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
Are you tired of pouring money into Google Ads campaigns with poor conversion rates? You’re not alone. Many businesses struggle to convert ad clicks into meaningful actions like purchases, sign-ups, or leads. But fear not, because in this article, we’re diving into real-life tips and tactics that can make a tangible difference to your conversion … Read more
I know, we can’t go two minutes without hearing “AI” – much like in the early days (years) of “mobile” and “social media.” In these early days of the generative AI era, creatives is an area where we’re seeing rapid development for advertisers. We saw this at Google Marketing Live this year, too, with new … Read more
One of the most essential aspects of a profitable Google Ads strategy is reaching the right people, with the right message, while they’re searching. To do this correctly, you need to know exactly how your ads are doing and what words potential customers are using to search. This is where the Google Ads search terms … Read more
Google has an incentive to encourage users to click its sponsored ads – but this should not be to the detriment of user experience. This aspect of Search seems to have gone awry in recent years, with Google engaging in activities that negatively impacted users. Historically, search engine users are accustomed to ads either being … Read more
Known for its short-form vertical videos, TikTok is more than just an app for dance challenges and lip-sync trends. The platform has grown exponentially in the past few years, with creators of all ages creating content spanning various topics, from entertainment and food to health and finance. With over a billion monthly active users, it’s … Read more
Facebook is a dominant force in social media advertising. Most marketers say it consistently delivers a better ROI than any other social media platform. As a chief content curator, I’ve created many Facebook ads, and I can attest to this. The platform’s sophisticated targeting options make it an incredibly effective tool for reaching my audience. … Read more
A keynote at Google’s Marketing Live event showed a new AI-powered visual search results that feature advertisements that engage users within the context of an AI-Assisted search, blurring the line between AI-generated search results and advertisements. Google Lens is a truly helpful app but it becomes unconventional where it blurs the line between an assistant … Read more
Speakers at Google’s Marketing Live event demonstrated how they will utilize user search queries and AI Overviews content to show interactive shopping ads that will push organic search results even lower, stating that Google is “focused on opening up new opportunities for your business.” Google: We’re Not Building A Better Search Engine The first speaker, … Read more
Phoenix Ha made a viral TikTok ad by accident. Actually, it wasn’t supposed to be an ad at all. She jumped out of the pool during an afternoon swim and ran to the fridge to grab a boozy popsicle. Without thinking, she started filming a review of the popsicle, praising the surprisingly pleasant taste, consistency, … Read more
LinkedIn carousels are a clever marketing solution to keep users engaged with posts. However, since LinkedIn’s decision to sunset organic carousel posts, is there still a way to use carousels in your LinkedIn marketing strategy? The answer is yes, thanks to LinkedIn carousel ads. We’ll uncover what carousel posts (ads) are, how to use them … Read more
Google has provided details about the capabilities and limitations of its AI image generation tools for Google Ads. The clarification came after search marketer Darcy Burk expressed excitement about the potential for AI to create product images. You know what, I don’t care what people say. I think Google is really nailing this AI integration … Read more
Google has clarified that a business’s proximity to a searcher isn’t a primary factor in how Local Services Ads are ranked. This change reflects Google’s evolving understanding of what’s relevant to users searching for local service providers. Chris Barnard, a Local SEO Analyst at Sterling Sky, started the discussion by pointing out an update to … Read more
Appeasing the advertising algorithms on social media and Google has always been a mix of art and science – but there are plenty of rewards, not only in terms of active engagement but also in terms of lowered ad costs. So far, AI tools have proved useful as an algorithm-cracker for the biggest digital marketing … Read more
Google Ads has announced a series of updates to Performance Max campaigns. The enhancements give advertisers more granular control over their campaigns, improve customer insights, and manage budgets better. 🆕 ✅Several #PMax updates announced today for more insights, goals and control. Here are the highlights: – New Customer Value mode is now in beta for … Read more
Google ads extensions, now called “assets,” are an integral part of campaign success. They’re a great way to boost performance and gain the attention of potential customers. Not only can they help produce more clicks on an ad, but they may also be considered more high-quality clicks from users who are ready to take action … 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
