A review of free PPC reporting solutions from Google

Columnist Frederick Vallaeys tried out Data Studio to see where it shines and where it might fall short for search marketers.

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7 ways small retailers can compete with retail giants using Google Shopping

Think you’re too small to benefit from Google Shopping campaigns? Think again! Columnist Andreas Reiffen has some advice for smaller retailers looking to improve their Product Listing Ads.

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Keeping an eye (or three) on your AdWords competitors

Columnist Daniel Gilbert of Brainlabs unleashes another AdWords script — this time helping you keep track of what your competitors are up to.

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Hyperlocal marketing will soar in 2017: 5 tips to stay on top

As mobile continues to grow, consumers are conducting more searches with hyperlocal intent — and Google is refining its results in response to this trend. Columnist Jim Yu explains how local businesses can optimize for this hyperlocal reality.

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How to write PPC text ads in 2017’s sophisticated environment

There are now so many ways to customize your search ads that optimization can seem complex. Columnist Matt Umbro discusses which components are likely to make the biggest impact on your CTR and conversion rates.

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Google iOS app gets new local search filters, more AMP support & Gboard access

The latest update is part of version 23.0 for the Google iOS app.

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Can we machine-learn Google’s machine-learning algorithm?

As Google becomes increasingly sophisticated in its methods for scoring and ranking web pages, it’s more difficult for marketers to keep up with SEO best practices. Columnist Jayson DeMers explores what can be done to keep up in a world where machine l…

Google’s latest search feature serves up fun facts about animals, plants, fruits & vegetables

Adding the words “fun facts” to queries for animals, plants, fruits or vegetables will surface list of facts atop search results.

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If Google Analytics Hides Most Keyword Data, Why Is “Keywords” The Default Organic Report?

GA KeywordsI have wasted a good portion of my life clicking past this useless page. Yeah, I know, use Shortcuts, but still. It has been years since this report was useful. Why is it still around? And why is it so prominent in the UI? Instead of spending time making the side nav bounce around so you […]

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Google Maps new feature lets users create lists of saved places that can be shared & accessed offline

Users can keep track of saved places and share lists with others via text, email and popular messaging apps.

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Here’s how Google’s own ads impact bids & pricing in AdWords auctions

Google takes steps to minimize the impact of its ads on CPCs, but advertisers pay as if Google didn’t win its ad positions, not as if Google didn’t bid at all.

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