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About Advertising your business on YouTube

Here’s the thing about YouTube Ads: they’re not like Search or Shopping Ads, and that’s okay. YouTube is almost never a bottom-funnel channel—it’s built to grab attention and build interest, just like classic TV or radio ads. It’s about getting your brand in front of the right audience at scale and at surprisingly affordable costs for the volume of exposure.

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A slide from Kirk's presentation in Las Vegas at Affiliate Summit West.

But here’s the catch: success on YouTube starts with great creative. To see real results, invest in high-quality creative that grabs attention and builds interest fast.

YouTube is an increasingly important tool in the Google Ads toolbox, especially for growing your top-of-funnel audience. If you’re ready to take it seriously, we’d love to help you tap into its potential!

(For more insights, check out our guide to YouTube campaign types.)

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“Kirk and ZATO Marketing are my & Credo's first thought when approached by someone looking for Google Shopping help. Kirk has proven himself over and over to be a humble and helpful resource who is truly the best at what he does, and a world class human to know. I'm not an advertising expert myself, so when I have questions Kirk is my go-to and should be yours as well."
- JOHN DOHERTY, FOUNDER & CEO, GETCREDO.COM
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“ZATO gave us the best SEM/SHOP audit we’ve gotten from any outside firm. It was insightful, thorough, actionable, and delivered in a clear professional way. We were able to implement their recommendations within months and saw significant improvements.”
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"Kirk is my industry go-to person when it comes to Shopping Ads. Whether I have a client looking for help with their shopping campaigns, a lead looking for someone seasoned, creative, and trustworthy to possibly work with, or if I have a question myself, Kirk is always helpful and willing to have a conversation."
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"Kirk is one of the most talented and experienced Google Shopping experts that I know. I’ve had the privilege of viewing several of Kirk’s presentations at conferences as well as numerous other content pieces that he’s produced online - all chock full of actionable e-commerce expertise."
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“Kirk is a highly intelligent and charismatic individual that I had the pleasure of working with while I was ZATO's Google rep. His skills in regards to AdWords and especially E-commerce are top notch. He goes above and beyond for all of his clients and truly cares about doing great work. Strongly recommend if you're looking for a PPC master.”
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Most sales processes are built on speed and information gaps, and we think that's broken. Here's how ZATO approaches sales differently, where slower conversations and mutual wins matter most.
Google Shopping Feed Optimization: What Works in 2026

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Shopping feed optimization isn't a setup task, it's an ongoing practice. Here's what actually moves the needle in Google Shopping and PMax in 2026.