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In this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Ralph Burns and Kasim Aslam engage in an in-depth conversation with guest Tom Meredith about the complexities of Apple's privacy policies and the significant impact they hold for app developers. The dialogue brings to light the delicate equilibrium Apple must sustain between privacy protection and maintaining a functional, developer-friendly app store. A provocative prospect of Apple launching its own ad platform is dissected, with discussion of potential benefits, such as improved attribution tracking and access to a prosperous user base. They provide valuable insights from their own affiliate marketing journey, navigating the convoluted web of privacy policies across various meta headquarters. Aslam boldly surmises the discussion by stating his openness to transition from a Google agency to an Apple agency, in the event of Apple's own ad network becoming a reality.Chapters:00:00:00 - Kick off the episode with a deep-dive into the complexities of iOS 17. Industry experts

In this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Ralph and Kasim explore the implications of Meta (formerly Facebook) and AI in marketing. They discuss the advantages of Facebook's Advantage Plus campaign type, highlighting how it has been utilized by larger brands to enhance their e-commerce efforts. However, they emphasize that this tactic should be seen as just one piece of the puzzle, and CMOs and marketing directors should focus on leveraging it to drive growth and expand their market. Ralph shares a case study involving Allergan, showcasing how a combination of awareness campaigns, video views, traffic campaigns, and middle-of-the-funnel exchanges helped introduce customers to the brand and collect data for retargeting. The hosts stress the importance of targeting individuals who may not be ready to make a purchase with branding campaigns that tell the brand's story or highlight its lifestyle. While acknowledging the impressive AI capabilities of Facebook, they also advise marketers to exercise caution and priorit

In this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Ralph, Kasim, and special guest, Kobi Topaz from Tier 11, dive deep into the world of digital marketing. They explore the evolution of Google search, underscored by the introduction of ads and the shifting paradigm of generative AI from an options framework to a focus on providing validated responses. Kobi highlights the game-changing move by Facebook to remove text limitations in ads, advocating for the power of simplicity and authenticity. The experts recognize the merits of experimenting with various tactics, but stress the importance of scroll-stopping creative content. Even with the rapid advancements in AI automation tools, they emphasize the need for client collaboration to maintain brand alignment in advertising. Chapters:0:00:00 - Excitement Over New Google Search Experience (SGE)00:03:27 - Google's New Search Experience: In-Line Citations and Zero Ads Above the Fold00:09:50 - The Future of Google Search: AI's Shift from Options to Focused Answers00:12:51 - Stay

Welcome to another episode of Perpetual Traffic. We're diving back into the archives, revisiting three pivotal episodes centering on the mechanics of Facebook's ad auction technology. This technology plays an instrumental role in pinpointing the highest valued audience for your campaign. Sure, manual testing serves its purpose initially, but as we transition towards scaling up, it's time to let Facebook's advanced data science and machine learning take the reins. Navigating through Facebook's ad auction system, we're reminded of how it cleverly determines ad visibility based on bidding and perceived value. The golden nugget? Maintaining consistent audience engagement through various strategies, like active commenting or launching conversion-focused campaigns, can bring forth worthwhile rewards. The overarching goal here is to leverage these strategies to scale and expand campaigns, all while avoiding unnecessary effort. This episode is packed with key insights that can elevate your Facebook ad optimization ga

In this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Ralph and Kasim discusses the impact of Google's use of AI in delivering content and answers to users. They highlight the potential consequences for content creators if Google begins using their own AI to deliver course content, potentially leading to a decline in content creation. They also raises the possibility of society moving towards a limited amount of publicly available open source knowledge. They mention Google's plans to deliver answers in a conversational manner, with ads embedded in context, aligning with the user experience. The focus is on creating granular, product-led content that guides users towards informed decision-making. They acknowledge that relying solely on informational searches for traffic may become less effective as Q&A sites and chatbots gain prominence in answering user queries. Chapters:00:00:00 - Finding Hope in Challenging Times00:03:08 - The Evolution of Innovation: Chat GPT is Just the Beginning00:06:37 - Unlocking the Power of Sear

