There are no magic bullets to creating a successful Google Ads campaign. Many who run their own PPC campaigns make a chief tactical error. They think that optimization is carried out solely on the ads themselves. Actually, due diligence permeates every aspect of a Google Ads campaign. So rather than jump in and start crafting... Read More
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6 Reasons to Never Search For Your Own Google Ads
April 29th, 2019
Remember when you were a kid and your mother told you not to touch something? To you that was an invitation to do just that. And when you did, there were consequences for your actions. Well, online advertisements come with that ‘hands off’ caveat as well. Today, when you hire an agency to help you... Read More
The Recipe for a Great Advertisement
July 9th, 2018
Not all ads are created equal. There is a common misconception that great ads just come to people through “ah-ha!” moments like in Mad Men. A great ad is more than an idea, because it is built on and perfected. So what makes a great advertisement? Take a look at the ingredients! A Great Ad... Read More
Why Ranking #1 Isn’t The Most Important Thing Anymore
June 4th, 2018
Search engines are designed to provide users with the best results that match their search intent, time after time. For over a decade, this meant that internet marketers had to position their client websites to rank as high as possible on the Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs). In fact, thousands of marketers advertised that they... Read More
Why You Need PPC with SEO
August 5th, 2017
Your online business needs more conversions and revenue and you’re about to sign with a digital agency for a either a customized Search Engine Optimization (SEO) campaign or a Pay Per Click (PPC) campaign. Fact is, you’ll reach and sustain your business goals faster using both in tandem. That is because over time, and with... Read More
What You Need To Know About the Google Ads Update
June 16th, 2016
Google has announced some major updates for Google Ads that they expect to take effect later this year. Designed towards mobile, early testing from Google has suggested up to a 20% increase in clickthrough rates for some advertisers in the near future. This will have a significant impact on how brands decide to customize digital... Read More
5 Things You’re Probably Doing Wrong With Digital Marketing
April 15th, 2016
It’s in a business’ nature to cut corners and try to find the cheapest alternative to ensure profits. In some cases the marketing budget is one of the cuts, resulting in more do-it-yourself projects. For those who have taken it upon themselves to do their own marketing, here are five things you’re probably doing wrong.
Keyword Development – SEO vs. PPC
December 16th, 2015
Keywords are a vital part of creating an SEO campaign. When talking about developing PPC campaigns, proper keyword development is critical. But how does methodology differ when choosing keywords for SEO versus choosing keywords for PPC?
Announcing Online Reporting
June 16th, 2014
AWG is excited to announce a complimentary upgrade: Online Reporting. We believe that this system will provide your internal marketing team better accessibility to actionable data. In this article we will review some of the benefits to using the new online reporting system.
Benefits of Using YouTube as a Marketing Tool
July 25th, 2013
To many, social media marketing strategies begin and end with a few Facebook posts and Twitter updates, but in reality, there’s a whole area of untapped marketing potential to be had. It’s more time consuming for sure, but you can bet that it pays off big and has the potential to create fans, shares, website traffic, better brand recognition and lasting impressions.