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Only 1 in 3 Local Searches Start in a Search Engine!
“Everything online begins with a search.” Have you ever heard this oft-quoted thought? It’s true, but it has a very different meaning than it did five years ago
Leslye Schumacher
July 5, 2016
What Is Keyword Targeting? (No, it's not PPC!)
Did you know that almost half of searches do NOT start with a search engine, but rather on a specific website where people are looking for information?  This means that simply doing paid search ads isn’t enough for local businesses to break through with their advertising.  In 2016 it is projected that display advertising will surpass paid search ads for the first time
Dana Bojcic
March 8, 2016
Local Searches? 64% Don't Start With A Search Engine
When performing a local search online, many would think that Google-ing it would be the preferred method of inquiry. However, according to a recent study by IDC Custom Solutions, the process is actually quite varied
Kiri Tamte-Horan
February 5, 2016
Digital Ad Terms You Need To Know
A/B Testing: When you compare different versions of digital ads or website landing pages to see which one performs better. An A/B test for digital ads would be running two different versions of ad creative and then measuring which version gets a higher engagement from viewers
Leslye Schumacher
December 1, 2015
Search Retargeting, Keyword Targeting, and PPC: What’s the difference?!
Well, they’re all good ways to optimize your digital campaign! Search retargeting, keyword targeting, and PPC (pay-per-click) are all forms of keyword advertising, and oftentimes get confused for one another.  While they are similar in some aspects, they each have unique responsibilities that make them different
Kiri Tamte-Horan
April 10, 2015