AI-Driven Orders Up 11x Since January, Says Shopify | Ignite Friday
It’s Friday, so you know what time it is… Digital Marketing News!
This week, John Lincoln breaks down all the hottest updates, including Shopify’s new Sidekick AI boosting traffic and conversions, Google AI now letting customers book directly, and Bing Places’ upgraded tools for local listings.
Don’t miss these game-changing updates!
Drop a comment below with your thoughts and let us know which update you’re most excited about!
Timestamps:
0:03 AI-Driven Orders Up 11x Since January
1:30 Google call-only ads being retired
2:25 Bing Places for Business Gets a Facelift
3:11 Google AI overviews impacting CTR
3:56 Agentic Booking Comes to Google AI Mode
5:17 Study Shows Brand Mentions Boost AI Search Rankings
5:33 Google Labs and DeepMind Launch Pomelli
6:00 HTTPS Encryption Will Be Required Starting in 2026
