026 articles
B2B SEO

Quick SEO wins for B2B: what to fix in the first 30 days after an audit

A quick win fixes a page that already has ranking signals, which is why it can show results in 30 days when new content can't. Which fixes to make in the first month after a B2B SEO audit, and how to report them.

Oct 13, 2026
Paid search

Google Ads B2B lead generation: how to trade lead volume for pipeline

Google Ads counts a student's form fill and a buyer's form fill the same way. How to diagnose why lead volume and pipeline come apart, and the copy, form, negative keyword, and bidding changes that fix it.

Oct 7, 2026
Paid search

PPC for manufacturers: part numbers, distributors, and other problems agency guides skip

Eight low-volume part number and fitment keywords produced 26 conversions for $9 each, while the same accounts average $70 to $250. How to find these terms, handle distributor overlap, and filter for fit.

Sep 29, 2026
B2B SEO

B2B SEO content strategy: writing for the buying committee, not the funnel

A standard top/middle/bottom-of-funnel content calendar doesn't hold up in B2B. Map content to the technical evaluator, economic buyer, and internal champion instead.

Sep 21, 2026
GEO

How to track whether AI tools mention your brand, without paying for a platform

A free spreadsheet method for tracking whether ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, and Perplexity mention your brand or framework — no paid visibility platform required.

Sep 16, 2026
B2B SEO

B2B SEO keyword mapping: prioritizing terms by buying intent, not volume

A term with 10 searches from active vendor evaluators can be worth more than one with 500 from students and researchers. A four-step process for scoring B2B keywords on intent, not volume.

Sep 15, 2026
B2B SEO

How to run a B2B SEO audit

Most SEO audits list hundreds of issues with no indication of what matters. A five-step walkthrough for building a ranked, impact-vs-effort roadmap instead.

Sep 15, 2026
Reporting

How to eliminate vanity metrics from PPC reports

Impressions, CTR, and engagement rate rarely change what a team does next. A test for cutting vanity metrics from client reports, and what to report instead.

Sep 8, 2026
Attribution

The Attribution Debt Framework, applied to a real account

Six months of Google Ads and CRM data from a live B2B account, run through the framework. Reported CPA at week 2 was 124% higher than true CPA.

Sep 2, 2026
SEO analytics

Why owning both the ad and the organic result is a real strategy now

AI Overviews and a crowded SERP are changing the cannibalization math. A look at when paying for a term you already rank for actually expands total click share.

Aug 25, 2026
Attribution

Solving Google Ads attribution with disconnected sales processes and no CRM link

How to build enhanced conversions and offline conversion imports when leads route through third-party distributors and the CRM has no native integration.

Aug 19, 2026
Ad transparency

How much Google Ads spend is hidden in the search terms report?

An analysis of 13 B2B advertiser accounts found that 61% of Google Ads Search spending went to search terms Google never disclosed.

Aug 18, 2026
SEO analytics

How close is Ahrefs organic traffic to reality?

I pulled Ahrefs' estimated organic traffic for 19 client sites and compared it against what GA4 recorded for the same month.

Aug 12, 2026
Dashboards

How to build an SEO pipeline dashboard in HubSpot (that actually proves ROI)

A simple HubSpot dashboard that ties organic search to leads, pipeline, and revenue. Four widgets, about 20 minutes of setup.

Jun 10, 2026
GEO

SEO and GEO share (some) inputs, but they don't share measurement

SEO and GEO inputs do overlap, but GEO measurement and reporting is a different world.

Apr 20, 2026
AI tools

Using AI to write Google Ads scripts to automate campaign reporting

How Claude was used to write a Google Ads script that automates monthly campaign reporting into Google Sheets.

Sep 17, 2025
Attribution

Attributing revenue and customers to paid ads without an integrated CRM

Using Google Sheets XLOOKUP to bridge data gaps and attribute revenue to ads campaigns without CRM integrations.

Aug 11, 2025
Reporting

5 strategies for reporting on under-performing paid media campaigns

How to honestly report on paid media campaign metrics and insights without focusing purely on failure.

May 12, 2025
Paid search

When are Google Search Ads not the right tool for your business?

Google Ads isn't a silver bullet solution for every business or industry — here's when it isn't the right fit.

Apr 14, 2025
Local PPC

Optimizing locally based Google Ads search campaigns

Six key tips to improve local search campaign performance against national brands and expensive clicks.

Nov 5, 2024
Reporting

Why data storytelling matters for pay-per-click advertising

Transforming raw PPC data into compelling narratives that drive action and client understanding.

Oct 24, 2024
Ad copy

7 strategies to create ad copy that captivates and converts

Strategies for writing Google Ads copy that stands out and drives results beyond the first click.

Jan 29, 2024
Platforms

Navigating enshittification: avoiding platform decay

Identifying and combatting the decay of once-popular platforms as stakeholders prioritize profits over user experience.

Jan 17, 2024
Paid search

Negative keyword optimization: crucial for paid search success

Negative keyword optimization is a key aspect of campaign management in paid search advertising.

Jan 11, 2024
PPC metrics

Moneyball for paid advertising: Media Efficiency Ratio (MER)

A simple calculation that focuses solely on advertising spend and gross revenue.

Jan 8, 2024
Landing pages

Landing pages: thinking like a consumer

Landing pages are often optimized for first-click conversions, but return value matters just as much.

Oct 6, 2020