◈ Homepage — https://www.jasonmcdonald.org/Skip to content Click to Email Or, Call 415-655-1071 Facebook X LinkedIn YouTube Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More JASON MCDONALD Consulting with you, and not for you. Welcome! My name is JASON MCDONALD, and I am an expert witness. By this, I mean – an SEO Expert Witness, a social media expert witness, and an expert witness in Google Ads. I love the complexities of facts and data, the wizardry of online marketing, and the task of taking complex facts and explaining them to a judge and jury. I love facts. I love complexity. But most of all I love teaching – and, in my view, being an expert witness is in many ways just being a solid, fact-based teacher. Beyond my work as an expert witness, I teach for Stanford Continuing Studies, do marketing consulting for businesses (especially local businesses), and have best-selling books on Amazon on search engine optimization, advertising on Google and YouTube, and social media marketing. You can view my author profile on Amazon to learn more. I am also well-known as a ‘marketing coach,’ that is a coach in SEO, Google Ads, or Social Media (organic or paid). New Book: AI and Marketing Contact me today by email or call 415-655-1071 for a consultation. I also offer one-on-one coaching in digital marketing. SEO Consultant Working primarily clients from around the world, I can help your company get to the top of Google, Bing, and even Amazon via search engine optimization consulting. Yes, Sergey & Larry, I am an SEO expert. Learn more. Social Media Expert I look out at the world of Facebook marketing, Twitter marketing and even LinkedIn, Twitter (X), Pinterest, TikTok, or YouTube. Yes, Cole Sear, I see marketing opportunities where others see confusion. I can also help with online advertising on social media networks such as Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. Learn more. Google Ads Expert Google Ads (formerly called Google Ads) is like alcohol (and so is advertising on Facebook, YouTube, or LinkedIn), but I’ll help you ‘drink’ responsibly. Yes, Mr. Po-Po, I can be your designated Google Ads advertising driver (or AdWords certified expert consultant). Learn more. Expert Witness Services Need an expert witness who can explain Search Engine Optimization, Google Ads, or Social Media to a judge or jury? With deposition and trial experience, I can serve as an SEO expert witness, Google Ads expert witness or social media expert witness. Yes, Mr. Judge & Jury, let me draw your attention to this pixel. Got Questions? Need Answers? Want to talk? CALL 415-655-1071, or peruse this action-packed website to LEARN MORE or, SEND ME AN EMAIL. Expert Witness Philosophy As an expert witness, my philosophy is simple: stay close to the facts. Whether I’m engaged as an SEO expert witness to understand the pro’s and con’s of how a company managed (or mismanaged) the SEO of a business, whether I’m figuring out the social media parameters of a YouTube ad campaign, or whether I am data crunching impressions, clicks, and conversions for a Google Ads campaign gone bad – my “guiding star” is the facts. I dig in and understand the facts. I figure out how the facts worked; who did what, when, and how. What went “right” and what went “wrong.” And I take these complex facts – for SEO, for social media, and for Google Ads – and explain them in “lay person’s terms” for a judge or jury. After all, the lawyers, the judges, and the jurors are not experts in digital marketing. I am. I do it. I teach it. I explain it. And I can work as an expert witness focusing on the facts, so that those facts become clear in a deposition, arbitration, or even a trial. My Books I publish the Marketing Almanac,  compilations of free tools for Internet marketing used in my consulting business as well as my corporate training and workshops, as well as workbooks on these topics. To view all my books, check out the Jason McDonald author profile on Amazon. Here are some highlights – Marketing and AI – my newest book on how to use Artificial Intelligence to make marketing better, faster, and cheaper. Social Media Marketing Book – an overview to social media marketing with deep dives into Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest and more. Google Ads (AdWords) Book – my latest book on secrets, tips, and gotchas in Google Ads (formerly, Google AdWords). SEO, a ‘how to’ book on search engine optimization Posts to X by Jason Tweets by jasoneg3 Contact Information 1230 Market Street #709 San Francisco, CA 94102 Tel. 415-655-1071 Click to email. My Blog(s), My Press Release(s), My So-called Life Read more posts on my blog… Or, read posts from other blogs I write – JM Internet Group Blog Jason McDonald Consulting Agency Announces New Content on Google Ads and Expert Witness Services April 21, 2026|Tags: Expert Witness, Google Ads Expert Witness, Search Engine Optimization, SEO, SEO Expert Witness, Social Media Expert Witness Hey Businesses, Is Your Social Media Budget Focused on the Right Platforms? March 31, 2026|Tags: Digital Advertising, Expert Witness, Social Media Marketing AI Has the Legal System All Shook up and You May Need an Expert Witness in SEO March 29, 2026|Tags: AI Expert Witness, Digital Advertising Expert Witness, Expert Witness, Google Ads Expert Witness Jason McDonald is a top-rated SEO expert, helping companies to dominate Google through search engine optimization consulting services. Beyond being an SEO expert, Jason also works with companies as a social media expert and a Google Ads expert or as it was formerly known a ‘Google AdWords Expert’ not just in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland) but throughout the country. As an Internet marketing and online advertising expert, Jason has also worked as an SEO expert witness, an Google Ads expert witness and social media expert witness. Reach out to Jason for a consultation, call 415-655-1071 or visit him at 1230 Market St, Ste 709, San Francisco, CA 94102. Follow Jason McDonald on X (Twitter) for tips, tricks, and insights into the fun-filled world of digital marketing! We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site, we assume that you are ok with this. See our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. OK Go to Top ◈ Interior Pages — 26 pages crawledAI Has the Legal System All Shook up and You May Need an Expert Witness in SEO - SEO | Google Ads | Social Media Expert Witness Services Skip to content Click to Email Or, Call 415-655-1071 Facebook X LinkedIn YouTube Search for: Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Search for: Previous Next AI Has the Legal System All Shook up and You May Need an Expert Witness in SEO Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming digital marketing . These changes are motivating marketers to improve and set higher expectations for search outcomes. Its also causing havoc with complicated lawsuits around misinformation and trust issues. Here are some examples: AI impacts rank on Google (and on AI-overviews): AI uses algorithms to determine how best to deliver relevant content to potential clients, a development not previously seen. While keywords remain valuable in written content, AI now analyzes videos and images to deliver more targeted results. These changes affect content rankings in new and unpredictable ways. AI gets specific: It lets users ask one question and drill down to more specific ones until the best answer is found. For example, if a user is searching for Cruises to Alaska, they may want to keep asking for specific results such as “Adult-only, stopping at Juno, Best time for whale watching. Until the right cruise with all their desires pops up. AI is forcing SEO experts to raise their game: Content optimization and competitor strategies are changing, and SEO marketing professionals need to keep up or lose out. AEO ( Answer Engine Optimization ) is one of the new buzzwords for “optimizing for AI overviews.” SEO: What’s Real, What’s Not, and How Can You Tell? Digital Media lawsuits are changing, too. The American Bar Association posted an article about recent developments in AI cases and legislation. As an expert witness in SEO, I’ve watched these changes, and they are happening quickly! Even an expert attorney can struggle to keep up with AI’s advances in the SEO ecosystem. Here are a few examples of how businesses can get in trouble. AI-generated articles confuse users: Companies’ use of AI-generated content is becoming increasingly prevalent, yet it still requires human oversight. Many new cases involve patent infringement, copyright infringement, false claims, IP infringement, and false advertising. Online documents: ChatGPT and AI can generate phony documents such as citations and misrepresented legal documents. If those documents are posted on a company website, it undermines customer trust and creates expensive legal headaches. SEO & AI Search: Digital marketing professionals need to be vigilant when using AI content. They need to monitor how AI is changing the digital media landscape and protect their companies from AI-generated missteps. Artificial Intelligence may be a great tool, but it’s not a shortcut. If you’re an attorney with a client who’s in court for AI-related marketing violations, you need an AI expert witness in SEO . I can research the data and tell a jury what’s real and what’s not in an AI case. By Jason McDonald, Ph.D | March 29, 2026 | Categories: Blog | Tags: AI Expert Witness , Digital Advertising Expert Witness , Expert Witness , Google Ads Expert Witness | Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! 