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Your Holiday Guide to Video Advertising

Your Holiday Guide to Video Advertising

Heidi Sturrock , November 1, 2025
As we gear up for the holiday season, it’s go-time for us ecommerce hustlers!   And for good reason….With shoppers ready to splurge on gifts and goodies, it’s the perfect…
Need To Outsource Google Ads? Don’t Get Duped!

Need To Outsource Google Ads? Don’t Get Duped!

Heidi Sturrock , October 22, 2025
Google Ads has become more nuanced and complex than ever. With new bidding strategies, automation tools, targeting options, and constant platform updates, it’s no longer a set-it-and-forget-it system.  These changes…
“Bidding For Profit Margin” Pitfalls

“Bidding For Profit Margin” Pitfalls

Heidi Sturrock , October 10, 2025
In ecommerce, Google Ads often gets treated like a precision tool. Set it up right, and you can drive serious growth. And that’s true, to a point. But when you…
Why ROAS Alone Can Kill Profits

Why ROAS Alone Can Kill Profits

Heidi Sturrock , September 30, 2025
Most ecommerce store owners focus on ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) when measuring their Google Ads performance. It makes sense. it’s an easy number to track. But ROAS alone doesn’t…
Should You Try AI Max For Search?

Should You Try AI Max For Search?

Heidi Sturrock , September 14, 2025
For years, Google Ads has been all about keywords. Whether it’s exact, phrase, or broad match, keywords have been the key to deciding when and where your ads show up.…
Mastering Your Media Mix: From Ads to Instagram!

Mastering Your Media Mix: From Ads to Instagram!

Heidi Sturrock , August 25, 2025
With so many ad platforms available, it can be overwhelming to figure out where each one fits best into your marketing funnel. Each platform has unique strengths, and when used…
Optimize Product Pages Now for Q4 Holiday Shoppers

Optimize Product Pages Now for Q4 Holiday Shoppers

Heidi Sturrock , July 29, 2025
Ecommerce store owners should start preparing their websites for Q4 holiday shoppers now to capitalize on the busiest and most profitable shopping season of the year. Early preparation allows time…
Selling on ChatGPT: What to Know

Selling on ChatGPT: What to Know

Heidi Sturrock , July 23, 2025
A quiet but important shift is starting to take shape in ecommerce, and Shopify merchants have a new reason to pay attention. OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is now rolling…
Why Your Customer Acquisition Costs Are Climbing (Fix It Now!)

Why Your Customer Acquisition Costs Are Climbing (Fix It Now!)

Heidi Sturrock , July 16, 2025
If your Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC) are steadily rising, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most frustrating and persistent challenges for marketers across industries. And the truth is, CAC…
Stop Hiring Freelancers Who “Do It All”

Stop Hiring Freelancers Who “Do It All”

Heidi Sturrock , June 29, 2025
As a business stakeholder, it is natural to want a “one-stop shop.” When you’re working with a limited budget or trying to streamline your operations, the idea of hiring a…
Unlocking True Impact with Incrementality Measurement

Unlocking True Impact with Incrementality Measurement

Heidi Sturrock , May 31, 2025
Ever wondered if your marketing campaign is truly making a difference?  Incrementality measurement is here to help you find out! It’s like having a magnifying glass to see exactly how…
Top 10 Signs You Need a Freelancer

Top 10 Signs You Need a Freelancer

Heidi Sturrock , May 24, 2025
As a business owner, you’re always juggling multiple responsibilities, and at some point, you might find yourself wondering if it’s time to bring in some outside help.  Managing Google Ads…

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