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A website dedicated to paid search and paid social advertising from the team behind brightonSEO and @HeroConf

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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 13/07/2026
📣 BIG NEWS. Hero Conf UK is getting its very own space for 2027. For two days, the Hilton Brighton will be home to all things PPC, paid social and performance marketing. To celebrate, we're launching with a special introductory ticket price of £150. Book your place: ppchero.com/hero-conf-uk...
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 21/05/2026
Google Marketing Live last night made one thing very clear: AI is becoming embedded in every part of Google Ads. Read @marketingsoph.bsky.social's breakdown: ppchero.com/google-marke...
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Google Marketing Live Key Takeaways - What the PPC Industry Needs to Know for 2026 and Beyond - PPC Hero
Google Marketing Live (GML) is Google's annual flagship event for advertisers, offering a preview into their roadmap for the year ahead. It's where
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Sophie Logan @marketingsoph.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I sat down to watch Google Marketing Live last night and wrote up the key takeaways which I think the PPC industry needs to know. Spoiler alert. There's a lot of AI! ppchero.com/google-marke...
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Google Marketing Live Key Takeaways - What the PPC Industry Needs to Know for 2026 and Beyond - PPC Hero
Google Marketing Live (GML) is Google's annual flagship event for advertisers, offering a preview into their roadmap for the year ahead. It's where
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 31/10/2025
An informed PPC strategy is about more than crunching the numbers, says Paolo Santanicchia. To produce ads that deliver, you need to understand the factors that cause them to convert. The psychology of advertising: Turning human behavior into measurable conversions ppchero.com/the-psycholo...
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The psychology of advertising: Turning human behavior into measurable conversions - PPC Hero
How can you craft effective creative by leveraging the psychology of advertising to make your target audience desire your product?
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 28/10/2025
They promised us jetpacks... The future may not look like we expected, but that doesn't mean we can afford to take our eye off the ball. As 2026 draws near, SevenAtoms' Andy Behoar has 7 trends set to shape your ecommerce PPC strategy next year ppchero.com/7-key-trends...
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7 key trends set to shape your ecommerce PPC strategy in 2026 - PPC Hero
There’s no better moment than now to start shaping your first-party data PPC strategy.
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 20/10/2025
"Treat Reels like any other high-reach placement as part of your holistic paid marketing. When Reels warms the audience, Search and Shopping often convert more efficiently." How to win attention on Instagram Reels ppchero.com/beyond-googl...
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How to win attention with Instagram Reels - PPC Hero
Instagram Reels went from "cool new feature" to the heartbeat of the app in just a few years. Shortform video is now how people explore, learn, and decide
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 16/10/2025
What's Privacy-First PPC? It's about, says Jesse Galanis, targeting "smaller audiences who actually said yes, better ads, and measurement that works." It's not without challenges but it builds trust which "actually makes your numbers better and your brand stronger." ppchero.com/from-targeti...
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From targeting to trust: How privacy-first PPC turns GA4 into a customer compass - PPC Hero
Discover how privacy-first PPC and GA4 help you build trust, protect data, and track performance ethically. No cookies, just smarter insights!
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 03/10/2025
Diversification isn’t a luxury says YOUR PPC DOCTOR Serge Nguele. Instead "advertisers must embrace multi-platform strategies." Microsoft ads in particular offers advantages over Google. Read: Rethinking Paid Search: Diversification as the Future of Fair Advertising ppchero.com/rethinking-p...
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Rethinking Paid Search: Diversification as the Future of Fair Advertising - PPC Hero
Diversification isn’t a luxury in PPC. Explore a practical roadmap for using Microsoft Ads to boost performance and ROI alongside Google.
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 02/10/2025
Diversification isn’t a luxury in PPC says Your PPC Doctor and @heroconf.com PPC speaker, Serge Nguele. Instead "advertisers must embrace multi-platform strategies." Read more 👉 Rethinking Paid Search: Diversification as the Future of Fair Advertising ppchero.com/rethinking-p...
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Rethinking Paid Search: Diversification as the Future of Fair Advertising - PPC Hero
Diversification isn’t a luxury in PPC. Explore a practical roadmap for using Microsoft Ads to boost performance and ROI alongside Google.