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See our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions . OK Call 415-655-1071 Go to Top Social Media Marketing Expert - San Francisco Bay Area - Jason McDonald Skip to content Click to Email Or, Call 415-655-1071 Facebook X LinkedIn YouTube Search for: Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Search for: Social Media Marketing I think of social media marketing as throwing amazing parties on Facebook, Twitter & the gang. Party on! Social Media Consulting by a True Social Media Expert Got Social Media Marketing questions? Questions on Facebook, X (Twitter), or YouTube marketing? Not what is the best website building site to help bring all your social media platforms together? Questions about how to “throw” a party on social media, on everything ranging from “sending out the invitations” to “dealing with problem attendees?” I define social media marketing as the art and science of “throwing” great parties on the Internet. Many of us have “shown up” on social media – e.g., checked out Twitter, looked at some videos on YouTube, read some posts on Facebook… that’s “showing up” at the party, but how many of us have “thrown” the parties? That means, how many have a) set up a Facebook Page, b) populated it with interesting and fun posts, c) promoted it, and d) measured its effectiveness as a digital marketing vehicle. Dare I say, not many! So my approach as a social media marketing expert here in San Francisco is to work with you to “throw” a better party on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc. Note: I also work as a social media marketing expert witness in cases of litigation. Beyond my course taught for Stanford Continuing Studies on social media marketing, I receive many requests for either individual, “on site” instruction in Social Media marketing for hi-tech companies or social media consulting. I am available for both Social Media consulting and corporate training . I also work with non-hi-tech companies – any company that can benefit from a robust social media strategy is a great match. After SEO, Social Media has become a major way that customers not only find your company but also bond with your company in a continuing marketing relationship! Currently, you might be using customized SEO services that can help you create a stronger platform for your business online. Good SEO can make your business more visible to customers and help it rank higher on search engines. You now need to do the same with your social platforms. Social Media Consulting – Deliverables: I work with companies nation-wide, but often I consult with companies in the San Francisco Bay Area or Silicon Valley companies on their social media marketing strategies. Because of the Internet, it doesn’t really matter where your company is physically located. What matters is that you want to leverage Social Media Marketing for success, whether it be by opting to buy TikTok followers (not recommended!), or going through other platforms. There are many choices for which way to go about this, and I can consult with you on your Social Media needs or as your resident Social Media expert. I provide professional Social Media consulting and Social Media corporate training with regard to the following – Goal Assessment – what are your Social Media goals? It is to drive web traffic? Is it to get registrations? Is it to get “click-and-buy” actions? Without a clear idea of your goals, you will never know if you succeed. Social Media – Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram – these fundamental social media websites can be a great fit for expanding your brand. But they also may be unnecessary. I work with my clients to identify the best social media venues, and to overcome social media guilt ; you do not need to do them all – just the ones that really benefit your company. For example, if you are looking for engagement on certain clothing items, using Instagram to promote them might be a better option than something like LinkedIn. Social Media Monitoring – Social Media are a great way to listen to your customers. I can work with you on a monitoring plan in order to listen to your customers, and use Social Media as a means for researching your customers. Facebook Consulting – Facebook is the largest social media marketing platform, and I work with you as an expert in Facebook marketing. You may be looking for a Facebook expert in San Francisco, but – again – it doesn’t matter where I am and where you are. I will work as your Facebook marketing consultant, whether you’re in San Francisco, Oakland, Tulsa, Topeka, Kansas… you get the picture – anywhere in the world. Blogging – Blogging is the oldest and most mature Social Media opportunity. I can help you set up a blog, and more importantly advise you on what to blog about for maximum traffic. My SEO expertise fits nicely with blogging as well. I believe in blogging and I can help you blog for both SEO and social media marketing success. YouTube – YouTube has a special relationship with Google, and I can advise you on setting up appropriate Youtube videos as well as a Youtube channel. Any questions? Please contact me as your potential customers are out there on Facebook and X (Twitter), LinkedIn and Snapchat, YouTube and Instagram, today! Social Media Consulting by a True Expert in Social Media Hiring a social media consultant for a small business is akin to having a seasoned party planner for a gathering. Just as a good host understands their guests’ preferences and ensures a memorable event, a social media consultant dives deep into a business’s value proposition and target buyer personas. They tailor content marketing strategies to resonate with these audiences across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or LinkedIn, ensuring each message fits the platform’s unique vibe and audience demographics. Firstly, understanding the business’s value proposition is crucial. It’s like defining the theme of the party—the consultant identifies what sets the business apart and crafts messaging that highlights these unique selling points. Next, identifying target buyer personas is akin to inviting the right guests—the consultant pinpoints who the business wants to engage with and tailors content to attract and retain their interest. Moreover, leveraging each platform effectively is key to maximizing impact. Just as a party planner selects the perfect venue and decor for the occasion, a social media consultant chooses the most suitable platforms where the target audience congregates. Whether it’s the visual allure of Instagram or the professional networking opportunities on LinkedIn, each platform serves a purpose in building brand visibility and engaging potential customers. Ultimately, the consultant’s role is to ensure the business stands out in the crowded social media landscape, nurturing relationships with followers that translate into increased brand awareness, customer loyalty, and, ultimately, higher sales. Got Questions? I am happy to help! Send me an Email Got Questions? I am happy to help! Send me an Email Jason McDonald is a top-rated SEO expert , helping companies to dominate Google through search engine optimization consulting services. Beyond being an SEO expert , Jason also works with companies as a social media expert and a Google Ads expert or as it was formerly known a ‘Google AdWords Expert’ not just in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland) but throughout the country. As an Internet marketing and online advertising expert, Jason has also worked as an SEO expert witness , an Google Ads expert witness and social media expert witness . Reach out to Jason for a consultation, call 415-655-1071 or visit Social Media Expert Witness - Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn Expert Witness - Jason McDonald Skip to content Click to Email Or, Call 415-655-1071 Facebook X LinkedIn YouTube Search for: Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Search for: Here's the definition of a social media expert witness. First, he needs to understand that social media is a party and the marketer is the party planner. Second, he needs to have a mastery of content marketing, including blogs, video, and viral content. Third, he needs both a content and a technical understanding of the main platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram, Twitter (X) and TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube. Explore social media expert witness work, by reaching out for a free consultation with Jason. Social Media Expert Witness Social media is ever-present in today’s digital landscape. Nearly every company – big, medium, or small – has a Facebook page, an X account, an Instagram account, or even a TikTok account. The public-facing nature of social media means that companies are engaged in 24/7 content marketing online. Then, there are the customers – now empowered via UGC (user-generated content) – to chime in on every decision, every new product or service, every failing. And then there are the employees. Even the most insignificant employee might have an Instagram account, and then that “customer from hell” encounter might go viral on TikTok or YouTube. Social media can be a dream for today’s marketer, or it can be a nightmare. Enter the lawyers, and now you have a potential witch’s brew of companies, employees, and customers to create a complicated mess of problems. As an expert in social media, fortunately, I can disentangle the facts and explain what went where, who, when, why and how across social platforms. Was it tweets gone made? Was it a YouTube video that went viral? Or did a prominent YouTuber stop producing videos just at a key product launch? It’s a bit like the proverbial “Clue game.” If you’re looking for a social media expert witness, give me a call. Beyond teaching and having arguably the most popular book on social media marketing, I love social media! My enthusiasm is matched only by my passion for the facts. Social Media Expert Witness – Deliverables: Many of my social media consultant deliverables are transferable to the social media expert witness domain, whether that is an expert witness in Facebook litigation, Twitter litigation, LinkedIn litigation or any litigation involving social media