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Articles and notes on Google Shopping and measurement.

How MenFirst Achieved 27.5% Incremental Order Uplift in Their First Week with RetailerBoost
December 9, 20255 min read

How MenFirst Achieved 27.5% Incremental Order Uplift in Their First Week with RetailerBoost

MenFirst, the innovative men's gray hair care brand, installed RetailerBoost and started generating sales on day one. Within the first week, they achieved a 27.5% incremental order uplift. Here's their story.

Adam SturrockAdam Sturrock
Agency Commission Model vs RetailerBoost: Who Actually Pays for the Ads?
December 6, 20255 min read

Agency Commission Model vs RetailerBoost: Who Actually Pays for the Ads?

A direct comparison between traditional agency commission pricing and the RetailerBoost model. The critical difference? We fund 100% of the ad spend. You pay nothing until we generate sales.

Adam SturrockAdam Sturrock
How Agencies Charge to Manage Google Ads: A Complete Guide to Pricing Models
December 6, 202513 min read

How Agencies Charge to Manage Google Ads: A Complete Guide to Pricing Models

From percentage of ad spend to pure commission on sales, there are many ways agencies charge for Google Ads management. This guide breaks down every pricing model, who each is best for, and helps you choose the right structure for your business.

Adam SturrockAdam Sturrock
The Smart Alternative to DIY Google Ads for Retailers
December 1, 20256 min read

The Smart Alternative to DIY Google Ads for Retailers

Most merchants lose money learning to run Google Ads, and agencies charge thousands per month while you still carry all the risk. This guide reveals how commission-based partners like RetailerBoost, Redbrain, and Orderlegend let you run Google Shopping campaigns with zero upfront spend - you only pay when they generate sales.

Adam SturrockAdam Sturrock
Why PPC Behaves Like a Power Law and What That Means for Retailers
November 27, 202512 min read

Why PPC Behaves Like a Power Law and What That Means for Retailers

Operating at scale with tens of thousands of merchants reveals something surprising: Google Shopping performance follows a power law distribution. A tiny fraction of retailers generate the vast majority of results while most sit in the long tail. Understanding this pattern is critical for setting realistic expectations and optimizing your approach to growth.

Adam SturrockAdam Sturrock
10 tips to ensure Google doesn't suspend your Merchant Center account for Misrepresentation
November 26, 20253 min read

10 tips to ensure Google doesn't suspend your Merchant Center account for Misrepresentation

Google is working hard to ensure the stores that promote products on their shopping carousel offer a high-quality customer experience. In this post, we share some quick tips to not get stuck.

Adam SturrockAdam Sturrock