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Mastering Google Ads for maximum ROI
Google Ads is a powerful tool for driving targeted traffic, generating leads, and increasing sales — but staying ahead in paid search requires more than just a basic understanding of campaigns. Search Engine Land equips you with actionable strategies to optimize ad performance, reduce wasted spend, and maximize your return on investment.
Discover insights on everything from mastering campaign types like Performance Max to leveraging advanced strategies and features like audience targeting, responsive search ads, and bidding strategies. Whether you’re managing large-scale accounts or running ads for a small business, our resources are tailored to meet your specific needs.
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Google expands generative AI capabilities for automatically created assets
Google's generative AI capabilities are now available to all English-language advertisers in the U.S. and UK.
Google tests Branded Local Service Ads with opt-out option
Marketers expressed concern about being unable to opt-out, but Google confirmed this functionality will be available for everyone.
Google Ads gambling and games policy updated
Effective immediately, advertisers can now run sports betting ads in North Carolina provided they have certification.
Pinterest announces major ad partnership with Google
The collaboration makes Google the second third-party ad partner for Pinterest, following its multi-year collaboration with Amazon.
Google TV: What you need to know about CTV buying in Google Ads
New Google TV ad placement in Google Ads unlocks CTV buying. Get an overview of the implications, pros and cons, and optimization strategies.
Google updates Gmail ads with new layout and ‘Sponsored’ label
The changes were introduced to make it easier for consumers to distinguish between ads and organic promotional messages.
Google investigating ‘brutal’ Local Service Ads tactic destroying leads for businesses
This Google loophole enables competitors to intentionally manipulate the system, making your ads invisible without your knowledge.
Value-based bidding: Why it’s key to boosting your Google Ads
Discover how this bid strategy can optimize your Google Ads campaigns for the most valuable actions and overall profitability.
Google will sunset commission bid strategies for hotel ads
Advertisers must switch to a new bid strategy before commissions (per stay) and commissions (per conversion) are phased out.
Google Ads investigating bugs impacting payment methods and credit card updates
Marketers utilizing the platform are currently facing challenges in updating their payment and credit card details.
Google investigating ‘confusing ad text’ error impacting ad campaigns
Users with time-sensitive campaigns on Google Ads are recommended to upload new assets or edit existing assets using a different label.
Google ‘cannot proceed with third-party cookie deprecation’
Competition concerns about Google's Privacy Sandbox must be addressed before third-party cookies can be deprecated.
Google exec addresses advertisers’ automation concerns
Search Engine Land spoke to advertisers about the potential risks automation poses on the future of digital marketing.
Google unveils major Responsive Search Ad asset updates
Google now provides additional capabilities for RSA assets, such as the option to serve a single headline.
4 advanced GPT-4 capabilities to level up your PPC efforts
Leverage AI for PPC with improved prompts, data integration via plugins, custom GPTs, and API-enabled actions.
6 steps to improve your Google Ads campaigns
Looking to fine-tune your PPC approach and maximize results? Unlock the potential of your Google Ads campaigns with these actionable steps.
Google investigating widespread issue impacting Ad Manager
Google expects to resolve the issue for all users in the near future but has not provided a specific timeframe for the fix.
7 paid media reporting tips when tracking is messy
Learn effective paid media reporting strategies in a post-cookie world, from showing longer-term trends to embracing incrementality testing.
Google launching Technical ad delivery support on AdMob inventory
Google AdMob is launching a solution to help publishers ensure their ads follow regulations in the EU and UK.
The fallacy of CTR as a KPI: Redefining PPC ad success
Click-through rate is no longer the measurement of ad relevance and quality it once was. Here's where you should focus now.
Yelp rolls out live support consultations for advertisers
Advertisers no longer have to wait on hold for a support representative to become available, as they can now schedule appointments.
Google search CPCs up 9%, pushing ad spend up 17%
As more advertisers boost their ad spend on Google Search ads, competition is growing, causing the product to become more expensive.
Some advertisers are unable to access Google Ads
Google has confirmed it is investigating reports of these issues and is working on a fix.
Google Ads moves reports to new location in latest UI update
The platform updated its user interface for a small number of accounts to improve navigation and workflow organization.
Google tests ‘highly rated’ call out for Local Services ads
Google confirmed to Search Engine Land that the new feature may appear in various LSA verticals for some users.
How product scoring can boost your Shopping campaigns
Transform the way you prioritize and promote products. Learn how to implement product scoring systematically in your advertising strategy.
Google advertisers are confused between support and sales – we asked for clarification
Search Engine Land spoke with Google to understand the difference between the two services and what to do if you're not happy with either.
Google Ads conversational experience launches in U.S., UK
The feature will soon be globally accessible to all advertisers but will initially only be available in English.
Google issuing suspension threats for non-compliant GDPR consent banners
Google warns site owners they must address potential violations or risk account suspension
How to make PPC work for SMBs
Learn PPC strategies to help SMBs compete with larger companies through smart targeting, bidding, and optimization for maximum ROI.
A/B testing mistakes PPC marketers make and how to fix them
Tired of PPC A/B tests that don't deliver? Discover the pitfalls causing tests to fail and how to design experiments that drive real impact.
Google rolls out new Performance Max guide and updates several others
Google has made significant updates to its PMax documentation to help advertisers create better campaigns
PPC outlook: How advertisers can stay ahead in 2024
Here are key changes to measurement, bidding, creative and more that PPC advertisers must make in 2024 to stay ahead of disruptions.
Google issues urgent steps for advertisers running campaigns in the EU
Prompt action is needed to preserve ads personalization and measurement within Google Ads, Google Marketing Platform and GA4.
Paid media success in 2024: A handy checklist
These items will help you refresh your PPC outlook, run valuable tests, examine ad settings, and find impactful growth opportunities.
Setting PPC goals: How to tailor KPIs and metrics for each funnel stage
Struggling to show ROI for your PPC campaigns? Here's how to set KPIs and metrics tied to business goals for each marketing funnel stage.
Google Ads lays off hundreds of staff amid support crisis
Despite complaints that support is at an all-time low, Google is planning to lay off employees from its advertising sales team.
Google Ads support is at an ‘all-time low’ – we asked Google why
We reached out to Google to address your concerns regarding Google reps — here's how they're planning to fix the problem.
Google Ads for lead gen: 9 tips to scale low-spending campaigns
Looking to elevate your Google Ads lead gen efforts? Here are nine levers that can boost your PPC campaigns toward significant growth.
Google to update AdMob & AdSense Program Policies
Google is implementing a new policy to enhance its capability to provide high-quality, relevant information during "Sensitive Events."