Local Services ads bidding will be available to contractors and local service businesses via the Local Services platform beginning October 8, 2020. This is big news in the digital marketing world since previously, Local Services leads came at a predetermined cost-per lead based on an advertiser’s physical location and services offered. Bidding was not previously…
The 17 Best Display Ads of 2020 (And Why They Work)
Display ads are quite the worthwhile investment for a business. They yield widespread and targeted exposure across the web; they help consumers get familiar with and more easily recognize your brand, and retargeting with display ads have a high ROI. But, display ad click-through rates (CTRs) are, on average, a fraction of search ad CTRs—the reason being that…
How to Make the Best of Facebook Ad Targeting, According to HubSpot’s Paid Ad Specialist
With a potential advertising reach of 1.9 billion users, Facebook is undeniably one of the most powerful platforms to market your products or services. As an avid online shopper, I know the power of Facebook advertising firsthand. Consider, for instance, the ad I saw on my Facebook feed a few hours after completing a purchase…
Dominating the SERPS with Guest Posting: The Definitive Guide
Often times swept under the rug as a tactic that consumes too much time to be scalable. This guide is for both the veteran and the person just starting out. Despite what scare tactic has or is being pushed, guest posting is still well and alive. It can be incredibly powerful. These are potentially some…
What’s Social’s True Value to Business? We Asked 2,162 Marketers.
Social has earned a well-established seat at the marketing table. However, executives often underestimate social’s broader value to business. As organizations look to rebuild in a post-pandemic world, it’s essential to tap into social media’s growing economic and cultural power. In our Social Transformation Report , we partnered with Altimeter Group to survey 2,162 marketers…
5 Ways to Maximize Your ROI With Responsive Search Ads
Anyone who’s worked in search marketing has had a moment when they feel like they’ve really nailed the perfect ad for their product or service. Witty headline? Check! Compelling call to action? Check! Keyword/ad text pairing on point? Check! As the data sets in, we’re of course sometimes right and sometimes wrong, but we still…
21+ Free and Effective October Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses
If you’re into sweet treats, smiles, and social impact, then you’ll find October to be a fun month for creative and quirky marketing. Using holidays and observances as focal points of your content and promotions helps to add a touch of excitement and gives you the opportunity to express your brand voice. Read on to…
How to Do Market Research: A Guide and Template
Today, consumers have a lot of power — they can research your product or service and make purchase decisions entirely on their own. And rather than talking to one of your sales reps, they’re more likely to ask for referrals from members of their networks or read online reviews. With this in mind, have you adapted…