The latest question for Ask A PPC is based on Ad Strength and Creative. It comes from Isha in Delhi, who asks: “Should extended text ads be paused or kept running as we can’t edit?” The short answer is the age-old, “It depends.” However, recent data indicates there may be more value in moving away … Read more
This month’s Ask A PPC comes from Vijay, who asks: “Why are my Google Ads approved but have no impressions? How do you fix it?” We’re going to go into the timely question of why a Google Ad entity (keyword, ad, ad group, and campaign) might not have impressions. We will tackle the main and … Read more
This month’s “Ask A PPC” question is particularly significant because the job market has been quite volatile. “How do I get a job with a PPC agency when I have only worked in-house. What experience would they want?” – Karl Toronto It’s understandable that people want to know which skills employers seek when hiring for … Read more
Google is pausing all ad groups that have zero impressions over the last 13 months on March 11. You’ll be able to reactivate them; however, if they remain at zero impressions for three months, they’ll be paused again. This news was met with mixed reviews. Some (including me) are thrilled that Google is taking a … Read more
In this installment of Ask a PPC, we’re going to dive into enhanced conversions. As brands get their privacy-first plans in place, it’s critical that you feel comfortable with enhanced conversions. We’ll dive into: What are enhanced conversions? How to set them up. Why they’re important. Note that this post is exclusively focusing on Google’s … Read more
Every successful PPC campaign has one common element: solid conversion tracking. Conversion tracking feeds into reporting, the bidding algorithm, and transparency. No conversion tracking? You’re denying ad platforms critical data, which can lead to overbidding or underbidding on traffic and poor budget allocation. In the privacy-first web, however, conversion tracking might seem a bit daunting … Read more
After a three-month hiatus, we’re back! There were lots of really good questions, but this one from Phil of Trumbull stood out: “What is the average amount companies take for running a PPC campaign?” Account management fees vary greatly; It’s understandable to want a baseline on how much to pay for PPC agencies/consultants. That said, … Read more
