The Two Trees Resource Center

Straight answers about marketing that actually works.

Server-side tracking, paid media, SEO, and the measurement questions your agency hopes you won't ask. Written by the team, in plain numbers.

Jul 29, 2026

How to get your digital marketing performance out of the toilet

~ A Simple Guide ~

Kayla Bryant
Jul 8, 2026

I Hate Vertical Video With a Passion. Or At Least I Used To.

There, I said it. For years, that sentence would have been the whole blog post. Now I need a few hundred more words to ...

Kyle Smith
Jul 1, 2026

Google’s AI Search Guidance Is a Warning About Bad SEO Advice

Google just handed business owners a way to separate real SEO strategy from AI-search gimmicks.

Patty Senecal
Jun 17, 2026

6 Best PPC Management Services for B2B Brands in 2026

Quick guide: 6 PPC management services for B2B lead generation Finding the right PPC management services partner can ...

Mike Wisby
May 8, 2026

Google Is Changing How Your Budget Works with Ad Schedules: Here's How to Prepare

What's Actually Changing with Google Ads Budget Pacing Update? Effective June 1, 2026 — What to review before then

Richard Converse
Apr 7, 2026

The Difference Between Sounding Relevant and Being Relevant in Marketing

We brought in someone to keep us relevant. She immediately started auditing everyone’s vibe. In our latest Office ...

Kalli Dean
Mar 24, 2026

Is AI reliance helping or hurting marketers?

Kayla Bryant
Mar 24, 2026

Why Sounding “Too Salesy” Is Hurting Your Marketing

There’s a point where trying to sound like marketing starts working against you. The more polished, scripted, and ...

Kalli Dean
Mar 11, 2026

Questions to Ask a Digital Marketing Agency Before Hiring

The essential questions that separate good agency partners from costly mistakes. Organized by category so you know ...

Mike Wisby
Feb 10, 2026

5 Things You Should be Doing with Your CRM to Amplify Your Revenue Impact

Most businesses have a CRM. Few are actually using it to its full potential. Too often, CRMs are treated like a ...

Garrett Hanes
Jan 28, 2026

Improving Lead Quality for Law Firms (A reality check)

Why Smart Law Firms Are Willing to Lose Leads to Win Better Cases If you’re a law firm spending $10,000+ per month on ...

Richard Converse
Dec 24, 2025

Digital Marketing Company Sacramento: Local Expertise for 2026

In 2026, marketing is shaped by AI, immersive experiences, and “search everywhere” discovery—from visual and voice to ...

Mike Wisby
Dec 17, 2025

12 Must‑Know Server‑Side Tracking Features for Legal Marketers in 2026

Server‑side tracking is the most reliable way for law firms to implement paid‑ads measurement in 2026. Start by moving ...

Mike Wisby
Aug 19, 2025

Why Paid Search is the Best Strategy for Law Firm Growth

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Mike Wisby
Aug 5, 2025

Building Trust at Scale: Lessons from High-Converting Campaigns

Want More Conversions? Start with More Trust. Let’s face it. Most leads don’t convert because they don’t trust you yet. ...

Mike Wisby
Aug 5, 2025

What the Middle of Funnel Really Means for Your ROI

Everyone Talks About Leads. Few Talk About What Happens Next. You’ve got the traffic. People are clicking your ads, ...

Ashley Nolivo
Jul 24, 2025

The Top 5 Holiday Marketing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Planning to Win Q4? First, Avoid These Classic Pitfalls. Holiday marketing can be a goldmine, or a complete stress ...

Kayla Bryant
Jul 18, 2025

The Secret to High-ROI Holiday Campaigns? (Hint: It’s July Prep)

Ashley Nolivo
Jul 16, 2025

Beyond Black Friday: Holiday Marketing Opportunities You’re Missing

If Your Entire Q4 Strategy Hinges on Black Friday… We Need to Talk. Black Friday is loud, expensive, and brutally ...

Mike Wisby
Jul 9, 2025

Plan Your Holiday Campaigns Like a Pro (and Why You Should Start Now)

Christmas in July? Yep. And Here's Why. If you’re still thinking you’ve got plenty of time before the holidays hit, ...

Ashley Nolivo
Jun 30, 2025

Top of Funnel Marketing: What It Is and Why It Matters

Let’s Talk About TOFU (No, Not the Food) Ever find yourself wondering why your digital marketing efforts just aren’t ...

