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Google Ads News, as it happens.
Every Google Ads, GA4 and PPC change I spot, posted the day it happens, with a screenshot and what it means for your account.
Friday
19 September 2025Refreshed Store Widget
Barry Schwartz discovered that Google just refreshed its Store Widget program (formerly the “Top Quality Store badge”). There are now three widget types merchants can embed on their websites: •…
Monday
8 September 2025🚨 ChatGPT’s ‘Record’
A few weeks ago OpenAI launched Record one month ago, a feature in the ChatGPT Mac desktop app (Pro, Team, Enterprise, Edu): What It Does. Click “Record” ChatGPT live-transcribes as…
Sunday
7 September 2025Cloudflare will now block AI crawlers by default
Cloudflare is taking a stand: from now on, it will block known AI bots from scraping websites automatically. AI companies have been crawling the web for years, often without permission…
Friday
5 September 2025ChatGPT is now watching you and it might call the cops
OpenAI just updated its policy. 👉 They’re scanning conversations for signs of violence. 👉 If flagged, messages go to human reviewers. 👉 If deemed a real threat, law enforcement can…
Update to Gambling and Games Policy
On August 25, 2025, Google Ads will temporarily pause the review and acceptance of new certification applications for online gambling providers targeting Australia.
Thursday
4 September 2025Shockwave for Europe? Trump could upend the Digital Services Act
Imagine this: Trump sets his sights on Europe’s strictest online regulation the Digital Services Act. Why? Because the DSA forces U.S. tech giants (Meta, Google, X) to follow tough rules…
The new digital war: U.S. vs. Europe over the DSA
U.S. officials argue the DSA unfairly targets American tech companies and restricts free speech. The Trump administration has gone so far as to consider sanctions on EU officials responsible for…
Tuesday
26 August 2025Cannabis-Related Content Policy
Google Ads is launching a limited pilot program in Canada for specific, legally allowed cannabis-related product types or services.
Cloudflare will now block AI crawlers by default
Cloudflare is taking a stand: from now on, it will block known AI bots from scraping websites automatically. AI companies have been crawling the web for years, often without permission…
Local Services Ads Change
Google is making a big change to Local Services Ads starting this October: All existing trust signals including Google Guaranteed, Google Screened, License Verified by Google, and the Money Back…
Update to the inappropriate Content
Google Ads will update the Child Sexual Abuse Imagery policy on October 22, 2025.
Monday
18 August 2025Age
Google has begun rolling out age verification in Google Search, extending beyond just YouTube. Users are occasionally prompted with a notice informing them that Google was unable to confirm they’re…
