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Get Social: More PPC Internet Marketing Campaigns

It’s time to delve into social media ads. You know the type: each leading social platform has its own native PPC advertising program (or programs). So is it the same sort of internet marketing as AdWords?

Yes and no. Let’s break down the basics of the native PPC internet marketing programs of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to gain a fundamental understanding of the landscape. We’ll go through a sort of introductory glance at each platform, its advantages, and its PPC program, then we’ll cap off with a key takeaway that spans all these PPC possibilities.

Facebook: Everyone’s Social Network

It’s not hard to make a case for Facebook: everyone’s in it. And rule #1 of internet marketing is go where the audience already is.
Facebook offers a variety of ad options that “boost” your presence in the platform; you’ve probably noticed them if you have a personal account, the most prominent (but not complete) of which are:
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Marketing X-Ray: Insights for the Canadian Institute’s internet marketing

This is the first in a series of posts where we take a deep look at one company’s online marketing. The intention is to deliver constructive, actionable insights – not just for the business in question, but for any business that may be facing similar challenges.

Canadian Institute Home Page

Overview of the business

For over 25 years the Canadian Institute has been a leading Canadian think tank. Today they produce over 200 events a year nationwide, serving decision-makers  in all major industry sectors, the law, and public policy, with a view to providing information on the leading edge. 

 The Canadian Institute’s Web site serves to promote the Canadian Institute’s events, allowing delegates to register online with eCommerce functionality, as well as offering conference materials for sale and download and offering live and on-demand streaming for select conference proceedings. 

 Commercial success of the Web site depends on four factors:

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ThinDesk boosts lead generation 400% with inbound marketing and AdWords

Toronto-based cloud computing company ThinDesk had a superior product but they weren’t reaching enough people with their message and their Web site wasn’t turning visitors into customers. Fruition Interactive revamped their online content marketing strategy and Web site design to turn their site into a lead generation machine  and then drove traffic to it with SEO services and Google AdWords PPC advertising.

Thindesk inbound marketing and AdWords lead generation results

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Millions of businesses use Google AdWords, why shouldn’t yours?

How does Google AdWords help build your business?

1. Connects you with your customers - Your ad will appear as a sponsored link on Google search pages and other related websites including YouTube and Gmail. Most important, you’ll connect with your customer at the exact moment they are looking for your service.

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 2. Takes the guessing out of advertising - With Google AdWords, you’re in control from start to finish. And you can monitor your campaigns 24/7, to determine how well they are generating new leads.

3. Lets you advertise globally or right in your neighbourhood! - Google AdWords allows you to localize your advertising so you know that you’re reaching the people right in your neighbourhood.

4. Creates targeted mobile campaigns - Google AdWords will adapt your ads across all different types of online devices, or you can focus on just one type of advertising, such as mobile. 

…..And you pay ONLY when someone clicks on your ad. 

To qualify for a $300 Google AdWords coupon you must:

  • Be a new AdWords customer and have an account which is less than 14 days old
  • Have never previously used a coupon
  • Have a billing address in US or Canada

 As soon as you receive your $300 Google AdWords coupon, you can start collecting new leads!  Click here to complete our contact form and we’ll begin the process today 

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Looking Beyond SEO: Capturing more Toronto traffic for your small business

“Build it and they will come”. Not true for the Romans and not true for websites either. Even if you have identified and implemented your website’s critical SEO to gain more Toronto traffic, there are inbound marketing tools and strategies that can help draw more local users to your site.

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5 ways to make your online marketing really work

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Last time, I wrote about how, as owner of an online marketing company, I get to see first hand how many agencies – and many a digital agency to boot – fail with their campaigns because they fail to understand how the Internet has changed the buying process. (You can read the article here).

Now I want to talk about a new model of marketing that wins by connecting with customers’ new ways of choosing and buying.

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Client stories :: Ellen Nightingale Family Law

I recently sat down with Fruition client and family law lawyer Ellen Nightingale to talk about her practice and her online marketing. Here she talks about how Fruition Interactive’s Search Engine Marketing services kick-started her practice’s growth.

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5 Key Things About Google Plus Pages for Your Business

Google+ for Business Google+ Page

This week Google announced that they’re opening up their Google Plus social network to let businesses join the party, through something they’re calling “Pages for Business”.

Businesses need to think carefully about results before they commit to a new social networking platform. If you’re a business owner or marketer, here are the things you should consider before deciding to set up your Page or to give it a pass.

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5 Common Misconceptions and Assumptions New Clients Have About Google Adwords

This blog post is long overdue.

Let me explain.

Recently, we’ve had a few situations with new clients who are working with us to get better results from Google AdWords.  Specifically, after a month or so, they’ve voiced similar concerns about how their campaigns were performing.

This is a common occurrence with new clients unfamiliar with Google AdWords a.k.a Pay-Per-Click (PPC) search engine marketing.  In fact, many of our Toronto-based clients who are familiar with AdWords often have the same concerns (or misconceptions) when they first start working with us to optimize existing online marketing campaigns. [Read more…]