Ashley Nolivo
Jun 20, 2025

The Hidden Cost of Cheap Marketing: Why “Affordable” Isn’t Always Smart

Mike Wisby
Jun 16, 2025

How Much Should You Really Spend on Ads?

Ashley Nolivo
Jun 5, 2025

Top 5 Landing Page Mistakes That Are Costing You Leads

Let’s talk about one of the most important and probably most overlooked parts of your marketing funnel: the landing ...

Kayla Bryant
Feb 15, 2025

Effective Marketing Solutions for Modern Businesses

Marketing today is more complex than ever, with businesses facing challenges like regulatory compliance and efficient ...

Mike Wisby
Nov 22, 2024

Two Trees Team Takeaways: SMX Next

What is SMX Next?

Sophie Fell
Nov 8, 2024

Why The Right Bidding Strategy Will Make Or Break Your PPC Campaign

As an advertiser, it’s crucial to set the right bidding strategy in order to achieve campaign goals. By pairing ...

Sophie Fell
Nov 5, 2024

Google vs. Meta: How to Decide Which Ad Platform is Best for Your Business

When it comes to advertising, success isn't just about what you say—it’s where you say it. Google Ads and Meta Ads ...

Samuel Tran
Sep 27, 2024

There’s A New Search Ad Platform In Town - TikTok Search Ads

September 24, 2024, marks the launch of a new competitor to the paid search scene, TikTok Search Ads Campaign. Not to ...

Samuel Tran
Sep 26, 2024

How To Create An Effective Top-Of-Funnel Marketing Strategy

It’s not sustainable to use only acquisition strategies in 2024. There, I said it!

Sophie Fell
Sep 20, 2024

Setting Up for Ad-celence: 7 Best Practices For A Successful Facebook Ads Campaign

So, you want to scale your business to the next level and decide to advertise on the biggest social media network. The ...

Samuel Tran
Sep 11, 2024

The Ultimate Guide To PPC Audiences, When & Where To Use Them

Undeniably, one of the lesser-known and lesser-utilized functions within PPC is audiences. For video, display, and ...

Sophie Fell
Sep 3, 2024

How Roofing Companies Use Digital Strategies to Boost Business Year-Round

As a roofing company, you might find yourself swamped with work during peak seasons, only to face a slowdown during the ...

Mike Wisby
Sep 1, 2024

7 Ways Data Insights Can Improve Your Digital Marketing Results

Understanding and utilizing data insights can significantly enhance your marketing strategies. This guide explores ...

Mike Wisby
Aug 27, 2024

The Best Free Online Qualifications For Digital Marketers

Introduction One of the best (and worst) things about digital marketing is its low barriers to entry. But, with ...

Sophie Fell
Aug 26, 2024

How To Find & Apply The Best Negative Keywords To Search Campaigns

Introduction We heard earlier this year at #GML2024 about Google’s upgraded broad match keyword match type. With ...

Sophie Fell
Jul 15, 2024

The Art of Online Persuasion: 8 Copywriting Practices for Google Ads that Increase Conversions

The rule of thumb is that you have 8 seconds. Eight small seconds to catch someone’s attention and on Google’s SERP ...

Samuel Tran
Jul 2, 2024

How To Create A Google Ads or Microsoft Ads Account

What is an ad account? No matter which platform you’re trying to advertise on, you’ll need to create an ad account. By ...

Sophie Fell
Jun 28, 2024

Unlock TikTok's Diverse Audience: Engaging All Age Groups for Success

*This article has been updated as of June 11, 2026. If there is one thing marketers know in 2026, it is that discovery ...

Ashley Nolivo
Jun 24, 2024

Why YouTube Is A Must-Have Part Of Your Media Mix In 2024

While traditionally, video advertising was only available through select studios, production companies, and publishers, ...

Sophie Fell
Jun 11, 2024

6 Reasons Why Your Paid Search Ads Might Not Be Working

Whether you’re pouring $500 a month or $500,000 a month into your paid search advertising efforts, there’s nothing more ...

Sophie Fell
Jun 7, 2024

6 Myths Busted About Microsoft Ads

Let’s be honest, Microsoft Ads gets a bad rap. A clunky UI and being a carbon copy (in the worst way) of Google Ads ...

Sophie Fell
May 31, 2024

The 2024 Guide To LinkedIn For Businesses That Are New To The Platform

Introduction In 2024, there are plenty of myths to bust around LinkedIn advertising. However, the platform has evolved ...

