Recently, I’ve encountered an unusual and frustrating issue where my Google Ads conversion tag suddenly started failing. The Google Ads conversion tracking template provided within Google Tag Manager is something of a “black box,” so diagnosing the root cause hasn’t been straightforward. What’s Happening?At first, I suspected a consent issue….
Straico is probably the best app I’ve ever had. I use it everyday, and it has a handy API that you can use to generate text in spreadsheets. Here’s a free integration from Aah sheets. Introduction to Straico AI Google Sheet The Straico AI Google Sheet is a newly developed…
Speech-to-Text Showdown: Comparing Whisperflow, Mac Whispers, and Google Docs Speech-to-text technology has revolutionised the way we interact with our devices. Whether you’re a writer looking to transcribe ideas quickly, a student taking notes, or simply someone who prefers speaking over typing, having an efficient speech-to-text app can significantly boost your…
In an unprecedented and exciting move, Cookie Information has introduced a new free plan, revolutionising the way businesses approach basic cookie management. Most small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) primarily seek a straightforward compliance solution without the burden of monthly subscription fees. This offering significantly outperforms competing solutions, providing up to…
If you use the free plan of CookieYes, you would have got the email today about them announcing a significant change to their pricing and service plans effective December 01, 2024. As a long-time user of their free service (and cheerleader) Here are my thoughts and guide you through what…
Comparison Shopping Services (CSS) for Google Shopping in Europe, particularly in the UK and Ireland, is an easy way to boost your ROI. Here’s a guide to help you understand what they do. What is a Comparison Shopping Service (CSS)? A Comparison Shopping Service is a website that collects product…
Before I get to the meat of this blog post, I just want to explain that I’m not some guy that’s peddling any agenda. I’m just looking at the data. I’m a 20-year veteran in the SEO game. I cut my teeth in SEOBook.com and Wickedfire forums back in the…
Using Betteridge’s law of headlines, the answer is simply ‘No’ I was sent a Twitter thread today from somebody about some SEO tips, and one room walls that exact match domains still work. I actually don’t believe that’s true, and the latest Google leaks about the API documentation do suggest…
When Google Analytics 4 Mysteriously Disappears: A GTM Detective Story Our Google Analytics tag (implemented via Google Tag Manager) only functions correctly when a seemingly unrelated custom HTML tag (temp_ga4) containing a basic gtag.js implementation is present. Disabling or removing temp_ga4 causes the GA tag to stop firing, preventing data…
Server-side Google Analytics 4 (Ga4) implementation – it’s the hot topic in the analytics world, promising enhanced data accuracy, privacy compliance (GDPR anyone?), and more control over your data. But when you throw cookie consent into the mix, does server-side Ga4 still live up to the hype? The short answer:…
As an AI enthusiast, part time developer and replit agents, I recently embarked on a quirky yet fascinating project to test various Large Language Models (LLMs) from Straico. The question at hand? “How many R’s are in strawberry?” While this may seem like a trivial inquiry, it serves as an…
Understanding Cookie Categories with OneTrust OneTrust, a leading platform in data privacy and consent management, provides a comprehensive way to classify and manage cookies on your website. Its one of the harder platforms to implement due to its complexity and power. One thing that is confusing are the default categories….