What is a CPA and Why is it Important? Pay-per-click advertising; a field riddled with pesky acronyms. So riddled, in fact, that the name itself is an acronym - PPC! Navigating such a nightmarish landscape of capitalized letters can take a while to get used to, particularly to people starting out in paid media or a layperson getting to grips with their agency’s reporting. … [Read more...] about How To Reduce Your Average CPA
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TikTok Ads vs. Instagram Reels Ads— Who Takes It All?
Not so long ago, TikTok was perceived as “a video creation app that allows users to create and share videos up to 15 seconds long.” It was even debatable whether you should use it for your business since there was a chance the app would be banned from the United States. Less than two years ago, the platform had 800 million monthly active users, getting ahead of major … [Read more...] about TikTok Ads vs. Instagram Reels Ads— Who Takes It All?
Why Google Tag Manager Should Be on Every Performance Marketer To-Learn List
This year we will be celebrating ten years since the launch of Google Tag Manager (GTM), a tool that many readers here will be familiar with and have benefited from over the last decade. I firmly believe that gaining basic, practical knowledge of GTM will make any performance marketer better at their job. If you’re new to the industry or haven’t gotten around to exploring … [Read more...] about Why Google Tag Manager Should Be on Every Performance Marketer To-Learn List
6 Ways To Conduct an In-Depth Competitive Audit in 2022
Market analysis plays an integral role in a brand's marketing strategy. It requires businesses to comprehensively study their customers' evident and hidden needs and identify gaps in the market. Analyzing your direct and indirect competition is also an essential part of this equation as it can help you figure out how to place your product for maximum profitability. … [Read more...] about 6 Ways To Conduct an In-Depth Competitive Audit in 2022
Changes to BMM keywords – What we have seen so far and tips for 2022
An introduction to BMM keyword changes For those that aren’t aware, in February 2021, Google Ads began the phase-out of broad match modifier (BMM) keywords – pushing the removal of these from accounts and expanding the targeting capabilities of phrase match to facilitate the losses. Moving forward to July 2021, the change had completely been rolled out, and BMM keywords … [Read more...] about Changes to BMM keywords – What we have seen so far and tips for 2022
Amazon Sponsored Products: Advanced Practices for 2022
Source: Wicked Monday on Unsplash Without a doubt, listing your products on Amazon is one of the best ways to sell online and build a thriving eCommerce business, or simply build up the Ecommerce side of your brand. To get the best possible results, you not only need an amazing product selection, but you also need to manage and optimize your pages. But you … [Read more...] about Amazon Sponsored Products: Advanced Practices for 2022
Secrets to Choosing Effective Images for PPC Ads on Social Media
As a PPC professional, you know how challenging it can be to get your ads noticed. It's especially true when advertising on social media. Users scroll and scan, not read their feeds; so, a well-written ad copy is not enough for them to notice and get interested in your offer. Since they are 65% more likely to remember visual information, it's time to pay more attention to … [Read more...] about Secrets to Choosing Effective Images for PPC Ads on Social Media
Retail Media Is Paid Search, Right?
TLDR: Yes and no. It’s complicated. Retail media as we know it is a vital component of digital commerce, and definitely has its roots in paid search. However, they are two distinct facets of marketing, each with its own pros and cons, best practices, and impacts on user experience. What is Retail Media and How Does it Compare to Paid Search? Retail media is when … [Read more...] about Retail Media Is Paid Search, Right?
How To Increase Conversion Rates By Maximizing Search Intent
A high conversion rate is crucial to the success of your business. If you’re focused on content marketing, you need to get user intent right. When your content aligns with user intent, you’ll get more clicks from Google, people will stay longer on your page, and fewer people will bounce. Moreover, in time you can make content rank with less effort. … [Read more...] about How To Increase Conversion Rates By Maximizing Search Intent
Seven Facebook Ad Examples to Inspire Your Campaign
There are many Facebook ads to choose from when promoting your brand on the popular social media platform. All come with their advantages and disadvantages; therefore, it is vital to know the type of advertising campaign you wish to run. Understandably, this can be a hard decision to make, especially if it is your first time creating a Facebook ad campaign. But not to worry, … [Read more...] about Seven Facebook Ad Examples to Inspire Your Campaign
Which Google Display Ad Size Do You Need and Why It Matters
Using Google Ads remains a proven method to drive traffic to your website. A successful Google Ad will entice a potential customer to hit your landing page, where you then have the opportunity to carry them further along the buyer’s journey. After all, if someone is searching for something relevant to your business and they see your ad, then they’re already … [Read more...] about Which Google Display Ad Size Do You Need and Why It Matters
The Digital Marketing Certifications Most Worth Your Time
When I first started my digital marketing career, I remember thinking, “I bet there are a handful of online courses and certifications I could do to get a head start!” One Google search and 5 minutes later, I was completely overwhelmed by the amount of options. There are numerous certifications readily available to you online - but where to begin? In this article, you will find … [Read more...] about The Digital Marketing Certifications Most Worth Your Time