When a business hires an SEO service, they expect immediate action – site tweaks, content strategies, and keyword targeting – rolled out fast.  So when my recent client demanded these deliverables ASAP, my response caught them off guard: “You don’t need it.” It wasn’t what they wanted to hear. But it was exactly what they […]

If you think that Search campaigns in Google Ads are still a text-only ad format, you are missing out! Image assets for search campaigns are a relatively new Google Ads feature that can help boost your click-through rate (CTR) and stand out from your competitors. Here’s what you’ll learn in this article: What are image […]

AI has been a part of PPC for years through features like smart bidding and audience targeting.  But in the past 12-18 months, its influence has expanded – reshaping how PPC managers plan, execute, and optimize campaigns. By leveraging AI, you can streamline processes, improve performance, and focus on higher-level strategy.  This article covers 15 […]

Are you new to the world of PPC? If so, welcome! We’re thrilled to have you on board.  A career in paid search offers exciting opportunities for growth, creativity, and making a real impact on businesses. Let me tell you, starting out in 2025 is a whole different ballgame than when I first started in […]

Google is beta testing Creator Partnerships in Google Ads. This new feature lets advertisers find and promote high-quality YouTube Shorts featuring their brand. How it works: Advertisers can discover Shorts videos from YouTube creators that mention their brand or products. The feature is powered by BrandConnect, Google’s creator marketing platform. Once enabled, Creator Partnerships can […]

SEO is a fast-moving, marketing-centric industry that will always keep you on your toes.  If you’re just getting started, it can be overwhelming without a guide.  There are many facets and specializations in SEO that come later in a career – local, technical, content, digital PR, UX, ecommerce, media – the list goes on. However, […]

YouTube will change how mid-roll ads are placed in videos starting May 12. YouTube aims to improve the viewer experience and increase revenue opportunities for creators. How it works: YouTube allows creators to manually place ad breaks or let the platform auto-insert them. Creators will be able to combine manual and automatic ad placement, with […]

American desktop users perform 126 unique Google searches per month, on average, according to a new analysis of search behavior published by SparkToro co-founder Rand Fishkin. The median average was 53 Google unique searches per month. By the numbers. Here are some additional findings about American searchers, beyond the headline statistic: 34% conducted more than […]

Google Business Profiles has added a new QR code you can use to make it easier to get reviews on your Google local listing within Google Maps and Google Search. The QR code, when accessed, jumps the user directly to the add review form, so there is little distraction to read other reviews or difficulty […]

Search is evolving, and social platforms are now at the heart of discovery.  Pinterest, in particular, has emerged as a powerful visual search engine, driving traffic and engagement for brands, bloggers, and businesses. Unlike traditional social media, which thrives on conversations and real-time interactions, Pinterest is built for intent-driven discovery – where users actively seek […]