Responsive Search Ads (RSAs) are now the dominant ad format in Google Ad accounts. Starting June 30, Expanded Text Ads (ETAs) can’t be added or edited. Those already existing can continue to work alongside RSAs and you’ll still be able to see reports on their performance, but you’ll only be able to resume, remove or… Continue reading Tips for Shifting to Google Responsive Search Ads
Becoming More Visible with Your Google Business Profile
If you’re trying to attract a local clientele, you need to focus on becoming more visible to the right people in local search listings. Optimizing your Google Business Profile (GBP) can help make this happen and can help you to convert searchers looking for a local business in your industry into paying customers. Request Reviews… Continue reading Becoming More Visible with Your Google Business Profile
Is Your Ecommerce Website Conversion Ready?
If you’re getting ready to run Google Ads for your e-commerce website, before spending money driving traffic to your website, double-check that your website is ready to convert. Conversion Rate Optimization At least monthly, audit your website to look for broken links. Visitors to your website who run across broken links may quickly click away… Continue reading Is Your Ecommerce Website Conversion Ready?
Planning a Paid Media Strategy and Budget
There are many marketing options that can help you grow your business, and it’s a good idea to include paid media as part of your overall marketing strategy. Part of planning your paid media strategy includes planning how much you’ll spend on this marketing tactic and where to focus your time and attention. There are… Continue reading Planning a Paid Media Strategy and Budget
Should You Invest in Advertising in a Down Economy?
During a down economy, people tend to reduce spending and stockpile money and supplies. Consumers have a sense of panic, and marketers may think they should be cautious during uncertain times. While it may make sense to cut some expenses, a down economy is actually a good time to invest in marketing and advertising. The… Continue reading Should You Invest in Advertising in a Down Economy?
Use Google Analytics to Calculate SEO ROI
The tactics you’re using for SEO aren’t useful if you can’t measure them. To tweak and optimize your strategy, you need to measure the return on investment (ROI) of your SEO. Key metrics that need to be tracked monthly include the cost of current SEO campaigns and key performance indicators (KPIs). One way to track… Continue reading Use Google Analytics to Calculate SEO ROI
How iOS14 Has Impacted Digital Marketing
It wasn’t that long ago that Facebook released the new technology that allowed marketers on Facebook to retarget website visitors and track website conversions. The development of pixels meant marketers had access to information that allowed retargeting of people who had shown interest so they could be reminded about available products. If you’ve been relying… Continue reading How iOS14 Has Impacted Digital Marketing
Why Corporate Brands Should Partner with Softline Solutions
We Know the Complexities of Building Brands Whether your company is just getting started building a brand from the ground up or you’re an established national enterprise brand, Softline Solutions can help. We can show you how to build a bridge between the product or service you have to offer and the audience you’re trying… Continue reading Why Corporate Brands Should Partner with Softline Solutions
Improving PPC Advertising with Google Smart Bidding
PPC advertising can be a very effective way to build your brand, but it can also be a tricky tool to master. Common mistakes include bidding too much on certain keywords, which may rank well for a short time, causing businesses to quickly spend their entire marketing budget. At the opposite end of the spectrum,… Continue reading Improving PPC Advertising with Google Smart Bidding
How Small Businesses Can Benefit from Outsourcing
When you are running a small business, at some point you realize that you just can’t do it all. You don’t have the time or the talent to do every task that’s required to run a business, and the solution is outsourcing. If you don’t outsource, your business may not grow as quickly as it… Continue reading How Small Businesses Can Benefit from Outsourcing
