Blog Posts On Pay Per Click

Broad match keywords in 2026: powerful or dangerous for dentists?

17 April 2026 | | Pay Per Click

Broad match keywords have become one of the most debated topics in Google Ads. Google continues to push automation, encouraging advertisers to rely on broad match alongside smart bidding to drive performance. On the surface, it sounds appealing. Less manual…

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Why PPC Takes Time to Deliver Results

16 April 2026 | | Lead Generation, Pay Per Click

One of the most common questions we hear is simple: how long will it take for my PPC campaign to work? The honest answer is that while campaigns can generate activity quickly, consistent, high-quality performance takes time to build. Paid…

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The real reason dental PPC costs are rising (and how to lower CPA)

19 March 2026 | | Pay Per Click

If you’ve been running Google Ads for a dental practice over the past few years, you’ve probably noticed one thing: costs are going up. Cost per click is rising, cost per lead is creeping up, and in many cases, practices…

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Performance Max for Dentists: Is It Worth It in 2026?

Performance Max for Dentists: Is It Worth It in 2026?

27 February 2026 | | Pay Per Click

Performance Max (PMax) has become one of the most talked-about campaign types in Google Ads. And for good reason. It promises more automation, wider reach, and better results using AI. But from a dental marketing perspective, the reality is a…

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Are your ads working harder? Understanding Google’s new location conversions

26 February 2026 | | Blog, Lead Generation, Pay Per Click

If you’ve logged into your Google Ads platform recently and noticed some new conversion actions popping up, you’re not alone. Google has been busy introducing “Google-hosted” conversions that trigger automatically when you have location assets (formerly known as location extensions)…

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Why Meta Ads are starting to give Google a run for their budget

11 February 2026 | | Marketing, Pay Per Click

If digital marketing were a dentist then Google Ads would be the reliable, friendly old practice you’ve been going to for years. The one who’s great at what they do, never lets you down and that everyone automatically thinks of…

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Google Ads for Dentists in 2026: Benchmarks, trends & strategy

30 January 2026 | | Blog, Lead Generation, Pay Per Click

The way patients interact with Google Ads has fundamentally shifted. Following our Google Ads 2025 Benchmark Report, we have seen a clear move toward AI Mode, generative summaries, and intent-led ad delivery. For dental practices, PPC success in 2026 is…

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Short Term Gain, Long Term Same? Why Pay-Per-Click Can Come Before SEO

21 November 2025 | | Blog, Pay Per Click, Search Engine Optimisation

What do you want? I don’t mean to sound impertinent there, but it’s a (if you’ll excuse the pun) pertinent question. From a marketing perspective, establishing what you actually need is vital to ensure that what you’re doing is driving…

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Q3 PPC Benchmarks: What’s changed and what it means for your campaigns

10 October 2025 | | Lead Generation, Marketing, Pay Per Click

Following our Q2 analysis, we’ve reviewed the latest data from Google Ads campaigns we manage for dental practices across the UK. This Q3 benchmark update highlights how performance has shifted over the summer months – offering valuable insights into trends,…

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