Google AdWords enhanced campaigns were announced a day ago, but that doesn’t mean the announcement isn’t still stirring much discussion. One of the bigger topics from the announcement is whether or not tablets should be thrown in the same bucket as desktop computers. According to Adobe, paid search conversion rates for tablets are 20 percent…
Yelp requests a minute of your time so it can boast: The online reviews giant announced today that it welcomed more than 100 million unique visitors to its desktop and mobile websites in January, the most its hosted in a one-month period. And get this
Lead generation on the most basic level is the same in all industries, but each vertical has wrinkles and nuanced traits that demand unique and tailored approaches. The automotive industry is no different. Purchasing a vehicle can be an emotionally taxing process, and with so many new models and technological innovations, interested car buyers need…
By Lauren Blecher, social media account manager at Webmarketing123 After much speculation surrounding "Facebook's big announcement," CEO Mark Zuckerberg finally revealed the new "Graph Search" feature. Graph Search is an improved version of the Facebook search bar, aimed to help users discover new content through their social connections.
If you’ve ever stumbled upon one of those painfully fake news websites peddling health supplements and weight-loss products with the help of an attractive anchorwoman and wondered how anyone could get away with such a flagrantly distasteful tactic, you’ll be happy to know that the FTC has punished deceptive marketers behind such schemes. In two…
Daily deals and flash sales are two of the biggest recent innovations in commerce. But the struggles of the daily-deals model have been well documented: LivingSocial posted a net loss of $650 million in 2012, while Groupon
By all accounts, Waze had a great 2012. On Wednesday the company shared some numbers to highlight just how good last year was: –
Today Google announced enhanced AdWords campaigns, a significant upgrade that gives local businesses more flexibility and control in how they reach consumers. It also highlights Google’s desire to make mobile advertising more appealing to small businesses. What’s new? The new enhanced campaigns essentially offer businesses the ability to streamline and fine-tune their AdWords campaigns to…
Monopoly's Facebook contest ends in defeat for the iron and victory for the cat.
Location targeting provides a huge boost to the click-through rate (CTR) of mobile ads, according to a new report from Verve Mobile. The study also found that restaurants and retail businesses are ahead of the curve when it comes to location targeting. Types of location-based mobile advertising According to Verve, there are four main types…
