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The Facebook Boycott: What Small Businesses Need to Know About #StopHateForProfit
More than 100 advertisers have joined the Facebook advertising boycott. Here, we're breaking down the #StopHateForProfit campaign and sharing tips for responding or joining the boycott as a small business.
Google Extends Customer Match to the Display Network
Google announced that advertisers can now use Customer Match retargeting lists on the Google Display Network. Here, we're going over what that means for your account, plus how to get started!
New Audience Targeting Options Coming to Google Search
Google announced two new audience targeting options for Google Search: affinity audiences and seasonal event segments for in-market audiences. Here, we break down what these audiences are and share how you can make the most of these for your campaigns!
User-Generated Images Come to Google Shopping Reviews
Google recently announced that you can now include user-generated images in Google Shopping reviews. Here, we're telling you what this means, how to sign up, and—most importantly—how to use this update to improve your Google Shopping acount!
Google Changes Nofollow Link Guidelines & More Recent News
In this edition of the online advertising news round-up, we look at Google changing nofollow links, Facebook testing in-app checkout, and more!
Is Google’s Competitive Ad Policy a ‘Shakedown’?
Google's competitive ad policy is under scrutiny after Basecamp CEO Jason Fried's viral tweet. Check out this post for our analysis!
Big Changes Coming to Google Ad Delivery & Facebook Ad Targeting
Big news, marketers: Google is retiring accelerated ad delivery and Facebook is letting users block third-party data usage. We've got everything you need to know!
News: Facebook Reach Estimates Are Finally Back!
In this edition of the online advertising news round-up, we look at Facebook reviving reach estimates, Google expanding app campaigns, and more!
Google Kills Portfolio eCPC, Finally Gives You Monthly Budgeting
In this edition of the online advertising news round-up, we look at Google retiring portfolio eCPC, quietly rolling out monthly campaign budgets, and more.
Facebook Removes Targeting Options, LinkedIn Launches Lookalikes, & More Recent News
Can't keep up with the online advertising news? We got it covered. Check out our latest round-up of news from Facebook, LinkedIn, and more, including targeting changes and lookalike audiences.
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The Online Advertising Landscape in 30 Definitive Charts [Data]
We polled hundreds of WordStream customers about their strategies, the makeup of their businesses and marketing teams, and the unique challenges they face on a day-to-day basis. This is your Online Advertising Landscape in 2019!
Google Rolls Out Responsive Video Ads, Expanded Call-Only Ads + More Recent News
Can't keep up with the online advertising news? No worries. We got it covered. Check out our latest round-up of news from Google, Facebook and more, including new responsive video ads and expanded call-only ads.
7 Recent Online Advertising Updates You Should Know
2019 has kicked off with a slew of online advertising news stories. Check out our round-up of the 5 most important ones and get yourself caught up!
So Long, Google Feed; Hello, Google Discover
It's official: Google Feed is gone, and in its place stand Google Discover. Check out our full rundown on Google Discover, including what it is, how it differs from the feed, and how it could just mark a larger shift in search.
10 Things You Need to Know About the EU General Data Protection Regulation
Worried about the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation and how it might affect you? We've got you covered with a full explainer of the EU GDPR.
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Healthcare Marketing Insights for PPC Advertisers [Infographic]
To succeed in the highly competitive field of healthcare marketing, you need the right tools and data. Check out healthcare marketing and advertising trends for 2016.
Automotive Advertising Benchmarks & Data for 2016 [Infographic]
If you're doing advertising and marketing for the car or automotive services industry, check out this new data on trends in the car and auto marketing industry from WordStream and Google.
4 Travel Marketing Trends You Need to Act On
For travel marketers, it’s all about understanding the market trends and finding creative ways to use them to your advantage. Here are four new travel marketing trends you should be ready for!
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Google Ads Benchmarks for YOUR Industry [Updated!]
We all want to create unicorn ads that have the highest CTRs and the best conversion rates. But a good metric for one industry isn’t necessarily good for another. What numbers should you be looking to beat in your industry? We dug into our data.
You Might Hate It, But AdWords’ Smart Goals Are Pretty Cool for Certain Advertisers
There have been a lot of complaints, but new AdWords smart goals are much better than the alternative: not tracking conversion data at all. Here's why.
The PPC Success Report, Now with Bing Ads Reporting
Bing Ads advertisers, you're in luck! The PPC Success Report now includes comprehensive Bing Ads data and analysis. Learn more...
The Most (& Least) Expensive States for PPC – New Data
What's the average PPC cost in your state? A new infographic from WordStream reveals the average CPC in all 50 US states.
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Why It’s So Easy to Fail on Mobile [Data]
The latest Google Ads mobile data, including cost per click, click-through rate, and Quality Score on mobile devices, reveals why mobile advertising is harder than desktop.
Google for Mobile: How Google Makes Money from Mobile
Learn about Google's mobile product portfolio including Google apps for mobile, Google devices for mobile, Google advertising for mobile and more.