Google made a significant announcement on how it will handle its Google Shopping platform. Google will now allow anyone who has a website or manages a store on a shopping platform to list their products without paying. Google Shopping has been around for many years. However, in 2012, the platform became a paid-only product. This... Read More
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Navigating Digital Marketing During COVID-19
April 28th, 2020
As all businesses are struggling to navigate through the effects that our current pandemic has had on our top lines, we at Active Web Group are hard at work servicing our customers and have some suggestions that you may find useful in mitigating both the short and long term effects. PPC – Short Term Virtually... Read More
Is YouTube Advertising Worth It?
February 28th, 2020
The questions surrounding YouTube Advertising has become a widely debated issue in the world of Digital Marketing. Is it worth it? Before we begin, we’re strictly talking about Video Ads today. The Argument Against YouTube Advertising Users have pretty much come to a consensus that YouTube Ads are annoying. They interrupt the user experience (people... Read More
Boosting Sales with Google Shopping for the Holidays
December 17th, 2019
Selling More This Holiday Season Whether they’re looking for ideas or price matching, millions of consumers will use Google to gift shop this holiday season. Sure, Amazon is considered the top dog and you should absolutely list your products on Amazon MarketPlace, but don’t forget Google is still the world’s #1 search engine. Can you... Read More
Search vs Display Ads: Which is Best?
September 30th, 2019
Context in Digital Advertising Thousands of companies advertise online and in many ways. The two most popular digital avenues are Search and Display ads. Which is the best method for you to invest in? The truth is, it depends. While both methods can drive excellent results, it really comes down to how they’re used. Success... Read More
Using Remarketing to Boost Conversions
September 17th, 2019
Reaching Your Audience Successful PPC Advertising is heavily reliant on efficiency. Your campaign won’t be successful if your advertising overhead exceeds earned revenue. With that said, you have to generate conversions at a profitable rate. Of course, this isn’t always an easy task. Let’s face it, online shoppers are skeptical and rightfully so. The fear... Read More
How To Make The Most With Google Keyword Planner
July 12th, 2019
Using Google’s Keyword Planner to Benefit Your Business Aligning your website with the keywords that will help propel your business to the next level is crucial. There are many techniques, strategies, tactics, and even software created just for this purpose. One that has gained traction is Google’s Keyword Planner. After all, Google is perceived as... Read More
The Formula For a Strong Google Ads Campaign
May 24th, 2019
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
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
