In part one of this in-depth look at how marketers and brands can minimise their traffic dependency on Google search, Ann Stanley of Anicca Digital explored the opportunities offered by social search. In the second part she examines the ways in which generative AI - typically presented as a threat - can offer solutions as well. Generative AI and its impact on … [Read more...] about Reducing Your Dependency on Google Traffic – Part II: Generative AI
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PMax is not just for sales it can be for leads too: How to succeed with Performance Max for Lead Generation
Following her talk at this year’s Brighton SEO, Freelance Consultant Cathryn Stormont. shares her top 5 tips on how to make a success of Performance Max for lead generation. There are many success stories telling how Performance Max campaigns have helped ecommerce businesses drive sales, especially from Google shopping. For lead generation it can be a completely different … [Read more...] about PMax is not just for sales it can be for leads too: How to succeed with Performance Max for Lead Generation
The death of third-party cookies: How to future-proof your strategy for a cookieless world
The landscape of digital advertising is about to undergo a massive shift. Google's Privacy Sandbox initiative is phasing out third-party cookies. Currently, about 1% of Chrome users (around 30 million people) are already testing the new tracking protection feature, which limits access to third-party cookies by default. Google expects to fully phase out third-party cookies by … [Read more...] about The death of third-party cookies: How to future-proof your strategy for a cookieless world
PayPal Advertising is Coming: New Payment Platform Appointments Point Towards Consumer Commerce Pivot
Last month it was Netflix ads, now PayPal advertising looks like becoming the next big thing. The online payments system is the 143rd largest Fortune 500 corporation by revenue and has a (self-)reported 200 million users. Those factors alone have made it well placed to join the ranks of the big advertising platforms belonging to the likes of Facebook and Google. Two new … [Read more...] about PayPal Advertising is Coming: New Payment Platform Appointments Point Towards Consumer Commerce Pivot
The Google Ads Trial Part II – How The Google Antitrust Trial Damaged Advertiser Trust
This is the second part of Stewart Dunlop's two-article series examining the key findings from the United States v. Google ads trial, which concluded in Virginia last month and sought to test whether Google was breaking antitrust laws. You don't have to have read Part I but it won't hurt. The Google ads trial revealed a number of significant ways in which the company … [Read more...] about The Google Ads Trial Part II – How The Google Antitrust Trial Damaged Advertiser Trust
Reducing Your Dependency on Google Traffic – Part I: Social Search
After decades at the top, seismic transformations to the way the internet is accessed means Google's position as the gatekeeper of the internet is looking increasingly vulnerable. In this comprehensive study Ann Stanley, CEO of Anicca Digital, explores the ways you can expect some of these changes to affect your site traffic, and how you can pre-emptively adapt to reduce their … [Read more...] about Reducing Your Dependency on Google Traffic – Part I: Social Search
The Google Ads Auction Exposed: Antitrust Trial Revelations – Part 1
The U.S Department of Justice recently took Google to court. It accused the tech giant of monopolistic practices in the search engine market. This landmark case billed as “the most important antitrust trial of the 21st century” offers us a rare insight to how Google's ads auction really works. Top execs from the company were put under oath to share all of Google’s juiciest … [Read more...] about The Google Ads Auction Exposed: Antitrust Trial Revelations – Part 1
How to Get the Most From Your ROAS Campaigns
In the world of Google Ads, two popular bidding strategies are “Maximize Conversions” and “Target CPA.” These strategies have evolved over time and are known for their effectiveness. Historically, tCPA (Target Cost Per Acquisition) has been the go-to strategy. Though ROAS campaigns (Return on Ad Spend) are more complex to calculate, they nevertheless offer great … [Read more...] about How to Get the Most From Your ROAS Campaigns
A walkthrough guide to Meta instant form ads
Meta instant forms ads are in-platform lead forms for Meta. They are designed to help you qualify leads directly on Meta by asking people to fill out a form attached to your ad. This way you can cut down the conversion path and capture customer data without asking users to leave the platform. The information captured will be kept for 90 days in Meta, so you it's important to … [Read more...] about A walkthrough guide to Meta instant form ads
Lead Generation for E-Commerce: A Hidden Goldmine of Opportunity
Lead generation is often overlooked in the competitive, margin-driven world of e-commerce. Immediate transactions are the norm, and tactics typically focus on increasing sales at lower CPAs as quickly as possible. However, allocating some of your budget to building a list of high-purchase-intent prospects can become your competitive advantage. This approach can help reduce CPAs … [Read more...] about Lead Generation for E-Commerce: A Hidden Goldmine of Opportunity
Google Compliance: All You Need to Know to Stay Compliant with Google Ads
To avoid ad suspensions and maximize your advertising efforts, it's essential that you understand Google Compliance policies. In this article we'll offer a detailed overview of Google’s advertising regulations. The focus will be on the critical areas that impact your campaigns. By adhering to these guidelines, you can ensure your ads are compliant, preventing potential … [Read more...] about Google Compliance: All You Need to Know to Stay Compliant with Google Ads
Google Marketing Live: New AI Features Coming to Search, Shopping, Pmax and More
AI-enhanced and AI-powered advertising is coming, and nothing will stand in its way. At its recent Google Marketing Live conference, the search giant unveiled a gaggle of new AI features set to roll out across its advertising suite over the near weeks and months. How many times can we say "AI" in an opening paragraph? If the newly announced products, tools and add-ons have … [Read more...] about Google Marketing Live: New AI Features Coming to Search, Shopping, Pmax and More
