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Ep 199: Google Ads Tips You Haven’t Heard Before

Ep 199: Google Ads Tips You Haven’t Heard Before

Google Ads Tips You Haven't Heard Before

The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by The Friedman Group, LLC

Join Brad Friedman and John Horn as they chat about digital advertising and how to achieve real ROI while ensuring sustainable growth.

John Horn is the CEO of StubGroup, where he helps small business owners and marketing teams struggling with paid ads to achieve real ROI. John combines expert ad management with a personalized, boutique approach that fosters close client relationships and ensures sustainable growth without the risk of unexpected setbacks like ad disapprovals or suspensions.

John’s journey began at 19, working in a warehouse while nurturing a passion for marketing. In 2012, he joined his brother to build StubGroup from the ground up, despite having little experience. The turning point came when John realized businesses needed more than just a PPC expert—they needed a partner to navigate the complexities of scaling.

In this Episode:

  • John talks about small businesses getting into digital advertising and failing to position themselves for success.
  • John says we need to send people to a website page that has a very clear CTA on it as well as a compelling offer.
  • John discusses thinking about Google search advertising as a funnel.
  • John says they us call tracking data along with Google Ads data to make informed decisions about ROI.
  • John also talks about integrating AI into your digital advertising strategy with caution.

Quotes from this Episode:
“So before we even get into ads let's think about what is it that we want people to do.” – John Horn
“We're going to identify keywords that people are searching on Google, that are relevant to your business.” – John Horn
“And that's really important both for the keywords as well as for how you describe things on the website to be making sure that you're using the terminology that your customer uses as opposed to what you use.” – John Horn
“You are suspended, you can't advertise you're not allowed to go create a new ad account and advertise and you can't get business from Google to your website.” – John Horn
“There's still a lot of things, a lot of nuances about business that the AI doesn't pick up on.” – John Horn

Resources:

John Horn:
LinkedIn: John Horn
YouTube: StubGroup
Website: StubGroup

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Books
Brad Friedman on Digital Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
The Small Business Owner's Guide To Inbound Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions,” by Ross Brand with a chapter by Brad Friedman

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Ep 157: How AI Is Revolutionizing WordPress Websites

Ep 157: How AI Is Revolutionizing WordPress Websites

Ep 157: How AI Is Revolutionizing WordPress Websites

by Brad Friedman

How AI Is Revolutionizing WordPress Websites

The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by The Friedman Group, LLC

In this episode of The Digital Slice Podcast, Brad Friedman and Peter Guirguis talk about tips, tricks and trends for small business websites in 2024 and beyond.

Peter Guirguis is the founder of SwiftPress Support, a company dedicated to creating affordable, engaging websites and apps for small businesses. By leveraging scientific methods and psychological principles, Peter creates designs that not only attract customers but also keep them engaged. His work, recognized by the Wells Fargo Leaders Club, reflects his commitment to delivering impactful digital solutions. At SwiftPress Support, Peter’s approach is not just about building an online presence; it’s about empowering small businesses to connect deeply with their audience, driving success online and beyond.

In this Episode:

  • Peter talks about how AI is entering the website design space in dramatic ways.
  • Peter says you can also use AI to create landing pages for targeted traffic.
  • Peter discusses some of the key elements to help us with conversion rates on our landing pages.
  • Peter talks about the need to have a conversation with ChatGPT and go back and forth with it.
  • Peter also gives us to ideas of what to look for in a great website host.

Quotes from this Episode:
“So the headline is the probably the number one most important thing to take a look at.” – Peter Guirguis
“Are you sure that you have an amazing offer that people are actually interested in?” – Peter Guirguis
“Nobody likes a slow loading website.” – Peter Guirguis
“One of the recommendations that I make for hosting is to do a cloud hosting.” – Peter Guirguis
“So I think that the future is definitely AI based with professionals using AI as their assistant to help out the speed of the process and to offer a best practices.” – Peter Guirguis

Resources:

Peter Guirguis:
LinkedIn: Peter Guirguis
Facebook: SwiftPress Support
X: SwiftPress Support
Website: SwiftPress Support

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And, here's the link to my calendar for the two slots I have open to give you a sample coaching session: Coaching Session With Brad

Brad Friedman

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@FriedmanGrp

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Website: https://friedmansocialmedia.com

Books
Brad Friedman on Digital Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
The Small Business Owner's Guide To Inbound Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions,” by Ross Brand with a chapter by Brad Friedman

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Ep 156: Future Proof SEO Tactics To Thrive In An AI World

Ep 156: Future Proof SEO Tactics To Thrive In An AI World

Ep 156: Future Proof SEO Tactics To Thrive In An AI World

by Brad Friedman

Future Proof SEO Tactics To Thrive In An AI World

The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by The Friedman Group, LLC

Join Brad Friedman and Greg Brooks as they chat about the current state of SEO, the future of SEO in an AI world, and tactics to thrive today.

