If you’ve watched the news recently, the possibility of a recession has captured everyone’s attention. Most reputable sources say it’s too soon to say whether or not a recession will happen, but, regardless, savvy businesses are thinking ahead and considering how their potential customers might react. To give insight into how consumer behaviors are or … Read more
Microsoft Bing published an announcement stating that the IndexNow search crawling technology is a powerful way for ecommerce companies to surface the latest and most accurate shopping-related information in AI Search and search engine shopping features. Generative Search Requires Timely Shopping Information Ecommerce sites typically depend on merchant feeds, search engine crawling and updates to … Read more
OpenAI has added several new features to ChatGPT’s search tool. You can now shop for products, search through WhatsApp, and see improved source citations. These updates build upon the real-time search features introduced in October, demonstrating OpenAI’s increasing challenge to Google and other search engines. New Shopping Features Now Available The most significant addition in … Read more
Picture this: a beauty influencer swipes on a new lipgloss shade during a livestream. She answers questions in real-time as thousands of viewers watch. Within minutes, the product sells out. Sounds too good to be true? It’s not. This is the power of live social shopping, a retail trend that started in China that is … Read more
Google has launched its Vision Match feature for all mobile users in the United States, following a successful test run in Google Labs. This tool solves an everyday challenge for shoppers: turning a specific idea into products that can be purchased. Google research indicates that more than half of shoppers have difficulty finding particular clothing … Read more
Google Shopping isn’t just about bidding and budget management – it’s about feeding Google the best possible data. Unlike traditional search ads, where keywords dictate targeting, Shopping campaigns rely on your product feed. The quality, accuracy, and completeness of your product data determine how often and where your ads appear. A well-optimized feed improves impressions, … Read more
Managing Google Shopping campaigns is both an art and a science. Even with the most refined strategies and detailed data, performance fluctuations can happen – and when they do, they often leave marketers scrambling for answers. Understanding why these fluctuations occur, knowing how to respond, and effectively communicating with clients are essential skills for anyone … Read more
If you’re looking to transform your Instagram account into a sales powerhouse, you’re in the right place. Instagramers upload up to 500 million posts DAILY. It has evolved over the years from a simple photo and video-sharing tool to a powerful marketing tool and has a significant impact on its users’ buying behavior and how … Read more
A new study analyzing 5,000 Google Shopping keywords sheds light on the factors that correlate with higher rankings. The research, conducted by Jeff Oxford, Founder of 180 Marketing, reveals trends that could help ecommerce stores improve their visibility in Google’s free Shopping listings. Amazon Dominates Google Shopping Amazon ranks in the #1 position for 52% … Read more
Google announced new features for in-store shopping and expanded payment options, marking changes to its retail technology offerings. Key Updates Google Lens Google Lens, which reportedly processes 20 billion searches monthly, will enable users to photograph products in stores to find price comparisons and reviews. The system uses Google’s product database of over 45 billion … Read more
The evolution of Instagram has been action-packed. One day, we’re trying to find the perfect filter for a square-cropped photo of a cup of tea; the next, we’re exploring how to get approved for Instagram Shopping. At least, that’s how this marketer’s story arc went. The platform has gone from a simple feed of blurry … Read more
While everyone is looking at AI Overviews, Google launched a personalized shopping experience to build a foothold in the vertical that’s the least sensitive to LLM disruption. AI could revive personalization and bring it to other areas of Google as well. The new SERP layout shakes up ecommerce SEO by making Google the new category … Read more
Google Shopping ads can be a powerful revenue driver – but to get the most out of it, you need to master bid management. Whether you’re an in-house marketer or working at an agency, effective bid management is crucial for scaling success. However, understanding how to optimize and adjust bids effectively in Google Shopping ads … Read more
Boost your skills with Growth Memo’s weekly expert insights. Subscribe for free! Google’s launch and pullback of AI Overviews (AIOs) caught the most attention in the SEO scene over the last two months. However, a change with at least the same significance flew under the radar: Google’s transformation from search engine to marketplace for shopping queries. … Read more
Google has introduced a feature in Search Console that allows merchants to track their product listings in the Google Search Image tab. This expanded functionality can help businesses better understand their visibility across Google’s shopping experiences. New to Search Console Performance report 📢 you can now see merchant listings performance in the Google Search Image tab. Learn … Read more
Amazon pillows. Korean moisturizer. An acupuncture mat. These are just a few of the objects I’ve purchased on Instagram over the past couple months – mainly because an influencer told me to. I’m not alone. Today’s shopper doesn’t head to the mall when she’s bored; she opens her phone. In fact, according to HubSpot’s 2024 … Read more
Social buying. Everyone and their mama is doing it — or maybe it‘s just me and my family. I’m consistently tagged in posts (thank you, cousin) about adorable gifts, must-have outfits, and the like. Now, I’m a content marketer who knows when I’m being sold to, but even I get lured by social posts with … Read more
Digital shopping cart abandonment is a challenge that every ecommerce retailer has to face, but it can be incredibly frustrating to stare at data showing you a bunch of abandoned carts without knowing what to do about it. We’ll walk you through everything you need to know about cart abandonment: what it is, what the … Read more