marketing. I work as a social media expert witness with companies nation-wide, but often I consult with companies in the San Francisco Bay Area or Silicon Valley companies. Because of the Internet, it doesn’t really matter where your company or litigation is physically located. Please contact me as your potential customers are out there searching, today! Social Media Expert Witness: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube, and more To effectively unravel the complexities of social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube in legal proceedings, a social media expert witness plays a crucial role. Understanding the intricate technicalities and functionalities of each platform is essential. Facebook : With its vast user base and complex algorithmic operations, comprehending how posts, ads, and user interactions are managed is critical in cases involving privacy violations or content disputes. The same goes for trademarks and other types of commercial disputes about “META” (the parent corporation of Instagram and Facebook). That’s where a Facebook expert witness can help. Instagram : As a visual-centric platform owned by Facebook, Instagram poses unique challenges in terms of influencer marketing, content ownership, and advertising practices, where my expertise can clarify ownership rights and advertising rules. That’s where an Instagram expert witness can help. LinkedIn : Targeted towards professionals and businesses, LinkedIn involves nuances in networking, content sharing, and business promotions. I can elucidate how profiles, connections, and company pages operate, ensuring clarity in cases involving corporate disputes or professional defamation. LinkedIn, of course, is owned by Microsoft. That’s where a LinkedIn expert witness can help. YouTube : Being a video-sharing platform, YouTube’s legal landscape often involves copyright issues, content moderation challenges, and advertising policies. My insights can navigate these issues, explaining video monetization, viewer engagement metrics, and community guidelines to legal stakeholders. What goes viral and why? How can you quantify video views and engagement and the impact that might have on ecommerce? That’s where a YouTube expert witness can help. Other Social Platforms . Platforms as diverse as Pinterest or TikTok can be emerging in importance, or critical to your litigation. In court, whether it’s disputes involving businesses, employees, or customers, my role is to demystify social media strategies, analytics, and advertising tactics. This extends beyond explaining how these platforms function to interpreting their impact on brand reputation, consumer behavior, and legal liabilities. Following the facts where they lead, I bring the power not just of facts but of teaching to help a judge or a juror understand the facts of social media as explained from the perspective of an expert witness. By leveraging my expertise, I help judges and juries comprehend complex digital evidence, such as user data analysis, ad performance metrics, and community guidelines enforcement. This ensures fair and informed decisions in cases ranging from intellectual property disputes to employee misconduct allegations, where social media plays a pivotal role. In conclusion, as a social media expert witness, I provide clarity on the technical, operational, and legal aspects of major platforms, ensuring that the intricacies of social media are effectively communicated within the judicial context. Got Questions? I am happy to help! 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Send me an Email Jason McDonald is a top-rated SEO expert , helping companies to dominate Google through search engine optimization consulting services. Beyond being an SEO expert , Jason also works with companies as a social media expert and a Google Ads expert or as it was formerly known a ‘Google AdWords Expert’ not just in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland) but throughout the country. As an Internet marketing and online advertising expert, Jason has also worked as an SEO expert witness , an Google Ads expert witness and social media expert witness . Reach out to Jason for a consultation, call 415-655-1071 or visit him at 1230 Market St, Ste 709, San Francisco, CA 94102. Follow Jason McDonald on X (Twitter) for tips, tricks, and insights into the fun-filled world of digital marketing! Page load link We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site, we assume that you are ok with this. See our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions . OK Call 415-655-1071 Go to Top More Resources - SEO | Google Ads | Social Media Expert Witness Services Skip to content Click to Email Or, Call 415-655-1071 Facebook X LinkedIn YouTube Search for: Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Search for: But Wait: There's More There's always more. Use this page to browse even more fun-filled information on Internet marketing. More Resources One-one-one Coaching – explore how you can work with me, one-on-one, in hour-long sessions. Let me coach you and your team in digital marketing! SEO Expert Witness – learn about my services as an expert witness in search engine optimization. I can take the complexities of SEO and explain them to judges, jurors, and even (gasp!) attorneys. Google Ads Expert Witness – AdWords, of course, is Google’s pay-per-click advertising platform, otherwise known as Google’s fountain of never-ending money. I can take the crazy complexity of AdWords and explain it to normal folk (like you). Social Media Expert Witness – Social Media Marketing, in my view, is like throwing a party. I can explain how to throw a good party, and I can do forensic analysis on good parties gone bad as an expert witness in Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram… wow this is a long list. Got Questions? I am happy to help! Send me an Email Got Questions? I am happy to help! Send me an Email Jason McDonald is a top-rated SEO expert , helping companies to dominate Google through search engine optimization consulting services. Beyond being an SEO expert , Jason also works with companies as a social media expert and a Google Ads expert or as it was formerly known a ‘Google AdWords Expert’ not just in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland) but throughout the country. As an Internet marketing and online advertising expert, Jason has also worked as an SEO expert witness , an Google Ads expert witness and social media expert witness . Reach out to Jason for a consultation, call 415-655-1071 or visit him at 1230 Market St, Ste 709, San Francisco, CA 94102. Follow Jason McDonald on X (Twitter) for tips, tricks, and insights into the fun-filled world of digital marketing! Page load link We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site, we assume that you are ok with this. See our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions . OK Call 415-655-1071 Go to Top Google Ads Expert Witness - Jason McDonald - Expert in Google AdWords Skip to content Click to Email Or, Call 415-655-1071 Facebook X LinkedIn YouTube Search for: Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Search for: Here's the definition of a Google Ads expert witness. First, a Google Ads expert witness is a person who is certified in Google Ads (formerly, AdWords). He is a person who has managed Google Ads accounts and is proficient in the technical skills of online advertising. Second, a Google Ads expert witness is a person who has litigation, preferably trial, experience. But there's more. What is an Expert Witness in Google Ads? As is always the case, a good expert witness stays close to the facts. Their job is to take those facts and explain them to a judge or jury, yet always remain “true to the facts.” That’s my goal. Here are some of the concepts involved in being a Google Ads expert. First, a Google Ads expert witness is an expert in online advertising, at least with respect to the Google Ads platform if not also other online advertising platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, or even Twitter. Online advertising, after all, is more than just Google Ads . Second, an expert witness in Google Ads should have trial and/or deposition experience. He or she needs to be comfortable taking the complex topics of Google Ads and explaining those in simple terms to a judge, jury, or other attorneys in the process of litigation or a lawsuit. Third, he needs to be well-versed with practical experience in Google Ads and to have managed (and be managing) a sufficient ad spend. It’s to no avail to have technical knowledge of Google Ads yet to not have been “in the trenches” managing real money in real accounts. And yes, the “old name” for all of this was Google AdWords, but I have acquiesced to using the new term: Google Ads. Deliverables for a Google Ads Expert Witness Many of my Google Ads consultant deliverables are transferable to the Google Ads Expert witness domain. I provide professional AdWords expert witness services based on the following tasks based on a thorough analysis of any Google PPC advertising – Ads Assessment – why did the plaintiff or defendant advertise? What were the implied marketing objectives? PPC / CPC Spend – what was the cost-per-click and/or pay-per-click components of the digital advertising? How did these change over time? Keyword Match Types – Google Ads is driven by the match types such as exact, phrase, modified broad, and broad (as well as negative match) yet many advertisers do not understand them; this is a source of potential trouble. A professional Google Ads expert witness will dive deep into keywords, and build out a robust keyword worksheet. Search Network vs. Display Network – Google pay-per-click advertising (PPC advertising) is not just one network but at least two: the search and display network. Indeed, an expert in Google Ads will understand not only the Search Network or Display Network (GDN) but YouTube Advertising as well. (I do). Conversions and eCommerce – many advertisers attempt to run conversion tracking via Google Analytics and/or third-party eCommerce platforms. I can help you understand what conversions occurred, if any, and for what keywords on AdWords pay-per-click systems Metrics – Google analytics and beyond. Today everything is about metrics, including PPC (pay-per-click) advertising. Note that PPC is often called CPC (cost per click) advertising. Beyond Google Advertising – you can advertise not only on AdWords but on YouTube as well as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and other online networks. I can analyze what happened where, when, and how. I have a complete bio on my professional AdWords consultant experience, so please check that out. I have been certified as an AdWords expert witness in both federal court and state court here in California. I have both deposition and trial experience, and have created reports and analysis of Google ad spend. Any questions? Please contact me for a free phone consultation, today! Google Ads Expert Witness I work with clients all over the world on their advertising on Google, but many attorneys prefer to meet face-to-face. If you are not in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Jose, or Silicon Valley California, don’t worry. I work with many law firms on their Google Ads needs over the phone and Internet, using the ZOOM software to consult with you as if I were in your office. For really large projects, I can even travel! But, that said, if you prefer to meet face to face, we can formulate a great professional relationship as attorney and expert witness in Google Ads. Got Questions? 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If you continue to use this site, we assume that you are ok with this. See our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions . OK Call 415-655-1071 Go to Top SEO Expert - Search Engine Optimization - Jason McDonald Skip to content Click to Email Or, Call 415-655-1071 Facebook X LinkedIn YouTube Search for: Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Search for: SEO: Search Engine Optimization SEO is the art and science of getting to the top of Google. I help individuals, companies and brands climb their way to the top (and stay there) SEO Consulting by a True SEO Expert SEO or Search Engine Optimization is the art and science of getting a company, product, or service to the top of Google. Yes, there are other search engines, but Google is the big one. So, for most intents and purposes, SEO is the art and science of getting your company to the top of Google. To do so, requires an understanding not just of the keyword targets but of On Page SEO (how to build websites and content), Off Page SEO (links, social authority, and reviews), and technical SEO (websites speed, Google search console, etc.). Yes, it’s complicated! But with some skill and effort, we can work together on SEO-friendly content, SEO-aware link-building, and the technical aspects that will propel your website to teh top of Google. Note, I am also available as an SEO Expert Witness for litigation purposes. SEO Consulting Deliverables: I work with companies nation-wide, but my passion is small businesses and especially small local businesses. I love helping entrepreneurs innovate and small businesses get to the top of Google via SEO. What matters is that you want to get to the top of Google, using search engine optimization, and I can consult with you on your Internet marketing needs. 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Technical SEO – website speed, XML sitemaps, Google Search Console, etc. Metrics – Google Analytics and beyond. Today everything is about metrics, including your PPC (pay-per-click) advertising. Let me teach you the best ways to get metrics. Any questions? Please contact me as your potential customers are out there searching Google, Bing, and Yahoo today! SEO Expert SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is like giving directions to a website so that search engines like Google can easily find it. Just as clear signs help you find a store in a big mall, SEO uses specific words and phrases (keywords) that people might use when searching online. Websites with good SEO are more likely to appear higher up in search results. It’s not just about using keywords; SEO also involves making websites easy to navigate and loading quickly on phones and computers. Think of it as making your favorite hangout spot easy for everyone to find and enjoy! Got Questions? I am happy to help! 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Beyond being an SEO expert , Jason also works with companies as a social media expert and a Google Ads expert or as it was formerly known a ‘Google AdWords Expert’ not just in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland) but throughout the country. As an Internet marketing and online advertising expert, Jason has also worked as an SEO expert witness , an Google Ads expert witness and social media expert witness . Reach out to Jason for a consultation, call 415-655-1071 or visit him at 1230 Market St, Ste 709, San Francisco, CA 94102. Follow Jason McDonald on X (Twitter) for tips, tricks, and insights into the fun-filled world of digital marketing! Page load link We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site, we assume that you are ok with this. See our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions . 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As an Internet marketing and online advertising expert, Jason has also worked as an SEO expert witness , an Google Ads expert witness and social media expert witness . Reach out to Jason for a consultation, call 415-655-1071 or visit him at 1230 Market St, Ste 709, San Francisco, CA 94102. Follow Jason McDonald on X (Twitter) for tips, tricks, and insights into the fun-filled world of digital marketing! Page load link We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site, we assume that you are ok with this. See our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions . OK Call 415-655-1071 Go to Top AI Expert Witness Archives - SEO | Google Ads | Social Media Expert Witness Services Skip to content Click to Email Or, Call 415-655-1071 Facebook X LinkedIn YouTube Search for: Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Search for: Tag: AI Expert Witness 29 March 2026 AI Has the Legal System All Shook up and You May Need an Expert Witness in SEO By Jason McDonald, Ph.D | March 29, 2026 | Categories: Blog | Tags: AI Expert Witness , Digital Advertising Expert Witness , Expert Witness , Google Ads Expert Witness | Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming digital marketing. These changes [...] Read More 23 February 2026 When You Need an Expert Witness With San Francisco AI Roots, Here I Am! 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Send me an Email Got Questions? I am happy to help! Send me an Email Jason McDonald is a top-rated SEO expert , helping companies to dominate Google through search engine optimization consulting services. Beyond being an SEO expert , Jason also works with companies as a social media expert and a Google Ads expert or as it was formerly known a ‘Google AdWords Expert’ not just in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland) but throughout the country. As an Internet marketing and online advertising expert, Jason has also worked as an SEO expert witness , an Google Ads expert witness and social media expert witness . Reach out to Jason for a consultation, call 415-655-1071 or visit him at 1230 Market St, Ste 709, San Francisco, CA 94102. Follow Jason McDonald on X (Twitter) for tips, tricks, and insights into the fun-filled world of digital marketing! Page load link We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site, we assume that you are ok with this. See our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions . OK Call 415-655-1071 Go to Top Digital Advertising Archives - SEO | Google Ads | Social Media Expert Witness Services Skip to content Click to Email Or, Call 415-655-1071 Facebook X LinkedIn YouTube Search for: Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Search for: Tag: Digital Advertising 31 March 2026 Hey Businesses, Is Your Social Media Budget Focused on the Right Platforms? By Jason McDonald, Ph.D | March 31, 2026 | Categories: Blog | Tags: Digital Advertising , Expert Witness , Social Media Marketing | Branding is a big component of getting the public interested [...] Read More 3 April 2025 Digital Media & Advertising Never Stop Moving By Jason McDonald, Ph.D | April 3, 2025 | Categories: Blog | Tags: Digital Advertising , Digital Advertising Expert Witness , Expert Witness | Since the first time someone saw the opportunities of online [...] Read More 11 January 2025 The Vital Role of a Digital Advertising Expert Witness in Legal Cases By Jason McDonald, Ph.D | January 11, 2025 | Categories: Blog | Tags: Digital Advertising , Digital Advertising Expert Witness , Expert Witness | Traditional advertising used to be so-called “real world.” It’s gone [...] Read More 30 December 2024 Is There False Advertising? On Social Media? 