Google is testing the display of web stories instead of YouTube videos for finding NFL games. Personally, I still watch the YouTube videos, but some people, like NFL enthusiast Mordy Oberstein, watch Web Stories instead of YouTube videos. Mordy shared this screenshot on Twitter “Looks like Google is testing Web Stories instead of YouTube videos […]
Google has resumed testing of custom search styles related to AdSense. paused 8 months ago in May 2021. Google said “We’d like to inform you that as of January 6, 2022, we have again given you the option of creating tests for custom search styles for similar searches in your AdSense account.” The hiatus was […]
Apparently, Google is testing new layouts and formats for the visual stories, formerly AMP stories. Brodie Clark has some screenshots of the new designs on. divided Twitter. Here is the original format from years ago: Most people these days see this four-pack grid layout: But Google is also testing a three-pack grid: And this carousel: […]
Google is testing a new look and feel for the trending searches you see on the Google homepage on mobile and in Google Discover. Here is a screenshot of the slick search phrase in a bubble with the trending icon next to it that Jason Mandragona shared Twitter yesterday: Here is the screenshot Jason Mandragona […]
Google is testing a new layout for the Key moments video / Suggested clips Featured snippets layout in Google search results. Instead of placing a wider video on top with the text on the bottom, Google places a smaller video on top, but with the text on the right side of the video. Several people […]
YouTube is working on a new Insights function for YouTube Studio which provides information about what users are looking for in the app, both in relation to your channel and your content specifically as well as for more general searches. Each element can be very valuable in your content planning. The new feature called “Search […]
Google is testing adding the Google Lens button to the mobile search results bar. That camera icon, the Google Lens logo, would trigger your camera and then you can search by taking pictures. That was discovered by Brian Free Life and posted on Twitter. Here’s what I see in comparison to what he can see: […]
In 2021, the average conversion rate for an ecommerce store is 2.12%. For every 100 visitors you get, around 98 of them leave without making a purchase. And that’s if you’re average. If you’re below average or in another industry, you might even lose up to 99 of every 100 visitors. If you’ve already invested […]
I’ll start by announcing the winners of the Squid Game contest I had last week. Google completed the rollout for the November spam update after 8 days. This November Google spam update seems big, at least it has some legs. Some suggest that this update also targets camouflaged spam content with inserted links. Google said […]
TikTok is trying out another new monetization option for YouTubers, with some users seeing a new one Tips tab in your TikTok settings. As you can see in this example posted by Jera Bean (and highlighted by Matt Navarre) Some Creators now have a Tips section in their Account Options to apply through for tips […]