With all the metrics available in a Google Ads campaign, did you know that only one of them is responsible for your campaign success or failure? It's hard to believe, but it's true. If this one data point is superior than your competitors then you will dominate your market. Can you guess which one? Is [...]
Recently, I started to feel pain in my Achilles tendon while running. Like most runners, I ignored it. I just kept right on running like there was nothing to worry about. That is of course until that fateful day when my Achilles was too sore to walk normally without pain. When you can't walk, then [...]
Google Ads is one of the most powerful advertising platforms for small businesses. When we speak with potential clients and host webinars about Google Ads, one of the most common questions we hear is: How much should I be spending in Google Ads? That's a great question and there are really 2 answers to this question... First, [...]
When I was reviewing one of our client's accounts in Google Ads (formerly known as AdWords), I started to notice that our client was consistently generating more conversions at a lower cost per conversion. When I took a closer look, I was pleasantly surprised to see conversions were up 41% and cost per conversion was [...]
Harnessing the full potential of Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) is easier said than done, especially if you're a small business owner who is new to online advertising. But make no mistake -- overcoming the challenges of using Google Ads is more than worth your while. Cultivating effective ad campaigns requires research, optimization and a [...]
To be blunt, it's easy to waste a large percentage of your advertising budget in Google Ads (aka Google AdWords). Google has designed the Google Ads platform with advertising professionals and analysts in mind and therefore choosing the correct setup for your campaign's goals is often tricky. That is to say, one seemingly innocuous setting can throw off an entire campaign. [...]
I have an embarrassing confession. When I first starting advertising in Facebook Ads, I made a huge mistake. You see, I got started in 2006 advertising in Google AdWords and Yahoo and over time I'll admit I became a bit cocky. Then Facebook Ads launched in 2007 and I foolishly applied the same methodologies that [...]
If you've ever set up a Facebook Ads campaign, then you know the targeting options can be very overwhelming; There's a seemingly infinite number of options and combinations to choose from. And if you don't have a clear plan of attack before logging in to create your campaigns, then you'll likely feel stuck and frustrated [...]
What’s the best digital marketing tactic for driving new prospects to your website? I’ll give you a hint - No matter which tactic you’re thinking of right now, you’re wrong… One Tactic Alone Can Never Be the Best Sure, one tactic will likely be better than others for your business, but that doesn’t mean you [...]
With digital marketing, there is certainly no shortage of hype about all the different tactics to drive traffic to your website. There's SEO, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn, YouTube, email marketing... Sorry, my hand cramped up trying to type up all the options. :) My point is, there's a lot to evaluate and determine what's [...]
