Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about Ad Strength in Google Ads, including debate about its value, how it works, whether it plays a role in the auction (it doesn’t), and how to think about it in your accounts. Like almost everything in paid advertising, there’s nuance to Ad Strength. No, it’s not … Read more
Whether you are new to paid media or reevaluating your efforts, it’s critical to review your performance and best practices for your overall PPC marketing program, accounts, and campaigns. Revisiting your paid media plan is an opportunity to ensure your strategy aligns with your current goals. Reviewing best practices for pay-per-click is also a great … Read more
Looking for ways to strengthen your digital acquisition strategy this year? You’re certainly not alone. Between resource constraints, fierce competition and lack of insights, it can be pretty challenging for businesses to acquire new customers and expand their digital footprint. That’s why we’re hosting an exclusive webinar this month to empower enterprises with the tools … Read more
Google announced the rollout of new generative AI capabilities for Demand Gen campaigns in Google Ads today. The tools, powered by Google’s artificial intelligence, will allow advertisers to create high-quality image assets using text prompts in just a few steps. The AI-powered creative features aim to enhance visual storytelling to help brands generate new demand … Read more
In an email sent to Google Ads advertisers this week, the company announced a change coming to search ads. Effective May 31, 2024, ad customizers will stop serving for expanded text ads (ETAs) and Dynamic Search Ads (DSAs). The notification reads in part: “On May 31, 2024, existing ad customizers for text ads, expanded text … Read more
Whether you are new to paid media or reevaluating your efforts, it’s critical to review your performance and best practices for your overall PPC marketing program, accounts, and campaigns. Revisiting your paid media plan is an opportunity to ensure your strategy aligns with your current goals. Reviewing best practices for pay-per-click is also a great … Read more
If you haven’t set up a 2024 game plan, you’re not alone. Many search engine marketers and PPC professionals are late, or just terrified of what is to come this year. I recognize most of us have still not recovered from the dumpster fire that was 2020 (just look at my beloved NY Jets as … Read more
Looking to learn the secrets to lead generation success? Want to know what critical mistakes to avoid when building your paid ad strategy? We’ve got you covered. On April 17, we’re teaming up with Redesign for a live presentation to give you the proven PPC blueprint to boost your leads. Sign up to discover Redesign’s … Read more
Every year, it seems like this year will be the biggest year of change for PPC management, especially for B2B businesses. But this year, this claim is more than hyperbole. The growth in artificial intelligence (AI) and a continued emphasis on data privacy are reverberating across our industry, leaving many advertisers wondering what to do … Read more
Every year, it seems like this year will be the biggest year of change for PPC management, especially for B2B businesses. But this year, this claim is more than hyperbole. The growth in artificial intelligence (AI) and a continued emphasis on data privacy are reverberating across our industry, leaving many advertisers wondering what to do … Read more
Believe it or not, PPC automation was around long before the days of ChatGPT. But with the rise in popularity of AI, machine learning, and automation – where does that leave PPC management? Staying tried and true to manual PPC management has been shown to limit efficiency and margins. But PPC automation layering isn’t just … Read more
Google has announced the launch of “Solutions,” a new free tool within Google Ads designed to streamline campaign management and automate tasks for advertisers. The tool, found under the “Tools” section in Google Ads, can help you generate performance reports, manage budgets, and optimize your advertising efforts more efficiently. Key Features Of Solutions Solutions offers … Read more
According to research from Microsoft, inclusive advertising helps brands build connections with Gen Z consumers, leading to more purchasing intent. 76% want to support brands with authentic messaging. 70% will trust a brand that depicts diversity in advertising campaigns more. 47% will trust a brand more if they feel represented in ads. Most importantly, inclusive … Read more
This post was sponsored by That PPC Guy. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Google Ads campaigns not yielding the desired results? Want to turn things around, but don’t quite know where to start? Unsure of where your PPC campaign may have gone wrong? In This Guide: 1. How To Improve … Read more
Deep in the PPC ad platforms, there are plenty of hidden features that can improve performance and ease the management of ad campaigns. Some features are “opt-outs” that are valuable for optimizations and campaign efficiency. These ad platforms are complicated and always evolving so the average user may not be aware of some lesser-known opportunities. … Read more
Google is announcing the launch of its AI-powered tools for generating and editing images in Performance Max campaigns. These features, initially previewed in November, are now accessible in English worldwide, with more languages to follow. Additionally, Google is enhancing its Ad Strength indicator to give advertisers more information about their ad assets, including amount and … Read more
This post was sponsored by Redesign.co. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Tired of overspending on PPC tools that provide more than you need? It’s time to get back to the basics. In This Guide 1. Become Proficient In Google Ads Offline Editor: Your Secret Weapon For Quick Edits 2. Master … Read more
Google Ads Liaison Ginny Marvin recently highlighted critical updates regarding Google’s enforcement of its EU User Consent Policy. Google is strengthening enforcement around consent requirements for European Economic Area (EEA) traffic. As part of this, the company has introduced consent mode version two (v2), which includes parameters for ad personalization and remarketing consent signals. Advertisers … Read more