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And it’s [...] Read More 2 April 2024 Navigating the Integration of AI in Social Media Marketing: Legal Implications and Ethical Concerns By Jason McDonald, Ph.D | April 2, 2024 | Categories: Blog | Tags: Advertising , Digital Advertising , Digital Advertising Expert Witness | In the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, the integration of [...] Read More 5 December 2023 Navigating Copyrights and Trademarks in Social Media Advertising: Jason McDonald’s Insights By Jason McDonald, Ph.D | December 5, 2023 | Categories: Blog | Tags: Digital Advertising , Expert Witness , San Francisco Social Media Marketing Expert , Social Media Marketing | In the fast-paced world of social media advertising, where platforms [...] Read More 11 November 2023 The Digital Shift: How Advertising and Legal Disputes Have Gone Online By Jason McDonald, Ph.D | November 11, 2023 | Categories: Blog | Tags: AdWords Expert Witness , Digital Advertising , Google Ads Expert Witness | In the fast-paced world of business, one thing has become [...] Read More 1 2 Next Got Questions? I am happy to help! Send me an Email Got Questions? I am happy to help! Send me an Email Jason McDonald is a top-rated SEO expert , helping companies to dominate Google through search engine optimization consulting services. Beyond being an SEO expert , Jason also works with companies as a social media expert and a Google Ads expert or as it was formerly known a ‘Google AdWords Expert’ not just in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland) but throughout the country. As an Internet marketing and online advertising expert, Jason has also worked as an SEO expert witness , an Google Ads expert witness and social media expert witness . Reach out to Jason for a consultation, call 415-655-1071 or visit him at 1230 Market St, Ste 709, San Francisco, CA 94102. Follow Jason McDonald on X (Twitter) for tips, tricks, and insights into the fun-filled world of digital marketing! Page load link We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. 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By Jason McDonald, Ph.D | February 23, 2026 | Categories: Blog | Tags: AI Expert Witness , Digital Advertising Expert Witness , Social Media Expert Witness | As digital media cases increase, tech and media continue to [...] Read More 24 June 2025 This Expert Witness Gets Personal About Digital Ad Fraud By Jason McDonald, Ph.D | June 24, 2025 | Categories: Blog | Tags: Digital Advertising Expert Witness , Expert Witness , SEO | In past blogs, I’ve talked about how complicated the digital [...] Read More 20 June 2025 You Need an Expert Witness Who Can Handle All Four Stages of Digital Forensics in Court By Jason McDonald, Ph.D | June 20, 2025 | Categories: Blog | Tags: Digital Advertising Expert Witness , Expert Witness , Google Ads , SEO | Preparing for a social media fraud case takes a lot [...] Read More 31 May 2025 It’s a Jungle Out There in the Digital Advertising World By Jason McDonald, Ph.D | May 31, 2025 | Categories: Blog | Tags: Digital Advertising Expert Witness , expert witness social media , Google Ads Expert Witness , Online Advertising Expert Witness | Digital marketing has turned advertising into a vibrant, multi-level experience [...] Read More 3 April 2025 Digital Media & Advertising Never Stop Moving By Jason McDonald, Ph.D | April 3, 2025 | Categories: Blog | Tags: Digital Advertising , Digital Advertising Expert Witness , Expert Witness | Since the first time someone saw the opportunities of online [...] Read More 20 March 2025 Let an Expert Witness Give Your Jury a Crash Course in the Google Display Network By Jason McDonald, Ph.D | March 20, 2025 | Categories: Blog | Tags: AdWords Expert Witness , Digital Advertising Expert Witness , Expert Witness , Jason McDonald | The Information Age keeps promising to make human life easier, [...] Read More 1 2 Next Got Questions? I am happy to help! Send me an Email Got Questions? I am happy to help! Send me an Email Jason McDonald is a top-rated SEO expert , helping companies to dominate Google through search engine optimization consulting services. Beyond being an SEO expert , Jason also works with companies as a social media expert and a Google Ads expert or as it was formerly known a ‘Google AdWords Expert’ not just in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland) but throughout the country. As an Internet marketing and online advertising expert, Jason has also worked as an SEO expert witness , an Google Ads expert witness and social media expert witness . Reach out to Jason for a consultation, call 415-655-1071 or visit him at 1230 Market St, Ste 709, San Francisco, CA 94102. Follow Jason McDonald on X (Twitter) for tips, tricks, and insights into the fun-filled world of digital marketing! Page load link We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site, we assume that you are ok with this. See our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions . OK Call 415-655-1071 Go to Top Jason McDonald Consulting Agency Announces New Content on Google Ads and Expert Witness Services - SEO | Google Ads | Social Media Expert Witness Services Skip to content Click to Email Or, Call 415-655-1071 Facebook X LinkedIn YouTube Search for: Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Search for: Previous Jason McDonald Consulting Agency Announces New Content on Google Ads and Expert Witness Services Jason McDonald Consulting, a top consultancy focused on expert witness services, is announcing new content on the value of choosing a reputable expert witness for Google Ads. As Google Ads increases in complexity, new ad options include Performance Max, AI ads, CPA bidding and other technologies that are increasing the complexity of advertising choices not just on Google, but on the Google Display Network, YouTube, and even Shopping Ads. “Google Ads just keeps getting more complicated and yet also more simple,” said Jason McDonald ( https://www.jasonmcdonald.org ), SEO expert witness and consultant. “The complexity is increasing because of new ad choices such as Performance Max, Dynamic Search Ads, or Keyword Insertion as well as AI-based ad creation and bidding. But the simplicity is increasing as well, as advertisers can decide to just ‘let Google AI do it.’ Both can increase the possibility of trademark infringement and other legal issues which need to be explained by an expert witness.” The full blog post is available at: https://jasonmcdonald.org/blog/2025/10/why-you-might-need-a-google-ads-expert-witness-in-court/ . Further information on Dr. McDonald’s Google Ads expert witness services can be reached at https://jasonmcdonald.org/adwords/adwords-expert-witness/ . A quick phone call and data review can determine if it is a good fit. But the procedures emphasize data first. Dr. McDonald is keen on being fact-based, so he tries to identify cases in which the facts – however complicated they may be – generally support the side which works with him as an expert witness. He sees his role as an expert witness: to distill the complex truths of Google Ads and explain them in simple terms to a judge, jury, and even the lawyers. As digital advertising evolve, disputes are becoming more data-driven and technically complex. Lawyers increasingly need experts who can interpret not only what happened, but why it happened within Google’s options. AI-driven campaigns can make intent difficult to identify. This can make it hard to distinguish between human actions and algorithmic actions. As complexity increases and Google Ads beefs up its “AI,” the need for expert witness services in Google online advertising becomes more important than ever. Expert witness work grounded in data can help courts reach informed conclusions. ONLINE ADVERTISING AND EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES Online advertising has become so large that it almost completely dominates all forms of advertising. It used to be that companies spent heavily on trade shows, paper print publications, direct mail and other “real world” avenues. But now digital advertising has come to the forefront. Google manages one of the largest online networks – not just the Google search engine but also YouTube, Gmail, and the Google Display Network. Ad choices include LSAs (local service ads), traditional Google Ads, and shopping ads driven by XML feeds from Google Merchant Center. Targeting and bidding are no longer just “manual CPC (Cost-per-click)”; they can also be driven by conversion optimization and CPA bidding. All of this increases complexity. At the same time, however, Google’s marketing efforts tend to encourage just “letting AI do everything,” and new ad types such as Performance Max or Dynamic Search Ads may mean less direct advertiser control. But it gets complicated – as both advertiser and Google tend to work together. “The devil,” explains Dr. McDonald, “is in the details.” Courts have long relied on expert witnesses to explain complex issues related to SEO (Search Engine Optimization), social media, and Google Ads. The reality is that it is not possible for lay people, such as those who serve on juries, to make sense of the very complicated system for creating ads on Google. And even the “simplicity” of AI creates new explanatory problems. ABOUT DR. JASON MCDONALD Dr. Jason McDonald is the Director of the JM Internet Group and a recognized authority in digital marketing. With decades of experience and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, he is the author of several top-selling books on Amazon, including the SEO Workbook, Social Media Marketing Workbook, Google Ads Workbook, and Marketing: Ultimate Almanac of Free Marketing Tools. He is also a frequent expert witness in SEO litigation and a sought-after speaker and trainer. Information on his services as an expert witness in social media marketing can be found at https://jasonmcdonald.org/seo-consultant/social-media-expert-witness/ and at https://www.seakexperts.com/members/11579-jason-mcdonald . By Jason McDonald, Ph.D | April 21, 2026 | Categories: Press Releases | Tags: Expert Witness , Google Ads Expert Witness , Search Engine Optimization , SEO , SEO Expert Witness , Social Media Expert Witness | Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! 