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Opinions and practical guides on PPC and paid media, based on what has held up in real accounts.

Excellent ad strength isn't excellent performance
November 6, 2026

Excellent ad strength isn't excellent performance

Google serves high ad strength RSAs more, yet they convert worse. Why it happens, and how I build RSAs judged on CPA.

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Connecting Claude to your Google Ads account won't 10x your revenue
October 30, 2026

Connecting Claude to your Google Ads account won't 10x your revenue

AI can't see the auction, so it won't outbid Smart Bidding. Where it saves real time in PPC, and the decisions it still can't make.

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Three painful truths about PPC
October 19, 2026

Three painful truths about PPC

Cheap clicks are usually bad clicks, a great account can't save a weak page, and the competitor with three years of data is further ahead than you think.

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What's a good ROAS? It depends what your business is trying to do
October 13, 2026

What's a good ROAS? It depends what your business is trying to do

There's no single good ROAS. How the right target changes as a business grows, and what 300%, 500% and 2,000% usually mean.

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Why good PPC happens outside Google Ads now
July 9, 2026

Why good PPC happens outside Google Ads now

53% of advertisers say Google Ads is harder to manage now. The platform hasn't got harder. The job has got bigger.

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The LinkedIn Ad Formats Actually Driving B2B Results in 2026
June 27, 2026

The LinkedIn Ad Formats Actually Driving B2B Results in 2026

Most B2B LinkedIn campaigns are running the wrong formats. Here is what the data says, what is working, and what to ask your team on Monday.

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What should AI actually be used for in PPC?
June 25, 2026

What should AI actually be used for in PPC?

AI in PPC is genuinely useful — but it can also do serious damage if used wrong. Here's where it earns its place, and where it doesn't.

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June 12, 2026

"Incremental" Shopping Feeds: A Fraud Hiding in Plain Sight?

Incremental Shopping feed tools promise revenue you wouldn't have otherwise. For many advertisers, the data tells a different story.

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5 Reasons Why Google Ads Is So Expensive
June 5, 2026

5 Reasons Why Google Ads Is So Expensive

Five reasons CPCs keep climbing. Three are about the market you're in, two are usually your fault.

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Your landing page is your biggest PPC lever
June 1, 2026

Your landing page is your biggest PPC lever

Most PPC accounts are haemorrhaging budget on a problem bids can't fix. Why your landing page beats any bid strategy.

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What is a PPC specialist?
May 9, 2026

What is a PPC specialist?

What a PPC specialist actually does, where they work, and how to spot a good one (vs someone who just clicks the recommendations tab).

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Is PPC harder than SEO?
May 2, 2026

Is PPC harder than SEO?

PPC and SEO are hard in different ways. Why most accounts underperform isn't technical, it's commercial.

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What does PPC stand for?
April 25, 2026

What does PPC stand for?

PPC stands for 'pay per click', but the most underused lever in the model is Quality Score. Up to 90% cheaper clicks if you nail it.

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What is the average salary for a PPC specialist?
April 18, 2026

What is the average salary for a PPC specialist?

UK PPC salary bands by seniority, plus what really separates a £40k specialist from a £55k one (and why it's not what you'd think).

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