Sophie Fell
May 21, 2024

Google Marketing Live 2024 - Two Trees Team Takeaways

Sophie Fell
May 11, 2024

Top 5 Reasons Using A Newspaper Company For Digital Marketing Is Dumb

Several members of our team bring experience from prominent newspaper and radio companies. So what we write here can be ...

Mike Wisby
May 4, 2024

Auto-Applying Search Recommendations: When To & When Not To

Introduction With optimization recommendations refreshing thick and fast, it can be tempting to auto-apply these to ...

Sophie Fell
Apr 28, 2024

The Growing Importance of CRMs in a Cookie-Free Marketing Landscape

In the fast-evolving digital marketing environment, the imminent shift away from third-party cookies poses significant ...

Mike Wisby
Apr 16, 2024

How To Forecast Search Demand & Seasonality Trends Over Time

Introduction We’ve all been there: a client asks for a forecast of their ROI or results ahead of time. An unnerving ...

Sophie Fell
Apr 14, 2024

Unmissable Advanced Google Ads Features That Anyone Can Implement

Introduction Whether you’re just starting out in the world of PPC or you’re a dab hand at it, there are a few tips and ...

Sophie Fell
Apr 10, 2024

News: Google Begins To Test Short Videos On Mobile Search Results

Introduction In another piece of Google news that has been stumbled upon in the wild, it looks like Google is now ...

Sophie Fell
Apr 8, 2024

Advanced Google Ad Techniques & Personalization To Boost Your CTR

Introduction If you’re confident in your Google Ads strategy and have run ads for a long time, your account may feel ...

Sophie Fell
Apr 4, 2024

Maximizing PPC Results: Why Sacramento Businesses Need Expert Help

Introduction to PPC and Its Importance for Sacramento Businesses PPC, or Pay-Per-Click, is an online advertising model ...

Mike Wisby
Mar 27, 2024

The 2024 Guide To Attribution Models & Conversion Tracking

Introduction With decisions on budget, channel splits and platform prioritization being made on such a regular basis, ...

Sophie Fell
Mar 23, 2024

What Is Performance Max & How Does It Work? [2024]

Introduction With Microsoft Advertising’s most recent announcement of Performance Max campaigns being launched ...

Sophie Fell
Mar 19, 2024

How To Calculate the Ideal Budget for Your Google Ads & Microsoft Ads

Introduction If you’re new to the world of search engine marketing, first of all: welcome! One of the critical factors ...

Sophie Fell
Mar 13, 2024

The Complete Guide To Google's Ad Extensions [2026]

*This article was originally published in March 2024 and updated in May 2026 to reflect current Google Ads extension ...

Richard Converse
Mar 5, 2024

The Ultimate Guide To Keywords & Keyword Match Types [2024]

Introduction Using the right keyword match type for your campaigns and ad groups can truly make or break the success of ...

Sophie Fell
Mar 1, 2024

Introduction to BI Services and Digital Marketing

In the game of digital marketing, knowledge is power. That's where Business Intelligence, or BI services, enter the ...

Mike Wisby
Feb 26, 2024

What Is Search Impression Share And Why Is It Important?

Introduction With so many bidding strategies, metrics, and acronyms to keep up with across search, it can feel like a ...

Sophie Fell
Feb 9, 2024

The Complete Guide to Microsoft's Ad Extensions [2025 update]

If you’re not using Microsoft’s range of available ad extensions in 2025, you’re missing out! Ad extensions have ...

Mike Wisby
Jan 31, 2024

News: 5 Things You Need To Know About Google’s New Approach To Conversion-Driving Ad Copy

Google calls it a tool to help marketers"drive more performance with less effort." So, what is the Gemini Era, and how ...

Sophie Fell
Jan 22, 2024

Google Ads Gone Wrong: 8 Mistakes Costing You Conversions

Introduction Advertising is hard. It's as much an art as a science (and usually an inexact science).

James Candito
Dec 21, 2023

5 Essential Google Analytics Reports Every PPC Marketer Must Master

Understanding Pay-Per-Click (PPC) marketing and how to interpret Google Analytics reports is crucial to campaign ...

Mike Wisby
Dec 6, 2023

E-E-A-T: A Decisive Ranking Factor for SEO Success

In the ever-evolving landscape of search engine optimization (SEO), staying ahead of the curve is essential for ...

Mike Wisby
Dec 1, 2023

Announcing Live Sports Streaming Ads

SACRAMENTO, CA: Two Trees PPC is thrilled to announce the launch of our cutting-edge streaming TV ad packages for live ...

