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      How Do Google AI Mode Ads Work? Now Live in the US

      Google AI Mode ads now run in the US, drawn from your existing Search, Shopping and Performance Max campaigns, and since October 28 they can follow people into follow-up questions. Here's how they work, what you can't control and how to get your ads eligible.

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      How to Advertise on ChatGPT: Ads Now Open in the US

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      Difference Between Search Console and Google Analytics

      Search Console counts what happens on Google before the click; Google Analytics counts what visitors do after it. Real data from two sites shows why their numbers never match, and how to use both.

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      What Is a Demand Gen Campaign? Google's New Home for Display

      Google is folding Display campaigns into Demand Gen, which already reaches YouTube, Discover, Gmail and Maps. Here's what a Demand Gen campaign is, the migration timeline, and how to set one up or move your Display campaigns.

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    Akif Qureshi

    SEO specialist and founder of SERP Times · 2+ years in SEO

    Akif Qureshi has worked in SEO for more than two years, auditing sites, planning content and tracking how Google updates change real traffic. He started SERP Times to report search changes clearly and to say exactly what site owners should do about them.

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