Articles by Chad Kearns
Chad Kearns // 3 Oct, 2013
Proof Even Small Businesses Should Be Utilizing Product Listing Ads
After switching from free listings to commercial in October 2012, a lot has been made of Google’s transformation around Google Shopping. Almost a year later, while maybe no concrete winners (besides Google’s bottom line) can be drawn in the sand, we have seen significant opportunities for small businesses within Google’s increasing focus in its shopping… Read More
Chad Kearns // 14 Jun, 2013
Building Successful Low Budget PPC: Tracking your Success
In charge of building your first PPC account? Don’t have a lot of time or money to spend within AdWords? Well you came to the right place. This is the last post of the six-part blog series in which Portent PPC Strategists Chad Kearns and Tim Johnson lay down the knowledge on best practices for achieving PPC success. Follow… Read More
Chad Kearns // 17 May, 2013
Building Successful Low Budget PPC: Understand your Campaign Settings
In charge of building your first PPC account? Don’t have a lot of time or money to spend within AdWords? Well you came to the right place. Over the course of the next six weeks, Portent PPC Strategists Chad Kearns and Tim Johnson will be laying down the knowledge in a six-part blog series detailing… Read More
Chad Kearns // 10 May, 2013
Building Successful Low Budget PPC: Account Structure
In charge of building your first PPC account? Don’t have a lot of time or money to spend within AdWords? Well you came to the right place. Over the course of the next six weeks, Portent PPC Strategists Chad Kearns and Tim Johnson will be laying down the knowledge in a six-part blog series detailing… Read More
Chad Kearns // 23 Oct, 2012
7 Tips for Killer Online Customer Reviews
Chances are you’re not the only retailer in your industry. And your business is being judged alongside other online businesses by potential customers and search engines. Getting great customer reviews on Google+ Local, Yelp and other review services can give your company a huge advantage. Why are online customer reviews so important? 70% of consumers… Read More
Chad Kearns // 14 Sep, 2012
The New PPC Management Referral Program that Gets You Cash
IT’S FREE MONEY! Now that we have your attention, Portent is proud to announce a newly created referral program for our PPC Essentials management package. What does this mean? It means that if you refer Portent’s PPC Essentials package to a small business owner or marketing manager and they sign up for our monthly management… Read More
Chad Kearns // 30 Jul, 2012
5 Critical Tips for PPC Success for Small Businesses on a Budget
Small business owners on a tight budget need to stretch their PPC advertising dollars to get the most bang for their buck. However, there are countless money-sucking traps along the way that can derail your online advertising goals. Here are five critical tips for PPC success for small businesses on a budget. 1. Separate Networks.… Read More