Today's post is from PPC Hero Ally, Jacob Sterrett. Jacob Sterrett is the digital marketing specialist for Pioneer Services. Jacob graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a double major in Business Management and Marketing. He has been working in the PPC field for two years and he is Google and Bing certified in paid search. --- There are plenty of small … [Read more...] about Niche vs. Big Competitors: How to Level the Playing Field
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From Price Comparison Pioneer to Google CSS Expert: How to Dominate Your Niche on Google Shopping
Over a decade ago, I was the founder and CEO of a thriving international price comparison company. Back then, our business was booming: seven-digit monthly ad spends with Google, eight-digit revenues, and over 100 million paid leads delivered annually to thousands of online shops worldwide. Google was our closest partner—until they decided to go against us. When Google … [Read more...] about From Price Comparison Pioneer to Google CSS Expert: How to Dominate Your Niche on Google Shopping
Rethinking Paid Search: Diversification as the Future of Fair Advertising
From Google reliance to Microsoft Ads innovation, advertisers must embrace multi-platform strategies. Advertising, at its core, is about connecting people with valuable products and services. It’s the act of calling attention to something to attract interest, engagement, and sales. In practice, however, the industry has evolved into a highly complex auction where billions of … [Read more...] about Rethinking Paid Search: Diversification as the Future of Fair Advertising
Brand Ads Done Right: The Power of Smart Copywriting
Most businesses running Google Ads focus on targeting new customers through non-branded keywords. But there's a crucial piece many overlook: brand campaigns, the ads that show up when someone searches specifically for your business or products. These aren't just afterthoughts. Branded ads are powerful tools for building trust, shaping how people see your business, and guiding … [Read more...] about Brand Ads Done Right: The Power of Smart Copywriting
How AI is increasing the threat from ad hijacking & impersonation fraud – And how to fight back
AI makes it increasingly easy to fool people. It can manipulate truth, create convincing fakes, and erode trust. And nowhere is this more dangerous than in digital marketing, where ads, brands, and budgets are on the line. In this article, I’ll explore three major ways fraudsters exploit paid advertising - impersonation fraud, brand bidding, and phishing ads - and how … [Read more...] about How AI is increasing the threat from ad hijacking & impersonation fraud – And how to fight back
How Small Businesses Can Compete With Big Brands In PPC
Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising provides small businesses a rapid route to search results and social feeds. In contrast to organic marketing, PPC depends on a model in which businesses bid on keywords and pay per click. Micro-enterprises can generate qualified traffic by employing a robust small business PPC strategy that includes precise audience targeting and budgetary … [Read more...] about How Small Businesses Can Compete With Big Brands In PPC
Manual Bidding Strategies Are Still Important To PPC
Google and Meta are pushing Performance Max and Advantage Plus on PPC Agencies as the next must-embrace thing. Hand over your client's hard-earned marketing budget and let the AI-driven algorithms find what placements and inventory drive the best results. You just focus on the fun stuff like ad copy, creatives and landing pages. For some, that's the dream. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Manual Bidding Strategies Are Still Important To PPC
16 tips to shake up and optimise your Google Ads Performance Max campaigns
If you’re running Google Ads, it’s likely you’ve already tested Performance Max (pMax) and, just as likely, enjoyed mixed results. That's because, unfortunately, it’s not a ‘set it and forget it’ feature. You will need to invest considerable effort to achieve good results. What is Google Ads Performance Max (pMax)? In theory pMax should work like a dream. You get more … [Read more...] about 16 tips to shake up and optimise your Google Ads Performance Max campaigns
How Microsoft Is Transforming Search and Advertising with AI
In recent years, Microsoft has undergone a profound transformation, particularly in its search and advertising business. The driving force behind this shift? Artificial intelligence (AI). While AI may feel like an overused buzzword these days, its impact—especially through Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI and the integration of tools like ChatGPT and Copilot—has been … [Read more...] about How Microsoft Is Transforming Search and Advertising with AI
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
How Can VPNs Help PPC Advertisers with Geo-Targeting & Localized Ads?
For PPC advertisers, geo-targeting and local ads are game-changers. They ensure your message lands in the right inbox at the right moment. But issues like IP inaccuracies, platform restrictions, and scant local search data can trip even the sharpest campaigns. Here is where Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) come into play. With VPNs, advertisers can navigate the web as if … [Read more...] about How Can VPNs Help PPC Advertisers with Geo-Targeting & Localized Ads?
9 Ways for Agencies to More Easily Sell Clients on the Benefits PPC
Clients often hesitate to try PPC. Two of the most commonly cited reasons are they’ve heard it’s expensive, or campaigns are difficult to manage. But all of this is half-baked information. You know how profitable a well-planned PPC campaign can be. You know that businesses make an average of $2 for every $1 they spend on PPC. But how do you convince your … [Read more...] about 9 Ways for Agencies to More Easily Sell Clients on the Benefits PPC
