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So, you want to improve your Google Ads campaigns? Enter Google Ads Campaign Experiments, or ACE for short. ACE is a feature that helps you measure the impact of potential changes before applying them to a campaign. When used properly, it does this as a vehicle for A/B testing. As we discussed in our previous post, A/B testing is essentially a process applying basic scientific principles to digital advertising. Following the first things we learned in elementary school science, this is achieved by comparing two versions of a campaign wherein […]
Seeing as it’s 2020, we’ll assume you’re well-versed in YouTube advertising at least from the point of view of a YouTube viewer. Given how familiar we all are with YouTube ads, that certainly gives you (along with all advertisers) an advantage with this medium; from a content perspective, you know exactly what makes a YouTube ad insufferable (or worse, immemorable) versus what makes an ad on this platform effective. Other than its properties as a vehicle for content, YouTube has other benefits that are more in line with the focus […]
When it comes to PPC, it’s not a matter of hitting some settings and then just assuming they’ll do the trick. Well, we suppose you could do that, but it’s probably not a great call. The problem is that PPC campaigns and the factors involved in their success (or lack thereof) are not static — the internet and advertising thereon can be somewhat fickle, plus it’s likely you won’t have all the specs of your campaign perfectly dialed in at first. Hence, to get the most out of a campaign, […]
Forget your experience with online marketing for a moment — what’s your process as a purchaser of items online? Initial things that come to mind are probably searching, browsing, filtering – and then? Would we be correct in guessing that ads pop up (no pun intended) somewhere after those? Whether you consciously thought about them or not when answering that question, ads on the digital marketplace — Amazon, specifically — are a huge part of the equation. A refresher on Amazon advertising and how it works Amazon ads are pretty […]
With all the venues on which to advertise, sometimes choosing which platforms to use can get overwhelming. But if you want one where ads can be precisely placed at the right time thanks to the platform’s massive array of user information — Amazon has all your bases covered. Love it or hate it, your audience is very likely on Amazon already. Amazon is a platform used by thousands of people every day to find everything from handmade soaps from artisan crafters to the newest gaming console to entire smart home […]
So, now you know the what and why of link building (or, if you don’t, check it out in our part one article here), but what about the how? In case that last line wasn’t obvious enough, that’s what we’re going to talk about right… wait for it… now. Types of links and what they mean Before we dive into the tactics of link building, let’s review the different link types and how search engines treat them. These link types are called link attributes, and they’re a way of qualifying […]
Do you ever feel like you’ve hit a ceiling for your business’ online presence? After all, you’ve put a lot of effort into making sure your business and its site are well-represented online, but after a certain amount of effort, perhaps a sense of diminishing marginal returns start to kick in. But don’t fret, because there’s another factor that can help boost all your other efforts! Enter your link profile. Link building: What is it and why do I care? Link building is, simply put, the process of proactively increasing […]
In essence, Google Ads scripts are simple JavaScript-based scripts that automate your Google Ads’ basic procedures and their reactions to and interactions with external data. (They also shouldn’t be confused with Google Apps Scripts, which allow users to create and publish add-ons that consolidate and enhance Google-based apps.) Google Ads Scripts help you save time and other resources in the long run, since they can automate common procedures that otherwise would have to be done manually. These procedures can include automatically adjusting keyword bid based on impression share. Scripts can […]
Today we’re here to talk about something that seems counterintuitive. Bidding on your branded terms in PPC. Wait, what? Yup, you heard it right. And yes, we realize your likely initial thought is, “But my website is already ranked #1 organically on Google’s search results page, so I can probably skip this, right? Why bid on my brand name when I’m getting the first result for free? Isn’t that a waste of money?” Nope! We recommend it to all our clients and here’s why: The Benefits of Bidding on Your […]
Whether you use it or don’t, love it or hate it, voice assistants and their search capabilities are here to stay. In fact, not only are they here to stay, but they’re continually taking up a greater role in our lives. With this in mind, marketers are wise to keep an eye on voice search and how it affects digital marketing. Here’s some thoughts on tackling this challenge proactively: Voice Search Basics Voice search is based on speech recognition technology, which works by taking phonemes and translating them into letters. […]
