search engine optimisation

U.S. search ad revenues surged to $102.9 billion in 2024

Fueled by “impressive YoY growth,” paid search advertising revenues hit a new high in 2024, according to a new report. In total, search accounted for $102.9 billion of a record $258.6 billion in U.S. digital advertising revenues, according to the IAB Internet Advertising Revenue Report: Full Year 2024, conducted by PwC. That is a $14.1 […]

The ROAS illusion: Rethinking what Google Ads success looks like

Return on ad spend (ROAS) has been the default metric for evaluating Google Ads performance for years.  It’s easy to calculate, works well with automated bidding, and provides a quick snapshot of efficiency.  However, as ad costs rise and tracking becomes less reliable, relying solely on ROAS is no longer enough, especially for businesses focused […]

The best affiliate networks by need and use case

Affiliate networks aren’t one-size-fits-all.  Between evolving tracking laws, new tech capabilities, and shifting fee structures, the best choice depends on your business model and goals.  This guide breaks down top affiliate networks by use case, so you can make a smarter, more strategic decision. The data-driven approach to choosing an affiliate network If you’re ready […]

Court: Google’s illegal ad tech monopoly harmed the open web

The U.S. Department of Justice successfully prosecuted its antitrust case against Google, with Judge Leonie Brinkema ruling that the company operated an illegal monopoly in the advertising technology industry. The court determined that Google engaged in anticompetitive practices that allowed it to dominate critical components of the digital ad market for more than a decade. […]

Google Analytics 4 fixes data gaps, now flags issues early

Google Analytics is rolling out major updates aimed at sharpening marketing insights – boosting data completeness, adding richer context, and flagging issues before they become problems. Key updates. Google announced these updates to Google Analytics 4: Enhanced data completeness. New aggregate IDs and smart fallback tools keep reports accurate even without traditional tracking, helping you […]

Search behavior, decoded: What platform preference really tells us

When we talk about search, we usually focus on what people are looking for – keywords, queries, and intent. But in 2025, there’s a more powerful question to ask: “Where are they searching – and why that platform, in that moment?” The search landscape is evolving fast.  AI tools like ChatGPT are gaining traction.  Social […]

Apple rebrands Search Ads as Apple Ads

Apple is officially dropping the “Search” from Search Ads to better represent its expanding ad placements across the App Store. The rebrand reflects Apple’s growing ad footprint beyond App Store search results — a signal that the iPhone maker is eyeing a more aggressive play in the broader digital ad market. What’s changed: The original […]

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