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 29/09/2025
How is AI increasing nefarious threats to your PPC campaigns? ppchero.com/how-ai-is-in... Based on his @heroconf.com in April, Jonny Giddens explore the three major ways fraudsters exploit paid advertising - impersonation fraud, brand bidding, and phishing ads - and how marketers can fight back.
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How AI is increasing the threat from ad hijacking & impersonation fraud - And how to fight back - PPC Hero
In this article, I’ll explore three major ways fraudsters exploit paid advertising - impersonation fraud, brand bidding, and phishing ads - and how marketers
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 09/09/2025
Some strategies never get old. In his first article for PPC Hero Joseph Williams considers the long tail. Low competition keywords might be individually low volume, but they can soon add up, delivering real value to your campaign. ppchero.com/a-long-tail-...
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A Long Tail Keywords Strategy: More Conversions, Less Competition in Google Ads - PPC Hero
Long tail keywords are search terms which may be individually low volume but added together can drive a lot of traffic while being far more cost-effective.
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Hero Conf @heroconf.com · 19/08/2025
Introducing... @ppchero.com author Lisa Raehsler of Big Click Co. and her Hero Conf talk: AI strategies for smarter PPC Lisa will break down the most effective AI applications in PPC. Catch Lisa in Gaslamp on September 23 at 3:20 pm www.ppchero.com/speaker/lisa...
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 13/08/2025
San Diego Sessions: #2. @lisarockssem.bsky.social continues the rundown of must-catch talks coming to Hero Conf San Diego next month. In this one she looks at the upcoming presentations on performance, and how we should best understand it in 2025. www.ppchero.com/san-diego-se...
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San Diego Sessions: #2. The Next Level of ROI and Real Performance in Paid Media - PPC Hero
This is the second in a series of articles by regular PPC Hero contributor - and Hero Conf speaker, Lisa Raehsler - in which we put some of the most
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 07/08/2025
The rapid expansion of AI Overviews and the placement of paid ads within these summaries is fundamentally altering the relationship between paid and organic search. Luke Hickman offers guidance to those seeking to navigate and find success within this new frontier. www.ppchero.com/the-converge...
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The Converged Frontier: How Google AI is Reshaping PPC and SEO - PPC Hero
The rapid expansion of Overviews, the new Google AI Mode, and the placement of paid ads within AI-generated summaries are altering the relationship between paid and organic search.
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 22/07/2025
Is paid social ad success linked to organic social content? That's the question posed by Sally Hawkesford, director of SHC. Sally dissects the importance of your creative in an ad campaign and how the secret to your success could lie within our organic strategy. www.ppchero.com/is-the-secre...
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Is the Secret to Your Paid Social Success Hidden in Your Organic Content? - PPC Hero
Paid social social campaigns is the combination or art and science. A killer creative that makes cut through is just as important as strategic targeting.
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 16/07/2025
Have you handed over all your campaign bidding decisions to the platforms themselves? Hold your horses, says Derick Turner, in this new article. Find out why manual bidding strategies in PPC still matter www.ppchero.com/manual-biddi...
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Manual Bidding Strategies Are Still Important To PPC - PPC Hero
Manual bidding strategies in PPC still matter, especially for lead gen, brand safety, and campaign control. Learn when to skip PMax and Advantage+ for better results.
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 14/07/2025
Product feeds used to be peripheral. Today your feed is your growth engine. That makes the question of whether you should outsource your feed management or keep it in-house even more important. Zoe Bates of FeedSpark walks you through how to answer it. www.ppchero.com/in-house-or-...
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In-House or Outsource? The Feed Management Question Every Brand Should Ask - PPC Hero
So, here’s the real question: who should manage it? Your internal team? Or a feed management agency that eats this stuff for breakfast?
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 11/07/2025
Despite its theoretical benefits and opportunities, many advertisers are still struggling to take full advantage of the potential of Performance Max. (That's not their fault, though!) Oliver Ewbank is here with 16 ways to help you up your pMax game. www.ppchero.com/16-tips-to-s...