Mike Wisby
Nov 28, 2023

YouTube Shorts: Top of Funnel Strategy

James Candito
Nov 26, 2023

5 Effective Digital Marketing Strategies for Senior Living Communities

Discover 10 powerful digital marketing strategies specifically designed to boost visibility and engagement for senior ...

Mike Wisby
Nov 22, 2023

Top 5 Pay-Per-Click Strategies for Tech Firms

Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising can be a game-changer for tech firms looking to boost their online visibility and drive ...

Mike Wisby
Nov 8, 2023

Cultivating Traffic: Strategies for Boosting Your Website Visitors

In the vast digital landscape, a website's success hinges on its ability to attract and retain visitors. As the virtual ...

Mike Wisby
Oct 18, 2023

Three Easy and Reliable Ways to Check Your Website's Google Rankings

In the world of digital marketing, few metrics hold as much importance as your website's Google rankings. A high ...

Mike Wisby
Oct 4, 2023

The Power of Keywords: A Beginner's Guide to SEO

In the vast landscape of the internet, where millions of websites compete for attention, keywords are the compass ...

Mike Wisby
Sep 20, 2023

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Marketing

In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, staying ahead of the curve is imperative. One of the most transformative ...

Mike Wisby
Sep 6, 2023

Content Evolution: SGE Strategies and Pitfalls

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. If you're a content creator ...

Mike Wisby
Aug 23, 2023

Google Chrome Updates You Can Make for Mobile Search

Google Chrome, the world's most popular web browser, is a platform that continually evolves, constantly releasing ...

Mike Wisby
Aug 19, 2023

YouTube Advertising and the Five Benefits it Can Provide Your College

In addition to its growth, video content, in general, is gaining tons of popularity in all forms, with Facebook, ...

Mike Wisby
Aug 18, 2023

Why Choosing Two Trees Over an In-House Marketer Is a Game-Changer

Hiring a marketing agency versus an in-house individual for your marketing needs involves a range of factors to ...

Mike Wisby
Aug 9, 2023

What's Lemon8 and What Does it Mean for My Marketing Strategy?

Have you heard of the new social media app Lemon8? Lemon8 is a recently launched lifestyle community app allowing photo ...

Mike Wisby
Jul 26, 2023

Summer Reading List for Businesses and Marketers

As the summer sun brings smiles to faces and warms up the world, businesses and marketers have the perfect opportunity ...

Mike Wisby
Jul 12, 2023

What's Microblogging and How to Use it For Your Business

Microblogging is a form of social media marketing that involves creating and sharing short, concise posts across ...

Mike Wisby
Jul 7, 2023

Instagram Launches Threads, a New App for Text-Based Conversations

Instagram has launched a new app called Threads, which is designed for text-based conversations. Threads is a separate ...

Kayla Bryant
Jun 27, 2023

Different Ways to Use AI in Your Marketing

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how businesses engage with their customers. Companies are using AI to ...

Mike Wisby
Jun 14, 2023

Want More High Value Revenue Streams? Find the Right Agency

In today's fast-paced business landscape, finding innovative ways to generate high-value revenue streams is crucial for ...

Mike Wisby
May 30, 2023

Break Down the Story Brand Approach & Why It Works So Well

Story Brand is a powerful marketing strategy that has been gaining traction in recent years. It focuses on using ...

Mike Wisby
May 17, 2023

Making Google Ads Easy - Final URLs

Are you looking to get started with Google Ads but feeling a bit overwhelmed? You're not alone! Many marketers struggle ...

Mike Wisby
May 3, 2023

Why a Slow and Steady Approach to SEO is Essential

It's no secret that having an online presence is key to success in today's digital world. But building a strong, ...

Mike Wisby
Apr 18, 2023

Making Google Ads Easy - What is Audience Targeting?

Are you looking for an effective way to reach your target audience? Audience targeting with Google Ads is a great ...

Mike Wisby
Apr 4, 2023

Is Saying "Content is King" Still True

The phrase “content is king” has long been a mantra for marketers and content creators, but does it still hold true in ...

Mike Wisby
Mar 21, 2023

Making Google Ads Easy - How to Use Single Keyword Ad Groups (SKAG)

Are you looking for an effective way to create more targeted and successful digital ads? Single Keyword Ad Groups ...

