Google Ads annual safety report reveals year-on-year rise in scams and fraud; growth in generative AI enforcement against malicious advertising Google Ads have released their 2023 Safety Report and it makes for interesting reading. Well, it makes for reading. The tl;dr headline takeaways are all in the areas you'd expect: This last one, while perhaps not as sexy (to … [Read more...] about Google ad safety report 2023: Google blocked 5.5 billion ads last year
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Navigating the Paradigm Shift from Keywords to Conversations in Paid Media
Traditional approaches to paid media, centered around extensive keyword lists and granular optimizations, are undergoing a significant transformation. The rise of AI-driven technologies and changing consumer behaviors are driving a paradigm shift from keywords to conversations. In a recent discussion I had with Kyle Johnson several key insights emerged regarding this shift … [Read more...] about Navigating the Paradigm Shift from Keywords to Conversations in Paid Media
5 Ways to Make the Best of the Five Latest Google Ads Features
With technology’s growing influence over trade, PPC marketing has become one of the biggest trends in business. While it has been used extensively in today's time due to the pandemic shifting most business operations online, PPC marketing's history dates back to early 2000 when Google launched the initiative AdWords. Google's advertising platform has evolved over the … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Make the Best of the Five Latest Google Ads Features
Your Guide to Winning with Performance Max Campaigns
The first mention of Performance Max dates back to 2020, but it is still considered the new kid on the block for businesses and marketers alike. For many business owners, and especially eCommerce store owners, there has always been that search for the Holy Grail to simplify online advertising. With many options available, it was difficult for many to choose where to … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Winning with Performance Max Campaigns
How to Get Found Online: 5 Tips for Small Business Owners in 2022
Not all small businesses or bloggers have the capital to run massive paid marketing campaigns. 47% of small business owners handle marketing efforts on their own. Many are on a tight budget and don’t know where to start. Once you have a website, its value primarily relies upon how well you can engage consumers. Engaging initially through one channel creates an … [Read more...] about How to Get Found Online: 5 Tips for Small Business Owners in 2022
7 Simple Tips For Creating Instagram Story Ads That Convert
Instagram stories drive a ton of engagement. People see them at the top of the feed as soon as they log in, and users want to check them out before they vanish in 24 hours. You can certainly reach a lot of people by just publishing organic stories – in fact, a third of the most viewed stories are from businesses. But to scale your organic presence, you need to turn to … [Read more...] about 7 Simple Tips For Creating Instagram Story Ads That Convert
The Ultimate Guide to Paid Marketing for B2B
Paid marketing is an effective way of promoting a business, and the various mediums for paid B2B marketing are Google Marketing, Bing Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads, etc. For enterprise B2B companies, paid social and pay-per-click advertising can be challenging. The unfortunate reality is that the buyer journey for these businesses is long, with multiple stakeholders … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Paid Marketing for B2B
Five Crucial Aspects of the Most Popular PPC Ad Platforms
Nowadays, it's rare to find a business that isn't trying to bolster its online presence, and PPC platforms often play crucial roles in those digital marketing pushes. However, choosing the right platform to showcase your brand and snag potential leads effectively isn't always easy. As a newbie in the world of paid media, navigating your way around all the major PPC platforms … [Read more...] about Five Crucial Aspects of the Most Popular PPC Ad Platforms
Five Lead Magnets that Complement Paid Traffic
If you are using ads to generate sales for a course or any other product, that costs more than $100, a lead magnet should be part of the funnel. As your conversion rates will be higher when you take the time to nurture the lead and build trust before pitching your product. There are so many types of lead magnets out there that it can be hard to decide the best one for … [Read more...] about Five Lead Magnets that Complement Paid Traffic
How to Claim a Refund on Google Ads for Invalid Clicks
Check out PPC Hero’s Ultimate Guide to How to Detect Click Fraud Photo by Firmbee.com on Unsplash If you are serious about growing your business in the competitive online world, then you understand the importance of advertising on search engines. You should also be taking advantage of advertising space on social media and other authority websites in your industry, … [Read more...] about How to Claim a Refund on Google Ads for Invalid Clicks
14 Strategies to Promote Your Business Through PPC
Are you getting low-quality traffic through your PPC campaigns? Are fraud clicks draining your revenue from the PPC? Is your return on investment on PPC not as expected? Even though PPC advertising is an integral part of an effective marketing strategy, poor tactics can burn your ad budget and, thus, negatively affect your PPC results. PPC has been … [Read more...] about 14 Strategies to Promote Your Business Through PPC
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?
