Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising has evolved dramatically over the past few years. With artificial intelligence reshaping how we create campaigns, analyze data, and optimize performance, the PPC tools you choose can make or break your marketing efforts. The right PPC tools don't just save time—they unlock insights that manual analysis would miss, automate repetitive tasks … [Read more...] about 15 PPC Tools Every Marketer Should Be Using in 2026
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The psychology of advertising: Turning human behavior into measurable conversions
Advertising is not just a matter of metrics and media spend; it is fundamentally an exercise in understanding human behavior. In this article, I will outline a practical framework for integrating psychological principles into advertising, based on a methodology I developed known as The Ad-diction Method. This approach enables marketers to increase conversions and lower … [Read more...] about The psychology of advertising: Turning human behavior into measurable conversions
7 key trends set to shape your ecommerce PPC strategy in 2026
Those days of easy PPC campaigns are long gone. Time was all it took was a budget, a few keywords, and the clicks would follow. Today’s ecommerce market is a high-speed battlefield where algorithms, automation, and consumer expectations evolve almost overnight. As 2026 approaches, a new era of paid advertising is emerging, redefining how brands attract and convert … [Read more...] about 7 key trends set to shape your ecommerce PPC strategy in 2026
How to win attention with Instagram Reels
Instagram Reels went from "cool new feature" to the heartbeat of the app in just a few years. Shortform video is now how people explore, learn, and decide what to try next. While Google still runs the show for high-intent search, attention is drifting. Young users often start with social media when they want to discover where to eat, what to buy, or how to solve a quick … [Read more...] about How to win attention with Instagram Reels
From targeting to trust: How privacy-first PPC turns GA4 into a customer compass
The ground under digital marketing is shifting. Third-party cookies are dying, and browsers are locking down tracking. People are actually reading those consent prompts now. If you run paid media, this isn't just a minor headache, as you need to rethink everything. Privacy-first PPC is how we keep campaigns working without being creepy. And Google Analytics 4 (GA4)? It's … [Read more...] about From targeting to trust: How privacy-first PPC turns GA4 into a customer compass
Breaking Free from Misleading Ad Results: Using First-Party Data for Smarter Measurement
As marketers, we’re all familiar with the sinking feeling when a client asks, “So… how do we know this is working?” You’re not alone — according to recent research, 39% of marketing decision-makers struggle to measure the impact of each marketing channel. Personally, I think that number is conservative. Measurement has always been difficult, but in the last few years, it’s … [Read more...] about Breaking Free from Misleading Ad Results: Using First-Party Data for Smarter Measurement
How to deploy email to turbo charge your PPC results
When you consider digital marketing, two channels usually come to mind: email and PPC (pay-per-click). Both are used individually by most companies. They send email campaigns on one end and place Google or social ads on the other. But when you use these two channels together, you can get better outcomes more often than when used separately. The concept is straightforward. … [Read more...] about How to deploy email to turbo charge your PPC results
Lessons From 15 Years in Paid Media: The Mistakes That Still Haunt Me (and How You Can Avoid Them)
I started my career in paid media back in 2011 at a small PPC agency called Periscopix. It was, in many ways, a much simpler time. Performance Max didn’t exist. Campaign management meant making one bid change a day. You had full control. It was also the year that Prince William and Kate Middleton got married, and the year Charlie Sheen made headlines for all the wrong … [Read more...] about Lessons From 15 Years in Paid Media: The Mistakes That Still Haunt Me (and How You Can Avoid Them)
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
Why UX is the Secret Weapon for Maximizing Ad Performance
The aim of this article is a simple one: To cause you to make UX a core part of your marketing strategy, not an afterthought. It shouldn’t be a separate team hidden in a corner that nobody talks to. It needs to sit at the heart of your marketing efforts because that’s how businesses win today. What UX Really Means When I first started in UX about seven … [Read more...] about Why UX is the Secret Weapon for Maximizing Ad Performance
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