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16 tips to shake up and optimise your Google Ads Performance Max campaigns  - PPC Hero
Despite the benefits and opportunities it offers, advertisers are still struggling to maximise the benefits of Google Ads Performance Max campaign format.
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 03/07/2025
Worried about being automated out of your job? Don't be. While AI is going to change your job, and oblige you to adapt, Salome Joia has 7 reasons the paid media manager role is more vital than ever. www.ppchero.com/7-reasons-th...
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7 reasons the Paid Media Manager is more vital that ever - PPC Hero
The introduction of AI and Machine Learning doesn't mean the job of paid media manager has become redundant - in fact, they're needed more than ever.
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 02/07/2025
New at PPC Hero! Following her trail-blazing talk at April's @heroconf.com UK, Anicca Digital's Head of Paid Media Holly Kelly returns to our pages to tell you how to improve your shopping ad visibility with a few practical tweaks to your product feed. www.ppchero.com/how-to-maxim...
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How to maximize Shopping Ad visibility with feed optimization - PPC Hero
Optimising your product feed can achieve higher shopping ad visibility and deliverability. Holly Kelly provides shares practical tips to improve your feed quality.
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Hero Conf @heroconf.com · 01/07/2025
Great article from Hero Conf speaker Hannah Zora Strong. A must-read if your activity is a mix of online and off.
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 01/07/2025
Your marketing happens online, but what if your conversions take place offline, in real bricks and mortar buildings? How do you connect the view (or the click) with the sale? Hannah Zora Strong takes you through the set-up and management of store visit tracking. www.ppchero.com/store-visit-...
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Store Visit Tracking: How to Use Google Ads to Drive Footfall to Your Local Business - PPC Hero
How Google ads' store visit tracking feature can drive footfall to Your local business through search and performance max setup
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 24/06/2025
Isolated data can limit your marketing potential, while integrated data sets can drive more informed media planning, creative development, and strategic decisions. Sarah Clarke demonstrates how to transition from siloed data approaches to holistic strategies. www.ppchero.com/how-integrat...
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How integrated data can shape your marketing strategies - PPC Hero
The isolation of data can limit marketing potential, while integrated data sets can drive informed media planning, creative development, and strategic decisions
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 20/06/2025
Marketers know SEO and PPC fuel growth—but how do you prove it in hard numbers? Without clear measurement, it’s tough to secure budget, optimize spend, and show real ROI. New by Mitch Richards of Future Perform: How you can prove SEO & PPC drive revenue www.ppchero.com/how-you-can-...
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How you can prove SEO & PPC drive revenue - PPC Hero
Marketers know that SEO and PPC fuel growth—but how do you prove it in hard numbers? Without measurement, it’s tough to secure budget, and show real ROI.
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 18/06/2025
In PPC we talk about strategy and strategic decision-making all the time, but what do we mean? Andy Goodwin, Head of Paid Search at Brainlabs, asks: Does Paid Search Strategy exist? And if so, what is It? www.ppchero.com/does-paid-se...
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Does paid search strategy exist? - PPC Hero
The term paid search strategy gets thrown around liberally, but if you were to ask ten PPC professionals what it means, you'd get ten different answers.
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 17/06/2025
Despite having been around for a while, and being increasingly central to our ad activity, pMax is still not understood very well. Based on his talk from April's Hero Conf UK, Google's Murtaza Lukmani has the goods on what you shouldbe doing for the best results: www.ppchero.com/best-practic...
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Best practices to boost results with Performance Max - PPC Hero
Google’s Performance Max (PMax) campaign type is still not as well understood as it needs to be. Here are best practices to boost results with performance max
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 12/06/2025
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 11/06/2025
New! Anyone can be a good PPC account manager. To be great, says @marketingsoph.bsky.social requires more. It takes understanding, not just knowledge, application not just ticking off tasks. From Average to Awesome: How to Master the Art of PPC Account Management www.ppchero.com/from-average...
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From Average to Awesome: How to Master the Art of PPC Account Management - PPC Hero
With knowledge, anyone can be good at PPC account management. To be awesome takes understanding. Sophie Logan reveals what you need to understand to be at the top
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 02/06/2025
If search is changing faster than anyone can fathom, PMax is giving it a run for its money. The last year has seen so many updates that Google Ads' now flagship product is almost unrecognizable. But what have those changes been and how do they affect advertisers? www.ppchero.com/performance-...
