Search Console Adds Brand Filters
Google Search Console added a dedicated brand filter to simplify segmentation of branded vs. non-branded search queries. This affects brand managers and agencies running SEO for DTC or multi-channel brands with a web presence.
Separating branded from non-branded traffic faster means agencies can prove (or disprove) whether Amazon listings are cannibalizing branded search on owned sites. Check your branded query CTR trend — if it's flat while branded impressions grow, your Amazon PDP may be winning the click instead.
As marketplace listings increasingly outrank brand-owned sites for branded queries, this tool accelerates visibility into platform-vs-DTC competitive dynamics — a growing margin and customer ownership risk.
Update your Search Console monitoring workflow to leverage the new brand filters for faster insights into branded vs. non-branded search traffic patterns.
In Search Console > Performance > Filters, apply the new Brand filter -- if branded CTR is dropping while impressions hold, audit whether Amazon or Walmart listings rank above your DTC site for your own brand terms.
Set up a recurring monthly export of branded vs. non-branded query splits to benchmark before and after any Amazon DSP or Sponsored Brand campaign launches.
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Faster branded query filtering helps agencies catch Amazon cannibalization of DTC search traffic.
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Faster branded query filtering helps agencies catch Amazon cannibalization of DTC search traffic.
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