Paid Ads

Paid advertising should drive measurable growth, not just clicks. In this category, we explore paid media strategy, Google Ads, Meta advertising, campaign structure, lead quality optimisation, and performance scaling - all grounded in commercial outcomes and clear attribution. Browse our articles, or get in touch to see how a structured paid media strategy can improve performance and predictability.

Paid Ads Articles

Paid Ads

Take Advantage of the Growing Demand for Online Shopping

Following the pandemic, consumers are showing a demand for less human interaction, and more convenience and accessibility. We're sharing some knowledge on how to take advantage of this shift.
erina
January 19, 2021
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

Get Started with Google Shopping - New Zealand Setup Guide

We’ve trudged through Google’s “help” guides so that you don’t have to. Read clear, concise, straightforward info to get started with Google Shopping in NZ.
ben
December 17, 2020
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

Taking Advantage of Dropping Media Costs

Want some ideas for what to do when budgets are tight and marketing is viewed with increased scrutiny? Refine and refocus your proposition and get out there.
Kim Voon
July 16, 2020
February 18, 2026
Paid Ads

4 Simple Ways To Reduce Your Cost Per Lead in Google Ads

James has written a great piece around how to improve your cost per lead (or sale) in Google Ads. So important in this time. Read the entire article now!
James Gunson
June 18, 2020
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

Update on Google Ads & Facebook SME Ad Credits

Get the latest information we have on assistance that Google and Facebook are providing for their advertisers. Update yourself today!
ben
April 16, 2020
February 18, 2026
Paid Ads

Google Display Strategy | Advice, Hints & Tips

Get the latest on how we think about and use Google Display. What are the strengths and weaknesses? Any advice on strategy? These are our own thoughts after using the channel for a decade or so.
jody
March 4, 2020
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

What Does My Agency Do With Our Time? | Story Time Episode 4

Story Time series Episode 4 with Kim! He talks about how to combat a common question around trust between a client and their agency. Watch the video to find out how.
Kim Voon
December 8, 2019
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

Crash Course On Google Ad Grant Rules

Key points & rules to follow to comply with the Google Ad grant policy & manage a Google Grant account successfully. Read our blog to find out more!
ben
October 23, 2019
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

Google Ads Update - Farewell Average Position!

The Average Position Column is officially removed from Google Ads. Why has Google made the change and is it a good thing? Read our blog to find out!
James Gunson
October 1, 2019
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

Why Have My Leads Dropped? | Story Time Ep 2

Kim from Insight Online talks about a case study and what to look out for and check when you see fluctuations in your leads.
September 9, 2019
December 3, 2025
Paid Ads

Google Shopping Ads: Strengths & Weaknesses

Google Shopping Ads is a product-based advertising channel, featuring at the top of search results for relevant product searches. Here are the pros & cons.
jody
September 2, 2019
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

How To Exclude Display From Mobile Apps

In our experience, we have never found display ads which performed well when serving on mobile phone applications. Find out how to exclude mobile apps.
August 20, 2019
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

YouTube Advertising - Is it Worth the Investment?

Wondering if you should put some budget into YouTube advertising? Read more on our thoughts on this channel.
jody
August 5, 2019
December 3, 2025
Paid Ads

Google Ads Developments & Features Roundup - July 2019

There has been a whirlwind of changes to Google Ads recently that could improve your marketing performance. Here are 4 you may have missed.
James Gunson
July 9, 2019
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

Google Remarketing Ads: Strengths & Weaknesses

If done right, remarketing across Google (and Facebook) is a powerful way to re-engage visitors who have seen your brand before.
jody
July 4, 2019
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

Did Your Google Ads Have A Sudden Drop In Performance?

If your account was performing swimmingly one day and plummeted the next, we might be able to help. Find out how we diagnose issues with our own accounts!
Kim Voon
April 23, 2019
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

Effectiveness Vs Efficiency With Google Ads

What is the difference between effectiveness vs efficiency when it comes to Google Ads? In this video, Kim talks you through what these mean depending on your objectives.
Kim Voon
April 19, 2019
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

Digital Marketing Tip #1 | Google Search Ads

Trying to wrap your head around Google Search Ads? Here's a quick tip from Kim on how to manage them and use it successfully.
Kim Voon
March 19, 2019
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

Should I Use Search Ads To Launch A New Product?

Here's episode 3 of the Story Time series with Kim! Kim talks about whether search ads should be part of your digital strategy when launching a new product.
Kim Voon
March 16, 2019
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

What Is Google Ads? How To Explain The Platform

Quite often, we get asked by marketing managers to help them explain Google Ads to people that aren’t familiar with the digital space. Read through the different aspects of explaining this topic.
jody
March 4, 2019
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

What Are Google Search Ads? Strengths & Weaknesses

There are over 3.5 billion searches conducted on Google each day, making Google Search Ads a powerful advertising tool for your business.
Kim Voon
October 4, 2018
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

Digital Marketing Tip #3 | Google Ads Re-Marketing

Are you advertising in a really competitive niche market? Here's Kim's Tip on how Google Ads re-marketing can be useful for you.
Kim Voon
March 4, 2018
November 14, 2025
Paid Ads

Why The # 1 Ad Position Isn't Always The Best

"We aren't showing at number 1" This is a common statement we hear and if you're running Google Ads for your company, it's likely you'll hear this too at some point - We want you to have a good response.
James Gunson
January 4, 2018
December 3, 2025

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