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High-quality video content is a great way to showcase products professionally in an e-commerce store. AI Multiple, a digital B2B research firm, found that video content makes website visitors 64-85% more likely to buy a product , compared to static images. There are many ways to edit your videos for free. Free video editing software has become increasingly popular in recent years, and the perks of the programs are always evolving. These days, you can create high-quality, engaging video content that converts without paying the high sticker price of big-name software. If you’re not sure about product videos for e-commerce, or you don’t know where to invest your money, then free video editing software is a great place to start experimenting. Is Free Video Editing Software as Effective as Paid Tools? Paid doesn’t always mean better. Free video editing software has come a long way since its inception, and the …

Most of us have got a favorite non-profit, and usually with good reason. They might provide vital resources for your community or just be a cause close to your heart. Or they may have played an important role in your own life or that of a family member. Non-profits need to be visible in today’s digital age — but that takes time, money, and expertise. Which is where Google Ad grants can help. What Are Google Ad Grants? If you’re a non-profit, Google Ad grants offer a set amount of funding towards Google advertising every month. Why did Google launch its Ads grants program, and how do they work? Google designed the grants program to help nonprofits flourish. The ads work just like regular PPC ads . Nonprofits use them to drive targeted traffic to their sites, just as any marketer or business owner would And whether you realize it …

Why Pinterest moved beyond CTR to understand ad engagement Source: Pinterest Relying on a straight click-through rate metric to understand how ads are resonating has its shortcomings, explained Pinterest engineers in a blog post . Those shortcomings include not accounting for ad position bias, users’ Save or Hide actions and brand awareness objectives. Instead, Pinterest explains, it developed a User Metric defined as Weighted Engagement on Ads [Clicks, Saves, Hides, etc.] / Weighted Engagement on Neighboring Organic Content [To account for position bias]. In the table above, the team shows examples of how the “new metric better reflects user engagement,” says Pinterest. (Blue is statistically significant positive, red statistically significant negative, grey is neutral.) Why we care. While the post illustrates how the new metric helps Pinterest better account for user satisfaction with ads as it continually runs new experiments, understanding how platforms consider and account for ad quality (such …

Why Pinterest moved beyond CTR to understand ad engagement Source: Pinterest Relying on a straight click-through rate metric to understand how ads are resonating has its shortcomings, explained Pinterest engineers in a blog post . Those shortcomings include not accounting for ad position bias, users’ Save or Hide actions and brand awareness objectives. Instead, Pinterest explains, it developed a User Metric defined as Weighted Engagement on Ads [Clicks, Saves, Hides, etc.] / Weighted Engagement on Neighboring Organic Content [To account for position bias]. In the table above, the team shows examples of how the “new metric better reflects user engagement,” says Pinterest. (Blue is statistically significant positive, red statistically significant negative, grey is neutral.) Why we care. While the post illustrates how the new metric helps Pinterest better account for user satisfaction with ads as it continually runs new experiments, understanding how platforms consider and account for ad quality (such …

Posted by rootandbranch Editor’s note: This blog is from the perspective of five University of Pittsburgh students — Kirsten , Steve , Darcie , Erin , and Sara — who completed a class this summer called "Digital Marketing Search Fundamentals", taught by Zack Duncan of Root and Branch. Introduction Our digital marketing class this summer did not give us credits that count towards graduation (in fact, some of us graduated in Spring 2020), nor did it give us a grade. Instead, we learned about paid search and organic search along with some of the key concepts central to digital marketing. We also became certified in Google Ads Search along the way. We each had different reasons for taking the course, but we all believe that digital marketing will have value for us in our lives. At the beginning of the term, in June 2020, we were asked, “What is one …

Posted by ColanNielsen 2020 has been a busy year for Google My Business (GMB). Since January, Google has launched new features, fixed bugs, and had to adapt to the global pandemic. At Sterling Sky, we think it’s important to keep track of all the changes that happen in the local search space in general, and that impact GMB specifically. So far in 2020 we are up to 54 changes. As you can tell, changes that impact Google My Business came at a fast pace — and at high volume — in 2020. In this post, I highlight the changes I think were most important in each month of this year, so far. For an exhaustive list of all the updates that have been made, check out this timeline . January: Google posts borked — hello, 2020! Foreshadowing things to come, GMB started off the year with a major issue in …