Mike Wisby
Mar 17, 2023

Ultimate Guide to Google Ads for Law Firms: Boost Client Acquisition

In an increasingly competitive legal market, law firms must find innovative ways to reach potential clients. Online ...

Mike Wisby
Mar 9, 2023

How Often Should You Perform a Technical Website Crawl

Technical SEO is an essential part of any website's optimization strategy. It involves a range of activities, such as ...

Mike Wisby
Feb 20, 2023

7 Proven Strategies for Effective Google Ads Management

Looking to optimize your Google Ads performance? Effective management is key to getting the most out of your campaigns. ...

Mike Wisby
Feb 16, 2023

Create a Marketing Funnel to Attract and Convert Your Ideal Customer

Looking for ways to attract more customers and increase your sales? As a business, we're sure your answer is yes. Let's ...

Mike Wisby
Jan 31, 2023

What Makes Up Your Optimization Score in Google Ads & Why It Matters?

Optimizing your Google Ads campaigns is essential for success in the digital marketing realm. An optimization score is ...

Mike Wisby
Jan 17, 2023

Make an Impact On Your Brand with Live Streaming

Live streaming is one of the most powerful and effective ways to reach your audience. It allows you to engage with your ...

Mike Wisby
Jan 3, 2023

Understanding Domain Privacy Protection: Why It’s So Important

Domain privacy protection is an essential tool in today’s world. It provides businesses, organizations, and individuals ...

Mike Wisby
Dec 20, 2022

Predictions and Trends for Marketing in 2023

The year 2023 is fast approaching, and marketing professionals are turning their attention to the future. As technology ...

Mike Wisby
Dec 6, 2022

Why You May Not Be Seeing Good ROI with YouTube Ads

YouTube Ads can be a powerful tool for driving sales, but many businesses don’t always see the returns they desire. ...

Mike Wisby
Nov 22, 2022

How to Plan Your Digital Marketing for Your Senior Living Community

In 2020, 16.9% of the population was retired. It’s estimated that by 2030 20.6% of the population will be retired. That ...

Mike Wisby
Nov 8, 2022

10 Ways You Can Instill Trust in Your Brand

Brand trust is essential for any business. After all, if customers don’t trust your brand, they will not want to do ...

Mike Wisby
Oct 25, 2022

Prep for the Holiday Season with Facebook and Instagram Ads

Pumpkin spice and everything nice. The holiday season is approaching, and it’s approaching quickly! And that means it’s ...

Mike Wisby
Oct 11, 2022

Why Streaming Advertising is the Future of Marketing

Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max – streaming services are taking over how everyday people watch TV and movies. Long gone are ...

Mike Wisby
Sep 22, 2022

How To Know You’re Working with the Right Web Hosting Service

When starting a business, one of the first things we do is create a website. And the first step in your website ...

Mike Wisby
Sep 7, 2022

How To Avoid Overwhelm When Planning Out Your Content

Content creation is a piece of marketing that you cannot avoid. Businesses need to have a digital presence to attract ...

Mike Wisby
Aug 10, 2022

How to Design a Landing Page that Converts

A web page shares information, and its goal is to educate. However, a landing page is a page or pages on your website ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Aug 3, 2022

YouTube Advertising and the 5 Benefits it Can Provide Your Business

In addition to its growth, video content, in general, is gaining tons of popularity in all forms, with Facebook, ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Jul 28, 2022

Small Business Local SEO – The Good, The Bad, and How to Improve

Fun Statistic: 75% of marketers feel their SEO tactics are ‘extremely effective’ or ‘very effective’ at helping them ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Jul 14, 2022

The Three Things Your Homepage Needs in Order to Successfully Hook Your Audience

When a customer lands on your homepage, they will decide, within seconds, whether or not they want to stay on your site ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Jul 7, 2022

Why It’s Time To Outsource Your Facebook and Instagram Advertising

Facebook and Instagram are one of the best ways to gain exposure and build brand awareness. However, while we know the ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Jun 29, 2022

Marketing Hack – Three Ways to Research Your Ideal Audience and What You Should be Looking For

Marketing is about making connections and turning your audience into leads and eventually sales.

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Jun 21, 2022

Breaking Down Backlinks and Why You Can’t Ignore Your Business’ PR

There are many ways to build backlinks, but there is more to backlinks than just their definition. There are nuances ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Jun 16, 2022

Why Your Google Ads Strategy May Actually Be Costing You More Than You Think

With that said, Google can be intimidating. Many believe that Google Ads require significant financial backing. ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Jun 9, 2022

3 Online Marketing Strategies All Local Small Businesses Should Use

While marketing can include traditional forms of advertising (mailers, print ads, billboards, etc.), we’ve entered a ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Jun 3, 2022

Top-Level Domains and Should Your Company Make The Switch? 

