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Is a CTR Below 1% a Bad Sign If Clicks Are Increasing Daily? Let’s Talk Nuances.

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In a previous post, Decoding Click-Through Rates (CTR): What’s Good and Why It Matters for Ads & Website Content, we explored what makes a “good” CTR and why this metric plays such a crucial role in digital marketing performance. But once you understand the benchmarks, a more nuanced question often arises:

Is it a bad sign if your click-through rate is under 1%, even when your total number of clicks per day is strong - and steadily growing?

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Subdomain vs Subfolder: What’s Better for SEO and Your Website Setup?

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Deciding between subfolders and subdomains for your website structure

When expanding your website, you might face a classic web architecture question:
Should I create a subdomain (e.g., blog.example.com) or a subfolder (e.g., example.com/blog)?

In the past, many SEO experts recommended subfolders because they were thought to inherit more SEO authority from the main domain. However, Google has officially stated that it does not inherently favor subdomains or subfolders - both can perform equally well for SEO if implemented properly. The

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What are the biggest mistakes made when setting up a Google Ads campaign?

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There are several pitfalls to avoid when setting up a Google Ads campaign, but some of the biggest mistakes can be grouped into a few key areas:

  • Targeting: This is a big one. If you cast too wide a net and target the wrong audience, you'll waste your budget on clicks from people who are unlikely to convert into customers. Make sure you understand your ideal customer and tailor your targeting options to reach them.
  • Keywords: Using broad match keywords
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