Category: Google Tags Manager
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The Best Way to Scale Google Ads Might Be… Cutting Spend?
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Scott SweeneyIt sounds backwards, right? When paid media performance dips or pipeline slows, the instinct is usually the same: spend more. More budget, more keywords, more campaigns. But after auditing over $500K in Google Ads spend every single month across SaaS brands, here’s what we’ve found: Most SaaS companies don’t need…
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How to Set Up Google Ads Conversion Tracking Without Tag Manager
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Scott SweeneyWhen it comes to conversion tracking, Google Tag Manager (GTM) is often the go-to tool. It’s flexible, scalable, and a favorite among marketers for good reason. But sometimes, access to a client’s GTM account isn’t available. Maybe the dev team manages the tag manager, or it simply hasn’t been implemented…
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How to Tell If Your GA4 Conversion Tracking Is Working (Even Before You Get a Lead)
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Scott SweeneyOne of the most common questions I hear from marketers setting up a new campaign is: “How do I know if my conversion tracking is set up correctly in GA4?” It’s a valid question. Yes, you’ll obviously know something is working once you start seeing conversions. But what if your…
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Why B2B Companies Must Rethink Their GTM Strategy
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Scott SweeneyMany B2B companies don’t realize just how vulnerable their growth engines have become. While revenue may still appear strong on the surface, outdated GTM strategies are quietly eroding long-term sustainability. The problem? The way B2B buying happens has changed, but most companies are still relying on old playbooks. GTM inefficiencies…
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Why Tag Manager Naming Conventions Matter in GTM
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Scott SweeneyWhen onboarding a new PPC client, one of the very first things I dive into is conversion tracking—specifically through Google Tag Manager (GTM). This step is critical for accurate campaign attribution, performance measurement, and optimizing ROI. But there’s one common bottleneck that slows everything down: messy or nonexistent tag naming…