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Google Ads down for some users

Happy Monday! The Google Ads dashboard may be down for some users. We're investigating reports of an issue with Google Ads. We will provide more information shortly. The affected users are unable to access Google Ads. Please see the dashboard for updates: https://t.co/0AqTKCl6Ts — AdsLiaison (@adsliaison) January 23, 2023 The Google Ads status dashboard. The

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How Google’s turn to resellers coincides with its largest round of layoffs

Google has been encouraging advertisers to use its network of approved resellers more frequently in recent years. This strategy helps Google reduce expenses for advertising services and positions the company as a software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider, which is more appealing to investors. Resellers, such as Accenture Interactive, Incubeta, Jellyfish, Media.Monks, and Smartly.io, assist media buyers in

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Google Optimize will sunset this year

Google Optimize and Optimize 360 will no longer be available after September 30, 2023. Your experiments and personalizations can continue to run until that date.  Why we care. The discontinuation of Optimize may affect marketers ability to conduct A/B testing and optimize their website or app’s user experience. While Google Analytics 4 is gaining popularity, marketers

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How to level up your analytical skills with Excel

With the increased prevalence of automation in campaign management platforms, advertisers must possess analytical skills that will allow them to comprehend changes in funnel performance, as well as detect optimization opportunities.  During my SMX Next presentation, I highlighted formulas and functions within Microsoft Excel that can help advertisers with data manipulation. When it comes to

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This day in search marketing history: January 23

Expedia buys Travelocity In 2015, Expedia bought rival Travelocity for $280 million amid sluggish travel industry growth and pressure from insurgent travel providers. Expedia had actually been powering Travelocity.com since 2013. So the acquisition seemed quite logical from both perspectives. At the time, Expedia also owned several online travel brands: Hotels.com, Hotwire, eLong and Trivago.

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SMX Master Class Early Bird rates expire this Saturday!

Make 2023 the year you become a master of search marketing: Attend your choice of SMX Master Class online March 1-2, to learn actionable tactics that will help you drive more awareness, conversions, and sales. Early Bird rates expire this Saturday, January 28… book now to save 20% off your Master Class! Choose from six essential search marketing topics: Advanced SEO training with Bruce

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