Online advertising has many benefits, but you can only experience them if you know how to run a campaign properly. It’s important to know how to […]

Google’s advanced verification requirements are going to start impacting more advertisers that utilize AdWords across the United States early this year. Prepare your business by understanding […]

Too often, small businesses that I have worked with have told me Search Engine Marketing (SEM) is not cost effective for them, or that expanding their marketing campaigns onto the web is a waste of their resources. These comments are typically made by individuals who have never witnessed what SEM can do for them.

One of the keys to a successful marketing plan is to have a diverse portfolio of methods to get your name in front of potential customers. […]

Running a Google AdWords campaign can be imperative for your business. But what does it take to run an SEM campaign? To help the new user get started, or to help the veteran users improve, here is a quick list of 6 helpful tips to maximize your digital marketing budget...

Facebook helps small and local businesses to gain visibility in their local communities, get found by more potential customers, and build their audience. Facebook is free, […]

Display advertising, the banner advertisements at the top or side of your favorite websites, can be an incredibly effective tool to work into your current digital marketing mix. Whether you're running your first display ad or fiftieth, here are 10 helpful tips to manage an effective campaign....

Retargeting sounds like starting over with the targeting of a prospect. Who wants to start over from scratch every time a visitor comes to their site […]

Are you looking to grow your business? Do you want to be easily found on Google? Google Adwords is your one-stop shop solution! Google portrays running paid ads as a breeze for anyone, but it’s far more complicated than they make it seem. Having a professional in your corner will not only save you time and money, but it will deliver far better results than attempting to run an account yourself. Here are 6 reasons you should trust a professional Adwords expert to grow your business:...

When considering advertising on Facebook for business, there are a few key elements that must be identified and examined beyond just adding text and a few low resolution images of your storefront, and calling it a day. When creating these ads it is important to think bigger than just an image and text. This process can be broken down into three easy steps...

Intimidated by PPC and CPM and SERPs? Well it may be October, but digital advertising doesn’t have to be that scary! With Halloween right around the corner, there are a lot of things that can spook you. Digital marketing doesn’t have to be one of them. You may even find that online advertising works better for you and your business! So let’s see how digital advertising can be super not spooky!...

Facebook continues to establish new ways for advertisers to reach new customers, and maintain customer loyalty. The most newest addition to your Facebook arsenal? Advertising audience tools. Whether you're looking to reach an untapped market, or reaffirm the relationship with an existing customer, Facebook provides the tools to do so effectively through custom and lookalike audiences....

Business owners have, slowly but surely, come to realize managing a brand on social media is where they can develop their voice, set themselves apart from top competitors, and reach current customers as well as potential ones with immediacy. Advertising on social media platforms is a logical next step in building out a social brand. In Part I of this 3-part series, learn about Facebook's Clicks-to-Website ad platform to drive qualified traffic from your social pages to your site....

Did you know that only 2% of web visitors buy on their first visit to your site? You’re losing out on web traffic if you're not reaching out to the remaining 98% of qualified and engaged web traffic from users who are interested and familiar with your company. Stop missing out on these web sessions and start utilizing retarget advertisements!...

Whether you reach out to customers on social media, email, or even when they read your website, you're asking them to trust you - to choose you over your competitors. But there’s one problem: trust is something that's EARNED, not just readily handed over. So, the question is: “How can my customers get to know my company, and trust me enough to give me their business?” The answer is video advertising....

Google has become a leader with innovative products and consistent quality. Well now it seems they’re monetizing those products in new ways, which can have serious repercussions for e-retailers who have been leveraging Google Shopping listings. Last month, product listing ad campaigns were automatically upgraded to "Shopping campaigns" What does this mean?....

With the holiday season quickly approaching, businesses are gearing up for the final sales push of the year. One way to stay ahead of the game is by using Search Engine Marketing (Pay-Per-Click) campaigns to easily get found by customers online. Let’s take a look at some tips and tricks marketers can follow to get a piece of the holiday spending pie online.....

Can Display Advertising be measured in the same ways as a PPC campaign? People often make the mistake of thinking that paid search and display advertising are the same, and can be measured with similar metrics. The truth is that there are a few very important differences between SEM and Display and how they're measured...

The acronyms SEO, PPC, and CTR might not mean much to the average local business owner, but they're crucial to your online success. SMBs that embrace digital advertising can expect to be rewarded with a cost-effective way to reach their ideal customers in a more personalized, conversational, and customer-friendly way than traditional advertising ever has...

How do you get noticed in a crowd of millions? Being one of many is nothing out of the ordinary, nothing to remember, and certainly nothing compelling. Transform your display ad with these 3 steps to create a compelling campaign your consumers will remember...

So you’ve got customers coming to your website, but when it comes down to it they just aren’t ready to seal the deal. How do you stay on their minds until they’re ready to make a purchase?

No matter how compelling your website may be or how thorough your marketing strategy, sometimes customers just aren’t ready to make the call or click “buy” the first time they visit your website. In fact, a mere...

You’re thinking about running a paid search campaign to attract potential customers looking for your services in your local area. How do you know if you'll see a return on your advertising investment? Luckily, you can settle these fears by following a few simple steps and an easy formula to generate new business and help you identify a return on your ad spend. ...

Tired of wasting time and effort on marketing tools that reach too many or too few people, generating even fewer leads? Ever wondered how to reach your ideal customers online? It's easy - with display advertising! Precisely target the people you want to reach, down to zip code location, personal interests, household income, and more! It's a win-win for you and your customers...

Curious about how to put Facebook Ads to work for your brand? Advertising on Facebook is a fantastic way to reach both current and potential future customers, for as little as a dollar a day. Here’s everything you need to know to get started with Facebook ads today!...

It can be hard to commit your limited marketing budget to advertising methods where you can't always see results right away. Your goal as a small business owner should be to come up with an ad that is cheap and effective - and one that people will remember...

Have you ever been researching some furniture or purchasing clothes or a pair of shoes online, only to find yourself being followed across the internet the next day by “pesky” ads from that very website you were on the day before? You are being retargeted. Retargeting can be a very effective means of advertising for your business to engage potential customers who have already expressed an interest in your products or services and stay top of mind....

If you’re the owner of a growing business, it’s likely that you’ve heard of search engine advertising, also known as Search Engine Marketing (SEM), or pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. PPC ads are those that appear at the top, and down the right side of Google search results pages. These ads cost the advertiser a defined cost each time someone clicks on a paid search result. Paid ads can range from 50 cents per click, up to several dollars per pick (the cost is variable, determined by complex formulas created by the search engine)...

There are a multitude of different advertising channels your business can use to market your products or services and build awareness. Being the visual creatures that we are, television, billboard, and print ads have always been obvious avenues for businesses to advertise on. However, one question always remains the same: Which one will give you the best return on your investment? With people spending more time on the internet, online display advertising gives small and...