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Performance Max’s Biggest Updates… and What They Mean for Advertisers - PPC Hero
The fact that so much of the meaningful change in Performance Max has come over the past 12 (or even 6) months is a testament to Google’s power and wealth of
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Kelvin Newman @kelvinnewman.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
👂 Listen up if you want to come to either San Diego or UK editions of #brightonSEO and #HeroConf this fall for free. ⏳ Our free one-day ticket ballot is OPEN - Join, meet and learn with thousands of search marketers and advertisers. San Diego September entry form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 21/05/2025
New to PPC Hero! Concerns about search cannibalisation are among the main sources of PPC scepticism among clients. Is it possible to show that PPC and SEO activity can run concurrently without conflicting? Chris Ridley and his Evoluted team took on the challenge. www.ppchero.com/how-to-elimi...
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How to eliminate search cannibalisation and maximise ROI - PPC Hero
Concerns about search cannibalisation are one of the main sources of PPC scepticism among clients. Is it possible to show that PPC and SEO need not conflict?
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 13/05/2025
New to PPC Hero! A write-up of her talk at last month's @heroconf.com UK, it's Lunio's Dani Mansfield: Google Won’t Save You: The Growing Threat of AI Bot Traffic in Digital Advertising Dani reveals what you need to be alert for, and how you can combat the threat. www.ppchero.com/google-wont-...
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Google Won’t Save You: The Growing Threat of AI Bot Traffic in Digital Advertising - PPC Hero
Bot traffic is not a new challenge for marketers, but the rise of AI has allowed it to take on sophisticated shapes. Google may not combat it, but you can.
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 08/05/2025
New to PPC Hero! In 2025, it's just not enough to focus on the bottom of the marketing funnel. You won't be able to spend your budget, or drive enough traffic. A comprehensive campaign approach involves a full funnel strategy, but what does that look like? www.ppchero.com/what-does-a-...
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What Does a Full Funnel Strategy for Meta Ads Look Like in 2025? - PPC Hero
For sustainable performance, as long as you have the budget, you have to consider the full funnel and adapt your tactics and strategy accordingly.
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 29/04/2025
We've all now been working with AI as part of our account management processes that it's time for an honest assessment of its value to our industry. Borys Vasylchuk methodically weighs up the strengths and weaknesses of AI in PPC. Is it Magic or Overrated? www.ppchero.com/the-role-of-...
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 15/04/2025
New at PPC Hero! Mark Sansum asks: Are Pinterest ads worth it? www.ppchero.com/are-pinteres...
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Are Pinterest Ads Worth It? - PPC Hero
This is where Pinterest Ads come in.
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Hero Conf @heroconf.com · 03/04/2025
Introducing... Ingmar Albert, CEO of adstrong, and his Hero Conf talk: Dominating Google Shopping Ads with your own CSS Ingmar will reveal how to dominate Google Shopping Ads with your own CSS (Comparison Shopping Services). Catch Ingmar on Thursday at 11.10am www.ppchero.com/hero-conf-ap...
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 03/04/2025
Why is the PPC industry still divided over Performance Max? Despite being a couple of years old, opinion within our industry remains divided over the relative merits of Performance Max. Mark Sansum of outbloom considers the arguments on each side. www.ppchero.com/why-is-the-p...
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 27/03/2025
New at PPC Hero! Why Contextual Advertising is the Future of YouTube Shorts YouTube shorts is the hot new property in the advertising space. But as well as opportunities it presents some unusual challenges that some are struggling to overcome. www.ppchero.com/why-contextu...
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Hero Conf @heroconf.com · 27/03/2025
Get your ticket for Hero Conf US before it's too... expensive! Book by 12pm PT today. www.ppchero.com/hero-conf-se...
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Hero Conf San Diego September 2025 - PPC Hero
Epic learning & networking event for paid advertising professionals
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 25/03/2025
New at PPC Hero! 5 Tried-And-Tested Ways to Increase Conversions from Your SaaS PPC www.ppchero.com/5-tried-and-...