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Send me an Email Jason McDonald is a top-rated SEO expert , helping companies to dominate Google through search engine optimization consulting services. Beyond being an SEO expert , Jason also works with companies as a social media expert and a Google Ads expert or as it was formerly known a ‘Google AdWords Expert’ not just in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland) but throughout the country. As an Internet marketing and online advertising expert, Jason has also worked as an SEO expert witness , an Google Ads expert witness and social media expert witness . Reach out to Jason for a consultation, call 415-655-1071 or visit him at 1230 Market St, Ste 709, San Francisco, CA 94102. Follow Jason McDonald on X (Twitter) for tips, tricks, and insights into the fun-filled world of digital marketing! Page load link We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site, we assume that you are ok with this. See our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions . OK Call 415-655-1071 Go to Top Books on SEO, Social Media, and Google Ads by Jason McDonald Skip to content Click to Email Or, Call 415-655-1071 Facebook X LinkedIn YouTube Search for: Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Search for: Books on Internet Marketing Reading is fundamental. And writing is really hard. Here are my books on Internet marketing. Books by Jason McDonald – on SEO, Social Media Marketing, and AdWords As an teacher, trainer, and (gasp!) expert in SEO, AdWords and Social Media Marketing, I track hundreds of amazing free tools as well as the top-selling and most informative books on these topics. So here you go – SEO Workbook , my latest book on how to do search engine optimization for small businesses and marketers. Social Media Marketing Workbook – learn everything from how to ‘party on’ on Social Media as a business marketer to how to market on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Pinterest! Google Ads (AdWords) Workbook – learn how to use Google AdWords efficiently. Book Lists – I keep track of the best books on the topics above, so My list of SEO books – my favorites and beyond. Plus check out this list of SEO Books . My list of Social Media Marketing books – my favorite books on how to market on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and even Snapchat. Plus check out this list of Social Media Marketing Books . My list of Google Ads books – my short, but sweet, list of the best books on Google AdWords. Plus check out this list of Google Ads Books . Got Questions? I am happy to help! Send me an Email Got Questions? I am happy to help! Send me an Email Jason McDonald is a top-rated SEO expert , helping companies to dominate Google through search engine optimization consulting services. Beyond being an SEO expert , Jason also works with companies as a social media expert and a Google Ads expert or as it was formerly known a ‘Google AdWords Expert’ not just in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland) but throughout the country. As an Internet marketing and online advertising expert, Jason has also worked as an SEO expert witness , an Google Ads expert witness and social media expert witness . Reach out to Jason for a consultation, call 415-655-1071 or visit him at 1230 Market St, Ste 709, San Francisco, CA 94102. Follow Jason McDonald on X (Twitter) for tips, tricks, and insights into the fun-filled world of digital marketing! Page load link We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site, we assume that you are ok with this. See our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions . 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As an Internet marketing and online advertising expert, Jason has also worked as an SEO expert witness , an Google Ads expert witness and social media expert witness . Reach out to Jason for a consultation, call 415-655-1071 or visit him at 1230 Market St, Ste 709, San Francisco, CA 94102. Follow Jason McDonald on X (Twitter) for tips, tricks, and insights into the fun-filled world of digital marketing! Page load link We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site, we assume that you are ok with this. See our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions . OK Call 415-655-1071 Go to Top Hey Businesses, Is Your Social Media Budget Focused on the Right Platforms? - SEO | Google Ads | Social Media Expert Witness Services Skip to content Click to Email Or, Call 415-655-1071 Facebook X LinkedIn YouTube Search for: Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Search for: Previous Next Hey Businesses, Is Your Social Media Budget Focused on the Right Platforms? Branding is a big component of getting the public interested in your business. The logo, your mission, and why your product is unique need to resonate with your target buyer personas. Maybe new customers arrive right away, and maybe they show up several months to years later. But that entire time, you’ve been sending a message to keep them thinking about you. And if you’ve paid attention to what your audience is interested in, when they are ready, they will look at your website first. That’s a win! If branding is the “warm and fuzzy” around your company, product, or service… brand-building is the workaday process of creating / nurturing content on social media that “builds your brand” to “sell more stuff” (my working definition of “marketing”). But if the response to your social media efforts is lukewarm, it’s time to review who you are reaching out to and whether they align with your intended target audience. Are you targeting the right people? With the right content? At the right time? On the right platform? Lots of questions – all must be a “yes” to succeed. There are several social media platforms a business can invest in (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest… even Reddit), but a trending platform may not host your ideal audience. Instead, prioritize platforms based on who you want to reach—align your marketing spend with where your target audience spends their time. Let’s examine the audiences for some key platforms for social media. Facebook : The age group with the highest percentage of users is 25-35, at 24.2%. But the second-largest audience is ages 45–54 at 14.2%. People use Facebook to connect with friends and family. Provide personal updates with photos, like a new baby or a family vacation. It’s also a spot to review news and watch videos on topics of interest, such as rescuing animals, volunteering, and attending local events. Instagram : Over 60% of users are aged 18 – 34. Instagram is popular among people who want an online presence. Influencers, celebrities and big brands love Instagram for its ability to share engaging reels about themselves or the products they are promoting. Reels showcasing fashion trends and travel destinations offer a certain Insta ‘flair’ that people enjoy. Instagram is also a fun spot for inspiration. For instance, finding new crock pot recipes or reviewing ideas for a bathroom remodel. TikTok : The largest age group on this platform is 25-34 years old at 35.3%. TikTok visitors are centered around entertainment. Whether it’s learning or connecting with others, it’s about entertainment. Dog and cat antics come alive on the page. Also, this is where online ‘challenges’ were born! Dance and ice bucket challenges are among the most memorable. Have You Invited the Right Audience to Your Online Party? This is the question. All of these platforms have steady viewers, but are they the right audience for your business? In my book, on social media marketing , I compare social media to a “party” and you, my friend, are the “party thrower.” For example, if you are a paint brand, what are the key social media platforms to invest in? Is it LinkedIn or Facebook? Maybe not. A better option is probably Instagram. A mom scrolling through her Instagram after hours, looking to redecorate her living room, may be inspired by a colorful reel. It’s a simple example yet very important. A business owner wants to leverage their digital media marketing dollars, and I’m here to help . Whether it’s TikTok, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, Facebook, or YouTube, each platform has an audience. And I can help build brand awareness and bring the right audience to your show. If you’re looking for a social media expert, consultant, or just a coach – reach out for a free consultation. By Jason McDonald, Ph.D | March 31, 2026 | Categories: Blog | Tags: Digital Advertising , Expert Witness , Social Media Marketing | Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! 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Send me an Email Jason McDonald is a top-rated SEO expert , helping companies to dominate Google through search engine optimization consulting services. Beyond being an SEO expert , Jason also works with companies as a social media expert and a Google Ads expert or as it was formerly known a ‘Google AdWords Expert’ not just in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland) but throughout the country. As an Internet marketing and online advertising expert, Jason has also worked as an SEO expert witness , an Google Ads expert witness and social media expert witness . Reach out to Jason for a consultation, call 415-655-1071 or visit him at 1230 Market St, Ste 709, San Francisco, CA 94102. Follow Jason McDonald on X (Twitter) for tips, tricks, and insights into the fun-filled world of digital marketing! Page load link We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site, we assume that you are ok with this. 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Send me an Email Got Questions? I am happy to help! Send me an Email Jason McDonald is a top-rated SEO expert , helping companies to dominate Google through search engine optimization consulting services. Beyond being an SEO expert , Jason also works with companies as a social media expert and a Google Ads expert or as it was formerly known a ‘Google AdWords Expert’ not just in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland) but throughout the country. As an Internet marketing and online advertising expert, Jason has also worked as an SEO expert witness , an Google Ads expert witness and social media expert witness . Reach out to Jason for a consultation, call 415-655-1071 or visit him at 1230 Market St, Ste 709, San Francisco, CA 94102. Follow Jason McDonald on X (Twitter) for tips, tricks, and insights into the fun-filled world of digital marketing! Page load link We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. 