Last week I posted a note about Google's AdWords Ad Preview Page - a very handy tool to keep your unnecessary impressions to a minimal. Well, we have another winner for you. You may be running international campaigns on Google blindly without knowing your competitive landscape. Now, seeing how your ads appear in another country is just a few clicks away! Our friends over at … [Read more...] about Google Global Firefox Extension is Your Friend
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Google’s Ad Preview Page is Your Friend
Inside AdWords recently posted a helpful list of reasons why your ads may not be showing up on Google. All of the tips they give are quite good. I wrote on this topic previously and discussed how Google protects you from impression fraud (whether you realize it or not). However, there is one bit of information presented in Inside AdWords' post that is very helpful (for me, at … [Read more...] about Google’s Ad Preview Page is Your Friend
Google’s Search Query Performance
Last week Google unveiled yet another exciting reporting function for AdWords: Search Query Performance. This report provides the actual search queries that triggered ads (and received clicks) on the Google network. Advertisers can break the information down with the usual metrics like clicks, impressions, CTR, etc. But what makes this report really special is that it … [Read more...] about Google’s Search Query Performance
Are Your PPC Ads Disappearing in Google?
An interesting question/issue has been posted over at WebmasterWorld: On the 16th of May, I noticed that most of the websites that were in the first page rankings in Google USA, had been dropped to second and third page positions. Websites that have replaced them are mostly irrelevant listings from large corporate companies and over-bidded newbies. Is this a glitch in the … [Read more...] about Are Your PPC Ads Disappearing in Google?
Peeling Back The Layers of Google’s Pay-Per-Action Beta Test
This past week I finally jumped on the Pay-Per-Action (PPA) bandwagon and started a campaign for one of my clients. Despite having read through the official documentation and a very helpful step-by-step guide to setting up campaigns, once I actually delved into the process I quickly realized that I had completely missed the point. Initially, I saw this beta test as just … [Read more...] about Peeling Back The Layers of Google’s Pay-Per-Action Beta Test
Are Your Google Keywords Actually Active?
I entered some new keywords into my Adwords account and I checked them the next day and found I had received no impressions yet. I scrolled over to the magnifying glass icon (the ad diagnostic tool) next to the actual keyword, and the pop up read: "The keyword phrase you've entered has a low search volume and isn't showing any of your ads. If more users start searching for your … [Read more...] about Are Your Google Keywords Actually Active?
Google Apps Invitation Distributed to AdWords Users
I’m a huge fan of Google and their new Apps software package. It’s truly fascinating to me to watch them take the idea of a web-application to new heights. This week, in an effort to continue growing in this new market space, Google began distributing emails to AdWords advertisers. The email boasts the new programs (email, calendar, spreadsheet, etc) and offers … [Read more...] about Google Apps Invitation Distributed to AdWords Users
Hero Conf UK April 2026
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Are Pinterest Ads Worth It?
Social media ad spend is projected to grow globally by ~50% by 2029, reaching over $345 billion. If you’re involved in social media advertising, whatever your area of focus, Meta and Instagram are likely the channels with which you most associate. Reasonably so. Combined, these two networks reach over three billion users. With the scale and domination of Meta and IG … [Read more...] about Are Pinterest Ads Worth It?
Why is the PPC industry divided over Performance Max?
Performance Max (aka PMax) is a Google Ads campaign type that was officially launched for all advertisers in November 2021. A few months later, in 2022, existing Smart Shopping and Local campaigns were auto upgraded to PMax. The launch of PMax marked a major shift in the world of PPC advertising. Until that point, advertisers had to choose between various … [Read more...] about Why is the PPC industry divided over Performance Max?
Why Contextual Advertising is the Future of YouTube Shorts
In recent years, YouTube Shorts has emerged as the fastest-growing short-form video platform, revolutionizing the way users consume content. With 70 billion daily views in 2024—a 40% increase from the previous year—and 70% of YouTube watch time coming from mobile devices, Shorts has become a powerhouse for engaging modern, mobile-centric audiences. But here’s the … [Read more...] about Why Contextual Advertising is the Future of YouTube Shorts
5 Tried-And-True Ways to Increase Conversions for Your SaaS PPC
Scaling a Software as a Service (SaaS) business with PPC isn’t just about running ads – it’s about smart, optimized campaigns that convert high-intent leads into tangible outcomes. This is precisely what I focus on as a PPC Growth Leader at Aimers agency, where we’ve spent over a decade managing $30M+ in ad spend for leading SaaS brands like Mixpanel, Automattic, and SaaStr. … [Read more...] about 5 Tried-And-True Ways to Increase Conversions for Your SaaS PPC
