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PPC5 min read· Oct 16, 2026

What 18 Car Dealers Taught Us About Connected TV

We compared 18 car dealers running Connected TV with 12 that don't. Same 18% traffic decline, but the CTV dealers grew direct visits 17% while the others lost 10%.

Alex MelenAlex Melen · Co-Founder

PPC7 min read· Sep 23, 2026

What Is PPC Competitive Intelligence and How to Analyze Competitors?

PPC competitive intelligence means studying how rival advertisers use keywords, bids, ad copy, and landing pages. It replaces guesswork with evidence. When businesses spot gaps in competitor campaigns, they can spend more…

Chad FaithChad Faith · Director of Content

SEO7 min read· Sep 11, 2026

How SEO And PPC Work Together To Improve Digital Marketing ROI

SEO and PPC solve different parts of the search marketing problem. PPC can generate visibility and traffic as soon as campaigns go live, while SEO takes longer to establish but can continue…

Siti Anis EsaSiti Anis Esa · Senior Digital Content Manager

PPC5 min read· Jul 8, 2026

A Guide To Running Google Ads For Financial Advisors

Google Ads can help financial advisors reach people actively searching for their services. But the financial industry comes with extra rules and high competition. This guide walks you through five steps to…

Chad FaithChad Faith · Director of Content

PPC3 min read· Jun 8, 2026

Google Shopping Ads Vs. Search Ads: Which Is Better?

When comparing Google shopping ads vs. search ads, businesses must understand how each format supports different marketing goals. Google shopping ads focus on visual product promotion, while Google search ads rely on…

Siti Anis EsaSiti Anis Esa · Senior Digital Content Manager

PPC3 min read· Apr 27, 2026

Home Builder PPC Strategies For Maximum ROI In 2026

When home buyers search online, the first results get the calls. Pay-per-click advertising puts you at the top instantly. At SmartSites, we help builders capture these buyers through pay-per-click advertising that delivers real ROI.  Here…

Sam Chadson NgSam Chadson Ng · Director of Content

PPC7 min read· Apr 8, 2026

The Different Types Of PPC Ads

The main types of PPC ads are search ads, shopping ads, display ads, video ads, remarketing ads, paid social ads, Performance Max and Demand Gen campaigns, Local Services Ads, and app ads.…

Siti Anis EsaSiti Anis Esa · Senior Digital Content Manager

PPC6 min read· Apr 3, 2026

Google Local Services Ads: What You Need to Know in 2026

Google Local Services Ads have changed significantly in 2025–2026, impacting how businesses generate leads, manage costs, and rank locally. If your team is still operating on outdated strategies, you could be losing…

Julian GarciaJulian Garcia · Senior PPC Analyst