What you need to know about automated extension changes and how to turn them off. Automated extensions are one of the sneakiest forms of automation pushed on Google Ads advertisers, and they are soon going to be pushed even more. These aren’t talked about as much as other automated features such as auto-applied recommendations, responsive … Continue reading "How to…
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Hear me out, I tested broad match keywords in Google Ads, and they’re actually converting. I know, I know, I’m the biggest hypocrite in history. If you’ve read my book or ever listened to me rant on Marketing O’Clock, you know that I am WAS not a fan of broad match keyword targeting in Google … Continue reading "Making the…
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In 2019 (to the delight of the digital marketing community) Google announced that marketers would now be able to apply four different audience formats to their search campaigns at the ad group or campaign level: in-market audiences affinity audiences seasonal event segments combined audineces You’ve probably used audiences in your display campaigns to narrow your … Continue reading "How to…
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Whether you’re focused on SEO, PPC, social media, content, or affiliate marketing, podcasts are a great way to stay competitive in the dynamic digital marketing landscape. Finding a reliable program to consume from your car, desk, or treadmill allows you to get your dose of marketing news and insights without interrupting your daily routine. But … Continue reading "Best Digital…
Read ArticleGoogle Ads does not make budget management an easy task. As we all know (and roll our eyes at), Google allows campaigns to spend up to 2X their daily “budget”. This creates a need for advertisers to frequently check on daily campaign spend, particularly when they have a very limited budget, launch a new campaign, … Continue reading "A Simple…
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All device targeting is not created equal. If your Google Ads campaign uses target CPA bidding and you’re prioritizing conversions from a certain device, we’re willing to bet you’re doing it wrong. We rarely see this stipulation highlighted when we research target CPA bidding, but the consequences of overlooking it could greatly impact a campaign’s cost-per-acquisition … Continue reading "Device Targeting…
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The Pros Rampant Responsive One of the biggest boons for advertisers in 2018 was the ability to optimize campaigns by moving away from standard banner sizes and utilizing responsive display ad formats. The proliferation of flexible ads such as Facebook Dynamic Creative, Facebook Creative Hub & Google RDAs, has made life so much easier than … Continue reading "Digital Marketing…
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