Google recently announced that it will be making changes to its search term report. More specifically, they’re changing the way they show historical data for queries that yield impressions, but no clicks for both Search and Dynamic Search Ads campaigns. Additionally, Google will be removing all historical query data collected before September 2020 that fail... Read More
Pay Per Click Advertising
Creating a Conversion-Focused Paid Search Campaign
June 23rd, 2021
While it has been practiced for years, there’s still a lot we’re learning about paid search. After all, there’s a lot more to targeted advertising on search engines than just bidding on keywords we think (might) cash in for us. Successful advertising is about taking calculated risks, mixed in with data-driven decisions, organic creativity and... Read More
5 Ways to Become a Better Copywriter
February 5th, 2021
So you want to become a better copywriter. We get it, having the ability to write well can transform just about any marketing effort. So without further ado, here are 5 ways you can become a better copywriter. Write Like You Talk Whether it’s in the form of a paid ad, social media post, promotional... Read More
Why You Should Be Advertising with PPC On Amazon
December 1st, 2020
Let’s face it. We all use Amazon to conveniently buy what we need (and sometimes just want) so we can have it delivered in 2 days without having to get up off the couch. The truth is, we’re not alone. In fact, a whopping 197,000,000 people around the world use Amazon every month. Like any... Read More
Why do I need to invest in digital marketing every month
September 3rd, 2020
Your website is your digital storefront and, with the existing status of the American retail environment, your business needs to consistently drive prospects to your site. Solid online marketing strategies help you achieve just this. Repeat visitors, new visitors, and productive visits are the backbone of our “new” economy. Continuing digital marketing ensures the increased... Read More
Google Shopping Is Allowing Free Listings
May 18th, 2020
Google made a significant announcement on how it will handle its Google Shopping platform. Google will now allow anyone who has a website or manages a store on a shopping platform to list their products without paying. Google Shopping has been around for many years. However, in 2012, the platform became a paid-only product. This... Read More
Navigating Digital Marketing During COVID-19
April 28th, 2020
As all businesses are struggling to navigate through the effects that our current pandemic has had on our top lines, we at Active Web Group are hard at work servicing our customers and have some suggestions that you may find useful in mitigating both the short and long term effects. PPC – Short Term Virtually... Read More
Is YouTube Advertising Worth It?
February 28th, 2020
The questions surrounding YouTube Advertising has become a widely debated issue in the world of Digital Marketing. Is it worth it? Before we begin, we’re strictly talking about Video Ads today. The Argument Against YouTube Advertising Users have pretty much come to a consensus that YouTube Ads are annoying. They interrupt the user experience (people... Read More
Boosting Sales with Google Shopping for the Holidays
December 17th, 2019
Selling More This Holiday Season Whether they’re looking for ideas or price matching, millions of consumers will use Google to gift shop this holiday season. Sure, Amazon is considered the top dog and you should absolutely list your products on Amazon MarketPlace, but don’t forget Google is still the world’s #1 search engine. Can you... Read More
Search vs Display Ads: Which is Best?
September 30th, 2019
Context in Digital Advertising Thousands of companies advertise online and in many ways. The two most popular digital avenues are Search and Display ads. Which is the best method for you to invest in? The truth is, it depends. While both methods can drive excellent results, it really comes down to how they’re used. Success... Read More