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Paid search marketing is a critical tool for any marketer or small business owner. But it’s not easy. From navigating the world of bidding, to writing ad copy that resonates, to setting up Google Ads conversion tracking and more: there are a lot of skills that fall under the paid search marketing umbrella. At WordStream, we’re here to help you refine those skills. Check out our paid search marketing blogs and get the knowledge you need to succeed.


What Is Digital Advertising? Types, Benefits & Examples (+Pro Tips!)

All the digital advertising intel, examples, and tips you need to grow your business.

Why Aren’t My Google Ads Converting? 10 Reasons (& Solutions!)

Technical issue? User error? Strategy snafu? Find out how to get your Google Ads converting!

3 Key GA4 Features All Advertisers Should Leverage (& How)

Google Signals, Google Ads account linking, and User-ID—game changers!

5 Effective Ways to Manage Your Google Ads Budget (Pros, Cons & Pro Tips)

The pros and cons of average daily budgets, campaign total budgets, monthly spend limits, and more!

Mark Irvine
February 14, 2023 | Paid Search Marketing

6 Google Ads Conversion Tracking Mistakes to Avoid (At All Costs!)

These mistakes can be more damaging than having no tracking at all!

10 Ways to Optimize Your Performance Max Campaigns for Real Results

From campaign exclusions and asset groups to audience signals and more!

6 Tips for Effective Bid Management in a World of Automated Bidding

Find out what influence you can (and should) have on your PPC bids and budget!

Google Ads Automation: When (& When Not) to Use It

An expert's take on bidding, ad generation, Performance Max, and more.

Google Ads Cost Per Lead Has Increased for 91% of Industries YoY

Get the benchmark data and insights you need to stay competitive and on budget.

How to Lower Your Cost Per Lead in Google Ads: 8 Tried & True Tips

Because who doesn't want to get more conversions at lower costs?

How to Compete in Google Ads (Without Raising Bids): 8 Strategies that Work

Here are eight strategies and 24 tactics you can do *before* raising bids.

How to Combat Costs With Google Ads Custom Segments

Learn how to wield the power of this underused Google Ads feature.

Why Your Non-Ecommerce Business Should Set Conversion Values (& How to Do It)

Uncover the key to how to improving lead quality and securing the highest ROI in Google Ads (and other platforms).

ALL 22 Types of Google Ads (+When & How to Use Them)

The cheatsheet to all 22 types of Google Ads—with pros, cons, and more!

10 Tricks to Get the Click: How to Write Exceptional PPC Ads

Our top tips (and a free template!) to earn high Quality Scores, grab attention, and capture clicks.

Kristen McCormick
October 3, 2022 | Copywriting

Google Ads Audience Targeting: 15 Powerful & Underused Strategies

Take your campaigns beyond keyword targeting—yes, even with search ads.

Jyll Saskin Gales
September 21, 2022 | Display Ads

4 Important Changes to Google Ads Extensions: What You Need to Know

Extensions, now called assets, have some new and improved features.

12 Ways to Improve Your Click-Through Rate in Google Ads

Find out why settling for just average click-through rate is a big mistake.

7 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started in PPC

PPC influencer Michelle Morgan shares words of wisdom that anyone in PPC—beginner to advanced—should hear.

The Complete (and Easy!) Guide to Google Ads Conversion Tracking

We've made Google Ads conversion tracking easy so you can improve your campaigns and maximize your ROI.

Susie Marino
August 30, 2022 | Conversion Rates

12 Eye-Catching Google Ads Examples & How to Copy Them

Get ideas for competitive, creative, click-worth ad copy—plus takeaway tips!

Kristen McCormick
August 24, 2022 | Copywriting

6 Google Ads Updates Happening Now (+What You Need to Do)

Performance Max, AI-generated voice-overs, a simpler Google tag, and more!

Commercial Intent: How to Find Your Most Valuable Keywords

Here's how to get in front of prospects when they're ready to buy—and when they're not.

Why Your Conversion Rates Are Down + 6 Things You Can Do About It

Sometimes, landing page optimization alone doesn't always cut it

The Complete Google Ads Extensions Cheat Sheet (+Tips to Boost CTR)

All 19 extensions explained—with examples and tips to improve your CTR!

What’s a Good Click-Through Rate For …

Learn what a good click-through rate is for Google Ads, Facebook, email newsletters, and banner ads.