google adwords

If you’ve logged in to your Google AdWords account recently, you may well have seen this message at the top of the screen: The short version of this is that Google are changing the way Exact match and Phrase match keyword options operate. Before I go on, if you don’t understand the various keyword options, [...]

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Google announced yesterday that display advertising within Google AdWords is about to have some significant improvements. In terms of excitement levels, this announcement is on a par with the launch of the new GB Olympics kit. Possibly even higher. In case you don’t know, the AdWords Display Network is made up of websites who have [...]

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It is well known that Google regularly close AdWords accounts where the advertiser creates adverts that break one of their strict policy rules. These can include topics such as counterfeit goods, products that are harmful or ads with misleading claims. In 2011 – 800,000 AdWords advertisers had their accounts closed. These accounted for 130 million [...]

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If you’ve tried Pay per Click (PPC) advertising with Google AdWords but haven’t received the results you were hoping for, it is easy to assume that the problem is simply a case that AdWords doesn’t work. Delete your campaigns, close your account and move on. But wait! Are you sure that AdWords isn’t working? Have [...]

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Yesterday, I gave an AdWords introduction presentation to a group of business owners in Portsmouth as part of the HFP Business Contacts Club. The slides are copied below. Of course, without the narrative, some of the slides will be meaningless but, hopefully, there will be some tips in there for you in case you manage [...]

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As a UK AdWords agency, Google provide us with AdWords vouchers regularly. These voucher codes are typically for £50 or £75 and can be used for new AdWords advertisers as a credit against their Pay per Click costs. That’s all fine and dandy and it’s great that Google provide new advertisers with a way to [...]

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Online Marketing Guide for Small Business Owners

Online marketing is a cost-effective way to increase your business and see immediate results. It can be targeted more directly than print advertising, giving you a higher return from your investment. Online marketing can easily be done in-house by a small business, or it can be outsourced to experts. Most businesses have websites. Many of [...]

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How Does Google AdWords Work?

Google AdWords is a simple and effective way to increase relevant traffic to your website. A successful AdWords campaign can increase unique visits to your website and encourage visitors to follow your ‘call to action’. This might be to purchase a product, enquire about a service or sign up to receive your e-newsletter. Google AdWords: Search [...]

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Does Google AdWords Help With SEO Rankings?

I’ve often heard it mentioned that spending money with Google AdWords will help boost a site’s rankings in the natural search results, i.e. AdWords somehow gives a benefit to SEO. Whilst I’ve never believed it to be true, it is good never-the-less to hear it straight from Google’s public face, Matt Cutts: I’m sure conspiracy [...]

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What is Google AdWords? A Guide for Small Business Owners

You have an excellent website with engaging content and quality images, but what use is it if people can’t find it? Google AdWords can be used to drive relevant visitors to your site. It’s an excellent marketing tool for small websites, as it can be challenging to incorporate all of your key phrases into your website [...]

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