WATCH READ There are many advantages to using the full Google Ads product, vs. Google Adwords Express (Google Smart Campaigns). You can ensure Spot 1 / Page 1 placement, if you’re willing to spend/bid high enough. You can also control various keyword match types. Ad Extensions are available and recommended. These help extend your brand…

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WATCH READ Many small business owners don’t understand the difference between Google Ads (where your business is actually only paying for clicks) and Social Media Ads (where your business is paying regardless of how many clicks you actually get). Now, it’s not as simple as that when you get into the details, but at a…

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WATCH READ There are some misconceptions about the Google Ads Grant For Non-Profits. Many think it’s simply free money every month, but there are only certain ways Google allows non-profits to spend the money. 1. You can only use it on Google Ads full product – contextual 2. You can only bid up to $2.00…

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WATCH READ In January and February 2018, Kate and I presented at Data Driven Academy for Vanderbilt School of Business – Marketing Specialty. In this video, I get asked how much can be spent on a Google Adwords Express (Google Smart Campaign) Ad. Paul Hickey, Founder / CEO / Lead Strategist at Data Driven Design, LLC…

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WATCH READ Marketers, Biz Dev people and Business Owners eyes sometimes glaze over when we talk about data, but in this video we explain how free Google Tools like Google Optimize, Google Analytics, Google Search Console and Google My Business can put any small business in a position to optimize their digital presence and grow…

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