Before we start, let’s define the three pieces of a website:

Mike Wisby
May 26, 2022

Understanding Your Bounce Rate and Why a Strong Landing Page is Important

Bounce rate is that pesky number in Google Analytics that tells us that our audience is going to our website and then ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
May 18, 2022

Make the Most Out of Your YouTube Ad Spend

Today, YouTube is the second largest search engine globally and has over 2 billion users.

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
May 12, 2022

Passive VS Active Advertising – Which One is Right for You?

Table of Contents Passive Marketing VS Active Marketing Different types of businesses and some examples of each Pros ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
May 9, 2022

How Competitor Research and Analysis Can Help Your Business

A competitor analysis is a vital part of any business’s marketing strategy. By understanding your competitors, you can ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
May 5, 2022

Boosting Engagement on TikTok May Be Easier Than You Think

With over 1 billion monthly active users, nearly 80 million of those in the US, and users watching around 24 hours of ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Apr 27, 2022

How Online Marketing is Changing in 2022

So, as we begin to attend more in-person events, it prompts the question, “how is online marketing changing, and how do ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Apr 20, 2022

Looking for a Way to Get the Most Out of Your Google Ads?

Performance Max is an automated goal-based campaign type that uses machine learning to serve audiences a relevant ad ...

Mike Wisby
Apr 19, 2022

Why Your Website’s Speed May be Sabotaging Your Marketing Efforts

A slow website is a deciding factor for customers if they want to spend time on your site. According to Website Builder ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Apr 12, 2022

How You Can Use Local SEO Tactics to Drive Traffic to Your Business

When we use these web crawlers to research location-specific businesses, like “Restaurant Near Me,” they work hard to ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Apr 6, 2022

Avoid These 3 Facebook and Instagram Ad Mistakes

So, it goes with out saying that social media advertising is a large part of the marketing budget for many companies. ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Mar 30, 2022

Ad Tracking: The 3 Main Types & How to Do It Effectively

Ad tracking is one of the most effective ways to measure your digital marketing campaign performance. As marketers, we ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Mar 23, 2022

Marketing Hack – How Examining Your Competitor’s Backlinks Can Boost Website Traffic

Backlinks have an essential role in improving your search engine rankings, and they are one of the top search ranking ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Mar 17, 2022

Why You Should Be Testing Your Google Ads

You may be asking yourself though, “Why test Google Ads in the first place? Isn’t paying Google enough? Is paying for ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Mar 9, 2022

The Rise of Marketing Personalization – Can Privacy Co-Exist?

Spoiler: The answer is yes, but differently.

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Mar 2, 2022

Do You Really Know Your Audience, or Are You Just Guessing?

While you could have the greatest product, social media strategy, and digital marketing strategy… it doesn’t mean ...

Celia Coughlin-Surridge
Feb 25, 2022

3 Digital Marketing Trends You’ll Need to Invest In

If the last two years have taught us anything about modern day marketing, it’s that society as we know it is ruled by ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Feb 12, 2022

Quick SEO Fixes You Can Apply RIGHT NOW

With millions of options to choose from, we understand the importance of having a clean and compelling website. Nothing ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Feb 10, 2022

Choosing Perfect Hashtags, and How to Use Them

With companies like Twitter and Instagram setting the standard for common trends in digital marketing, we owe it to ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Jan 28, 2022

Hashtags: What Exactly ARE They?

When it comes to hyping up your content on social media, the proper use of “hashtags” is a topic that continues to ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Jan 24, 2022

Special Announcement! Partnership with One Tree Planted

We’re excited to announce our partnership with One Tree Planted, which means we’re officially launching our Two Trees ...

