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Google tests ‘highly rated’ call out for local services ads

Google tests ‘highly rated’ call out for local services ads

Google is piloting a new SERPs feature called “highly rated” for Local Services ads (LSA). As part of the experiment, when users input a local business query into the search engine, Google is now testing the display of a sponsored box featuring a selection of LSAs with top reviews in specific verticals. The featured ads include a thumbnail image, reviews, opening hours, duration of service, local service areas, and a call button so that users can easily contact the… Source link

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Google will now let EU users opt out of sharing data across YouTube, Search, and its other services

Google will now let EU users opt out of sharing data across YouTube, Search, and its other services

Google just announced a change for users in Europe that will let them decide exactly how much data-sharing they’re comfortable with. The new policy, which the company said was in response to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), allows users to opt out of data sharing across all, some, or none of a select number of Google’s services. The services listed include YouTube, Search, ad services, Google Play, Chrome, Google Shopping, and Google Maps. But the policy isn’t watertight… Source link

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Google may let you choose which of its services are linked, thanks to EU

Google may let you choose which of its services are linked, thanks to EU

Damien Wilde / Android Authority TL;DR Google will allow users to unlink the Google services they use to comply with the EU’s Digital Market Act. Users will be able to make that choice when the DMA takes effect on March 6, 2024. Google warns that some features that share data across Google services could become limited or unavailable after unlinking. This year, the rules of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) will start applying to companies that have been deemed gatekeepers — like… Source link

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