The AdExpert Podcast

Choosing between Google Ads Performance Max and Search campaigns can make a big difference in your advertising results. This episode compares both campaign types, exploring how automation, keyword targeting, budget, and conversion tracking affect performance and which strategy works best for different business goals.

• How Performance Max and Google Search campaigns work
• Why Performance Max offers broader reach through Google's advertising network
• How Search campaigns provide greater keyword control and targeting precision
• Key differences in automation, reporting, creative assets, and budgets
• Which campaign type works best for e-commerce, B2B, and local businesses
• How combining Performance Max and Search can support better ROI
• Common Google Ads mistakes and ways to improve campaign performance

Understanding the strengths and limitations of Performance Max and Search campaigns can help you choose the right Google Ads strategy, spend your advertising budget more effectively, and generate more valuable conversions.

Blog Link: Performance Max Campaigns vs. Search Campaigns: Which One Wins?

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Sienna and Kevin compare the WordPress SEO plugins worth using in 2026, how to pick one, and how to set it up without the common mistakes.

• Yoast SEO and Rank Math are the most installed SEO plugins on WordPress.org
• Most sites need one main SEO plugin plus a few helper tools
• Site Kit by Google and Redirection cover measurement and 301 redirects
• Google treats a submitted sitemap as a hint, not a crawl guarantee
• Schema can help, but Google does not guarantee rich results

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Blog Link: https://adexpert.io/seo-plugins-you-should-use-for-wordpress-in-2025/

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Standing out in today's crowded digital advertising market takes more than a big budget or eye-catching visuals. This episode explores how strong brand identity, audience targeting, creative ad strategies, and performance optimization can help businesses capture attention, increase engagement, and improve advertising ROI.

• Why brand identity and differentiation matter in competitive markets
• How to understand your target audience and create relevant ads
• Ways to write compelling ad copy that focuses on customer benefits
• How visuals, videos, and interactive ads capture attention
• Why a long-term advertising strategy helps build brand recognition
• How A/B testing and conversion tracking improve ad performance
• Common advertising mistakes that waste budget and reduce conversions

Learning how to make your ads stand out can help you create more memorable campaigns, connect with the right customers, and turn advertising spend into measurable business growth.

Blog Link: How to Make Your Ads Stand Out in a Crowded Market

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A multi-channel retargeting campaign helps businesses reconnect with website visitors who leave without converting. This episode explores how to use email marketing, social media ads, Google Ads, and display advertising to reach potential customers, improve conversion rates, and maximize your marketing ROI.

• Why multi-channel retargeting works better than relying on one platform
• How email, social media, search, and display ads support retargeting
• How to segment audiences based on website behavior and buying intent
• Ways to create personalized messages across multiple marketing channels
• How to track conversions, cost per acquisition, and return on ad spend
• Why frequency capping, creative testing, and budget optimization matter
• Common retargeting mistakes and how to avoid wasted advertising spend

Building an effective multi-channel retargeting strategy can help you recover lost leads, strengthen brand awareness, and turn more website visitors into customers through smarter targeting and consistent messaging.

Blog Link: How to Build a Multi-Channel Retargeting Campaign

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Google Ads changed significantly in 2026, with new AI-driven campaign tools, conversational ad formats, and stronger reliance on first-party data. This episode explains what small businesses need to know about these updates and how to adapt their advertising strategy.

• How Conversational Discovery ads change customer search behavior
• What Gemini AI ad generation means for creative production
• How Business Agent for Leads can improve response times
• Why AI Mode search is changing brand visibility
• What Performance Max and AI Max Search campaigns do
• Why first-party data and server-side tracking matter more now
• How product feeds, landing pages, and negative keywords affect ad performance

Learn how to adjust your Google Ads strategy for 2026 and use automation, stronger tracking, and better campaign structure to improve efficiency and conversion performance.

Blog Link: Understanding Google’s New Ad Changes for Small Businesses

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Managing local SEO across multiple business locations requires more than duplicating the same strategy in every city. This episode explains how multi-location businesses can build stronger local visibility through optimized location pages, Google Business Profiles, citations, reviews, and local authority signals.

