Some ChatGPT users can now search the web with ChatGPT search, OpenAI announced today. ChatGPT has been able to search the web for several months, but today’s update is part of OpenAI’s larger push into AI search. OpenAI’s ChatGPT search has an opportunity to challenge Google’s search monopoly with a much different user experience (e.g.,…
Within any brand’s marketing mix, you’ll likely find a focus on ranking in Google. This has been a cornerstone of digital strategy for years — and with good reason. Organic search remains a key touchpoint in many customer journeys. Google’s commanding market share of mobile (82%) and desktop search (95%), speaks to its influence. However,…
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People may not need to actually lick stamps any more but they are still sending and receiving mail. Often they receive mail with joy. Consider how things have changed. “Thirty years ago, when you received an email you got excited. Your mailbox was just full of junk mail at the time.” That would be your…
Do consumers trust AI? Maybe? 60% of consumers believe AI is trustworthy, according to a new survey by CouponCabin. 52% are more concerned than excited about AI in daily life, according to Pew. Do they trust companies to use AI? A bit if you’re a tech company, barely at all if you’re not. An average…
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Quality SEO content keeps readers glued to the page. The key? Producing content that satisfies both search intent and user experience. But most SEO content fails to do this. The focus is on on-page optimizations while ignoring what actually keeps readers engaged. In this guide, you’ll learn how to use my QRIES framework to: Create…
Hispanic consumers represent a significant economic force in the U.S. today. Yet, they often face barriers in accessing mainstream financial services, particularly when purchasing vehicles essential to their household mobility and economic opportunity. To address these barriers, we are testing a generative AI-powered pre-approval bot to help potential car buyers confidently navigate the loan process…
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today…
Google is rolling out new sales and leads conversion reports in the Google Ads advertiser console. These reports are under the Goals section, then Conversions and then Summary tab and there are then toggles to see sales versus leads.