Local Services Ads is now available for more than 70 types of businesses, including those in categories like education, people care, pet care, wellness and health care. As a local business, it’s important to stay connected to your community, especially when they need a hand from someone they can trust. Like if they need to see a dentist right away, their teenager is anxious…
When making plans for the year ahead, it may be tempting to turn to well-worn marketing tactics — those that have always driven consistent results. Instead, why not take the opportunity in 2023 to add in new, effective ways of doing things? We call this approach “tried-and-new”. Here are some of the highest-impact improvements to Google Marketing Platform from 2022. These new solutions are designed to…
Two years ago, we created the Insights page to help you keep up with changing consumer behavior at the height of the pandemic. As the reality of the pandemic has evolved, new challenges like inflation and rapid shifts in consumer preferences have followed. This has made it more difficult than ever for retailers to balance their merchandising and inventory with fluctuating demand during this busy holiday…
In a typical month, Google sends hundreds of millions of website visits and phone calls to hotels around the world.1 That’s because travelers often come to Google to research and decide where they want to stay. As a hotelier, you have an opportunity to ensure that potential customers on Google see you in the best light which will, in turn, help grow your business…
Traveling can be a source of joy and excitement, especially when meaningful experiences are involved. In the last year, we’ve seen searches for “fun activities” reach an all-time high in the U.S. That’s why we’re continuing to make it easier for people to discover things to do on Google, and for businesses to connect with these new potential customers as they plan their trips….
The holiday season is the most beautiful time of the year and, for retailers, it’s also the busiest. This year has been particularly challenging for retailers and shoppers, alike, with the presence of global uncertainties like supply chain disruptions. Still, holiday shopping is poised to surge and retailers can turn to Google to drive sales. This past holiday season, 54% of shoppers used five…
Another Google Marketing Live Keynote event has come and gone, and with it came a whole new list of Google product announcements, upgrades, and improvements. Google has stated several times that it will be more upfront with consumers and advertisers concerning its advertising network, which is largely expected given the global movement toward a privacy-first and more transparent internet. However, while privacy remains a…
New year, same trend: Consumers continue to tap into an ever-growing number of places to get inspiration and find what they need. This past holiday season, 54% of shoppers used five or more channels, like video and social media, to shop over a two-day period. Performance Max uses Google’s automation to help advertisers reach shoppers as they browse for things they love — online and…
You’ve spent a considerable amount of time building your Google audiences. You’ve created in-market audiences, affinity audiences, and remarketing audiences. Now, it’s time to combine them all. Yes, you read that correctly. Google now allows advertisers to create combined audiences. Creating Advanced Customer Segments With Google’s combined audiences, you can create advanced customer segments out of your existing audiences. Let’s assume you offer a…
In an unpredictable year, change has been a reliable constant. And we’ve seen this clearly in online consumer behavior. For example, Google Image searches for “yard landscaping ideas” have grown globally by over 80% YoY1 as people look for more ways to spruce up their homes. Meanwhile, searches for “best all-inclusive resorts” have grown globally by over 200% YoY2 as people get inspired to travel again….
