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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

A Long Tail Keywords Strategy: More Conversions, Less Competition in Google Ads

When running Google Ads, many businesses focus on generic keywords: short, broad ones like “software” or “marketing agency”. These may get a lot of searches, but they are also costly and competitive. This is where long tail keywords come in. What Are Long Tail Keywords? Long tail keywords are longer, more specific search phrases and tend to be 4 or more words. Instead of … [Read more...] about A Long Tail Keywords Strategy: More Conversions, Less Competition in Google Ads

Google won’t save you: The rise of AI bot traffic & what to do about it

The Converged Frontier: How Google AI is Reshaping PPC and SEO

The digital marketing landscape is in the midst of a seismic shift, a revolution driven by Google's aggressive integration of Artificial Intelligence into its core search and advertising products. This isn't just another algorithm update; it's a fundamental reimagining of how users find information and how businesses reach them. The introduction and rapid expansion of AI … [Read more...] about The Converged Frontier: How Google AI is Reshaping PPC and SEO

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

Why are Google Ads CPCs increasing?

Google advertisers have witnessed a steady climb in cost-per-click (CPC) in recent years. Across the board, search advertising is becoming more expensive. In 2024, 86% of industries saw higher CPCs compared to the previous year, with an average jump of about 10% year-over-year. The average CPC reached £3.40 (up from £3.08 the year before) and evidence from a U.S. … [Read more...] about Why are Google Ads CPCs increasing?

Store Visit Tracking: How to Use Google Ads to Drive Footfall to Your Local Business

How do you optimise campaigns when in-store visits are more valuable than online conversions? This is particularly pertinent for restaurant, retail store, and service businesses clients; where the real magic happens face-to-face. The answer is with store visit tracking. Whether you love it or loathe it, Performance Max has transformed how we measure and optimise for physical … [Read more...] about Store Visit Tracking: How to Use Google Ads to Drive Footfall to Your Local Business

How Google and Meta Campaign Support Is Undermining PPC Agencies

A recent poll conducted via LinkedIn revealed 83% of PPC campaign managers believe campaign support from Google and Meta falls short. While this is based on a modest sample of self-selecting users, it reinforces the view that many working in the pay-per-click industry are frustrated, and that both the big platforms have been slow to address campaign support concerns. The … [Read more...] about How Google and Meta Campaign Support Is Undermining PPC Agencies