Today Google announced they are ending the free ride for transaction processing with Google Checkout for AdWords advertisers.  Does this mean they are surrendering to PayPal, or do they need a few more bucks? In case you aren’t familiar with Google Checkout, it is their answer to PayPal, plus a bit more.  Google Checkout lets […]

There are so many great free tools available from Google, it’s hard to choose which are my favorites.  But I love the fact that Google makes world class tools available absolutely free.  Marketers always need to watch their budgets, and these can literally save you thousands of dollars every year. So here are seven that […]

Here’s a nice way to get additional listings for your product on Google, and all the clicks are free.  Upload your product catalog feed to Google Base and have your products listed in the organic search rankings through Google Product Search.  To borrow from the old Dire Straits song, get your “money for nothing, and […]

How would you like a free tool that helps differentiate your paid search listings, increases your click thru rate, streamlines the shopping cart check out process, and wipes out your merchant services fees?  Interested? Google Checkout is a payment process which integrates with your AdWords campaign and your website, allowing your customers to buy from […]