In the Perpetual Traffic nugget episode, Ralph is joined by John Moran who discusses the importance of effectively utilizing P Max, a type of advertising campaign. John highlights the significance of identifying the starting point for P Max and advises against overspending on ineffective keywords and remarketing to existing customers. He emphasizes the need for data-driven attribution to accurately assess the impact of P Max and other marketing channels. Using a customer's click path as an example, he illustrates the challenges in determining whether a P Max click resulted in a subscription or if the customer was already a subscriber. John suggests that businesses should identify the most effective marketing channels for their specific audience to optimize their spending and avoid relying solely on P Max.Chapters:00:00:00 - Uncovering P Max and Identifying the Starting Point00:01:31 - Saving Ad Spend and Growing Your Business00:05:30 - Tracking Customer Journeys and Click Paths00:07:13 - Data-Driven Attributi

In this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Ralph and Kasim are joined by John Moran, who shares insights on optimizing ad spend and maximizing marketing effectiveness. Key takeaways include understanding new user count and search categories to optimize ad spend, using short-form video content in Facebook and Instagram for better results, and utilizing tools like Buy the Numbers in Shopify to track important key performance indicators (KPIs). John provides valuable tips for minimizing ad spend while achieving maximum results in marketing campaigns.Chapters:00:00:00 - Scaling New Cold Users for Incremental Growth00:02:31 - Buy the Numbers Shopify App for Customer Metrics and Growth00:10:42 - Importance of Collaboration between Marketing and Finance00:13:14 - The Ultimate Toolbox for Shopify Store Performance Tracking00:16:10 - Affiliate Links and Tesla Wins: A Conversation about Credibility00:20:16 - The Importance of Failure and Anxiety in Learning00:26:30 - Data-Driven Attribution Challenges in Google Ads00:28:37

In this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Ralph and Kasim visit part 2 of a case study of a successful digital marketing campaign for a personal injury law firm. They emphasize the importance of emotive copywriting, a prominent phone number, and urgent call to action to boost conversions. Utilizing authentic user-generated content (UGC) relevant to the target audience is also highlighted. The hosts stress simplicity in advertising, understanding the target audience, and crafting resonant messaging. They delve into traffic harmonization, employing multiple platforms and targeting strategies for maximum ad effectiveness. Listeners are provided with specific examples and timestamps, facilitating easy application of these concepts to their own digital marketing efforts.In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00:00 - Perpetual Traffic Podcast: Personal Injury Law Case Study (Part 2)00:01:59 - Effective Ad Strategies for E-commerce Using UGC00:06:23 - Avatars for Law Firm Marketing Strategies00:09:06 - Personal Injury Lawyers

In this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Ralph and Kasim share insights on marketing channels and lead generation strategies. A key takeaway is the value of Twitter threads in building a following and providing valuable content. They recommend creating threads regularly and pinning a tweet that acts as a table of contents for all your threads. This makes it easy for your audience to access the value you offer. The episode also explores the benefits and limitations of various ad platforms and objectives for effective lead generation, emphasizing the importance of targeting the right leads and understanding algorithms.In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00:00 Direct Mail and Facebook: Effective Marketing Channels for Quality Leads00:02:04 Positive Review and Request for Backstory in Digital Marketing Podcast00:03:51 Special Episode on Cos Backstory Coming to Perpetual Traffic00:06:41 Organizing Twitter Threads with Pinned "Thread of All Threads" Tweet00:10:08 Lessons on Twitter Growth and Effective Thread Writing00:1

In this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Ralph and guest Kobi Topaz explore the strategies for optimizing conversions in blog posts by combining content and pitch effectively. They discuss the various objectives for meta platforms and the importance of high-quality content and long-term content strategies. The hosts also address challenges related to policy issues with Meta and Google. The episode offers valuable insights on integrating blog and platform campaigns, selecting the appropriate campaign objective for video content promotion on Facebook, and providing value to warm audiences to boost sales. It's a must-listen for marketers looking to enhance their conversion optimization strategies.In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00:00 Perpetual Traffic Podcast: Insights with Ralph Burns and Kobi Topaz00:01:12 Embracing Family Life: A New Perspective on Success00:06:45 Content Marketing Success: Boosting Donations and Reducing CPA for Charities00:10:56 Navigating the Customer Journey in E-commerce00:12:03 Beyond Con

