Interest category marketing has been in beta for over a year, but Google announced today that this feature is now available to all AdWords advertisers. These categories allow advertisers to better target audiences across the display network based on their interests and demographics. You can choose from a list of categories that match the type of user you want to target, and … [Read more...] about AdWords Interest Categories Now Available To All Advertisers
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Image Ads: Why Bother?
As most of us who advertise on Google’s “display network” know, there are a few ways to go about it. Some of the more notable differences include: Ability to target automatic placements, either via audiences (a newer feature), or via keywords VS. Ability to target managed placements (websites or web pages you choose) with or without keywords or audiences Ability to … [Read more...] about Image Ads: Why Bother?
Ultimate Guide to Google Ads Remarketing
Remarketing in Google Ads allows you to re-engage people who have already visited your website by showing them tailored ads as they browse other sites or search on Google. It works by placing a tracking code on your site that collects visitor data, enabling you to target these users specifically. Whether through image, video or text ads, remarketing ensures you're reconnecting … [Read more...] about Ultimate Guide to Google Ads Remarketing
The Ultimate Campaign Quality Assurance Checklist for 2024
Quality assurance is a large part of running PPC initiatives. When new campaigns are built for an account, it is of utmost importance to to conduct a thorough quality assurance (QA) process to ensure that everything is set up for success. Below is a comprehensive guide to all the boxes you need to tick before setting your campaigns live. Campaign Settings Quality … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Campaign Quality Assurance Checklist for 2024
12 ways Google Ads uses Dark Patterns to manipulate your decision-making for *their* benefit, not yours
The goal is not to stoke fear or play to your emotions. Instead I simply seek to point out some of the different ways Google Ads may be using dark patterns to mislead you or impeding your ability to make the best possible decisions for your business. Hopefully, this will help ensure business owners don’t unnecessarily waste their hard-earned money! What are dark patterns? … [Read more...] about 12 ways Google Ads uses Dark Patterns to manipulate your decision-making for *their* benefit, not yours
Google Ads or Microsoft Ads?: Which Platform Wins for Your Advertising Goals?
When it comes to digital advertising, the opportunities are endless with Google Ads and Microsoft Ads. Both platforms offer exciting possibilities for reaching targeted audiences and driving conversions. Whether your goal is for broad exposure or niche targeting, each platform offers distinct advantages that can significantly boost your marketing efforts. Google Ads at a … [Read more...] about Google Ads or Microsoft Ads?: Which Platform Wins for Your Advertising Goals?
6 Retargeting Strategies to Boost Your Campaigns
Retargeting capitalizes on the principle that not every visitor who encounters your brand or product will convert on their first visit. By re-engaging users who have previously interacted with your site or ads, retargeting helps bridge the gap between initial interest and final conversion. This retargeting strategy is not just about keeping your brand top-of-mind but about … [Read more...] about 6 Retargeting Strategies to Boost Your Campaigns
YouTube Content Targeting: Myths, Misunderstandings, and Misuse
Late in 2022 Google announced the phasing out of YouTube content targeting options—keywords, topics, and placements. Search Engine Land suggested it would be the 'end to the hyper-targeting that made YouTube so appealing for ad dollars.' There was a lot more coverage like that. Reading those reports at the time, you'd have been forgiven for believing you could no … [Read more...] about YouTube Content Targeting: Myths, Misunderstandings, and Misuse
10 Ways to Achieve True Cross-Channel Synergy
PPC and SEO are each important elements of any digital marketing campaign. Very often, rather than working cross-channel, we see them operating in silos, causing inefficiencies and resulting in missed opportunities. Cross-channel synergy is often talked about, seldom achieved, but genuinely possible. When PPC & SEO teams collaborate it enables your business to work … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Achieve True Cross-Channel Synergy
YouTube Placement Targeting: Low Risk, High Reward YouTube Ads
Do you want to introduce your client to YouTube ads but thought it was too high risk? Have you thought about diversifying your marketing channels and want to know how to launch on YouTube with minimal risk? You're not alone. More and more advertisers have either spotted the potential of YouTube or want to add to their existing profitable channels. Unfortunately a … [Read more...] about YouTube Placement Targeting: Low Risk, High Reward YouTube Ads
A History of Google AdWords and Google Ads: Revolutionizing Digital Advertising & Marketing Since 2000
What started in 2000 as Google AdWords with just 350 advertisers has burgeoned into a comprehensive digital advertising platform, indispensable to digital marketing strategies worldwide. Now re-branded as Google Ads, it stands as a colossus, shaping the way businesses reach their target audience online. If you're your looking for a guide on how to use Google Adwords to … [Read more...] about A History of Google AdWords and Google Ads: Revolutionizing Digital Advertising & Marketing Since 2000
Competitor Monitoring: 7 ways to keep watch on the competition
George Prodanov is the Head of Paid Media at Love Energy Savings - the UK's leading utilities marketplace. Competitor monitoring is a key ingredient of marketing. An understanding of how your rivals go about customer acquisition and retention can inform your own marketing strategy, as well as help you navigate the business landscape more effectively. Digital marketing … [Read more...] about Competitor Monitoring: 7 ways to keep watch on the competition
