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The Benefits of Google Ads in South Africa

Google is the go-to search engine in South Africa, making up about 95% of all organic traffic on average! Businesses that tap into Google’s advertising platform, Google Ads, have a significant advantage over their competition. If you own a business in South Africa and want to reach potential customers online, sign up for Google Ads […]

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Google Ads Agencies – More Than Just Search Advertising Campaigns

When businesses and consumers think about Google Ads, they typically think about Google Search campaigns (where a user types in a search phrase and an ad pops up). As such, when they think about a Google Ads agency, or Google Ads specialist, they think that Search Advertising campaigns is all that we can offer. Google […]

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How to Understand and Interpret Your Next Google Ads Report

Receiving a Google Ads report from your Google Ads agency can flood you with dread. Not because of the campaign performance metrics, but because of the sheer amount of information you need to process. Thankfully, understanding reports boils down to knowing what some of the concepts mean and how the metrics can influence each other. […]

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The Google Ad Formats and Campaign Types Guide for South Africans

Google Ads campaigns and the respective ad formats present various opportunities for business owners to reach their ideal audiences. You’ve likely seen them on Google search results, websites, apps, YouTube and Google Maps. Understanding the different Google Ad formats, and how they can help drive your business goals, will ensure that you get the desired […]

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Google Ads: Automated Bidding for Beginners

New and existing Google Ads customers who run their ads have been getting calls from Google with recommendations on how to improve their account performance. One of the top recommendations being made is to set their bidding to “Automated Bidding”. Some say it works a treat, others aren’t too happy with the results. In this […]

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4 Advantages of Expert Google Ads Management

Google Ads is one of the best forms of digital marketing available right now. It allows businesses to reach and target potential customers with precision. However, managing Google Ads campaigns can be complex and time-consuming, which is why many businesses choose to outsource this task to expert Google Ads management agencies. In this article, we […]

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The Google Update Affecting Business Websites Right Now

With its ease of use, convenience and pocket-size mobility it is no wonder that cell phones have taken the world and South Africa by storm. The number of mobile internet users is growing continuously, and businesses need to adapt to becoming mobile friendly or they’ll be left behind. Mobile First Indexing Before we delve into […]

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Google Ads: Using a Digital Marketing Agency for PPC

Managing your own Google Ads account can be a great way to promote your business and increase brand visibility. However, with all the complexities of running a successful PPC campaign, you can miss a few important details or get overwhelmed by the amount of work required. This is where professional Google Ads services provided by […]

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Why a Date with Google Ads Adam is Exactly What Your Business Needs

Google Ads Adam is the second of our rollout of eligible business partners for your company. The first was SEO Sophia who is the perfect match for anyone looking to get on top of the Google Ranks. Google Ads Adam is also all about being on top, but goes about it differently and gets there […]

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This is What Makes Google Ads Valuable for your Small Business

If anyone has ever told you that Google Ads is best used for bigger businesses and organizations, you’ve heard wrong. The accurate and effective use of Google Ads for small businesses can certainly generate more traffic to your site while sticking to a budget. In order to optimise your Google Ads campaigns, remember to get […]

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