In this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Ralph and Kasim cover various aspects of online marketing. They discuss challenges in running A/B/O campaigns on Facebook, the benefits of campaign budget optimization for e-commerce brands, and the calculation of customer acquisition cost. They also explore the advantages of starting with Google Ads, understanding the competitive landscape, and how small businesses can succeed by niching down. Ralph and Kasim emphasize the importance of integrating different marketing channels and creating compelling content. They provide insights on finding the best feature and avatar through a shotgun approach and using paid traffic to amplify successful posts.In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00:00 Perpetual Traffic Podcast: Tackling Current Problems in Marketing00:02:54 Media Buyer's Strategy for Running Multiple A/B/O Campaigns on Facebook00:05:30 Leveraging Campaign Budget Optimization for E-commerce Brands00:07:47 Exploring Media Buying and Common Challenges in Online Marketing00:1

In this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Ralph and Kasim are joined by Aleric Heck to discuss strategies for leveling up your digital marketing game. They explore the winning formula of value ads that combine a hook, education, and a call to action. Effective hooks such as case studies, education, and questions are highlighted. The episode delves into leveraging platforms like YouTube and Facebook, as well as retargeting and audience targeting. Valuable insights on scaling marketing results and promoting content through various channels are shared. Digital marketers are encouraged to take notes and implement these tactics to provide value to their audience and enhance their campaigns.In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00:00 Unlocking the Value of Domain Names00:02:56 Offline Conversions and Direct Response Campaigns: Key Considerations00:06:18 Optimizing Ads for Sales: A High-Level Perspective00:07:27 Adding Value and Effective Calls to Action in Ads00:11:23 Powerful Hooks: Captivating Audiences with Advertisement

In this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Aleric Heck joins hosts Ralph and Kasim to discuss strategies for boosting traffic and conversions in digital advertising campaigns. One key takeaway was the importance of tracking leads and conversions, even if it may be difficult to directly attribute success to certain strategies. Another important concept was the use of retargeting as a means of increasing touch points with potential customers and driving messaging. The hosts also stressed the need to focus on the 99% of potential customers who may not convert on the first interaction and to build trust with them through multiple touch points. The episode also touched on the challenges of attribution and the importance of using UTM links to track the success of different campaigns.In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00:00 - Kasim discusses frustration with TSA agents at Sky Harbor Airport00:01:12 - Adding spice to ethnic names to help TSA agents familiarize themselves00:06:20 - Request for insider tips on boosting websit

Are you struggling to create engaging content that resonates with your audience? Look no further than the Perpetual Traffic podcast! In this episode, we share valuable insights on how to create native content using the "Love Sandwich" technique, the importance of using hashtags for effective social media targeting, and creating entertaining and informative content for platforms like TikTok. By following these tips, you can transform your content creation strategy and achieve better results, no matter your role in marketing or business. So, what are you waiting for? Start creating content that stands out and drives results!In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00:00 - Introduction to PT Nugget Episodes00:02:01 - Episode 433: How A Single Mom Is Using TikTok To Market Musician00:03:33 - Episode 407: How To Market In A Recession00:04:26 - Episode 431: Growing A Global Media Brand With Willie Robertson Of Duck Dynasty00:05:28 - Episode 450: Using Text-To-Image AI To Expedite Your Creative Process With Patrick Gilbert0

Join Ralph and Kasim on this episode of Perpetual Traffic, as they catch up with Facebook advertising expert Molly Pittman. Molly shares her journey in the industry, including launching an agency and utilizing advertorials for scalability. She also provides tips on using pre-sell articles, creating short landing pages, and affiliate links for generating sales. Molly discusses successful ad campaigns for bloating products and makeup tips for older women. Furthermore, she shares her insights on hybrid strategies for successful businesses in 2023 and beyond, including combining face yoga business with direct sales strategies.In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00:00 - Molly Pittman catches up on her last 3-5 years on Perpetual Traffic00:05:03 - A new consulting mastermind and an exciting agency launch00:08:47 - The benefits of podcasting for personal growth00:10:29 - The evolution of the speaker's business model and expertise00:12:16 - The shift from selling information to selling access in business00:16:54 - The a