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Beyond being an SEO expert , Jason also works with companies as a social media expert and a Google Ads expert or as it was formerly known a ‘Google AdWords Expert’ not just in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland) but throughout the country. As an Internet marketing and online advertising expert, Jason has also worked as an SEO expert witness , an Google Ads expert witness and social media expert witness . Reach out to Jason for a consultation, call 415-655-1071 or visit him at 1230 Market St, Ste 709, San Francisco, CA 94102. Follow Jason McDonald on X (Twitter) for tips, tricks, and insights into the fun-filled world of digital marketing! Page load link We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site, we assume that you are ok with this. See our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions . OK Call 415-655-1071 Go to Top Marketing Coach: a Coach in Google Ads, SEO, and Social Media - Jason McDonald Skip to content Click to Email Or, Call 415-655-1071 Facebook X LinkedIn YouTube Search for: Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Search for: Marketing Coach: SEO, Google Ads, Social Media Everyone needs a coach! Work with me one-on-one to improve your digital marketing, Google Ads, SEO, or even social media. Content is king, and I can help you create a robust content strategy by coaching you and your team, one-on-one. Explore Jason as a marketing coach – SEO, Google Ads, Social Media. In addition to my course for Stanford Continuing Studies, and books on SEO, Google Ads, and Social Media, I offer “one-on-one” trainin g on a limited basis. I charge $250 / hour for this – with a one hour minimum. You can book as few, or as many, sessions as you want. Use this page to explore how one-on-one training might help you and your team with your digital marketing efforts! When you’re ready, message me , or call 415-655-1071 , and I’ll send you the booking link. If you’re looking for – A Marketing Coach – a person who knows marketing in and out, and can coach you to success An SEO Coach – an expert in Search Engine Optimization since the late 1990s A Coach in Google Ads – how Google Ad ‘actually’ works vs. how Google says it works A Coach in Social Media – Facebook, Instagram, “Meta,” YouTube, TikTok and the gang – both organic and ads… Check out one-on-one training. Reach out for a free 15 minute introductory call. One-on-one Training with Jason: The training works on a “coaching” model. We work together to identify facts, issues, and opportunities to help you. Each session is one hour minimum, and I give you the notes / to-dos of the session plus a video recording. After the session, I am available via email for short follow-up questions, or you can book an additional session. Deliverables: First, we agree on an agenda by email. What are we going to cover? We can start at the beginning, the basics of digital marketing, or deep in the weeds (building out a Facebook ads campaign). It’s up to you. Second, we meet online for one hour. We discuss issues and I show you examples. I give you some ‘homework.’ Third, you get the notes and recording of the video session. And fourth, after the session, I am available for short email follow ups. You can book just one session or multiples; no problem. I bill $250 / hour and payment is by PayPal after each session. Typical Topics of One-on-one Training Sessions: Here are typical topics covered: Marketing Basics – What are you selling? What is your “business value proposition” and/or “unique selling proposition?” Who wants what you sell – that is, who are your buyer personas? Then, what is the synergy between your brand (“what you sell”) and your buyer personas – who wants “what you sell?” In addition, what are the discovery mechanisms – Google, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram… where can you reach customers? Content Marketing – What kind of content can you produce or nurture that reflects your customer demand? How can you quickly and efficiently generate such content? Content marketing is essential to SEO, social media marketing, and even to advertising. SEO (Search Engine Optimization) – SEO is the art and science of getting to the top of Google for free. SEO has aspects such as “On Page SEO,” “Off Page SEO,” “Content SEO,” and “Technical SEO.” We can dig into your keywords, website organization, external outreach (“link-building”) and even some of the newer technical issues. We can explore the potential use of AI and/or AI opportunities such as “Google AI overviews.” Google Ads – Google Ads is driven by the match types such as exact, phrase, modified broad, and broad (as well as negative match) yet many advertisers do not understand them; this is a source of potential trouble. Google Ads is both easy and complicated! Working together, we can optimize your Google Ads strategy including Google Ads search network, Google Display Network, YouTube, and the newer AI opportunities such as PMax, AI groups, and CPA bidding. Social Media – If social media is a “party,” you are the “party organizer.” We can work through a general social media marketing strategy (usually content marketing), as well as a platform-by-platform strategy (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, etc). Metrics – Google analytics and beyond. Today everything is about metrics, including PPC (pay-per-click) advertising. Note that PPC is often called CPC (cost per click) advertising. I can help you define KPIs and then measure whether or not you are moving towards them! Got questions? Please contact me for a free phone consultation, today! Got Questions? I am happy to help! Send me an Email Got Questions? I am happy to help! Send me an Email Jason McDonald is a top-rated SEO expert , helping companies to dominate Google through search engine optimization consulting services. Beyond being an SEO expert , Jason also works with companies as a social media expert and a Google Ads expert or as it was formerly known a ‘Google AdWords Expert’ not just in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland) but throughout the country. As an Internet marketing and online advertising expert, Jason has also worked as an SEO expert witness , an Google Ads expert witness and social media expert witness . Reach out to Jason for a consultation, call 415-655-1071 or visit him at 1230 Market St, Ste 709, San Francisco, CA 94102. Follow Jason McDonald on X (Twitter) for tips, tricks, and insights into the fun-filled world of digital marketing! Page load link We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site, we assume that you are ok with this. See our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions . OK Call 415-655-1071 Go to Top Google Ads Expert - Search, Google Display Network, & AI - Jason McDonald Skip to content Click to Email Or, Call 415-655-1071 Facebook X LinkedIn YouTube Search for: Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Search for: Google Ads Google Ads is like alcohol! I will help you drink responsibly and be your designated driver . Hire me as your expert in everything Google Ads, formerly AdWords. Google Ads Consulting by a Real Google Ads Expert Got questions on Google Ads ? I love Google Ads. Well, actually I hate Google Ads. And I really, really hate the new name – Google Ads vs. AdWords (I’m a traditionalist). No, I love it, I hate it, I love it, I hate it. I have a love-hate relationship with Google advertising opportunities as a Google Ads expert. How so, well as a Google Ads consultant , I have seen and done it all. Big clients and small clients, eCommerce clients and clients who just want to get pay-per-click leads. I’ve had easy projects and complete and utter train wrecks. I have even been (and continue to be) an Google Ads expert witness as well as an expert witness in online advertising . After Google’s free SEO opportunities, a robust advertising campaign on Google via Google Ads / PPC (Pay-per-click) has become a major way that customers can find your company thru Google. I can set up and manage your Google Ads advertising, and I am an expert as well in YouTube advertising. I can even advise your company as an AdWords consultant on remarketing or retargeting so that yes – you, too, can make your customer see your annoying ad over and over and over and over again as they browse the Internet. Google Ads Expert – Deliverables: I work with companies nation-wide, but often I consult with companies in the San Francisco Bay Area or Silicon Valley companies on their online advertising. Because of the Internet, it doesn’t really matter where your company is physically located. What matters is that you want to leverage Google Ads for success, and I can consult with you on your Google AdWords needs. I provide professional Google AdWords / PPC consulting with regard to the following – Keywords – identifying your best Google AdWords keywords. Keywords are absolutely fundamental not just to PPC but to SEO (Search Engine Optimization), and I will work with you on your online advertising to identify not just keywords but ‘late stage’ or ‘buy’ keywords. Bids and Budgeting – helping you figure out the best bidding strategies. It’s not as simple as just bidding high and letting Google think for you! You’ve got to bid right on Google, and I will do it right. Google Ads Organization – the organization of Google Ads is critical, not just for reporting’s sake but also for best Quality Score. I will help you organize your campaign for best results. Ad Campaigns to ad groups, ad groups to keywords and ads – Google rewards highly focused advertising on its