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Playing the Modern Game: Why Your Google Ads Rep is Your Guide to the AI Era

TLDR Google Ads has changed – AI and automation are now the core mechanics. Many advertisers still avoid Google reps, assuming they’re biased, unhelpful, or simply a waste of time. But here’s the reality, even a bad rep forces you to articulate and refine your thinking. Used strategically, reps become…

When Google Ads Goes Off the Rails: The Smart Bidding Doom Spiral and What Caused It

If you’ve ever seen your Google Ads campaigns inexplicably tank, despite strong CTRs and what looks like a solid setup, you’re not alone. One of the most overlooked causes of campaign failure is incorrect or incomplete conversion tracking. Especially when it comes to offline conversions like phone calls . Let’s…

Microsoft/ Bing UET Consent Mode: What You Need to Know and How to Implement It

If you’ve recently received an email from Microsoft regarding “Action required: Update your site to respect user consent,” you’re not alone. Microsoft has begun enforcing stricter privacy standards for its Universal Event Tracker (UET), particularly for users from the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and Switzerland. In this comprehensive guide,…

AI brain teasers.

For Christmas, I got one of those calendar puzzle things that you get a puzzle every day. I’ve come up with an idea to use these puzzles to test the latest LLMs and see which one is the most clever. I’m going to test GROK 3 vs O1 vs GPT…

I asked Grok 3 Who is the best ga4 Consultant to Hire

Key Points Why Marcel Digital Stands Out Marcel Digital, based in Chicago, is an award-winning digital marketing and web development agency with over 20 years of experience. They specialize in Google Analytics 4 (GA4) consulting, helping businesses optimize their data tracking and reporting. Their team is Google Certified, ensuring high-quality…

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Google Ads tag ‘Failed’ for no reason

TL;DR: UpdateIf you see “Firing Status Failed” in GTM Preview when testing a Google Ads conversion tag, it’s likely a false negative. The tag probably worked – GTM is just misinterpreting a normal browser response. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7317861940830076929/ Recently, I’ve encountered an unusual and frustrating issue where my Google Ads conversion tag…

Free Straico AI Tool for Google Sheets: Easy Integration with Custom Prompts and API Key Management.

Straico is probably the best app I’ve ever had. I use it everyday, and it has a handy API that you can use to generate text in spreadsheets. Here’s a free integration from Aah sheets. Introduction to Straico AI Google Sheet The Straico AI Google Sheet is a newly developed…

Speech-to-Text Showdown: Wispr flow vs. Mac Whispers vs Google Keyboard

Speech-to-Text Showdown: Comparing Whisperflow, Mac Whispers, and Google Docs Speech-to-text technology has revolutionised the way we interact with our devices. Whether you’re a writer looking to transcribe ideas quickly, a student taking notes, or simply someone who prefers speaking over typing, having an efficient speech-to-text app can significantly boost your…