Ad Spend Secrets

By: Luke Smith
  • Summary

  • This podcast explores e-commerce, advertising, and lead-gen strategies — so you can leverage the secrets of profitable ads, to grow your business.

    Your host, Luke Smith, has worked with a range of brands — from startups in the 'kids & parenting' e-commerce niche to titans of the industry like Tom Ford, Qantas, McDonalds, and more.

    Tune in each week for actionable tips and insights from industry experts to help you get the most from your ad spend — for your ecom store and lead gen efforts.

    © 2024 Ad Spend Secrets | Luke Smith
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Episodes
  • Why Most Agencies Let You Down (Watch Before Hiring An Agency)
    Dec 31 2024

    Free ad-account audit for e-commerce stores: https://www.simplyconverting.com/call

    Is your marketing agency really dropping the ball, or is there just a communication breakdown?

    While many brands and e-commerce stores question their agency's performance — the real issue often isn't about results.

    It's about communication.

    In this episode of Ad Spend Secrets, Luke Smith (founder of Simply Converting) reveals the communication framework that builds trust and drives results between agencies and clients.

    Whether you're working with an agency or considering one, this episode provides actionable insights to get the most out of your relationship with your agency.

    Listen to discover:

    Why great marketing agencies might sometimes look bad to you (and what the agency should be doing to avoid this)

    The counterintuitive reason why your marketing agency might be working overtime for you without you knowing it — and how to tell

    Why a $400 product needs different marketing than a $39 toy in e-commerce stores

    How to know if your agency is actually failing…or just looks like it

    Plus more

    Key moments:

    00:00 Intro
    00:37 Big insights from account audits
    01:42 Is your agency doing nothing?
    02:23 Effective communication = better relationship
    05.05 Total transparency

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    🚀 FREE Google Ads training: https://scale.simplyconverting.com/google-shopping
    📈 Apply to work with us: https://scale.simplyconverting.com/survey

    Follow Simply Converting Online:

    🌐https://www.simplyconverting.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/simplyconverting

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    7 mins
  • 2025 SEO Tips For E-Commerce Stores With Ryan Martin
    Dec 24 2024

    FREE Google Ads training for e-commerce stores: https://scale.simplyconverting.com/google-shopping

    30% of Australians are now using ad blockers, and that number is growing. This makes SEO critical for e-commerce stores that want to grow.

    In this episode of Ad Spend Secrets, Ryan Martin, founder of Remarkable Digital and host of the E-commerce Australia podcast, breaks down the essential components of modern SEO strategy in ecomm.

    Ryan shares his expert insights on why many e-commerce businesses struggle with SEO. And he reveals the optimal traffic mix for sustainable e-commerce growth.

    Tune in to discover:

    ✔ Why so many Shopify stores get burned by SEO agencies and the key questions to ask before signing a contract

    ✔ Why AI-generated content is causing traffic drops for some ecom stores (and how to create content Google actually likes)

    ✔ The "EEAT principle" Google uses to rank sites: PLUS why ignoring any one element can tank your rankings

    ✔ The hidden danger of relying on backlink directories… and why fewer, high-quality links often perform better

    ✔ The “One-two” combo that builds trust with customers AND Google (and why that’s critical for your ecomm stores performance)

    ✔ Plus more

    Key Moments:

    00:00 Intro
    00:50 About Ryan Martin
    04:11 Timeline expectations for SEO results
    09:05 Using Google Search Console for tracking
    12:05 The importance of E-E-A-T principles
    15:10 Common SEO troubles
    20:15 Ad blocker statistics and organic traffic value
    26:20 Tips for choosing the right SEO agency

    The SEO tips in this episode can help you grow your e-commerce store, and they help amplify the effects of paid advertising.


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    Connect with Ryan Martin:

    Website: https://www.remarkabledigital.com.au/
    Podcast: https://ecommerceaustralia.buzzsprout.com/

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    Luke Smith, is the host of Ad Spend Secrets and Founder of the renowned advertising and lead gen agency “Simply Converting”.

    Over the last decade, Luke has run advertising and marketing campaigns for companies of all sizes. From startup e-commerce stores, to industry giants like Qantas, Tom Ford, McDonalds, and more.

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    🚀 FREE Google Ads training: https://scale.simplyconverting.com/google-shopping
    📈 Apply to work with us: https://scale.simplyconverting.com/survey

    Follow Simply Converting Online:

    🌐https://www.simplyconverting.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/simplyconverting

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    33 mins
  • Little Known Tips For BETTER LEADS (Revealed In 5 MINUTES)
    Dec 17 2024

    What if you could fill your pipeline with higher-quality leads that convert?

    Today, I’m sharing three simple yet powerful lead gen strategies for better-quality leads who actually want to buy.

    You’ll hear why sometimes making your lead generation process harder can actually improve your results.

    And how different traffic sources require different qualification approaches.

    You’ll also hear about platform-specific landing pages that optimize for each traffic source's unique characteristics — for better and cheaper leads.

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    Luke Smith, is the host of Ad Spend Secrets and Founder of the renowned advertising and lead gen agency “Simply Converting”.

    Over the last decade, Luke has run advertising and marketing campaigns for companies of all sizes. From startup e-commerce stores, to industry giants like Qantas, Tom Ford, McDonalds, and more.

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    🚀 FREE Google Ads training: https://scale.simplyconverting.com/google-shopping
    📈 Apply to work with us: https://scale.simplyconverting.com/survey

    Follow Simply Converting Online:

    https://www.simplyconverting.com/
    https://www.facebook.com/simplyconverting

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    6 mins

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