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 07/03/2025
For advertisers, geo-targeting ensures your message lands in the right place at the right time. But issues like IP inaccuracies, platform restrictions, and scant local search data can trip even the sharpest campaigns. How can VPNs supercharge your PPC strategy? www.ppchero.com/how-can-vpns...
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 10/02/2025
Sometimes the hardest part of PPC is getting the client on board with the idea in the first place. New at PPC Hero: Nine ways for agencies to sell clients on the benefits of PPC. www.ppchero.com/9-ways-for-a...
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9 Ways for Agencies to More Easily Sell Clients on the Benefits PPC - PPC Hero
Boost your agency's revenue with these 9 proven strategies to sell more clients on PPC and drive better results
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 24/01/2025
Product feed optimization has always been more a manual experience than it ought to be. Fortunately the future is here and the solution is AI-powered. Let the computers do the donkey work. New at PPC Hero. www.ppchero.com/ai-powered-f...
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Lisa Raehsler @lisarockssem.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
Conversational AI is changing the game for ads. Audience targeting has never been more important. 🎯 In my latest @ppchero.com guide: 🔹 AI predicts & adapts in real-time 🔹 First-party data = precision 🔹 Life events > demographics Read here: bit.ly/4fP0NxO #GoogleAds #PPC
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The Ultimate Guide to Audiences in Google Ads - PPC Hero
The keyword will soon be surpassed in advertising importance by audiences in Google Ads. Here's all you need to know to stay on top of audiences in 2025.
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 06/01/2025
The keyword might not be dead but its relevance is dwindling by the day. The future of advertising is audiences - to stay on top you need to be on top of it. New at PPC Hero courtesy of Lisa Raehsler: The Ultimate Guide to Audiences in Google Ads www.ppchero.com/the-ultimate...
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The Ultimate Guide to Audiences in Google Ads - PPC Hero
The keyword will soon be surpassed in advertising importance by audiences in Google Ads. Here's all you need to know to stay on top of audiences in 2025.
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 17/12/2024
Your campaigns are set up just right. You're doing everything by the book. If you can't figure out why your sales are still down, maybe you're the victim on one of Emilia Möller's 18 silent conversion killers. She'll show you how to escape their clutches. www.ppchero.com/18-hidden-pp...
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18 Hidden PPC Conversion Killers—And How to Fix Them - PPC Hero
This article digs into those hidden conversion killers, exposing three critical areas:
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 09/12/2024
Cross-Channel Attribution in 2025: Why Smart Marketers Are Tracking Less Data Cross-channel attribution isn’t about chasing every click; it’s about asking the right questions. In 2025, your competitive edge isn’t more data. It’s clarity. www.ppchero.com/cross-channe...
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Cross-Channel Attribution in 2025: Why Smart Marketers Are Tracking Less Data - PPC Hero
Cross-channel attribution isn't about chasing every click; it's about asking the right questions. What's really driving growth?
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 03/12/2024
AI is a valuable tool for marketers, with a bunch of new tools allowing us to create ads faster, and at scale. But how do you maintain the human feel? Based on her recent @heroconf.com talk, Dii Pooler dives in. www.ppchero.com/ai-powered-a...
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AI-Powered Ad Copy: Writing Ads that Convert Without Losing the Human Touch - PPC Hero
AI-powered ad copy tools are transforming copywriting by enabling marketers to craft compelling ads faster, at scale. But how do you retain the human element?
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Hero Conf @heroconf.com · 02/12/2024
The ballot for free tickets to April's Hero Conf opens on Wednesday at noon. Make sure you're ready! www.ppchero.com/hero-conf-ap...
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PPC Hero @ppchero.com · 28/11/2024
New at PPC Hero! Ultimate Guide to Google Ads Account Structures To maximize budget, you need to focus on more than ad copy and targeting – your Google Ads account structure plays a critical role in advertising efficiency. Heather Brousell explains it all. www.ppchero.com/the-ultimate...
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The Ultimate Guide to Your Google Ads Account Structure - PPC Hero
To maximize budget, you need to focus on more than ad copy and targeting – your Google Ads account structure plays a critical role in advertising efficiency.
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