Welcome to this week’s PPC Pulse: updates all revolve around how AI is being woven directly into search monetization and campaign structure. Google is testing Shopping ads inside AI Mode conversations. Microsoft published a practical guide on how AI search surfaces brands. The Google Ads Decoded podcast made it clear that keywords are no longer […]
The Classifier Layer: Spam, Safety, Intent, Trust Stand Between You And The Answer
Most people still think visibility is a ranking problem. That worked when discovery lived in 10 blue links. It breaks down when discovery happens inside an answer layer. Answer engines have to filter aggressively. They are assembling responses, not returning a list. They are also carrying more risk. A bad result can become harmful advice, […]