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23 June 2026

9 min read

Paid Search

How to Set Realistic Paid Search Budgets Using Historical Data

A framework for forecasting paid search spend using Keyword Planner data, account history, and competitive benchmarks.

Responsive Search Ads: How to Write Headlines That Convert

Best practices for RSA headline and description combinations, pinning strategies, and using ad strength effectively.

Microsoft Ads: Why Most Brands Underinvest in Bing Search

The case for Microsoft Ads: wealthier audiences, lower CPCs, and LinkedIn targeting that Google cannot match.

First-Party Data Strategies for Paid Search in a Cookieless World

How to use CRM lists, enhanced conversions, and Customer Match to maintain targeting precision as third-party cookies fade.

The Role of Paid Search in a Multi-Channel Acquisition Strategy

How paid search fits alongside paid social, SEO, and display within a broader acquisition plan.

How to Audit a Google Ads Account in 60 Minutes

A step-by-step audit framework covering wasted spend, search terms, bid strategy, and conversion tracking.

Search Ads vs Shopping Ads: Choosing the Right Format for Your Products

A practical comparison of Google Search and Shopping ad formats to help ecommerce teams allocate budget effectively.

Broad Match and Smart Bidding: Making Them Work

Broad match has evolved. Learn how to pair it with Smart Bidding for more conversions, lower costs, and tighter control over wasted spend.

Performance Max Campaigns: What Marketers Need to Know

An honest look at Performance Max in 2026, covering where it works, where it falls short, and how to keep control of your budget.

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