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How To Master Google Ads Data Exclusions

How To Master Google Ads Data Exclusions

Heidi Sturrock , January 13, 2026
When you activate Smart Bidding in a Google Ads account, you surrender manual control over individual keyword bids and transfer the responsibility of auction valuation to a machine learning algorithm.…
Demand Gen Guide to Google Ads Inventory

Demand Gen Guide to Google Ads Inventory

Heidi Sturrock , January 12, 2026
Today’s savvy advertisers are leveraging Demand Gen campaigns to reach audiences across multiple premium Google placements, and more importantly, they’re taking precise control over exactly where their ads appear. If you’ve been…
Optimizing Google Ads When You’re Extremely Niche

Optimizing Google Ads When You’re Extremely Niche

Heidi Sturrock , January 11, 2026
If you sell a highly specialized professional service, Google Ads can feel frustrating. You know your ideal customer exists. You know when they find you, the deal size is large…
How Match Types Compete in Google Ads

How Match Types Compete in Google Ads

Heidi Sturrock , January 10, 2026
Most advertisers think Google Ads works like this: Exact match keywords enter one auction.Phrase match keywords enter another.Broad match keywords enter a third. But, that is not what actually happens!…
The Ultimate Comparison: Top 3 Google Ads Management Tools

The Ultimate Comparison: Top 3 Google Ads Management Tools

Heidi Sturrock , January 2, 2026
As a Google Ads strategist, I’ve spent years testing tools to manage complex e-commerce accounts. Whether you are an in-house team, an agency, or a solo freelancer, choosing the right…
How to Leverage YouTube Shorts

How to Leverage YouTube Shorts

Heidi Sturrock , December 12, 2025
If you’re looking for ways to grow your business, YouTube Shorts offers a unique opportunity to engage with viewers in a fun and impactful way.  While YouTube Shorts present an…
Amazon Prime Days: Strategies to Leverage The Hype

Amazon Prime Days: Strategies to Leverage The Hype

Heidi Sturrock , December 1, 2025
Amazon Prime Day comes every year, and while the buzz is all about their site, that doesn’t mean your own store should take a back seat.  In fact, this is…
Mastering YouTube Shorts Viewer Psychology

Mastering YouTube Shorts Viewer Psychology

Heidi Sturrock , November 15, 2025
The way people consume video content has changed dramatically in the last few years. The explosive growth of TikTok sparked a short form video revolution, and platforms like Instagram and…
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…

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