Google is testing a paid version of customer support for its advertisers who use Google Ads. Google said this is a “paid pilot” where its “smallest customers can receive specialized, one-on-one support, tailored to their specific needs.” Google did not post anything about this on their blog or support channels, but a Google spokesperson emailed … Read more
Amazon is testing highlighting product features and customer sentiment as part of a generative AI “customer review highlights” feature. This seems to be an expansion of the test we reported on in June. Why we care. If you sell products on Amazon, this feature could lead to more sales. Reviews remain critical as consumers decide … Read more
YouTube is trialling a new anti-adblocker popup that features a timer warning when the next advert will play. A countdown clock, which reportedly runs for 30 to 60 seconds, appears in the top righthand corner of the message, showing non-paying viewers how long they have left to take action before another ad starts. Viewers can … Read more
Google is testing using colors for the +topic search bar refinements, those bubble buttons you sometimes get under this search bar in Google Search. I see normal white buttons, then grey, blue and green, but I am sure there are more. This was spotted by Ethan Lazuk who informed me of this on Twitter but … Read more
Google is testing showing two local service ads in a list view, a change from it showing three local service ads in a carousel format. Google actually switched to three LSAs a year or so ago, up from two, and is now back to testing two. This test was spotted by Len Raleigh on Twitter, … Read more
Automated testing has become an integral part of the software development process, helping teams deliver high-quality applications faster. Flaky tests, those unpredictable and intermittent test failures, can be a source of frustration for developers and QA teams. In this blog, we’ll delve into flaky tests in Katalon Studio, a popular test automation tool, and explore … Read more
Google Ads appears to be testing a new QR codes ad extensions. Scanning the QR code lets consumers instantly call a number provided by a business or brand. The feature, which was first spotted by SEO analyst Khushal Bherwani, has been appearing on a new expandable call box found at the bottom of ads. Inside … Read more
Google is testing a new phone ad extension that lets you scan a QR code on your phone to call the number. Also, you can see three images across the ad, which is also a test. Khushal Bherwani spotted these Google Ads tests and he posted this screenshot on Twitter: We’ve seen variations of the … Read more
Google is testing replacing the “top quality store” badge with a “star store” badge in the search results. Previously it was a “Trusted Store” badge but that was replaced by the “top quality store” badge. This was spotted by Brodie Clark who posted some screenshots on Twitter: This is what it should show: I zoomed … Read more
Google Business Profiles is testing using generative AI to help business owners write descriptions about their businesses. When you edit your business profile in Google, and then edit your business description, Google is showing some owners a AI-powered business description. This was first spotted by Will Scott who shared these screenshots with me on Twitter … Read more
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