Running a successful PPC campaign today requires more than just getting ads in front of people; it’s about reaching the right audience with precision. Whether you’re aiming for local shoppers or a global audience, ad targeting plays a pivotal role in maximizing your ROI. When targeting users through platforms like Google Ads or Microsoft Ads, … Read more
Running a successful PPC campaign today requires more than just getting ads in front of people; it’s about reaching the right audience with precision. Whether you’re aiming for local shoppers or a global audience, ad targeting plays a pivotal role in maximizing your ROI. When targeting users through platforms like Google Ads or Microsoft Ads, … Read more
We tend to craft budgets based on major objectives and real-world business timing. This makes sense, as our real-world priorities should influence where we put our marketing dollars and at what velocity. However, many don’t take the ad platform mechanics into consideration when setting initial, growth, and lower priority budgets. This can mean successful campaigns … Read more
One of the most common questions in PPC management is how to determine the “right” budget and investment for campaigns. As a business leader investing in paid media, your PPC budget isn’t just about how much you spend. It’s about how strategically you use those resources to grow your business. For small to medium-sized businesses … Read more
Let’s be honest – PPC keyword research can be tedious. Sifting through search terms, analyzing performance data, and trying to predict what people will type into the search bar next feels like an endless puzzle. This is where AI can enter the game. This isn’t just about adding another buzzword to your marketing toolbox – … Read more
In the fast-paced world of PPC advertising, marketers are constantly seeking ways to streamline their workflows and improve performance. Managing PPC campaigns efficiently requires a delicate balancing act of multiple tasks: Analyzing data. Optimizing bid strategies. Testing creatives. Reporting performance. And so much more. While AI and machine learning have been around in PPC for … Read more
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
Paid media has had its share of challenges alongside the disruption in SEO this year. We reached out to seven PPC experts to understand what’s happening in the industry and how marketers can prepare for the year ahead. To get the full rundown on trends for next year, download the PPC Trends 2025 ebook. In … Read more
Here’s a real story. Upon writing this piece, I tried to set up a PPC campaign on a whim with no plan or clue (practicing on my friend’s small business—oops). I just set the budget and let it run. Was it good? I’ll leave it up to you. So, I consulted with a bunch of … Read more
Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising remains a cornerstone of effective digital marketing strategies. Often, when we begin work on a PPC account or campaign, it comes with some history. Whether it’s because we inherited it or have been asked to conduct an audit, the goal is always the same: to look at it with fresh new eyes, … Read more
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In the world of search engine marketing (SEM), I’m seeing a growing number of marketers turn to PPC campaigns. That’s how Google has significantly grown its advertising revenue every year. In 2023, 77.8% of Google’s revenue came from advertising on Google properties and YouTube. Why? Well-run pay-per-click or PPC campaigns help you generate leads by … Read more
There’s a lot of well-meaning PPC advice out there. This advice often finds its way to bosses/clients who ask, “Why aren’t we doing ___?” The problem is most of these studies and data sets are focused around ecommerce. Enterprise accounts (even enterprise ecommerce) will behave differently than their non-enterprise counterparts. There are a few reasons … Read more
Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising remains a cornerstone of effective digital marketing strategies. Often, when we begin work on a PPC account or campaign, it comes with some history. Whether it’s because we inherited it or have been asked to conduct an audit, the goal is always the same: to look at it with fresh new eyes, … Read more
The digital advertising landscape is constantly changing, and a recent announcement from Google has shifted things yet again. On July 22, 2024, Google made a surprising U-turn on its long-standing plan to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome. This decision comes after years of back-and-forth between Google, regulatory bodies, and the advertising industry. Advertisers have … Read more
Let’s talk about PPC bidding strategies. If you’ve ever felt like you’re throwing darts in the dark when it comes to picking the right one, you’re not alone. When I first started in Google Ads, the only bidding strategy available was “Max CPC” bidding, meaning everything was manual. Nowadays, there are many AI-powered bidding strategies … Read more
Many advertisers have a tight budget for pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, making it challenging to maximize results. One of the first questions that often looms large is, “How much should we spend?” It’s a pivotal question, one that sets the stage for the entire PPC strategy. Read on for tips to get started or further optimize … 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
Many advertisers have a tight budget for pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, making it challenging to maximize results. One of the first questions that often looms large is, “How much should we spend?” It’s a pivotal question, one that sets the stage for the entire PPC strategy. Read on for tips to get started or further optimize … Read more