advertising platform. Google Display Network – Google’s display network or GDN can be a powerful tool to help you find new customers. But, used poorly it can gobble up your budget. I will work with you to help organize your campaign to best leverage the Google Content / Display network. Landing Pages – what happens once someone lands on your site after an ad? I will help you create powerful landing pages for your Google AdWords ads, and thereby help you convert clicks to sales leads! Any questions? Please contact me as your potential customers are out there searching, today! Google Ads Expert I work with clients all over the world on their Google AdWords advertising. As a Google Ads expert, I delve deep into the intricacies of digital advertising, helping businesses maximize their online presence and ROI. Google Ads, formerly known as Google AdWords, is a powerful tool that connects businesses with potential customers through targeted advertisements. At its core, Google Ads operates by bidding on keywords relevant to your business, ensuring your ads appear prominently in search engine results and across various platforms. Key components include the Search Network, where ads appear in Google search results when users enter relevant queries, and the Google Display Network, which showcases visual ads on millions of websites, apps, and videos. Performance Max campaigns leverage machine learning to optimize ad placements across Google’s entire ad inventory, maximizing reach and conversions. My expertise extends to demystifying the ‘gotchas’ of Google Ads—common pitfalls that can drain budgets without yielding results. Through years of experience and a best-selling book on Google Ads, I empower businesses to refine their ad strategies, from crafting compelling ad copy to analyzing metrics like click-through rates and conversion rates. This comprehensive approach ensures that every advertising dollar contributes to measurable business growth. Whether you’re navigating keyword selection, refining ad targeting, or optimizing bids, I provide actionable insights to enhance your Google Ads performance. By understanding your unique business goals and audience, I tailor strategies that not only attract clicks but also drive meaningful engagement and conversions. 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OK Call 415-655-1071 Go to Top SEO Expert Witness - Depos, Reports, & Trials - Jason McDonald Skip to content Click to Email Or, Call 415-655-1071 Facebook X LinkedIn YouTube Search for: Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Home Contact Coaching SEO Social Media Google Ads Books Blog Free Stuff More Search for: Here's the definition of an SEO expert witness. At a technical level, a search engine optimization expert witness is a person who can explain the following. First, he or she can explain On Page SEO, that is how pages are built to be Google-friendly. Second, he or she can explain Off Page SEO, the use of links and link-building for optimization. But there's more to being an expert witness in search engine optimization. What is an SEO Expert Witness? When it comes to growing your online presence, there are so many factors you need to consider. There’s your domain name, social media pages, blog posts, SEO (both on-page and off-page), and Google Ads to name just a few. This is why you may need help from multiple sources, like a web designer or SEO expert witness, when first launching online. An SEO expert witness is a person well-versed in On Page and Off Page SEO. That is, first, he can explain how web pages (and websites) are built to be Google-friendly, by inserting keywords and semantic text into strategy locations such as the TITLE tag, META DESCRIPTION tag, and the production of content usually being part of something like website seo service. Second, he can explain how external or Off Page SEO tactics are used to communicate to Google . This can involve link-building, social media authority, and even the use of social mentions. Third, an efficient expert witness in search engine optimization is a person who can also explain metrics. What are the KPIs and goals? How are these measured in common analytics programs such as Google Analytics ? Next, an expert witness is a person with trial and deposition experience. That is, he is a person who has been in front of a judge and/or jury, and preferably certified in federal court or state court as an SEO expert witness. Those are the technical qualifications someone needs to be an expert witness in digital marketing. After the technical requirements, however, an SEO expert witness – one who can really help your lawsuit or litigation – has something extra. What’s that? That something extra is the ability to take complex concepts and break them down into simple forms so that a judge, juror, or other attorneys can understand what is meant by Google, Bing, or Yahoo optimization. How an Expert Witness Can Help Explain SEO Here are some of the more common issues in litigation involving search engine optimization. First, there is the issue of whether (or not, or how effectively) a website was optimized. Who did what, when, and how? SEO can seem like black magic to the uninitiated (judge, jury, opposing counsel), so the first common issue is to explain, forensically, what was done, when, by whom, and how. Obtaining the facts and analyzing the historical data is a key part of this first part. Second, there’s the issue of metrics and rank. Were records kept of the site’s rank over time? If so, a diligent and thorough SEO expert witness will create spreadsheets and other types of reports for the Court that indicate the website’s rank over time vis-a-vis the target keywords. Related to this, one needs to know the website traffic and whether that traffic resulted in goals such as sales leads or actual sales, as measured in a common e-commerce platform like Big Commerce or Google Analytics. Second, lurking behind these basic metrics is the issue of so-called Black Hat vs. White Hat SEO. Black Hat SEO is the aggressive use of non-Google approved measure such as link farms or other types of surreptitious link-building. White Hat SEO, in contrast, is the use of more above-board techniques from Google, such as the proper use of Google Search Console or Bing Webmaster Tools to communicate with Google, Bing, or Yahoo. (It should be noted that Bing powers both Yahoo and Bing, whereas Google of course is its own pure play search engine). Third, common issues in SEO litigation can be domain names, trademark infringement, and even copyright infringement due to “scraped” or “duplicate” content. A savvy SEO expert witness will have experience with these sorts of issues and be an asset to your legal team. He can obtain the facts necessary, interpret those facts into a report (if required) and stand ready for a deposition and/or witness stand should your litigation go all the way to trial. A smart SEO expert witness works hand-in-hand with your legal team. His job is to obtain the facts, interpret those facts based on his expertise, and to help you understand those facts vis-a-vis any legal issues. A Fact-Based Expert Witness In complex litigation involving issues like trademark infringement or employee malfeasance, the role of an expert witness in SEO (Search Engine Optimization) can be pivotal. SEO expertise goes beyond mere technical knowledge of algorithms and keywords; it involves understanding how digital footprints and online activities can influence legal outcomes. A highly skilled SEO expert witness, like those at Jason McDonald Consulting, can provide critical insights into how online content, metadata, and search engine practices can impact legal arguments. For instance, in cases of trademark infringement, an SEO expert witness can analyze whether a defendant’s online activities, such as keyword targeting or content optimization, deliberately or inadvertently mislead consumers or dilute the plaintiff’s brand. They can also decipher complex analytics to demonstrate the reach and impact of such practices, helping judges and juries understand the technical nuances that underpin digital marketing strategies. Moreover, an SEO agency’s responsibilities in such cases extend to ethical practices and transparency. They must ensure that their strategies comply with legal standards and do not violate intellectual property rights or engage in deceptive practices. The agency should maintain detailed records of their methodologies and results, which can be crucial in litigation to substantiate claims or refute allegations. In conclusion, having a highly skilled SEO expert witness can be instrumental in unraveling the complexities of digital marketing in litigation. Their expertise not only clarifies technical aspects but also strengthens legal arguments by providing evidence-backed insights into how digital strategies impact legal disputes. Got Questions? I am happy to help! Send me an Email Got Questions? I am happy to help! Send me an Email Jason McDonald is a top-rated SEO expert , helping companies to dominate Google through search engine optimization consulting services. Beyond being an SEO expert , Jason also works with companies as a social media expert and a Google Ads expert or as it was formerly known a ‘Google AdWords Expert’ not just in the San Francisco Bay Area (San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland) but throughout the country. As an Internet marketing and online advertising expert, Jason has also worked as an SEO expert witness , an Google Ads expert witness and social media expert witness . Reach out to Jason for a consultation, call 415-655-1071 or visit him at 1230 Market St, Ste 709, San Francisco, CA 94102. Follow Jason McDonald on X (Twitter) for tips, tricks, and insights into the fun-filled world of digital marketing! Page load link We use cookies to give you the best experience on our website. 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