Category: PPC
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The PPC Superpower Most Marketers Overlook: Customer Empathy
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When we think about what makes a great PPC strategist, we often list technical skills first: keyword optimization, bid strategies, conversion tracking, and landing page design. But one of the most powerful—and overlooked—skills in paid media? Customer empathy. Recently, I worked with a client who was on the brink of…
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The PPC Myths That’s Costing You Money (And How to Fix It)
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Let’s bust a myth that’s quietly draining marketing budgets every single day: 🚫 “Broad match keywords bring in more traffic, which means more conversions.” Spoiler: That logic is flawed—and it could be costing you thousands. I’ve seen it time and again: businesses launch Google Ads campaigns, eager to scale, and…
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Setting Realistic Conversion Benchmarks for New PPC Campaigns
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One of the most common questions when launching a new PPC campaign is: “When will we get our first conversion?” While general industry benchmarks are a helpful starting point, I’ve found that more account-specific benchmarks lead to better expectations—and better campaign analysis. Especially in performance marketing, where every click and…
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3 Ways to Find What’s Really Driving Your Marketing Results
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If you’ve spent any time in marketing, you’ve probably heard of the 80/20 rule—the idea that 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts. While it’s not always exact, it rings true in most lead generation campaigns I’ve seen. Some channels, strategies, or campaigns simply do more heavy…
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Planning a New PPC Campaign? Here’s What I Ask Clients Before We Launch
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One of the best ways to ensure a smooth and successful PPC campaign launch is to set clear expectations early—especially when working with a client’s internal team. When there’s a big marketing push or a new service to promote, I’ve found that taking time to outline what’s needed up front…
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Do You Really Need to Wait a Year to See LinkedIn Ads ROI?
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Wondering how long it takes to see ROI from LinkedIn Ads? Learn why you don’t need to wait a year and which early metrics to track for faster campaign insights.
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How to Turn Apollo or ZoomInfo Lists Into High-Intent LinkedIn Audiences
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If you’re working with sales prospecting lists from Apollo, ZoomInfo, or similar platforms, you’ve got a hidden asset that can dramatically improve your LinkedIn Ads targeting. These lists aren’t just good for email or cold outreach—they’re a shortcut to building high-quality, high-intent audiences on LinkedIn. And with a bit of…
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Scaling PPC Campaigns? Don’t Forget to Adjust Your Bids
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When it comes to scaling paid search campaigns, one of the most common (and costly) mistakes I see is this: 👉 Simply increasing the budget without adjusting the bidding strategy. On the surface, it makes sense—if your campaigns are performing well, why not just add more budget and watch the…