Imagine running campaigns that adjust bids perfectly for every auction, targeting the right user at the right moment. That’s the promise of Smart Bidding in Google Ads. For PPC marketers, especially for beginners, Smart Bidding can feel like an enticing but sometimes overwhelming tool. Between algorithm updates, new automation options, and ever-changing PPC best practices, […]
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Google Ads introduced new form tracking in Tag Manager that enables codeless event creation for lead form submissions. Advertisers can now set up conversion tracking via a user-friendly interface, eliminating complex manual coding. Key features: Codeless event detection. Flexible form submission tracking. Multiple URL matching options. Why we care. This update dramatically reduces the technical […]
Google’s new ads rules demote confusing landing pages and reward those aligned with user intent. Google Ads now prioritizes landing pages that are easy to navigate. Ads with confusing pages are demoted. Straightforward design drives better ad performance. #Misleading #Landing #Pages #Demoted
You no longer need to login or create an account to use ChatGPT Search from OpenAI. You can now just use ChatGPT without an account. The announcement. OpenAI announced this on X, saying: ChatGPT search is now available to everyone on http://chatgpt.com — no sign up required. More details. OpenAI launched ChatGPT Search in October […]
Organic and paid click-through rates (CTRs) are down – and Google AI Overviews are partially to blame. However, paid CTR declined regardless of whether AI Overviews were present. The new analysis of ~10,000 informational intent keywords ranking in the top 20 positions was conducted by digital marketing agency Seer Interactive. Organic CTR drop. For queries […]
Gen Z consumers use Instagram and TikTok more often to discover products than Google. That’s according to a new survey from GRIN, a creator management platform. By the numbers. Asked where they most often discover new products, 18- to 27-year-old consumers said: Instagram: 30.4% TikTok: 23.2% Google: 18.8% YouTube: 14.5% However, Google isn’t going away […]
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 […]
Welcome to our weekly Search Engine Land series, Everything you need to know about Google Ads in less than 3 minutes. Every Wednesday, I’m highlighting a different Google Ads feature, and what you need to know to get the best results from it – all in a quick 3-minute read. Today, we’re discussing Video View […]
Choosing the right paid media channels is key to B2B advertising success. This guide covers the best PPC platforms – Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and more – plus expert tactics to reach decision-makers and drive results. 1. Google Search Google is an effective way to reach B2B decision-makers when they are actively searching. But how do […]
Google Search is now offering detailed shopping for product queries in the AI Overviews. Google will first give you a summary answer, which you can then expand, which will provide a super long and detailed breakdown comparison between the two products. What it looks like. If you search for [iphone 15 vs iphone 15 pro] […]