🔍 Google is a monopoly, Federal judge rules

Search Console recommendations, Google Ads and SEO strategies [View in browser]() | [Share]() Aug 06, 2024 [Search Engine Land]() A federal judge has ruled [Google is a monopoly and has violated antitrust laws](). Judge Amit Mehta found Google violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act. The remedy phase will follow: Will Google be broken up? Will Google have constraints put on its search and ad business? That is all to be determined. The judge focused especially on its deal with Apple making Google the default search provider on the iPhone and iPad. Plus, Google’s own mobile operating system, Android. Barry Schwartz,Monopoly player [CallRail-8-5-24-300x250__G2-infographic]() PPC [Federal judge rules Google violated antitrust law]() [google-logo-torn-apart-1920]() Google illegally monopolized search and search advertising markets especially by paying $20 billion annually for default search status on iPhones. SEO [Report: Google Search traffic and queries not impacted by new competing AI search engines]() [google-building-logo-shutterstock_559400386]() New data from Datos’ clickstream panel analyzed by Sonata Insights showed Google traffic grew over the year, despite all the new AI competitors. SEO [Google Search Console launches recommendations]() [google-lightbulbs-1920]() This is an experimental feature, so you might not see it yet. PPC [Brand Protection: The complete guide]() [Adthena-July-2024-SEL-Header-Image]() Discover essential tactics to catch click theft, protect brand integrity and maximize ROI. MarTech live panel [Future-proof your content]() [Join-our-experts-for-this-live-panel-discussion]() The digital world moves fast. What worked yesterday might not cut it tomorrow. To stay ahead, your content needs to be dynamic, engaging, and effective. PPC [Google Ads bug mislabels Demand Gen campaigns as Display Network]() [Shutterstock_1382216957]() A Google Ads bug is causing Demand Gen campaigns to be incorrectly labeled as Display Network in reporting, prompting confusion among advertisers. PPC [Google to sunset Structured Data Files v6 in Display & Video 360]() [SEL-Blog-83]() Structured Data Files v6 for Display & Video 360 is set to sunset on April 30, 2025, where not migrating to v7 or higher could lead to service interruptions. [smxmc24_300x250_gen_b_299]() SEO [How to document your SEO strategy]() [How-to-document-your-SEO-strategy]() Learn what makes a successful SEO strategy and why documenting it can help you gain buy-in, set realistic goals and streamline your efforts. PPC [10 advanced strategy ideas for Google Ads]() [Top-10-tips-from-30-ideas-in-30-minutes-with-Sarah-Stemen-and-Christine-Zirnheld]() Discover 10 key tactics to optimize your Google Ads campaigns, whether you run large ecommerce accounts or low-volume B2B campaigns. Performance marketing [Your performance marketing guide to summer]() [Your-guide-to-summer-Get-it-now]() Dive into MNTN’s comprehensive summer guide, where they cover everything from audience targeting to campaign set up, and all the creative best practices you’ll need to drive performance on Connected TV. PPC [The restaurateur: A new essential human role in PPC and digital marketing]() [The-restaurateur-A-new-essential-human-role-in-PPC-and-digital-marketing]() See how AI is redefining digital marketing and the vital human roles of teacher, doctor, pilot and restaurateur in successful PPC management. Live training + Q&A [Become a master of search marketing before it's too late]() [5-tips-to-make-your-B2B-content-more-human]() We’re more than half way through 2024… how many of your SEO, PPC, and AI resolutions have you kept? Get on track and stay ahead of the competition with actionable training and live Q&A at the SMX Master Classes. [Choose your class]() From MarTech - [Federal judge rules Google violated antitrust law]() - [Lead gen tactics for B2B: Best of the MarTechBot]() - [Marketing on Reddit: What you need to know]() - [How AI-generated images could redefine product placement]() - [Why marketers must combat the hidden threat of MFA sites]() [bit.ly/SELdailynewsletter]() Connect with us! [LinkedIn]() [Twitter]() [Facebook]() [Email]() [Search Engine Land]() Reach the Search Engine Land community. Learn about advertising/sponsorship [here](). This email was sent to {EMAIL}. [Unsubscribe.]() [We respect your privacy.]() This email was sent by: Search Engine Land - a Third Door Media, Inc. publication with headquarters at 88 Schoolhouse Road, PO Box 3103, Edgartown, MA 02539 [Manage my subscriptions.]() © 2006-2024 Third Door Media. All rights reserved. Safelist us. [To ensure delivery to your inbox, add us to your address book.]()