ads liaison Ginny Marvin. The session via Slack allowed PSA members to ask Marvin anything related to paid search that was on their minds. During the 1-hour event and with over 15 questions submitted, it was clear what was on everyone’s … Read more
YouTube’s content moderation policies have long been controversial among creators. In a new video, Matt Halpern, who leads YouTube’s Trust and Safety team, openly discussed the difficulties in enforcing rules on the world’s biggest video-sharing site. As YouTube keeps growing, finding the perfect balance between allowing freedom of expression and maintaining safety becomes more complex. … Read more
Your subject line, preview text, and sender name (aka, the “envelope”) are key to getting your subscribers to open your email. But what about after they open—and have something to say? Sometimes overlooked, the reply-to email address and from name are key identifiers for your subscribers—especially if they choose to reply to an email (which … Read more
