Google just quietly rolled out a new metric inside Google Ads, and while it hasn’t been officially announced, it’s already live in some accounts. The new metric, “Conv. value (incl. predicted)”, layers machine learning predictions on top of actual conversion value. For brands running long-funnel or delayed-purchase campaigns, this changes the game. But the lack…
Why Your Shopify Store Slows Down During Big Sales (It’s Not the Hosting)
How to Fix Conversion-Drops on Six-Figure Shopify Stores Last Black Friday, we heard of a $20M fashion brand that lost $180K in 3 hours because their inventory checking widget couldn’t handle the traffic spike. Their checkout completion time jumped from 1.4s to 9.2s, and conversions dropped through the floor. The culprit? A single external API…
Google Ads Introduces Target CPC Bidding For Demand Gen Campaigns
Google just dropped a potential game-changing update for Demand Gen campaigns: Target CPC bidding. If you’ve been itching for more granular control, this is the one you’ve been begging for. Demand Gen used to be a fully hands-off affair, but with Target CPC, you can now fine-tune traffic volume and cost per click like a…
How To Get Your Ads To Show In Google AI Overviews
Google’s AI Overviews and language models like ChatGPT are starting to take over how people search. In fact, over 1.5 billion use Google’s AI Overviews monthly, and that number is climbing. That means your audience isn’t just searching on Google anymore. They’re asking questions in AI-powered tools, and those tools are serving up answers. If…
Google Expands Video Ads Into Search, Shopping & Image Tabs: Here’s What That Means for You
Google just made another big move, and it could seriously change how your brand shows up online. Video ads are now rolling out across Google Search, Shopping, and Image results. Yep, not just YouTube anymore, your Performance Max campaigns are getting a lot more visual and fast. Via Search Engine Land This update is already…
Google Marketing Live 2025: What Businesses Need To Know
Google just dropped a massive list of updates at Marketing Live 2025, and nearly all of them are powered by AI. From how ads get built to where they appear, a lot is changing. If you want to stay competitive, this is the time to get familiar with what’s new, and how to act on…
Meta’s New “Top Creative Themes” Feature Just Dropped
Meta is finally giving us more insight into what’s actually working in our ads, and it’s long overdue. They just rolled out a new reporting feature called “Top Creative Themes,” which gives you a clearer picture of what types of messaging and visuals are performing in your account. Instead of relying on gut feel or…
Google Just Launched “AI Max” for Search Campaigns
Google just rolled out a new campaign upgrade called “AI Max” that adds a serious dose of machine learning to standard Search campaigns. Think of it as a halfway point between regular Search and Performance Max, more automation, but still built around your keywords. This isn’t a brand-new campaign type. It’s an enhancement to what…
Amazon Switching To Two-Part Titles For Product Listings
Amazon’s testing a new two-part product title format, and while there’s no official launch date yet, this update has the potential to shake up how your products rank and perform. The new format splits titles into two sections: a short “Core Product Title” and a separate “Product Highlights” section that will showcase benefits and features….
Google Is Testing a New Shopping Ad Layout
We’re seeing signs that Google is testing a new Shopping Ads layout, and it’s very different from what we’re used to. Instead of the traditional horizontal carousel we’ve all come to expect, this new format stacks product ads in a grid layout that looks more like Google Images. This might seem like a small visual…