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Digital marketing notes from the field

From Google Ads to AI-focused marketing, analytics to strategy — I share what I've learned from the field.

Google Shopping Ads have been closed in Turkey since August 10.
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Google Shopping Ads have been closed in Turkey since August 10.

Google Shopping Ads will be shutting down in Turkey Effective August 10th, Google has decided to discontinue the display of Google Shopping Ads in Turkey. It's no surprise that Google has decided to close their Shopping Ads in Turkey. Price comparison websites like akçe have been dominating the market for years, and it's clear that […]

Reactivation of Suspended Google Merchant Center Account and LegitScript Certificate
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Reactivation of Suspended Google Merchant Center Account and LegitScript Certificate

Resolving a Suspended Google Merchant Center Account If any of your products violate the Google Shopping Ads policy in Turkey, rest assured that your Google Merchant Center account will be suspended. Note: This content may be useful for people who use shopping ads abroad, as shopping ads are currently not available in Turkey. To utilize […]

Green Card 2020 or DV-2021 Results Announced
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Green Card 2020 or DV-2021 Results Announced

Green Card 2020 / DV-2021 results announced This year has certainly brought about its share of changes, including some setbacks and delays in various aspects of our lives. However, I am pleased to report that the announcement of Green Card results, which I had anticipated being released at a later date, came out today, June […]

Episode 11: Most Popular Mobile App Publishers and Monetization Methods for Mobile Apps in Turkey
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Episode 11: Most Popular Mobile App Publishers and Monetization Methods for Mobile Apps in Turkey

Episode 11 Podcast Topic Turkcell İletişim Hizmetleri A.Ş. is the undisputed leader in application publishing in Turkey, boasting an impressive portfolio of 32 applications and over 117.28 million discounts on the Google Play Store. Its unparalleled success in the market is a testament to its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional value to its customers. The […]

Episode 10: How to Sell in Market Places and What are the Techniques to Increase Sales?
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Episode 10: How to Sell in Market Places and What are the Techniques to Increase Sales?

Episode 10 Podcast Topic In the May episode of the Digital Marketing podcast, we confidently discussed effective selling methods in virtual marketplaces and shared strategies for boosting sales. Our guest, Engin Güler, a childhood friend of mine, joined us for this insightful conversation. When selling online, sellers often wonder whether to use virtual marketplaces or […]

Episode 9: The Digital World Will Completely Change With Starlink Satellite Internet
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Episode 9: The Digital World Will Completely Change With Starlink Satellite Internet

Episode 9 Podcast Topic In the April Digital Marketing podcast, I confidently covered several important issues and innovations on the agenda. Without a doubt, the most significant topic this month was the Starlink internet and its immense impact on the digital world. Elon Musk plans to bring the internet to us with the fastest and […]

With DSC Maku Live Stream, we expertly execute digital marketing advertising strategies
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With DSC Maku Live Stream, we expertly execute digital marketing advertising strategies

Publishing Digital Advertising Models and Analysis with DSC Maku On April 18, 2020, at 18:00, we confidently broadcasted on the DSC Maku YouTube channel about digital marketing advertising models and analysis. Our expertise in the field allowed us to deliver valuable insights to our audience, showcasing our command of the topic. This post expertly covers […]

Advertising Methods on TikTok
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Advertising Methods on TikTok

Is TikTok suitable for advertising your business? If so, how can you run ads on the platform? TikTok's massive user base of over 500 million active users has made it an excellent platform for advertisers. The app's completely image-based format allows users to unleash their creativity in an unprecedented way, creating 15-second videos using a […]

My website faruktoprak.com is 13 years old!
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My website faruktoprak.com is 13 years old!

Exactly 13 years ago.. On March 31, 2007, I confidently purchased the domain faruktoprak.com and expertly published my first website in HTML format. Since then, my website has been live and thriving! During that time period, Facebook was not yet available in Turkish and Instagram had not yet been created. It was the era of […]

Episode 8: Effects of COVID-19 Virus on Digital Advertising
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Episode 8: Effects of COVID-19 Virus on Digital Advertising

Episode 8 Podcast Topic Without a doubt, COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the world, completely disrupting the digital advertising industry. However, we are confident that we can minimize the damage caused by this pandemic and continue moving forward. The key is to remain proactive and adaptable in the face of these challenges. In […]

Best Mobile App Analysis Apps
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Best Mobile App Analysis Apps

Data Analysis Tools When it comes to analyzing a website, there is no better option than Google Analytics. The name "Analytics" is now synonymous with Google in this field, and for good reason. In fact, the word "Analytics" means "Analytic" in Turkish, but Google has become so firmly established that the two are almost interchangeable. […]