Google Ads Conversion Tracking Status: Awaiting Conversions & Misconfigured
Google Ads has updated the conversion actions overview statuses it shows in the Google Ads user interface. Now there is misconfigured, awaiting conversions and even removed as new statuses, that replaced inactive, no recent conversions and other.
Google Tests Sticky Sponsored Results With Gray Curved Borders, Again
Google is testing a slight update to the sticky sponsored results interface that it tested back in September 2024. Note: A version of this was launched in October 2025, but this interface has a thinner and smaller sponsored label and uses curved borders.
Bing: We Do Not Do One Off Indexing / Ranking Penalties, It’s Not Scalable
Krishna Madhavan, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft Bing, said that Bing does not do one-off search penalties because it is not scalable. Instead, Bing will build a spam algorithm to detect the type of spam it is and unleash it on its index to pick up on not just one site doing that, but as […]
Google Ads Previews For Assets, Text Customizations & Final URL Expansion
Google Ads now lets you see ad previews by filtering by assets, plus you can preview examples of text customizations and final URL expansion directly within the Google Ads advertiser console.
Google Reaffirms Include Canonical On Canonical Page Itself
Google has updated its canonical help document to say “Do include a rel=”canonical” link on the canonical page itself (also known as a self-referential canonical).” The advice is not new to Google’s communication but it was just added to the help document.
Google Business Profiles New Collected Info (Visuals)
A few weeks ago we reported on a new Google Business Profiles help document change that talks about the Collected Info action. Well, I have not seen it live yet and most have not, but we have a screenshot of what it looks like when it does go live.
Real-REMAX merger heads to final shareholder votes in August
SEC filings reveal the path toward closing, with Real and REMAX shareholders still required to approve key parts of the transaction.
Agents revolt, CEOs battle, Kelley Blue Book jumps in: Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
Success isn’t the finish line
Mauricio Umansky shares strategies for rethinking your definitions of achievement and growth.
NAR spells out broker duties for office exclusives, pre-marketing
NAR published new guidance clarifying what agents and brokers must explain and disclose when sellers choose an office exclusive or pre-marketing listing, plus rules on active-listing status and Clear Cooperation Policy compliance.
REMAX chose Real after weighing rival bids, SEC filings show
SEC filings show REMAX contacted nine potential deal partners and, ultimately, weighed two final bids before choosing Real.
10 Hacks Every Google Home User Should Know
Google Home is Google’s smart home platform, which integrates everything from Google’s smart speakers to the lights, plugs, locks, and other appliances across your house. Whether you use just a voice assistant and a smart bulb or two or have a complex web of devices whose actions you’re looking to automate, you’ll want to consider […]
Three Things I Already Love About the New Ultrahuman Ring Pro
We may earn a commission from links on this page. I’ve been waiting for Ultrahuman’s new Ring Pro, and I’m happy to report I have one in my hands (OK, on one of my hands). This is the ring that was announced back in February, along with a feature-filled charging case. It’s an upgrade from […]
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Are $80 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Yesterday, I wrote about Sony’s luxurious version of the 1000XM6 going on sale. While it’s discounted, $600 is still a lot of money to spend on headphones, and there are other options that are […]
This Dialogue-Enhancing Sony Dolby Atmos Soundbar Is $250 Off Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. A TV upgrade is only half the story if you’re still relying on the speakers built into the screen. That’s where a soundbar starts to make sense, and Sony’s Bravia Theater Bar 6 is […]