In this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Ralph and Kasim are joined by Frederik Boysen to discuss strategies for optimizing digital marketing campaigns and acquiring new customers. They stress the importance of using first-party data to improve customer match, understanding the cost to acquire a customer, and tracking the consumer journey across devices. The episode also covers the importance of aligning business financial strategy and marketing in response to inflation and maximizing Google Ads algorithm performance. Listeners can gain valuable insights on metrics for measuring business growth and tips for effective campaigns.In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:03:29 - Using Google's algorithm to acquire new customers00:06:16 - Separate campaigns for better reporting and customer data00:08:55 - Attribution is important in marketing00:10:24 - Tracking and attributing marketing for improved profitability and performance00:14:15 - Using contribution margin for a holistic view of business00:17:37 - Understanding basel

In this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Ralph and Kasim talk with Lauren Petrullo about various topics related to digital marketing and e-commerce. They cover the benefits of user-generated content for affiliate marketing and the potential of an in-app affiliate network for monetization. They also emphasize the importance of integrating SEO, copywriting, and AI tools in blog production, developing an SEO content plan through keyword research and collaboration, and content-rich websites for URL expansion in digital marketing. The episode concludes with a reminder for e-commerce owners to not leave money on the table and to check out the resources and links in the show notes.In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00:00 - The Shocking Blog SOP Guaranteed to 40X Your Traffic With Lauren Petrullo00:04:13 - Introducing Lauren Petrullo and discussing e-commerce and digital marketing00:07:32 - Surprising benefits of Facebook Shops and its underutilization00:10:14 - Importance of user-generated content in affiliate marketing0

In this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Chris Mercer from Measurement Marketing joins Ralph and Kasim to discuss the significance of measurement in digital marketing. The hosts stress the importance of setting up reports that provide insights into what's working and what's not, and they discuss Google Analytics 4's Story Lytic Framework, which allows marketers to define engagement and tell a story through data. They also emphasize the need to understand the platform and use custom parameters to enhance Google's opinion of traffic sources, and they suggest that capturing specific events can improve marketing strategies.In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00 - Welcome Chris Mercer to Perpetual Traffic00:02:12 Lack of interest in technical tasks and the importance of measurement00:06:49 Emphasis on the importance of measurement and overemphasizing it00:10:47 GA4 and its impressive total of unlimited features00:20:17 Frustrations of using analytics reports and understanding general trends and patterns00:27:16 The impo

In this episode of Perpetual Traffic, Ralph and Kasim discuss various AI tools that can be used to make money. They cover tools like Zapier, ChatGPT, and Tweet Hunter, which can help with legal protection, Twitter threads, and data visualization. The hosts also touch on the importance of personality in YouTube chat and the limitations of threads in online courses. They recommend subscribing to The Rundown newsletter for the latest AI news and updates and mention the book Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark. Additionally, they discuss the potential of AI to replace certain professions and the need for universal basic income. This episode offers valuable insights into the ways AI can be leveraged for business and the impact it may have on society.In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00 - AI Tools and Resources: An Introduction04:23 - AI Beats Radiologists and Other Professionals06:57 - ChatGPT: A Powerful AI Tool to Use Like a Person07:47 - Consider Inviting Kasim Aslam as a Guest on the Show09:37 - Tweet Hunter: A Useful Tool

Perpetual Traffic delves into the latest online marketing tools and strategies in this episode. Topics covered include the potential impact of Universal Analytics Tracking's shutdown, the importance of reliable funnel building tools like Click Funnels, and proper tracking and integration with Zapier for effective lead generation. The hosts also discuss the use of Snipy for claiming credit and retargeting on social media, the significance of split testing, and their favorite tools for designing traffic flow. This episode provides valuable insights for businesses seeking to optimize their online marketing efforts.In This Episode, You'll Learn:00:00 - Universal Analytics Tracking to stop working in July04:59 - ClickFunnels: Reliable digital product space funnel building tool05:45 - Borrowing authority with iOS update06:19 - Go High Level: Most disruptive software in marketing space07:53 - Tool sets for local service-based businesses11:04 - Importance of Zapier for online tracking and integration13:01 - Reverting