Google Ads keyword-based campaign structure is one of, if not, the most important aspects of driving paid performance in digital marketing at the highest levels of intent. With bad structure keywords compete against themselves, quality scores plummet, bidding and budgeting become erratic and less predictable, among many other cascading issues. Behind campaign structure (because … [Read more...] about Google Ads Audience-Based Campaign Restructure Case Study
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A Comprehensive Guide to Ad Testing
Back in the olden days, ad copy testing consisted of adding exclamation marks or using proper case. That was also when you only had one headline. Times have changed and so has the sophistication of ad testing. I’ve compiled a list of things to take into consideration for your next ad test. Draft a Google Experiment or run test in the current ad group? After talking to … [Read more...] about A Comprehensive Guide to Ad Testing
Introducing: Paid Media Pulse COVID-19 Dashboard
Have you been wondering how the pandemic is impacting paid media and how your investments compare to what others are doing? We're tracking COVID-19's impact on the paid media industry with our Paid Media Pulse dashboard, a report which shares survey data from marketers across the globe every month. Typically at this time of year, we send around the State of PPC Survey to … [Read more...] about Introducing: Paid Media Pulse COVID-19 Dashboard
TikTok Advertising: Should You Test It?
Today is a time when getting in front of a large engaged audience is as important as ever, and TikTok has emerged as a huge place people are spending their time. TikTok is the newest and one of the most popular social platforms right now, especially with many people having extra time, and are looking to be entertained. For those who have extra budget, a plethora of creative … [Read more...] about TikTok Advertising: Should You Test It?
Ad Copy Tips For the COVID Era
Striking a balance between promotional and socially conscious messaging can be challenging right now. We know that Google and Facebook are actively monitoring and snubbing out inappropriate ad copy that has malicious intent (and for that, we’re grateful). That said, it’s difficult not to talk about it and empathize with our audiences. Google is running a series of weekly … [Read more...] about Ad Copy Tips For the COVID Era
An Intro To Custom Reporting in Facebook Ads
Picture this: it’s the beginning of the month, you have a million different reports you need to compile for a million different accounts, and you’re short on time. Sound familiar? Okay so maybe you actually only need to pull a handful of reports. Well, today, I’ll walk you through the nifty feature that is Custom Reporting in Facebook Ads, and how you can use this tool to … [Read more...] about An Intro To Custom Reporting in Facebook Ads
Discovery Campaigns As A Part Of Your Remarketing Funnel
Do you remember what you were doing one year ago? It was a simpler time - the Toronto Raptors were in the midst of an NBA championship run, activists were gearing up to storm Area 51, and a little diddy called “Old Town Road” was burning up the airwaves. You may also remember May 2019 for Google announcing the availability of “Discovery Campaigns”, which were subsequently … [Read more...] about Discovery Campaigns As A Part Of Your Remarketing Funnel
How To Double Relevant Google Shopping Volume in 5 Steps
Have you had trouble capturing enough targeted volume via Google Shopping to make it a meaningful revenue source? You have a limited number of characters to play with in your product feed titles, so when you do pick a keyword or two to feature, it will be at the expense of many others. Keyword stuffing your shopping feed certainly isn’t a viable option, but wouldn’t it be nice … [Read more...] about How To Double Relevant Google Shopping Volume in 5 Steps
6 Best Practices For Effective Landing Pages
If the current climate has affected your website traffic, positively or negatively, it may be time to focus on conversion rate optimization (CRO). When it comes to user experience, specifically on high-traffic landing pages, I generally focus on 6 best practices. I described these in even more depth in my latest webinar, Improve Your Website (and sales) Immediately with … [Read more...] about 6 Best Practices For Effective Landing Pages
Google Lead Form Extensions Vs. LinkedIn Lead Ads
Lead generation advertisers face many challenges including balancing quality leads vs. quantity of leads, abandoned lead forms, and optimizing campaigns to find quality leads. When it comes to PPC, there are multiple types of lead form ads that you can utilize in lead generation campaigns to help with these challenges.Today, I'm going to compare just two of those: Google Lead … [Read more...] about Google Lead Form Extensions Vs. LinkedIn Lead Ads
April 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Google Shopping to incorporate free product listings -- rolling out now. Details: The Google Shopping tab will now feature primarily free listings. The main SERP in addition to a select few top and bottom of page results will remain paid. Impact: While a significant number of paid … [Read more...] about April 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
Accounting for Future Performance in Paid Media
Changing circumstances can force you to confront the future. Planning ahead is essential and can better prepare you for what comes next. While a model won’t perfectly predict what comes next, it can be vital in preparing and setting realistic expectations. In this article, we’ll cover a few approaches that you can explore and build on. It’s worth noting that while there is … [Read more...] about Accounting for Future Performance in Paid Media
