Google AdSense launches related search for Auto Ads

The new feature, which is available to all publishers, helps to improve the targeting precision of ads

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Google AdSense has rolled out related search for Auto ads.

The new feature shows search terms that are relevant to the content on the pages your users are viewing.

If a user were to then click on one of the suggested search terms displayed, they would be directed to a search results page where they’d have the ability to engage with AdSense for Search ads, as well as relevant results from your site.

Why we care. This new feature helps to improve an advertiser’s targeting precision by ensuring that only contextually relevant ads are delivered to users. By doing so, advertisers can effectively connect with high-value consumers, while simultaneously elevating the overall user experience through increased relevance.

How it works. You can turn on the related search feature for Auto ads on your site by visiting your Auto ads settings page.

As related search for Auto ads is a navigational unit and not an ad, it doesn’t count toward the ad load on the page.

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Availability. All publishers can now have access to related search for Auto ads.

Deep dive. Read Google AdSense’s Auto Ad guide for more information on how they work and their main benefits.


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Nicola Agius was Paid Media Editor of Search Engine Land from 2023-2024. She covered paid media, retail media and more. Prior to this, she was SEO Director at Jungle Creations (2020-2023), overseeing the company's editorial strategy for multiple websites. She has over 15 years of experience in journalism and has previously worked at OK! Magazine (2010-2014), Mail Online (2014-2015), Mirror (2015-2017), Digital Spy (2017-2018) and The Sun (2018-2020). She also previously teamed up with SEO agency Blue Array to co-author Amazon bestselling book Mastering In-House SEO.

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