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FF222 commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

"The DOJ stated in closing arguments, in the ad case Google lost, that Google controls 91% of the digital ad market. It's unrealistic to believe Google's advertising revenue is down 70% considering their dominance and how much they've reduced organic traffic." This is a double non-sequitur. Neither from Google having a 91% market share, nor from the fact they've reduced organic traffic follows that their revenue can't drop 70%. I'm not saying it did drop that much... just that none of the previously mentioned two things would exclude that as a possiblity.

Comment ID #6823540058 01/14/2026 12:44 pm

Martin Martines commented on Microsoft Advertising Guide To AEO & GEO

Thanks a lot! :)

Comment ID #6823534258 01/14/2026 12:34 pm

Rowan commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

Since last year, I kept saying Google will get their comeuppance. Karma will strike them. But they ended up being a $4 trillion company and they’re really leading the AI race now. Even OpenAI is worried and they’re getting their team to innovate ChatGPT further. This is absolutely wtf. How did we all get to here?

Comment ID #6823519965 01/14/2026 12:07 pm

Rowan commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

We all got thrown under the bus. The worst part of all? Googlers from the Search Team (JohnM and the rest) have been lying to us all these years. I remember reading some regulars here said they were destroyed in 2022, but clung on, hoping the next update would fix things. And when it didn’t, Googlers told them to wait for the next update. They were strung on for years until now. And after 3-4 years, they got totally obliterated. I can't imagine how crushing it must be, especially after all the time, money, and effort spent. This is absolutely appalling. Google is absolutely despicable.

Comment ID #6823519077 01/14/2026 12:05 pm

Rowan commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

I’m sorry to hear that… I was hoping all of you would fare better than before. Unfortunately, seeing all the comments, it seems that whatever happened in January is the final nail in the coffin.

Comment ID #6823517561 01/14/2026 12:02 pm

Claire commented on Google Prohibits Showing Different Prices In Search/AI Mode vs Website

liars!!!!!

Comment ID #6823513841 01/14/2026 11:55 am

Piotr Kowalski commented on Google AdSense Earnings Dropping Again eCPM/RPM

No. I think it's Issue.

Comment ID #6823493152 01/14/2026 11:15 am

SpXmtdd commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

youtube has ads? LoL :)

Comment ID #6823493028 01/14/2026 11:15 am

Helga commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

You sound very disrespectful. Try to take a bath and relax dear.

Comment ID #6823484070 01/14/2026 10:57 am

UncleKrusty commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

The DOJ stated in closing arguments, in the ad case Google lost, that Google controls 91% of the digital ad market. It's unrealistic to believe Google's advertising revenue is down 70% considering their dominance and how much they've reduced organic traffic. Google controls almost the entire vertical from bidding to distribution. More likely is advertisers saw their ROI drop substantially as Google's revenues rose. If anything I feel Google's Q4 ad earnings will improve for Google as it's the busiest shopping season of the year. Combined with a major loss of organic traffic, I'm sure many businesses boosted their ad spending to move inventory. I guess we'll find out February 3 when Google is expected to report earnings.

Comment ID #6823469469 01/14/2026 10:28 am

Naveen commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

I don't know who are you. Why are you abusing me like that but with that affirm you are not human.

Comment ID #6823466106 01/14/2026 10:21 am

Ted (or Big T) commented on Google AdSense Earnings Dropping Again eCPM/RPM

I can confirm. Dropped about 40-50 percent than previous month and than 2025 of January.

Comment ID #6823465088 01/14/2026 10:19 am

2026 commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

I use to earn $400 a day now I earn $3 if I am lucky via adsense. Idk whether to feel sad or happy or neutral about this shit

Comment ID #6823459750 01/14/2026 10:08 am

2026 commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

Sept 2023 was the end for most of the site owners

Comment ID #6823459386 01/14/2026 10:07 am

2026 commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

Everything just feels "STRANGE" - i mean this entire ecosystem

Comment ID #6823459077 01/14/2026 10:06 am

2026 commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

lol, even the first month of AdSense earnings were higher than what I've been earning now

Comment ID #6823458626 01/14/2026 10:06 am

2026 commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

same here, almost 0, $0.30 every 9 hours isn't that laughable

Comment ID #6823458097 01/14/2026 10:04 am

Carlos Alberto Julián Sánchez. commented on Google AdSense Earnings Dropping Again eCPM/RPM

Lamentable. Pero qué más. Ahora a soportar.

Comment ID #6823456014 01/14/2026 10:00 am

Mr Bob commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

Adsense makes the least for website owners by a mile, shocked anyone would use it tbh

Comment ID #6823450795 01/14/2026 09:48 am

Sam commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

Ive been saying this since November and no-one believes me. I predict, advertising is down by 70% for Google. Advertisors are just not pushing budget to Google due to no ROI anymore.

Comment ID #6823435366 01/14/2026 09:14 am

Dimitris Abrazis commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

I was stable then but late december 2023 i starting going up month by month

Comment ID #6823435117 01/14/2026 09:14 am

CTL programmer commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

Are you guys losing it? Youtube has never had so much ads...

Comment ID #6823434831 01/14/2026 09:13 am

DataDonkey commented on Google Prohibits Showing Different Prices In Search/AI Mode vs Website

Since the cost of Google's AI content and traffic theft can't be billed directly to Google, then Google customers must pay more then they otherwise would. For customers to avoid the Priceifier and save money, it is recommended they don't use Google.

Comment ID #6823430574 01/14/2026 09:03 am

Helga commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

Sir I do not believe Naveen is deceased. That is just how men from India smell dear.

Comment ID #6823429724 01/14/2026 09:01 am

Surfer Boy Pizza commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

we no longer publish new articles. the maths no longer math.

Comment ID #6823425676 01/14/2026 08:52 am

Surfer Boy Pizza commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

pretty much the same here. even had $2k days. now, i we might pull in $100 per day. if we're lucky.

Comment ID #6823424655 01/14/2026 08:49 am

Surfer Boy Pizza commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

actually, it started going downhill 2022 with the first iteration of the HCU.

Comment ID #6823423969 01/14/2026 08:48 am

Barry Schwartz commented on Microsoft Advertising Guide To AEO & GEO

fixed

Comment ID #6823394736 01/14/2026 07:34 am

Martin Martines commented on Microsoft Advertising Guide To AEO & GEO

The link is broken Barry :(

Comment ID #6823393898 01/14/2026 07:32 am

Ekees SEO commented on Google Search Ranking Volatility Around January 12

Yes, I just did a test. Fewer in-video ads after clicking many video's. Normally, bombarded with ads. It is of course anecdotal evidence, but it feels like fewer ads.

Comment ID #6823391085 01/14/2026 07:23 am

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