Targeting competitors is a time-honored tradition in PPC marketing. Getting your ads in front of a competitors' audience can build awareness and generate sales. Google and Bing allow us to do this by running ads against a competitor’s brand and product-related keywords, but what about a social media site like Facebook? There are no keywords, so what do you target? The first … [Read more...] about Target Competitors On Facebook Using Interest Based Audiences
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How to Use Video Ads to Build Consumer Trust in Your eCommerce Company
When you have an eCommerce business, consumer trust can never be taken for granted. It is a key element that allows you to build a solid online reputation, attract new prospects, and nurture them into becoming loyal customers. The thing is, consumer trust is usually slow to build and easy to lose. You need to strategically and consistently convey brand messages that inspire … [Read more...] about How to Use Video Ads to Build Consumer Trust in Your eCommerce Company
2021: The Year You’ve Been Waiting for & What You Need to Prepare
It’s December of 2020. The spring and summer have moved on. We’ve just put a bow on autumn while we welcome winter and the holidays that distract us from what has been the longest year of our collective lives. Normally this time of year marks a fury of e-commerce and retail practices, the “big show” of what marketers can do come shopping season. It means budgeting for the … [Read more...] about 2021: The Year You’ve Been Waiting for & What You Need to Prepare
PPC Keyword Research Guide: How to Find Keywords for Your Paid Advertising
The revenue you earn from advertising doesn't come from your products or services. Of course, that doesn't mean your product is not essential. However, the most vital factor that makes a paid advertising campaign successful, I believe, is the keywords you choose to bid on. It's keywords that make or break a PPC campaign as this element determines who sees your ad and who … [Read more...] about PPC Keyword Research Guide: How to Find Keywords for Your Paid Advertising
November 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Import Google Ads Data into Google Sheets Details: A Google Ads add-on is now available for Google Sheets. Navigate to the “Add-ons” drop down menu in order to install. Impact: The Add-On eliminates a degree of manual work and opens the door for improved custom … [Read more...] about November 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
Upcoming LinkedIn Ads Products for B2B Marketers
Get excited for big changes coming to LinkedIn in the near future! LinkedIn recently announced some upcoming product initiatives we can expect to arrive starting now through the end of next year. I’m here to break it all down and to let you know what I’m most excited about. LinkedIn Stories & Story Ads Yes, LinkedIn now has a Story feature. Much like Facebook & … [Read more...] about Upcoming LinkedIn Ads Products for B2B Marketers
Facebook Ads Holiday Checklist [2020]
Not only is the holiday season an important time for many businesses, it's also a very competitive time on marketing platforms like Facebook and Instagram. The influx of advertisers and ad spend will raise CPMs and generally just make it more expensive to advertise. Couple this with the fact that COVID is still likely to be impacting things this holiday and we have an election … [Read more...] about Facebook Ads Holiday Checklist [2020]
How To Create Facebook Video Ads
If you want to get more bang for your buck from Facebook ads, it is time to switch to video. Facebook video ads can drive more clicks and leads. They do better because something that moves in the feed will certainly attract more attention than a still image. And you also get to share more information and convince people to check out your landing page. This can be vital … [Read more...] about How To Create Facebook Video Ads
Does Facebook post engagement drive sales?
Social media marketing is an interesting profession. SMM thrives with good creative, which in turn drives high engagement for the content promoted. An ad with good creative can receive plenty of engagement, as likes, comments, and even shares. While this can be a good thing for brand-oriented campaigns if your goal is conversion-oriented, this doesn't always correlate with … [Read more...] about Does Facebook post engagement drive sales?
How Artificial Intelligence Can Change the Way We Shop Online
What comes to mind when you think of Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Maybe you think of robots taking over the world, like in the movies, or self-driving cars. Merriam-Webster defines artificial intelligence as 1) a branch of computer science dealing with the simulation of intelligent behavior in computers and 2) the capability of a machine to imitate intelligent human … [Read more...] about How Artificial Intelligence Can Change the Way We Shop Online
June 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Resources For Managing Campaigns through COVID-19 Details: Google has created a centralized space for their resources in managing paid ad campaigns in the mix of global pandemic. This page is chock-full of resources and tips on strategy for each network, platform, and … [Read more...] about June 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
Boosting Sales Consistently with the Right Product Video
Even today, people find it hard to trust online shopping. It makes sense, though: you can’t touch, try or test the product with your own hands. Not to mention that, all too often, you don’t get what you thought you would get. And is there anything more frustrating than that? Luckily, eCommerce marketers found a great solution to bridge the gap, foster trust, and prompt … [Read more...] about Boosting Sales Consistently with the Right Product Video