Greg Brooks is a leader and prominent figure in the digital marketing landscape, serving as a partner at SearchTides, a forward-thinking SEO agency. His role is pivotal in shaping the future of effective SEO, leveraging Large-Language Models (LLMs), and navigating the AI-driven era of the internet. With an impressive track record, Greg has successfully collaborated with industry giants such as Home Depot, Zillow, Western Union, and FanDuel.

The 60+ person team at SearchTides have cracked the code of Google’s algorithms, quantifying them into a few thousand ranking factors. This invaluable knowledge is harnessed to provide clients with a competitive SEO advantage. SearchTides’ distinctive approach empowers businesses to construct SEO strategies that not only drive efficient traffic but also unlock new revenue streams.

With a visionary like Greg Brooks at the helm, SearchTides continues to lead the way in the ever-evolving realm of SEO, offering companies the keys to online success in an AI-driven world.

In this Episode:

  • Greg talks sarcastically about how SEO is dead.
  • Greg says even with AI people are resonating with the human touch.
  • Greg discusses the technology hype cycle and the innovation trigger.
  • Greg discusses using AI as a co-pilot when writing content.
  • Greg gives small business owners tips to survive on the internet in the coming years.

Quotes from this Episode:
“So SEO has this uncanny ability to be dead and insignificant, but yet continue to be alive and significant at the same time.” – Greg Brooks
“Humans, you know, similarly should not be aggregators of information. Should not be encyclopedias. That's what encyclopedias are for.” – Greg Brooks
“We live in a space where we live in a space where our job is to look as far out into the future and technology as we can. And then to be like, that's what the future is like.” – Greg Brooks
“I think 95 percent of people are going to keep using Google for an amount of time that's unfathomable to what we would say.” – Greg Brooks
“The internet is going to become about your ability to say something unique.” – Greg Brooks

Resources:

Greg Brooks:
LinkedIn: Greg Brooks
Facebook: SearchTides
Website: SearchTides

We are sponsored by the Lomi Composter. Use “digitalslice” at checkout to save $50. Lomi is the world’s first Smart Waste kitchen composter. You too can have a cleaner, more sustainable home.

This podcast is brought to you by Magai. The tool we use for our AI needs. Magai is 12 AI apps in one. There's just one subscription to access all the best AI models. Get Magai right here, https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai

Our favorite Social Media Management Tool is AgoraPulse
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Libsyn is the Host of The Digital Slice Podcast. Just use our Libsyn code SLICE at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/libsyn to get up to 2 months of free podcasting service with Libsyn! Get your show on Apple Podcasts, get critical show-building stats—Libsyn even does video!

Streamyard is the tool we use to stream to all major platforms simultaneously directly from a browser. We also use Streamyard to record The Digital Slice Podcast because of its ability to provide us with crystal clear audio and 1080p video. Sign up today for free at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/streamyard

And, here's the link to my calendar for the two slots I have open to give you a sample coaching session: Coaching Session With Brad

Brad Friedman

Twitter:

@BradFriedman

@FriedmanGrp

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefriedmangroup

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bfriedman/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-friedman-group-llc

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/friedmansocialmedia

Website: https://friedmansocialmedia.com

Books
Brad Friedman on Digital Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
The Small Business Owner's Guide To Inbound Marketing,” by Brad Friedman
100 Livestreaming & Digital Media Predictions,” by Ross Brand with a chapter by Brad Friedman

Here's the equipment we use and recommend:

Heil PR-40 Dynamic Studio Recording Microphone http://amzn.to/2hWshL8

Heil Sound PRSM Champagne Shockmount http://amzn.to/2hUMVen

Heil Sound PL-2T Overhead Broadcast Boom http://amzn.to/2hXTvB1

RODE Videomic Shotgun Microphone https://amzn.to/3cZp2fD

Logitech C920 Webcam http://amzn.to/2hNhiQk

Roland R-05 Digital Recorder http://amzn.to/2zZ2vN4

Neewer 6×9 foot Green Screen https://amzn.to/35G4K6u

Elgato Key Light https://amzn.to/3ial9Fg

LED Lighting Kit https://amzn.to/35GBPiW

Desk Mounting Stand https://amzn.to/3qanNxM

These products and more can be found at our Amazon Store Front
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We highly recommend you use TubeBuddy to up your YouTube game!
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Launch your video Membership course or subscription website community with Uscreen. Uscreen helps creators like you build and grow their online video business with membership sites. See what you can do with Uscreen! https://friedmansocialmedia.com/uscreen

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Thank you for trusting me with my honest opinion on future purchases you may make after listening to this podcast. I am always completely transparent with you. As a friend of The Friedman Group, LLC you allow me to be able to use affiliate/referral links when suggesting items for purchase. Please know I am a customer myself or have done sufficient research to feel comfortable sharing these links with you. When you click on a link and purchase the item I may receive a small “commission.” This allows me to continue to provide you with quality content and doesn't affect you in any way at checkout.

Not every link is a referral link and some appear here because my guest spoke about them and I want to make it easy for you to check 'em out. Thank you!

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