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Paid Search Marketing
How to Set Up a Google Ads Account in 3 Steps
Create your account in three easy steps and get lots of free resources for setting up your first campaign.
Should You Really “Upgrade” to Broad Match + Smart Bidding in Google Ads?
Don't jump on board until you've considered these tips and tactics!
The Super-Easy, 5-Question PPC Audit
Get your account structure, conversion tracking, ad copy—and more—in top shape with these key considerations.
The 2025 Guide to the Perfect Google Ads Account Structure
Everything you need to keep your ads relevant and more efficiently manage your campaigns and budget.
Should You Use Google Ads Performance Max? Pros, Cons & Polarized Perspectives
Practical tips on this campaign type and a balanced take on the perspectives toward this "technocratic" age.
7 Easy Ways to Improve Your Google Local Services Ads ROI Now
Are you bidding too low? Targeting too many markets? Find out with these small fixes that can make a big difference.
How to Master Responsive Search Ad Copy in 5 Steps (With a Template)
Get the most of what RSAs have to offer while still maintaining control over your copy.
10 Costly Mistakes to Avoid in Your Remarketing Campaigns
Retargeting can increase ad engagement by 400%. That is, if you get it right.
9 Low-Cost Ways to Target Your Competitors’ Audiences without Search Ads
Aggressive with your competitors, light on your wallet, just right on your goals.
7 Google Ads Mistakes That Are Squashing Your Success
With so many options, mistakes in Google Ads are inevitable, but we've got what you need to avoid a PPC facepalm.
What is Target ROAS in Google Ads & When Should I Use It?
Google Ads Smart Bidding can sometimes make us feel...not very smart. Let's change that.
How Much Does Google Ads Cost in 2024?
All of the benchmarks, factors, and tips you need to determine your budget.
7 Ways to Save Money in Google Ads (From a Pro!)
A mix of creative—and cautionary—tips to plug leaks in spend and open the ROI flood gates.
How Does Google Ads Work in 2025? The Complete, Visual Guide
Learn how the Google Ads auction works once and for all—from keywords to costs and everything in between.
The 6 Essentials of a Successful Paid Media Strategy
Advertising online without these is like baking cookies without baking soda. Or butter...or sugar...or (you get the point).
19 PPC Influencers You Need to Follow in 2025 (& Their Best Advice)
Need to phone a PPC friend? Follow these PPC influencers to get the insights you need in 2025.
The Complete Survival Guide to Google Ads for Small Business
Learn how to compete with big businesses, build local awareness, make the most of your budget, and more!
11 Free Google Ads Tools You Didn’t Know About (But Should)
A list of secret weapons for everything from account audits and ad copy to reporting and RSAs.
How to Use the Google Ads Budget Report (+10 Can’t-Miss Budgeting Tricks)
Google Ads budgeting need not be a battle. Arm yourself with the Google Ads budget report and these smart tips.
The 10 Best Free Google Ads Training Courses for Every Level
Looking for free Google Ads training that is worth your time? Discover 10 of the best Google Ads courses for every level of learning.
8 Perilous PPC Mistakes to Avoid This Holiday Season
If you want to capitalize on increased consumer spending and engagement during the holidays, avoid these PPC mistakes—like spending too much, neglecting inclusivity, ad disapprovals, and more!
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7 Things to Start Doing [NOW] Before Expanded Text Ads Go Away
Learn seven things to do with expanded text ads and responsive search ads before Google sunsets ETAs—like test while you can, establish RSA benchmarks, understand RSA reporting, and more.
11 Legitimately Scary PPC Stats Every Advertiser Should Know (+Survival Tips)
Learn 11 of the most concerning PPC stats out there and what you can do about each.
2021 Paid Search Advertising Benchmarks for Every Industry
What is the average cost per click for search ads in your industry? Find out with these search advertising benchmarks for cost per click, click-through rate, cost per lead, and conversion rate.
Google Adds Data Back to Search Terms Report–What’s the Catch?
Learn about what new data is included in the Google Ads search terms report, what data is eventually going away, and four tips to make the most of the data you have.
What Does Google FLoC Mean for Advertisers? 7 FAQs Answered
What is Google FLoC? What are third-party cookies? We're answering these questions and more to help you understand how FLoC proposes to help ad targeting without cookies.
Expanded Text Ads Are Over. Here’s What It Means
Learn how and when Google Ads is sunsetting expanded text ads, what (and what not) you should be concerned about, and what you can do to stay successful with your paid search strategy.