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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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.