PPC
Everything you need to know about pay-per-click (PPC) marketing, including guides, trends, and news and updates about Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and paid search platforms.
10 Tips for a Fresh Start After a Google Ads Account Takeover
Have you landed a new account? Learn the 10 tips for cleaning up after a Google Ads account takeover in this paid search guide.
6 Tips for Success With Google Ads Promotion Extensions
Promotion extensions in Google Ads are specifically designed to promote special sale events, but they’re often overlooked and undervalued by advertisers.
Microsoft Ads Rolls Out a Slew of New Features
Microsoft Ads has announced several new features. Here’s a quick summary of what they’ve announced!
How to Create the Secret Sauce of PPC Automation Success
Automation is a powerful tool, and PPC success comes when we match that power with intent and follow through in our campaign plans. Read on.
Microsoft Advertising Announces Open Beta for New Automotive Ads
Microsoft Ads has announced a new Automotive Ad format. Here’s what they look like, how to request access & a peek at early results!
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Lead Generation Ads: A How-To (& Why) [Podcast]
In this month’s episode, Greg Finn sits down with lead generation experts to discuss lead generation ads and best practices to make their efforts count.
9 Creative Ways to Optimize Facebook Ads Cost and ROAS
Facebook Ads can be finicky. Here are 8 ways you can optimize your campaigns to drive a better return on ad spend (ROAS).
Microsoft to Auto Apply Ad Suggestions: What Advertisers Should Know
As Microsoft Ads rolls out auto-applied ad suggestions, here’s what advertisers need to know.
Microsoft Ads Ad Quality Year in Review: Increases in Ad Fraud
Microsoft Ads identified an increase in policy-breaking behavior. Here’s what caused it, what they’re doing about it, and how you can help.
How Paid Search Incrementality Impacts SEO (Does 1+1=3?)
SEO and SEM together can produce better results than one or the other. Learn more about paid search incrementality and see it in action.
Google’s Ads Safety Report: Malicious Behavior Increasing
Google’s Ads Safety Report indicates an increase in malicious ads. Here’s what they found, and the changes they’ve made as a result.
Google Answers Advertisers’ Burning Questions About FLoC
Google’s Ginny Marvin answers questions about the decision not to build alternate identifiers to replace third-party cookies. Find out what it means for advertisers.
How to Use the Facebook Ads Library for Competitive Research
Your competitors’ social advertising strategies provide insight for your own campaigns. Here’s how to use Facebook Ads Library to get a leg up.
The Magic Wheel of PPC Automation Optimization
Human-guided automation is the future. Knowing how to manage & optimize automated PPC campaigns is key — here’s how to do it right.
Ad Blocker Trends: Who is Using Them and Why?
It’s estimated that roughly 27% of internet users are leveraging ad blockers. What do we know about who is using ad blockers and why?
How to Launch a National/International Google Ads Campaign the Right Way?
Launching Google Ads in new markets requires research and adaptation, especially when they involve multiple locations. Make sure your strategy is on point.
Google Ads App Gets New Features After 3 Months of No Updates
The Google Ads mobile app is getting updated with two new features to help advertisers monitor and improve campaign performance on the fly.
Getting Started With Your First Pinterest Ads Campaign: Step-by-Step
Pinterest Ads is a paid media platform unique from all others. Learn how to use Pinterest audiences, targeting opportunities, and more for paid social success.
6 Tips for More Targeted & Engaging PPC Campaigns
Learn how to make objective, media-neutral advertising decisions for the brands you represent with these 6 tips for more compelling and effective PPC.
Facebook, Microsoft & Google Ads Compared
How do sentiment, landing page quality, and increasing ad spend impact PPC performance? Cambridge University compares Facebook, Microsoft & Google Ads.
A Beginner’s Guide to Shopping Ads
Working in ecommerce paid search and want to keep up with competition? Read on and learn how to set up, manage, and optimize Shopping Ads.
A Complete Guide to PPC Ad Formats
PPC ads come in many shapes and sizes. Here’s an overview of the major PPC ad formats available across Google Ads and Microsoft Ads.
4 Ways Call Tracking Is Changing (And Why This Is a Good Thing)
Call tracking is no longer just an attribution tool. Learn why its evolution is crucial for optimizing your marketing mix.
Everything You Need to Know About Ad Extensions
Ad extensions are an important part of optimizing your paid search ads. Here’s everything you need to know about manual and automated ad extensions.
10 PPC Copywriting Best Practices for Extra Effective Text Ads
Want to write more profitable PPC ads? Get more clicks on your paid search ads by applying these 10 copywriting best practices.
3 Search Marketing Tactics to Drive Last-Minute Ecommerce Sales
When you need to quickly move stock, feature timely promotions, and generate last-minute sales in ecommerce, try these proven search marketing tactics.
Responsive Search Ads Are Now Default Type for Google Ads
Google Ads made it official: Responsive Text Ads are now the default ad type for advertisers.
Structure Best Practices: How to Create Your Campaigns & Ad Groups
Account structure is a critical element for ensuring paid search success. These best practices will help you set up campaigns and ad groups effectively.
See How Losing Broad Match Modified Will Impact Your Google Ads
How will the retirement of Broad Match Modified keywords affect your Google Ads performance? A former Googler shares his script for measuring the impact.
How to Improve Your Lead Quality & Follow-up
Struggling to keep up with leads from various sources and channels? Learn top tips for ensuring a strong lead follow-up, regardless of the channel.