A recent analysis by xfunnel.ai examines citation patterns across major AI search engines. The findings provide new insight into how these tools reference web content in their responses. Here are the must-know highlights from the report. Citation Frequency Differs By Platform Researchers submitted questions across different buyer journey stages and tracked how the AI platforms … Read more
HTTP Archive published 12 chapters of its annual Web Almanac, revealing disparities between mobile and desktop web performance. The Almanac analyzes data from millions of sites to track trends in web technologies, performance metrics, and user experience. This year’s Almanac details changes in technology adoption patterns that will impact businesses and users. Key Highlights Mobile … Read more
Google has announced it will no longer phase out third-party cookies in Chrome. Instead, it’s trying a new approach that emphasizes user choice and control over their web browsing privacy. Major Policy Reversal For years, the company had been working towards eliminating third-party cookies, repeatedly delaying the implementation due to various challenges. Instead of deprecating … Read more
Google has again delayed its plan to phase out third-party cookies in the Chrome web browser. The latest postponement comes after ongoing challenges in reconciling feedback from industry stakeholders and regulators. The announcement was made in Google and the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) joint quarterly report on the Privacy Sandbox initiative, scheduled for … Read more
We’ve been encouraging marketers to focus on developing a strategy to wean their media plans and martech stack off third-party (3P) cookies for some time (and we still are!) But if your organization hasn’t yet made it a top priority, Google’s countdown to phasing out third-party cookies in Chrome by Q3 2024 may be the … Read more
Google will roll out new features and integrations for Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for first-party data, enhanced conversions, and durable ad performance metrics. Beginning in Q1 2024, Chrome will gradually phase out third-party cookies for a percentage of users, allowing for testing and transition. Third-party cookies, which have been central to cross-site tracking, are being … Read more
As internet browsers phase out third-party cookies, online advertisers seek new ways to target ads to customers without relying on current tracking methods. Transitioning To “Era Of Prediction” Google laid out its vision for a cookie-less future during a recent question-and-answer video from Radhika Mani, Google Display Ads’ Senior Product Manager. The video comes as … Read more
Google has announced it will begin phasing out support for third-party cookies in Chrome by disabling them for 1% of users starting in Q1 2024. This initial deprecation comes ahead of a broader phase-out for all Chrome users by Q3 2024. Third-Party Cookies Blocked For 1% Of Chrome Users Next Year Beginning in early 2024, … Read more
In a recent episode of ‘Ask Googlebot,’ John Mueller, a Search Advocate at Google, explains the company’s stance on scores from third-party SEO tools. Mueller stated that Google doesn’t consider scores about a website’s authority or spamminess from external SEO tools when deciding where to rank a site in search results. Google’s algorithms and assessments … Read more
Listen NEW! Listen to article Sign in or sign up to access this audio feature! No worries … it’s FREE! Data has become the lifeblood of marketing, and there are changes on the horizon to how we can collect and use that data. The most recent SAS Customer Advisory Board meeting highlighted data deprecation—specifically, the … Read more
If the formula for measuring ROI is so straightforward, why do so many marketers struggle with it? They may be looking for their Y in the wrong place. Read the full article at MarketingProfs
When cookies are no more, we’ll need to get data directly from customers. The best way to do that? Offer great experiences in exchange for information. Read the full article at MarketingProfs
