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Practical advice for HK & Malaysia businesses running Google Ads — written by the team that actually manages them.

11 Google Ad Assets (Extensions) That Boost Your CTR

Add sitelinks, callouts, structured snippets and more. Learn which Google Ad assets improve CTR and quality score across your campaigns.

25 September 2024Read
YouTube Ads Complete Guide 2025: Formats & Strategy

Everything you need to know about YouTube Ads: skippable, bumper, in-feed formats, targeting & bidding. Expert guide by KickAds, Google Partner HK.

15 April 2024Read
Google Ads Bidding Strategies: 2025 Complete Guide

Target CPA, tROAS, Maximise Conversions or Manual CPC? This guide explains every Google Ads bidding strategy and when to use each one for maximum ROI.

24 February 2024Read
4 Best SEM Courses in 2024: Turn Beginner Into Pro

Explore top SEM training courses of 2024! Perfect for beginners or those looking to improve their skills, our list features leading courses from Google Skillsho

18 January 2024Read
GA4 Channel Grouping: How to Analyse Your Traffic

Master GA4 Channel Grouping to understand exactly where your traffic comes from. Learn how to customise channel definitions for better marketing attribution.

17 January 2024Read
GA4 Event Tracking with Google Tag Manager: Full Guide

Track user actions using GA4 and Google Tag Manager. Step-by-step guide to custom events, triggers and variables in GTM — no coding needed.

16 January 2024Read
Unlocking Limitless Potential: After 1 Year, Is Performance Max Campaign Outshine Standard Shopping Campaign?

Performance Max campaigns and Google Shopping Ads (Standard Shopping) can significantly benefit retailers in promoting online products and local inventory. They

6 January 2024Read
Why Is Your Brand Keyword CPC So High? Here's Why

Competitors bidding on your brand terms? Find out exactly why brand keyword CPC is high and what you can do to protect your brand in Google Ads.

6 December 2023Read
Optimize Performance Max with search themes for improved traffic

Performance Max has become a widely utilized campaign type in our strategy, but it has its limitations. To address this, Google has consistently refined and enh

16 November 2023Read
Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Complete Setup Guide

The complete GA4 setup guide — from creating a property to configuring events, conversions and audiences. Master Google Analytics 4 step by step.

25 October 2023Read
Google Ads Quality Score: How to Check & Improve It

What is Quality Score, why it matters and 6 proven strategies to improve it. Cut your Google Ads CPC by up to 50% by mastering quality score.

20 October 2023Read
Google Ads Keyword Match Types: Complete Guide

Master Broad, Phrase & Exact Match in Google Ads. Control ad spend, improve CTR and lower CPA with the right keyword match type strategy. Expert guide.

17 October 2023Read
7 Tips to Write Google Ads Headlines That Get Clicks

Boost your Google Search Ads CTR with better headlines. 7 proven tips for writing ad copy that captures attention and drives more clicks to your site.

5 October 2023Read
Conversions Are Lesser in GA4 And Here Are The Reasons Why

Have you ever wondered why your Google Analytics 4 (GA4) conversions are lower compared to Universal Analytics (UA) after the shift in July 2023? As GA4 has rep

8 August 2023Read
Performance Max Campaign: Boost Your Google Ads with Ease

I. Introduction: The Power of Performance Max Campaigns A. Unleashing the Potential of Google Ads Google Ads provides advertisers with a powerful platform to re

24 March 2023Read
The Ultimate Guide to Google Ads & SEM in Hong Kong

A complete guide to Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Google Ads for HK businesses. From basics to advanced strategies — by KickAds Google Partner.

29 June 2022Read
ClickCease Honest Review: Click Fraud Protection for BUDGET SAVING

ClickCease Honest Review: Click Fraud Protection for BUDGET SAVING Are you using SEM/PPC advertising? Have you ever worried that your ad will be maliciously cli

28 January 2022Read
Google Ads Attribution Models: Which Should You Use?

Last click, data-driven or linear attribution? This guide explains every Google Ads attribution model and how each impacts your bidding and reporting.

1 November 2021Read
Google Ads Conversion Tracking: Complete Setup Guide

Set up Google Ads conversion tracking correctly to measure what's actually driving results. Step-by-step guide for web, call and app conversions.

24 November 2020Read
Essential Guide for Beginner’s to be a Pro at Google Analytics

Google Analytics – You might haven’t heard about this tool or might be wondering what this tool is and how to use it. Then this guide is for you. This Analytic

18 November 2020Read
Google Shopping Ads: Complete Setup & Strategy Guide

Run profitable Google Shopping Ads with this complete guide. Set up product feeds, optimise campaigns and drive e-commerce sales for HK advertisers.

15 August 2020Read
Google Tag Manager (GTM): Beginner's Complete Guide

Get started with Google Tag Manager. Covers containers, tags, triggers and variables — deploy tracking without touching site code.

30 January 2020Read
Google Responsive Display Ads: Complete Guide

How Responsive Display Ads work, best practices for headlines, descriptions and images, plus tips to improve performance. The complete RDA guide.

16 October 2019Read
Gmail Ads (GSP): The Complete Advertiser's Guide

Everything about Gmail Sponsored Promotions: targeting, ad formats, setup and tips to improve performance. Reach customers directly in their inbox.

1 October 2019Read
Google Display Network (GDN): The Complete Guide

Everything about the Google Display Network: targeting, ad formats, remarketing and optimisation tips. The definitive GDN guide for HK advertisers.

25 September 2019Read
GDN Display Ad Formats: JPEG, GIF or HTML5?

Compare JPEG, GIF and HTML5 formats for Google Display Ads. Which file type delivers better CTR and performance? The complete banner format guide.

3 September 2019Read
Naver Advertising: Complete Guide for HK Businesses

Everything you need to know about advertising on Naver — Korea's #1 search engine. Ad formats, targeting, costs and strategy. The complete guide by KickAds

6 August 2019Read
Naver Advertising Agency for Hong Kong Businesses

Want to reach Korean consumers? KickAds helps HK businesses advertise on Naver — Korea's #1 search engine with 70% market share. Free consultation.

1 August 2019Read
4 ads Ecommerce Stores must do

Regardless of the size or capacity of your firm, either it’s a gigantic firm or a SME entity, there are some vital advertisements which must be done especially

17 November 2018Read