GA4 shows zero traffic for 1 September: what Bath and South West businesses should check
A widespread GA4 reporting problem appears to show zero traffic for 1 September 2026. Here is how local businesses can check what really happened.
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Google Search Console adds global AI reports and controls: what local businesses should check
Google has rolled out Search Console reporting and controls for its generative AI search features worldwide. Here is what Bath and South West businesses should check.
Google changes site reputation enforcement in the EEA: what UK businesses should check
Google has changed how site reputation abuse manual actions apply in the EEA. Here is what UK publishers and businesses should check.
Google brings link carousels to AI Mode: what local businesses should know
Google is showing prominent article carousels for developing topics in AI Mode. Here is what the change means for timely local business content.
What 1.8 million Google Business Profiles tell local firms about visibility
A study of 1.8 million Google Business Profiles reinforces why accurate categories and complete information matter for local visibility.
Microsoft Ads is removing Max CPC from new campaigns: what South West advertisers should check
Microsoft Advertising will remove Max CPC from several new standalone automated bidding campaigns from 1 October 2026.
Business websites lead Gemini’s local citations: what Bath businesses should check
A study of Gemini local search citations found business websites were the most common source, but results varied sharply between repeated searches.
Microsoft Advertising launches a Conversions API beta: what local advertisers should check
Microsoft Advertising now documents a beta server-side Conversions API. Here is what Bath and South West advertisers should review before adopting it.
Google Analytics adds custom attribution windows: what Bath and South West advertisers should check
Google Analytics now lets advertisers choose more precise conversion lookback windows. Here is how to review the setting without distorting campaign results.
Google Ads is removing Search campaign language targeting: what Bath and South West advertisers should check
Google will remove campaign-level language targeting from Search campaigns in late September 2026. Here is what local advertisers should check before the change.