Google has rolled out a new consumer protection feature called Google Guaranteed . Businesses advertising through Local Services Ads can apply for a Google Guaranteed qualification, offering extra reassurance to customers. Google Guaranteed could be a powerful lead generation tool to help you stand out from your competitors. The program helps showcase home service providers who have been pre-screened. With an easily visible green Google Guaranteed Badge showing a checkmark, these ads may draw customers’ notice more than others will. And it’s not just because of the eye-catching badge—it’s the knowledge they’re able to choose a business already certified by Google . What should you know before applying? Let’s have a look at what Google Guaranteed is, who it benefits, and why you might want to consider it for your business. What Is Google Guaranteed? Google Guaranteed is a certification program created to increase customer confidence in local businesses. Customers …

There are two kinds of people. The first group go out of their way in search of what they need . Did you find this article after doing some research? If so, you belong in the first group. The second group waits on others to suggest what they should want. Was this content piece forced on a feed you were scrolling via some form of paid advertising? Yes? Then you belong in the second group. Either way, whether this article was forced on you ( outbound ) or you researched and found it yourself ( inbound ), the point is that you’re still here. So what does that tell you? It means that the difference between outbound marketing and inbound marketing boils down to getting your business in front of two different groups of people. That is, those who go out of their way to find your product or service …

In one 36-hour period, Amazon sold 100 million products . Chances are, Amazon ads spurred some of those sales. Amazon ads allow companies to pop to the top of search results. You reap a return on your investment in the form of enhanced sales and potential customer loyalty. Amazon, in return, makes a profit on ad sales (to the tune of $3 billion in some years). Creativity, including visual pizazz, is critical in the Amazon marketplace. Killer keyword strategies matter too. I’ll walk you through Amazon ad setup best practices, so you’ll know just what to do to get your products flying off the shelves. Why Your Business Should Use Amazon Ads The average user spends less than 10 minutes on Amazon. If your product is buried low in search results, no one will see it. People simply don’t have the time to read every product description or check out …

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While looking through your business objectives, you suddenly feel your organization needs to shake things up a bit. Unfortunately, your in-house team doesn’t have the required expertise to push through change. So what do you do? Hire a consultant, hands down. A consultant can provide your company with specialized knowledge to help solve specific problems, allowing you to gain a competitive advantage. In a nutshell, they can give you expert opinions, analysis, and recommendations that can help ensure a more objective-based approach to grow your business and maximize sales – all at the same time. Plus, an outsider’s perspective can likely improve strategizing and troubleshoot problems effectively too. Our team at Neil Patel Digital has compiled the ultimate guide below to help you understand the nuances of working with a consultant for the best results. Let’s start by reviewing how you can find the best consultant for your company. How …

30-second summary: The Stackie Awards are presented each year at the annual MarTech Conference, a conference series put on by Chiefmartec.com, Third Door Media, and MarTech Today. There were 48 entries in the 2019 Stackies, with five winners. We reviewed all entries to glean some insights from how all entrants (not just the winneres) visualize their martech stack. There is no perfect martech stack. Each stack is custom fit to match a company’s industry sector, marketing approach, and unique needs. The Stackies don’t require entrants to stick with specific categories, but most included variations of the following: planning/strategy, Creative, Engagement/Marketing, Customer, and Measurement/Analytics. The Stackie Awards are presented each year at the annual MarTech Conference, a vendor-agnostic conference series put on by Chiefmartec.com, Third Door Media, and MarTech Today. The Stackies challenge entrants to visualize the tools in their martech stack, illustrating how each marketing category is connected. This helps …