• Why each business location needs its own optimized local presence
• How subfolder site architecture supports stronger SEO authority
• Why Google Business Profiles are essential for every physical location
• How NAP consistency affects local search rankings
• Why reviews and review velocity matter for Map Pack visibility
• How local citations, backlinks, and location-specific content build authority
• Ways to scale local SEO across dozens of locations efficiently

Learn how to create a scalable local SEO strategy that helps every location rank more consistently, attract nearby customers, and strengthen your brand across multiple markets.

Blog Link: Local SEO for Multi-Location Businesses: Advanced Guide

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Google Local Service Ads help contractors and service businesses reach high-intent customers through a pay-per-lead advertising model. This episode explains how LSAs work in 2026, why lead costs have increased, and which factors can influence campaign performance and profitability.

• How Google Local Service Ads generate and charge for leads
• What the 2026 LSA changes mean for budgets and bidding
• Why LSA cost per lead has increased in competitive markets
• How reviews, response speed, and proximity affect LSA rankings
• Why cost per completed job matters more than cost per lead
• How Google Business Profile supports LSA performance
• Ways contractors can optimize LSAs for better lead quality and ROI

Learn how to evaluate your true LSA costs, improve lead conversion, and build a smarter Google Local Service Ads strategy for 2026.

Blog Link: How Google Local Service Ads Work & Why They Cost More in 2026

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Google’s May 2026 core update placed greater focus on original content, demonstrated expertise, author credibility, and strong E-E-A-T signals. This episode explores what the update means for LA agencies and businesses, along with practical SEO strategies for improving content quality and recovering lost search visibility.

• What changed with Google’s May 2026 core update
• Why original content and human expertise matter for SEO
• How E-E-A-T signals can strengthen search visibility
• Why thin and unedited AI-generated content may struggle
• How author attribution and first-party data build credibility
• How content consolidation and internal linking support recovery
• Why topical authority matters for long-term SEO performance

Learn how stronger expertise, original insights, and higher-quality content can help your business adapt to Google core updates and build a more resilient SEO strategy.

Blog Link: Google’s May 2026 Core Update: What LA Agencies & Businesses Need to Know

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In this episode, we break down how to build a content marketing strategy from scratch that drives real business results. Instead of creating content without a plan, you'll learn how to develop a strategy that aligns with your goals, connects with your audience, and delivers long-term growth.

You'll learn:

• What a content marketing strategy is and why it matters
• How to define clear business goals before creating content
• Why understanding your target audience improves every content decision
• How to choose the right content types and build strong content pillars
• Tips for creating a realistic content plan you can consistently maintain
• How to distribute content on the right channels for maximum reach
• Why tracking performance data helps you refine and improve your strategy over time

Whether you're launching your first content marketing campaign or improving an existing one, this episode will help you create a sustainable strategy that attracts the right audience, builds trust, and supports your business goals.

Blog Link: How to Build a Content Marketing Strategy From Scratch

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In this episode, we explore how user experience (UX) impacts digital marketing performance and why a great website experience is essential for turning visitors into customers. Learn how small UX improvements can increase conversions, support SEO, and help your marketing budget work harder.

You’ll learn:

• What does user experience (UX) mean in digital marketing, and why does it matter
• How website speed, navigation, and mobile design influence visitor behavior
• Why poor UX can reduce conversions even when your marketing campaigns perform well
• How UX signals can impact search rankings and SEO performance
• Practical UX improvements that can create faster results without a full website redesign
• Why landing pages, forms, and calls to action play a major role in conversion rates
• How better UX helps maximize the value of paid ads and content marketing
• Simple ways to review your website experience from a customer’s perspective

A strong digital marketing strategy does not end when visitors arrive on your website. This episode explains how UX and marketing work together to improve engagement, increase conversions, and create better results from every campaign.

Blog Link: How User Experience (UX) Impacts Digital Marketing

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