Earlier this year, Google introduced new AI features into its Google Ads platform to help streamline work for many advertisers. One of those new features comes in the form of AI video enhancements. This is no surprise since video makes up over 65% of all internet traffic. Read on to learn more about the AI … Read more
Google announces updates for Performance Max campaigns, including creative reporting, insights, and increased advertiser controls. Google adding new creative asset reporting for Performance Max campaigns. More insights and customization options coming to Performance Max reports. Advertisers getting more controls like negative keywords for Performance Max. Source link
Google has announced plans to discontinue its Enhanced Cost-Per-Click (eCPC) bidding strategy for search and display ad campaigns. This change, set to roll out in stages over the coming months, marks the end of an era for one of Google’s earliest smart bidding options. Dates & Changes Starting October 2024, new search and display ad … Read more
If budgeting stresses you out, we have a lot in common, my friend. Whether it’s a monthly entertainment budget or a Facebook Ads budget, ensuring you allocate only what you can afford and get the most for your money is a lot of pressure. Spending recklessly can have long-term consequences on a business’ profitability. But … Read more
Imagine browsing your favorite blog and spotting a visually engaging ad that seamlessly fits the content and stands out just enough to grab your attention. That’s the power of display advertising at work. If you’re a digital marketing professional, you’ve likely heard of display networks as part of PPC advertising. But are you using this … Read more
Getting Google Ads Certified is a great way to demonstrate a baseline learning effort and level of exposure to PPC and managing Google Ads. Whether you’re coming out of school, entering a career that involves Google Ads, or simply want to learn, it is a great place to get started. Some employees may list it … Read more
Google Ads is currently experiencing a widespread outage that has affected several components of its platform. The incident, which began on August 1, 2024, at 15:27 UTC, has left many advertisers unable to access vital tools and reports. According to the Google Ads Status Dashboard, multiple features are currently unavailable: Report Editor Dashboards Saved Reports … Read more
Google has released an update to its Publisher Tag Ads Library, introducing a new feature to improve Interaction to Next Paint (INP) scores. The update focuses on yielding during out-of-viewport ad slot insertions when using Single Request Architecture (SRA). INP Improvement: Focus On Ad Loading Efficiency The new feature allows for more strategic ad loading, … Read more
PPC ads are at the core of many marketers’ digital media mix, so it is critical to stay on top of new features and ad tech advancements. The hot topic and major changes involve AI to automate and improve the efficiency of pay-per-click campaigns. However, it’s unsurprising that AI is not replacing the marketing strategist … Read more
With the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris officially opening today, DAIVID used its advanced content testing platform to see which ads from the global sporting event have elicited the most intense positive emotions of all time. Procter & Gamble (P&G) dominates DAIVID’s chart, with five of the top seven ads – including the top three … Read more
There are often times when more than one keyword (and/or search theme) in your account will be eligible to match for a search term. Yet only one will be selected to compete in each auction. So, how does Google choose which of your keywords to put forward? There’s a prioritization framework for that! We’ve also … Read more
Google announced an update to the advertising section within Google Analytics 4 (GA4). The enhancement aims to clarify and align user counts eligible for remarketing and ad personalization. Under the change, advertisers can now quickly view the size of their “Advertising Segments” within GA4’s interface. These segments represent the pool of users whose data can … 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
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