Google AdWords can be both exciting and terrifying. If you get it right, AdWords could totally transform your business by driving high traffic , generating more leads and revenue, and boosting sales. But if you get it wrong, you‘ll end up spending thousands of dollars and get absolutely nothing in return. Let’s consider the following statistics: Google ads produce 3.5 billion interactions every day. Advertisers can expect around 700% return on investment for all their efforts. 90% of consumers say that ads influence their purchase decisions. 66% of shoppers prefer shopping online rather than from malls or stores. However, the tantalizing world of advertisements isn’t as straightforward as it seems. You see, neither the promises nor problems that come with Google AdWords can fully describe the dynamic mechanism of a marketing platform and how it works. Additionally, you may not have the time or may not be able to give …

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Posted by Dr-Pete In a study of 2.1M searches and 766K videos, YouTube accounted for 94% of all video carousel results on page one of Google, leaving little room for competition. Even the most casual video aficionado knows YouTube (acquired by Google in 2006). As a Google search user, you may even feel like you encounter more YouTube videos than videos from other sources, but does the data back this up? A Wall Street Journal article in June 2020 measured a strong advantage of YouTube in Google search results, but that article focused on 98 hand-selected videos to compare YouTube to other platforms. Using a set of over two million Google.com (US) desktop searches captured in early October 2020, we were able to extract more than 250,000 results with video carousels on page one. Most organic video results in 2020 appear in a carousel, like this one: This carousel appeared …

When it comes to digital marketing, knowledge is power. Marketers with industry experience know how to develop a paid social media strategy, which keywords to choose, and how to write magnetic content that converts. To everyone else, these people must seem superhuman! But…I know their secret. The truth is these marketers aren’t lucky or gifted. Most successful marketers have been through years of trial and error. But maybe you don’t have years. Perhaps you want to start seeing results now. Or maybe you’re having a hard time proving your marketing know-how to clients and employers. After all, it can be challenging to stand out in a field as competitive as digital marketing. That’s where marketing certifications come in. Years ago, I said certifications didn’t matter . Back then, it was true. But as time went on, marketing certifications have evolved and may be an excellent opportunity for many. They became …

You have developed a killer website and drafted an effective marketing strategy to generate leads and drive sales. So what next? Considering paid advertising offers a 200% ROI , it’s a no-brainer that your marketing strategy should incorporate the same . “But I have no idea where to start with Google ads – in fact, I don’t know where to begin at all!” Well, even if that’s the case, you still have nothing to worry about. You can hire a PPC consultant who can enhance your paid advertising campaigns by offering a unique set of skills coupled with experience and expertise. Choosing the right consultant, however, can be challenging if you don’t know what to look for in a PPC expert, which is where we come in. Our team at Neil Patel Digital has created this handy guide to help you find the best PPC consultant for your business – …

66% of Americans check their phone 160 times a day . That’s a lot. When we’re not on our phones, we might be browsing the web on a laptop, playing a multiplayer game online, watching Netflix on a Smart TV and so on… The point is, we’re bound to a digital world which means that every business needs some form of online presence these days. The trouble is digital marketing trends change all the time. How are you supposed to keep up? Furthermore, you can give digital marketing your best attempt but who’s to say that your competitors won’t one-up you? Because people are always coming up with new, more effective marketing tactics. But, don’t fret. A digital marketing consultant can help you upgrade your online strategy. 5 Ways a Digital Marketing Consultant Can Help Grow Your Business A digital marketing consultant will help you grow your business through strategy …

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Research shows Google Ads produces 3.5 billion interactions each day, and a 700 percent return on investment for advertisers. If you’re an advertiser, Google AdWords still generates a lot of revenue. The downside is the fact that many companies aren’t able to give their accounts the attention it needs to perform. If you’re in this position, it’s probably best to outsource your AdWords management. That’s another problem for advertisers? How do you find an AdWords company that works with your budget, generates the returns you need and continues to perform for your business? What are the characteristics of a great AdWords company? Here’s a list of the top AdWords companies and information you can use to find, vet, and hire the right agency. 1. NP Digital – Best for Driving Revenue Lots of agencies spend their time focusing on impressions, clicks, and visits. At my agency, NP Digital, we focus …