If you currently use Google Analytics, you know Google recently revealed that they’re replacing Universal Analytics with Google Analytics 4 (GA4). To learn more about GA4 or what you can do to ensure your data and analytics are set up correctly to help you make data-driven decisions for your business, contact Impact Group Marketing today.

When you want to build a successful ad campaign, choosing the right keywords for Google Ads is critical. Why are the right keywords so essential? Because not only do they determine how much traffic your ad brings in – they also determine the quality of the leads. Remember Google Ads are pay-per-click (PPC), so you only pay when users view and engage with your ad. Impact Group Marketing is a Google Partner, so our Google certified digital marketing team can create a PPC campaign that will maxim...

As a local business, you want to connect with local customers looking for the services or products you provide. You’ve probably invested time and money into optimizing your website, and you may have even paid for Google Ads. But you’re missing out on the most highly qualified leads around if you’re not focusing on Google Local Service Ads.

Organic reach and content marketing may not be enough to grow your business as quickly as you’d like. If you’ve been using every free marketing platform available and still not seeing quality results, it may be time to invest in paid advertising.

Imagine it’s the middle of winter and your heater suddenly stops working. What do you do? Dig out the yellow pages and look up a repair company? Of course not. You search Google for heating repairs in your city and, in seconds, you have a complete list of companies to choose from…and reviews that help you make the best choice.

Did you know that the number one way for potential customers to find your business quickly is also absolutely free? Google My Business (GMB) is the most important online tool for any local business because it increases your businesses exposure in Google…it’s a combination of an online directory and a social media profile. If you’re a business or professional with a physical location for customers to visit, or if you travel to customers wherever they are, then you qualify for a GMB listing. ...

Our recent blog, “Is Paid Advertising Right for Your Small Business?” talked a lot about what paid advertising is, what is meant by PPC ads, etc. To summarize, paid advertising allows advertisers to bid for ad placement in a search engine's sponsored links when someone searches on a keyword that is related to their business offering. A lot goes into building a winning paid advertising campaign, from researching and selecting the right keywords, to organizing those keywords into well-organi...

We all know that the primary role of marketing is to attract visitors, convert them into potential leads, assist the sales team in closing them as clients, and keep them coming back. And, in today’s market, that means utilizing digital means and methods. Google processes more than 40,000 search queries per second on average!! That translates to more than 3.5 billion searches every day! How can you ensure that potential customers will find your website and business? Google Ads (formerly Google A...

Google Ads is one of the most powerful advertising tools ever created. Initially released as Google Adwords in October 2000, Google updated the name and logo in July 2018 to Google Ads. This online platform was developed to allow businesses to display brief advertisements, service offerings, product listings, and video content within the Google ad network to web users.

Just when you thought Google couldn’t possibly come up with any other ways to be a part of your life, there’s Project Beacon! Although it’s been around for a little while, it’s only recently begun to be noticed and talked about. The rationale behind this new product goes something like this: Google knows that our cell phones have now become such an integral part of daily life that we turn to them many times each day. And, one of the things we look for is location information about somewhere ...