🧐 What DSA?

Plenty of goodies to prepare you for the holiday sales today. And a rundown on the Digital Services Act. November 17, 2022 [Read in browser]( [logo] [sponsor]( Hello, Thursday. After the “synchronized crossings” video we shared yesterday, we got a reply with an even more mesmerizing video of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. [Have a look here.]( It had us on the edge of our seats more than the latest news from Elon’s Twitter. ADVERTISING Google and Meta want to prep you for holiday sales [article-image] It feels like a last call before the holiday storm. Google and Meta both announced a few things that could help you sell more this holiday season, but also prepare for what follows. Google adds a new Shopping feature to Search Console: The [Shopping tab listing feature]( will provide more information on how your products perform on Google Search. The new tab will provide more data on your product snippets, merchant listings, and shopping tab listings. You’ll also be able to create a Merchant Center account from here without needing to re-verify website ownership – making the entire process smoother. Meta launches new resources for small businesses: If you’re looking for inspiration, tips and tricks of the trade, [Meta shared them in abundance](: - A holiday marketing guide for small businesses. - Try my Reel, a series of Reels templates for the holiday season designed by top creators found in Instagram’s template library. - #BuyBlackFriday campaign, providing training and guidance for Black-owned businesses. - Smallday Showcase, a 2022 guide to Facebook’s select few small businesses that are utilizing the full potential of the platform’s features. So much content, so little time… Why we care: With the most important sales season coming up, it’s good to have more guidance from Meta on how to gain competitive edge. Moreover, you'll know have more insight into how your products are performing on the search engine – and optimize where possible. More helpful info on last-minute holiday prep later but first… REGULATIONS Digital Services Act arrives It’s been brewing for some time – and now it’s here. The [Digital Services Act (DSA) came into force yesterday.]( The act is expected to add a new set of regulations that should place larger online platforms under a “unique new transparency and accountability framework”, among other things. Who will be impacted by DSA: The act will impact all online services, but the big guns will be under more scrutiny. The EU will first determine which platforms fall into very large online platforms (VLOPs) and very large online search engines (VLOSEs) categories – if they do, they’ll have tougher oversight and an extra layer of regulation. According to the EU, any platform or search engine that has more than 10% of the EU population—or 45 million users—falls into the “very large” category. You’ve guessed it – Google, Facebook, Apple, and Amazon all tick the boxes. What will be the impact: The act focuses on “limiting the spread of illegal content and products online, increasing protection of minors, and giving users more choice and better information.” The DSA will require platforms to carry out annual analysis on the above matter and will also enforce new transparency rules that should allow users to opt out of user tracking. After the EU decides that the platform is “very large,” they’ll provide a four-month window for them to adjust before they start sanctioning – with fines up to 6% of their annual global turnover. Why we care: Obviously, DSA could have huge impacts on large platforms like Facebook, Google, and quite possibly Twitter – and if you look at the latest developments with the “bird app,” it all points toward an interesting 2023. But let’s get back to the topic of holiday prep… SPONSORED BY STACKED MARKETER PRO 400+ marketers told us which holidays generated more sales [article-image]( We gathered data, marketers’ surveys, and case studies about marketing during holidays. And we discovered a few things: - Black Friday is not the event when Americans spend more money. - The products that drove more conversions during the winter holidays. And 3 types of products people start buying heavily way before the winter holidays start. - Monthly-long holidays most brands aren’t taking advantage of. - How out-of-stock items can be an opportunity to eat out your biggest competitor’s market share. There’s a lot more, and we packed everything into The Ultimate Holiday Marketing report. [Join Stacked Marketer Pro]( to get it. The data inside this report will help you make more profits from this Q4. [Get your hands on it!]( TRACKING How to track offline conversions from your Google Ads [article-image] Okay, you’ve set up your online conversion tracking and everything seems smooth. Ready for those holiday sales, right? But what if a customer gives you a call after clicking on your ad and you close a deal? Or someone decides to visit your store and make a purchase? Neither of those sales will be attributed to your ad, despite it being the main conversion driver. You’ll miss out on important ad data and have a skewed perspective of your campaign performance. But [according to Tim Jensen](, it’s possible to tweak your Google Ads conversions setup so it tracks the customer journey even when it “goes offline.” #1 – How to track phone calls? If you’re receiving phone call inquiries, it’s vital to implement phone tracking. Here’s how: First, set up call extensions: This will allow a phone number to appear with ads in search results. Navigate to Ads and extensions, and add a new extension by selecting Call extension. Tim also advises using a call reporting option, allowing you to match your calls down to the ad keywords level in the account. Also, you can choose to only count calls with minimum duration. If you find the most qualified calls last more than 2 minutes, you can track only those and eliminate bad leads. Second, set up website call reporting: Google provides an option to use their forwarding number for your site where users will be provided with an unique, trackable number. You can set this up under the Conversions section – create a conversion and select Phone Calls. Choose a “Calls to your phone number” option to make sure all calls are tracked. #2 – How to track in-store visits? Google uses location data from users' mobile devices to see if they’ve engaged with your ads before visiting the store. First, make sure you’re in a country eligible for this type of tracking and that you have multiple physical locations with high clicks and impressions volume. Yep, a bit limiting for small businesses. Second, you need to claim and verify your store locations using Google’s Business Profile. Furthermore, you’ll have to activate location extensions. But that’s not all. Tim also discusses how to import offline data using your CRM or automation platform. If you’re interested in reading more, make sure you [check out the full article](. Hopefully, this will help you get a better understanding of your campaigns! And if you’re looking for a good opportunity when it comes to paid social ads that can drive results, keep reading. SPONSORED BY SNAP Want to see awesome returns on your campaigns? Try Snapchat. [article-image]( Maybe you’re not on Snapchat, but you know who is? More than 600M1 users, with 100M in North America alone2. [Snap’s growing, unique audience is hard to reach elsewhere](. And no, it’s not just teenagers – more than 50% of Snapchatters in the US are older than 24!3 With Snapchat you can: - [Build immersive, engaging brand experiences]( by creating augmented reality (AR) ads where users are actively engaged. - Drive Results. How? Mix AR ads with video ads to get the perfect storm. Across CPG, Snap drove an ROI on average 1.78x as much as the total media average!4 [Add Snapchat to your campaigns](, it’s that simple. THE CREW’S INSIGHTS Are you asking your customers the right questions? [article-image] Ever heard of a meat-alternative brand called [SIMULATE](? They’re known for viral marketing, bold claims about the future of food, and a more ‘techy’ take on the meat alternatives market—everything about SIMULATE’s marketing screams modern, tech, and young. 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