Have you ever caught yourself looking at your marketing dashboard thinking, ‘Should I invest more deeply in SEO or more in Google Ads?’
This is a tough decision. One will give you an advantage in the long-run, the other will get you results right away. However, smart brands have a secret - you don’t have to decide. In fact, you should be using both SEO and Google Ads to help you grow.
Let’s now explore why using and integrating SEO and Google Ads isn’t just a good thing to consider, it is crucial for companies that want to win online.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the basis of long-term visibility with no expiration date. It’s entertaining your content, website and backlinks so you naturally get more eyesights on google or search engine results.
And what is the return from that? MASSIVE.
People trust Google — and by extension, the top results they show. In fact, 67.6% of all clicks on Google are in the first 5 organic results. Unlike ads, Users see organic listings as credible and less ‘pushy’.
Good SEO doesn’t just fall on keywords. It forces you to improve speed, mobile friendliness, structure and experience. These changes will be better for all users and search engines.
SEO is the best way to rank on long-term, high-value queries like: ‘best accounting software for startup’ or ‘how to choose a CRM’. These are not curiosity clicks, they are searching for something and are ready to see what you offer.
Yes, SEO takes time — early improvement often appears within 3-6 months, while significant and lasting results typically take 8-12 months, especially for new websites in competitive industries. But once you rank, traffic comes in endlessly, at no ongoing cost (unlike ads). It is a self-sustaining engine.
Ranking organically for relevant keywords develops your brand authority within the space. As your SEO projects maturity, it develops into something other than 'traffic', it develops into a signal of trust.
If SEO is the long game, then google ads can be thought of as the fast track. Used strategically, all google ads campaigns develop immediate, real results which is perfect for launches, offers, or the times where you absolutely cannot wait.
Even with a strong SEO strategy, it takes time to make it to the top. Ads allow you to skip the queue and deliver drops just above the organic results. 75% of users stated ‘paid search ads make it easier to find the information they were looking for.’
Google Ads offers the ability to target by location, language, device, audience interest, behavior, and even the time of day. You are not simply blasting your ads into the void, you are hyper focused. You are directing your ad spend exactly on the target audience of choice.
Running a flash sale? Launching a new service? Do you need leads THIS week? Google ads provide the immediacy to hit your real-time business requirements.
With Google Ads, everything is trackable. You know what ad generated what click, which keyword converted, and your ROI - almost in real-time. You also can scale or pause campaigns almost instantaneously based on performance or budget shifts.
Stuck for what keywords your audience is using? Need to A/B test messaging prior to a full SEO campaign? Google Ads is a great sandbox to test ideas without fully committing to them.
Still think in ‘either-or’ terms? Let's turn this upside down.
By running SEO & Google Ads, you are increasing your chances of showing up twice on the same search result page, once as an ad and again as an organic listing. This will enhance trust when it appears to visitors and also increase visibility. Google claims that when ads are used with strong organic results, total clicks will increase by 89% when compared to if the brand had just used SEO.
Performance data from Google Ads is invaluable. What keywords produce conversions, what calls to action produce clicks, what audiences to engage, etc. With this data, your SEO team has true data, not guesswork.
SEO continues to build brand authority. Ads produce conversions. Together, you lead users through the entire buyer journey - awareness, consideration, decision.
Using both means you have more complete data. You can see what's working across paid and organic. This way you can allocate budget accordingly, and therefore grow more efficiently.
This combination is like driving a hybrid - you're economical on fuel (SEO) while also having the turbo boost when you need it (Ads). It's the best of both worlds.
At 10X Digital, we’re not merely putting campaigns up. We are building growth engines. We have the technical expertise and a strong creative strategy. Our continuous optimization allows us to pursue your goals using innovative methods.
Here is a little bit about our process:
Before kicking things off we will complete a comprehensive audit of your current digital performance. Whether you are already using Google Ads or you’ve tinkered a bit with SEO, we will invest the time to audit those, as well. Our team will examine your keyword gaps, competitors, landing page metrics, technical SEO, and ad performance (among other things) to find missed opportunities.
Studies show that well-structured websites with solid technical SEO and optimized content achieve 2x faster ranking improvements than poorly structured sites.
There is no cookie cutter path to plans. Our team of expert strategists gather all relevant information to create a customized roadmap relevant to your audience, brand voice and goals. We don't maintain silos around SEO and Ads, so we plan them together out of necessity. We work by using channels where possible to increase performance.
Google Ads can provide insight into the performance of keywords being used in SEO. It allows the use of ads to better inform and prioritize strategy on the SEO side. High-ranking organic pages are complemented by retargeting ads to enhance conversions. The seasonal aspect of SEO can also be integrated with an ad campaign at the same time to maximize relevancy.
We will never ‘set it and forget it.’ Our campaigns are fueled by real-time performance data. If a keyword is failing to perform, we pivot. If a landing page is failing to convert, we test a different one for performance. This proactive approach maximizes performance and return on investment from both channels.
We also utilize:
When you partner with 10X Digital you aren't dealing with two or three vendors. You have one point of contact, that’s your dedicated account manager. They take the time to learn about your business and keep track of everything. From daily management to monthly reporting, you will always know what is happening.
Regardless of their size, 10X Digital has assisted countless businesses in the UAE. We have worked from small startups to large enterprises, in improving their online presence. Our knowledge of the local market allows us to connect with your audience using hyper-relevant messaging, localized campaigns, and strategies.
No more jargon-filled, lengthy PDF reports with no actionable insight. Our reporting is straightforward, actionable and tied to your KPIs. We show you how SEO and Ads are interplaying together. We show what is driving traffic and where future opportunities are. You will always know where your budget is invested and the returns you are receiving.
Now, brands no longer have the luxury of choosing a side. The ones that succeed the most are those who have been combining their SEO and Google Ads investments. This way they have covered all possible angles of visibility and credibility, reach, and return on investment.
So before you invest again, don't flip a coin; invest both, and engage a partner that knows how to make the two work in tandem.
At 10X Digital, we focus on strategic integrated approaches that help you capture the best of both worlds. We'd love to talk about how we can align your SEO and Google Ads investment in one cohesive, high-performing channel strategy.
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