Reuben Rock's Blog | Google Ads Consultant in Seattle, WA

Hey Google Ads pros, Have you heard about ChatGPT yet? I'd be shocked if you hadn't... ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence tool that works in a conversational way. You can ask it questions or give it commands in a computer window that feels a bit like an old AOL chatroom from 25 years ago... but then the magic begins. I asked ChatGPT how to get the best results with Google Ads? Here's what the AI had to say: There are several key ways to get results with Google Ads: Keyword research: Conducting thorough keyword research is essential for running successful Google Ads campaigns. By identifying the most relevant and high-volume keywords for your business, you can ensure that your ads are being shown to the right audience. Ad relevance: To get the best results with Google Ads, your ads should be highly relevant to the keywords you are targeting and the users who are seeing them. This means using the keywords in your ad copy, as well as in your landing page content, to ensure ...

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Hey Cleaners, I've been hard at work helping cleaners book more jobs this year.  Maybe you've been following my new company BookCleaningJobs.com? If not, like our Facebook page and subscribe on YouTube to get updates. Anyways I put this new FREE training video together - and it's just for cleaners! It's called "Book 3x More Carpet Cleaning Jobs" and it's about 15 minutes packed full of information about growing your cleaning business from the ground up. WATCH THE VIDEO: Here's a link to more info on my other blog: Carpet Cleaning Marketing Blog | BookCleaningJobs.com: Book 3x More Carpet Cleaning Jobs | Free Training ... : Attention Carpet Cleaners, Want to learn how to book 3x more carpet cleaning jobs in just 15 minutes? Let me know if you have any questions after watching the video. Leave me a comment. Thanks, Reuben

This post contains affiliate links: I may be compensated for any purchases you make through links on my website. Dear Would-Be Housecall Pro User, Let me guess... you own a service business? ;) If you’re reading this and watching my video, then you probably already know about Housecall Pro. I’m here to share my story based on more than 3 years running a cleaning business with this CRM software. Switching to HCP was a huge catalyst that helped me make a lot more money with the carpet cleaning business. Features like online booking and review generation were critical to my growth. There were other tools on the market, but HCP did everything in one place. That’s an important detail that I’ll talk about in the video… This is a review of Housecall Pro based on my personal experience running a top-rated carpet cleaning business for 3+ years using this software. LIMITED TIME OFFER Save 50% Off Your First 3 Months Of Housecall Pro:  https://housecallpro.grsm.io/vvc4kp6jnubm WATCH THE VIDE...

Happy Friday. If you're like me, you start the week with a plan. Then somewhere around 9:37am on Monday morning, your 1st fire of the week ignites. It's a quick one - you put it out in no time. That's when the next fire starts. But Monday afternoon rolls into Tuesday, and next thing you know - your plan for the week is out the window. That's the reality of client work! Things come up. Your clients pay you to be "on call" in many cases. They pay you to prioritize their needs. Sometimes your clients need more help. For me, that time is winter. I work with a lot of service biz owners (carpet cleaners, maids, rug cleaners). In the winter, some of these businesses are pretty slow. You might think, "then they don't need marketing in winter! Take a vacation." You'd be wrong. While these service biz owners don't tend to increase their ad budgets during the winter months, they do tend to start "tweaking things." The smart ones are fixing...

How's life? Hope you're enjoying the daily grind. Last time we talked, I was "building a better mousetrap" (redesigning my main money $$$ site). That project is finally wrapping up! You can check it out at https://gosearchparty.com/ There are some finishing touches left to add: I worked on a chatbot script last week, so I'll be adding the bot to my site today or tomorrow Also need to update the offer on my exit pop-up And update my Google Analytics goals to match the new conversion events Outside of those last steps... my site is ready for traffic! A little backstory: I've owned the company "SearchParty Marketing LLC" in some form since 2014. It started as an agency in Washington, D.C. I helped other agency service their Google Ads clients for a while. In 2014, I bought a carpet cleaning franchise and took a little detour in my career. I spent a couple years growing my carpet cleaning biz and meeting other cleaners. They started to ask me questions. ...