Kayla Bryant
Jan 22, 2022

Marketing Hacks: Social Media Setup Made Easy

Are you content with where you are as a business? Most people don’t need social media to live, but business owners ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Jan 15, 2022

Marketing Hacks: SEO-Friendly URLs

There’s no such thing a “quick fix” when it comes to digital marketing. No matter who you are or how long you’ve worked ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Jan 8, 2022

How to Streamline Your Business for Improved Visibility

The whole concept of “preparing for the New Year” hits differently in the world of digital marketing. Not just because ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Dec 4, 2021

Top 3 Conversion Killers: Marketing Hacks to Improve Holiday Sales

With 2021 coming to a close, business owners across the nation are more eager than ever to make those sales. With so ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Nov 23, 2021

Addressing Common Objectives: The Secret to Exceeding Sales Goals

You’ve done it. After weeks of beta testing, your website is live! Just in time for those last minute sales as we ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Nov 4, 2021

The Trouble with Check Out Bumps

The primary purpose of digital marketing is to increase conversion rates. That much is no secret to anyone, of course. ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Oct 16, 2021

5 Key Factors of Branding Psychology

Why do some brands thrive while others fail? Why are some businesses able to cut through the noise, earning thousands ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Sep 13, 2021

Create Meaningful Connections with Google Ads

There’s no debating the popularity of Google services. Now recognized as the most popular search engine in the world ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Aug 20, 2021

Optimize Your Landing Page for Immediate SEO Results

No matter what line of work you happen to specialize in, we could all use a little help when it comes to managing our ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Aug 6, 2021

Are You Using This PPC Tactic in Your Advertising Strategy?

We’ve all heard the old phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” This concept is certainly nothing new, and yet ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Jul 23, 2021

5 Common PPC Mistakes

No matter how many years you’ve invested into the building of your business, human error is something to be expected. ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Jul 9, 2021

What Can I Do to Optimize My PPC Budget?

No matter how long you’ve worked in PPC advertising, there is always one aspect that intimidates us more than others. ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Jul 2, 2021

Optimizing Content for Better First Impressions

It is a psychological fact that human beings are prone to making split-second decisions based on little more than ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Jun 4, 2021

Adapting to the World of NOW with Conversational Marketing

Every business owner – every single one of us – has tempted the impossible fantasy that we might one day be able to ...

Cecilia Qu'in
May 25, 2021

What Should You Do About Negative Reviews?

You want to make your customers happy. If nothing else, happy customers are more likely to come back, meaning you earn ...

Mike Wisby
May 13, 2021

7 Steps to Avoid Privacy Breaches on Facebook

When Cambridge Analytica violated the privacy of over 87 million Facebook users in 2018, many of those in digital ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Apr 15, 2021

Data Privacy and Protection: It All Boils Down to Consent

As the world continues to evolve around us, tech-savvy citizens across the globe have come to a sobering and ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Mar 24, 2021

Optimizing Video Content for Immediate SEO Results

The whole point of having a website is to keep your readers engaged. Though not always necessary for the initial ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Mar 7, 2021

Display Ads: The Purpose of Retargeting Tactics

Now that you have a better understanding of how to redesign your ads using color psychology, you may be wondering:

Cecilia Qu'in
Feb 18, 2021

Display Ads: The Psychological Effects of Color in Advertising

It’s no surprise to anyone that humans, deep down, are inherently visual creatures. We go about our lives focused on ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Jan 24, 2021

3 Simple Steps to Kickoff Your Annual SEO Audit

After countless hardships and personal turmoil, you did it. We did it. We all managed to survive 2020! It may ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Dec 17, 2020

Who Should You Hire?: Small Business Agency vs Corporate Mega-Agency vs Hiring Internally

So you’ve managed to get your company off the ground, and you’re ready for marketing help because you can’t spend all ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Nov 10, 2020

3 Key Components to Smart Mobile Design

There’s this famous story about an architect who designed this library. It was perfect. But every year, the whole thing ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Oct 9, 2020

7 Common On-Page SEO Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

If I had an hour to solve a problem, I’d spend 55 minutes thinking about the problem and 5 minutes thinking about ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Sep 22, 2020

The Efficiency of Facebook Ads

Don’t follow the crowd, let the crowd follow you.”

Cecilia Qu'in
Aug 21, 2020

A Nation Divided

How Failing to “Keep Up With the Times” Can Lead to Self-Sabotage As tensions continue to flare across the nation, it ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Jul 26, 2020

The Power of the A/B Test: Part 2

5 Factors to Effectively Transform Your PPC Performance Long before the days of the Coronavirus, pay-per-click (PPC) ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Jul 14, 2020

The Power of the A/B Test: Part 1

7 Crucial Elements to Effectively Transform Your PPC Performance If there is anything you may have noticed about modern ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Jun 10, 2020

Long Tail Keywords: How Can They Positively Affect Your Business?

