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Google AdWords: 4 Major Changes for a Mobile-First World
1) 50% More Text for Search Ads One of the first changes Google announced was that search ads will be eligible for up to 50% more text. That’s right — Google will be affording PPC ads with even more real estate on search results pages. It’s clear that Google is giving extra love to PPC ads because not only do they plan on expanding the text, they’ve already made the switch to adding a fourth placement for ads at the top of search results pages. The 25-character headline limit will be expanded to two 30-character headlines. The new ads will have one consolidated 80-character description line, instead of two separate 35-character descriptions lines. In the example below, the new format on the right includes more ad space for businesses to better market their unique selling propositions. 2) Device-Specific Bidding Currently, advertisers set bids for desktop searches and make adjustments for … Continued
Why Does My Business Need AdWords? #FAQuesday
It used to be enough to rely solely on SEO strategies to keep your phone ringing, but due to some of Google’s latest updates, it’s not your safest option to turn your back on PPC. What changed? In February 2016, Google announced that it was killing right sidebar ads, and moving a fourth position to the top of the search results page. Does this impact me? This has a huge impact on organic results. While there used to only be three ads at the top of the page, there’s now an additional ad taking up space. Often times, organic results can’t even be seen until you scroll further down the results page. Do you want to rely on results that people have to scroll to find instead of getting a top-of-the-page position that searchers will see first What should I do? If you aren’t currently running ads with AdWords, it’s … Continued
Social Media and Small Business
With Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Google Plus, there is no shortage of social media platforms to join. It can be exhausting to keep up with all of them. Especially since the list above doesn’t even include all of your choices, AND they’re constantly changing and updating. So what is a small business to do? Don’t stress about it. The Web Guys are here to ease your stress. Contrary to what most believe, you don’t have to create a profile on every single social platform for your business. You can of course, but only if you have the time, manpower, and money to do so. For most small businesses, however, that’s most likely not the case. Let’s examine the best way to determine a good social strategy when resources are limited. Choose Your Audience You know your business better than anyone else. What do your customers have most in … Continued
How Do I Respond to Google Reviews of My Business? #FAQuesday
With a sleek, professionally designed website and a plethora of Google reviews brimming with positive accounts of your service, your company is way ahead of the curve when it comes to digital marketing. If you’re not responding to those reviews, however, you could be missing out on opportunities to directly connect with potential lifelong customers.
Should I Respond to Customer Reviews? #FAQuesday
Word of mouth travels much faster these days with the dawn of the digital age. Reviews can spread like wild fire and do wonders for your online presence. That’s why we at The Web Guys put so much emphasis on our clients inspiring customer reviews. Not only do good reviews attract new customers and leads, they can lead to higher rankings on Google and other search engines. Recently, Google added a snippet to their “Improve Your Local Ranking” support page that highlights how important it is to respond to all customer reviews. While it’s always been important to respond to negative review, this new update from Google solidifies just how important customer reviews are for your business. Let’s go over some best practices when it comes to writing responses. Stay Brief Get in, say thanks, get out. There’s no need to get long winded, even if it’s in response to … Continued
What’s New in AdWords?
From top placement changes to new ad formats, Google has announced many updates to AdWords over the past month. We at The Web Guys are here to be the one-stop shop for all that you need to know. Get up to speed by reading the latest updates below: New Dashboard on the Way The AdWords dashboard will be getting a hefty makeover in the next 12-18 months. No beta period has been announced yet, but Google is giving fair warning that a more user-friendly experience is in sight. We don’t know much in terms of exactly what will be changing, and Google has only provided one screenshot to tease us with. OEM Automotive Ads Automotive ads are getting revamped with the newest update from Google. Now when an OEM is buying search ads, they’ll be able to add an image carousel for a more eye-catching ad. These ads will also … Continued
Why Should I Hire a Digital Marketing Agency? #FAQuesday
Has your lead generation come to a screeching halt? Does your website still look like it belongs in an era where neon color schemes were all the rage? If inbound marketing hasn’t provided the results you’re looking for, take your business to the next level by hiring a digital marketing company. So why should hiring a digital marketing agency be your next step? Let our very own team at The Web Guys give the rundown on the best reasons to enlist the help of an agency: 1) Experience & Training Becoming well-versed in all facets of online marketing, whether it’s social media, search engine results or website design, isn’t an overnight process. Although we wish that could be the case, digital marketing is an ongoing process that takes a high level of training, skills, and commitment. Also, it can be downright confusing. For example, take a look at what our … Continued
What is a “Client Success Advisor?” #FAQuesday
Modern business ownership is much more than setting up shop, putting an ad in the paper, and waiting for clients to find you. To really succeed, your business needs technical prowess and a strong Iinternet presence. At The Web Guys, we’ve discovered the perfect solution to maintaining your company’s online presence: Client Success Advisors. A Client Success Advisor is the secret to keeping your brand consistent across the search engine ecosystem. Let Us Be Your Guide When you partner with us for your digital marketing needs, you’ll receive much more than a website. A partnership with TWG means that you’ll have a staff of dedicated Client Success Advisors, ready to assist and guide you with various aspects of managing your Internet presence. From verifying that your business NAP (name, address, and phone number) is consistent and present on the web’s top business directories to keeping your website up- to- date … Continued
Why Should I Outsource AdWords Management? #FAQuesday
AdWords is like a foreign language to many business owners. Until you take the time to dive in and learn as much as you can about it, it’s overwhelming and difficult to understand. Not only is it a large task to learn about AdWords, it’s always evolving. In order to stay ahead, you have to keep up with all the new updates that Google is making amongst the other struggles you’ll find below. 1. The dashboard is confusing. The number of tabs are overwhelming when you open an AdWords account. See the screenshot below as an example of the tabs that are likely difficult to understand for a first-time user. 2. You have to know the language. To even begin to understand the dashboard, you need to know the AdWords lingo. Do you know all about campaigns, ad groups, modified broad-match keywords, and RLSA bid adjustments? It’s confusing! The more … Continued
The Web Guys Family is Growing!
Big things are always happening at The Web Guys, but right now there’s so much that it was difficult to choose just a few items to share. Below are just some highlights in the lives of your friendly neighborhood digital marketing experts.