Good grief, it's nearly the end of January already! If you're anything like me, you are struggling to make real progress towards your goals. Sure, you've gotten "a lot done" this year. But it's mostly been client work. That doesn't truly move your business forward - it just keeps you happily spinning in place. I get it, things come up. Especially when you are freelancing. But for me... it's time to get down to business. It's time to build a better mousetrap . Of course, I'm not actually building mousetraps - and you probably aren't either. Here's what I mean: if you run a business that relies on finding new clients & signing them up for services... your website is a potentially powerful "mousetrap" for your business. Well the current mousetrap for my company SearchParty Marketing really sucks . My website gosearchparty.com was left to die in March 2021. I pulled the offers down, added a "waitlist" for any cleani...

While I can technically "work from anywhere" (digital nomad here!), I spend a lot of time in my home office. That's why my desk is so important to me. Over the years, I've tweaked my desk setup over and over again. I'm constantly in search of "the perfect desk" setup for a marketer who: Manages Google Ads & Facebook Ads all day Builds Wordpress website & landing pages Writes blog posts, video outlines, copy for landing pages, emails, & more Attends lots of Google Meets & Zoom calls Prefers pro quality audio (mic and speakers) at all times Makes YouTube videos (and watches too many YouTubers with absolutely gorgeous sets) I've tried big desks, little desks, short desks, tall desks... Same with lamps, keyboards, mice, and trackpads. Computers even! Desktops, laptops, and tablets. Speakers, webcams, monitors, oh my... Honestly, I need to stop shopping on Amazon. Jeff Bezos is rich enough . But 2022 is the year I finally get my shit toget...

Hi marketing nerds, Looking to "level up" your digital marketing freelance career this year? Consider getting a new certification! Here's a list of my favorite digital marketing trainings and certifications for freelancers who want to 1) win more clients and 2) charge higher prices: Improve your career (all courses by Google) Google Workspace Work From Anywhere Succeed in the Workplace Advance Your Career by Google Start (or grow) a business Advance Your Business by Google Google Analytics Google Analytics for Beginners  << everyone should do this Individual Qualification  << everyone should do this, too GA4 training courses << get ready for the next big thing Advanced Google Analytics Google Analytics for Power Users Google Tag Manager Fundamentals  certification Google My Business (now GBP) certification Google Ads certifications Search << everyone should do this, even if you don't run ads Display Shopping << if you want to run ads t...

Today I want to show you how I set & accomplish goals every year in a low pressure way that's easy to track... My 2022 Goals First, here are my goals for 2022 (see if you can find them in this busy screenshot! 😜): Side Note: Why I Love Apple Notes For Setting Goals You'll notice I keep my yearly goals in a note pinned to the top of my Apples Notes app. I love Notes because it syncs across all my devices (iPhones, iPad, Macbook Air, Mac Mini) so I can access my goals anytime, anywhere. I also like the "checklists" feature because it gives me a satisfying feeling to "check off" my goals from the list all year. You can use whatever you're comfortable with. More important than where you write your goals, you're probably wondering... How Many (And What Kind Of) Goals Should You Set? I recommend setting between 5-10 goals for the year. You may find that's too few or too many. You can adjust in year 2. I have 14 total goals for the year. That may b...

Attention Business Owners, If you're thinking of a starting a new Google Ads campaign soon... your timing couldn't be better! Starting in February 2022, you can receive a $500 ad credit when you sign up for a new Google Ads account. Here is the official announcement I received from the Google Partners program yesterday: To qualify: You must sign up for a NEW Google Ads account via a qualified Google Partner You must spend $500 in order to receive the $500 ad credit (remember... you'll first spend $500. Then Google will give you a credit toward the next $500 in ad spend) Hurry, because this offer is only valid in February & March of 2022 Don't know a Google Partner? Now you do! Visit  https://reubenrock.com/#googleadsmanagement to book a discovery call today. Here's what happens on a discovery call: We'll spend time talking about your business, website, and goals I'll ask about your experience with paid advertising. If you've never run ads before, ...