If he [Thomas Edison] had a needle to find in a haystack, he would not stop to reason where it was most likely to be, ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Jun 5, 2020

How Data Can Help Your Business Grow

Data is one of the most important resources you should use to grow your business. Without the good information that ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Jun 1, 2020

Simple Steps Entrepreneurs Can Take to Improve Their Online Visibility

The online business market can be a difficult jungle to navigate. It is not always easy to get noticed among the ...

Cecilia Qu'in
May 15, 2020

Adapting to the New Normal: How to Optimize Your Digital Recovery Plan

I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Apr 30, 2020

How to Create an Effective Call to Action

Are visitors to your website taking action? Perhaps you are not inspiring them to do so. The problem may be your ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Apr 26, 2020

So, You Finally Launched Your Campaign. Now What?

No one likes having to wait for results. Not for very long, anyway. Everyone from students, to business owners, to your ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Apr 15, 2020

Life After Lockdown: How Digital Marketing Can Be Used to Save Your Business

Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.

Cecilia Qu'in
Apr 6, 2020

The Importance of a Strong Brand Image for Marketing

Branding is an important marketing tool that sets you apart from your competitors. Without it, you cannot build a ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Apr 4, 2020

Why Smart Mobile Design Is Key to Your Marketing Success

There was a time in the digital age when a simple desktop site was all a business needed in order to gain an advantage ...

Cecilia Qu'in
Mar 26, 2020

Marketing 101: Where Do You Begin?

There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact.

Cecilia Qu'in
Oct 23, 2019

How Do I Increase Conversions?

You should only be running ads in they bring in new leads and sales, so why aren’t conversions just sales and leads. ...

Mike Wisby
Aug 8, 2019

Should Businesses Hire a Marketing Agency or a Full Time Employee?

Business owners have two main choices when setting up their marketing team. Either they can use a marketing agency, or ...

Mike Wisby
Jun 7, 2019

You’re Not Using Remarketing Ads? Here’s Why That’s a Mistake

What is a Display Remarketing Campaign? According to Google:

Kayla Bryant
May 22, 2019

Everything You Need To Know About Google Search Ads

Your epic guide to all things PPC! I will frequently add to and update this page as the industry features and standards ...

Mike Wisby
May 21, 2019

Press Release: Two Trees PPC LLC Announces CEO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kayla Bryant
May 9, 2019

What Types of Strategies Can I Use for Lead Generation? (Part 2: Organic Lead Gen)

In our last blog, we talked about different strategies for lead generation including PPC, search engine marketing ...

Kayla Bryant
Apr 29, 2019

What Types of Strategies Can I Use for Lead Generation?

Today, we’re going to look at a range of different ideas that will help your business create more leads. While there ...

Kayla Bryant
Mar 25, 2019

Become a Better Marketer by Listening to these Marketing Podcasts

So, you own a business. Sure, you’ve got years of experience under your belt, gotten yourself out of a few tight jams, ...

Kayla Bryant
Mar 13, 2019

How Google Ads Click Share is Going to Transform How We Buy Search

Have you heard the news about Click Share? Google plans to have click share available in all search campaigns in the ...

Kayla Bryant
Mar 4, 2019

We are Google Ads Champions

Recently, Two Trees PPC participated in Google Ads Champions Week.

Kayla Bryant
Feb 21, 2019

What are Google Beacons & Why are They Useful?

2019 just started, and there’s been a lot of talk about new internet tech trends, the future of SEO and how technology ...

Kayla Bryant
Jan 31, 2019

Why PPC Marketing Remains Effective

New research shows that organic click-through rates, known as CTRs, on the search engine results page (SERPs) of Google ...

Mike Wisby
Sep 13, 2018

Top 10 Digital Marketing Companies in Sacramento

Overwhelmed with terrible results from your marketing efforts? Perhaps you’re looking for a top local company to help ...

Mike Wisby
Aug 10, 2018

Major Aspects of Your Digital Marketing Strategy

There are so many aspects to digital marketing. But what major aspects of your digital marketing strategy should you ...

Kayla Bryant
May 14, 2018

Programmatic Advertising: What’s the Big Fuss?

You may have heard many people talk about the importance of programmatic advertising, but not many people know what the ...

Mike Wisby
May 14, 2018

What is Digital Marketing?

You may have heard all about “digital marketing,” and how it’s so important for your business. But what exactly is it? ...

Mike Wisby
May 14, 2018

Top 4 Misconceptions About PPC

Have you had reservations about investing in online advertising? Maybe you heard a few horror stories from your peers ...

Mike Wisby