As I write this, Sarah McLachlan’s “I Will Remember You” is quietly playing in the background, as Google just announced big “Changes” coming our way. By the end of 2018, the old AdWords interface will be replaced by the new AdWords Experience. This is the end of an era and I say “Bring on the Wonder”. For the few who may not have noticed the ‘Try the Faster AdWords’ button in … [Read more...] about AdWords Interface Updating By End of 2018
Search Results for: ad testing
Responsive Search Ads: Google’s Latest Text Ad Format
If you haven’t heard the news, Google recently launched a test of the newest text ad format: Responsive Search Ads. The new ad format is currently in beta testing for a limited number of accounts, but we expect a similar format to eventually roll out to all advertisers. What are they? Responsive Search Ads allow Google to dynamically serve varying combinations of Headlines and … [Read more...] about Responsive Search Ads: Google’s Latest Text Ad Format
Google Ads Remarketing for Complex Multi-Brand Businesses
Manager Level Remarketing Intro Before understanding manager level remarketing you must know what a manager account is. This is simple, it is a Google Ads account that holds multiple individual AdWords accounts. A manager account is used by large complex companies with multiple brands. This allows each brand to run separately in an individual account, but then combine data in … [Read more...] about Google Ads Remarketing for Complex Multi-Brand Businesses
The Ins and Outs of Yahoo Sponsored Mail Ads
We have all heard of Gmail Sponsored Promotions, however, mails ads are not exclusive to Google. Yahoo released their own version of mail ads for Yahoo Mail, called Sponsored Mail Ads. While there are many similarities, they deserve their own guide just like any other platform ad format does. In this post, you will learn about what Yahoo Sponsored Mail Ads are, how to set them … [Read more...] about The Ins and Outs of Yahoo Sponsored Mail Ads
The Latest on LinkedIn Video Ads
In response to the growing popularity of online video ads on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, LinkedIn has joined its competitors with the launch of Video Ads on the platform. You may have seen Video Ads on the platform in recent months. LinkedIn has been testing video ads with select advertisers since August 2017, but Q2 is the first time the general advertising public has … [Read more...] about The Latest on LinkedIn Video Ads
What In Tarnation Are LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms?
LinkedIn lead gen forms are a type of sponsored ad that allows a user to submit their contact info without ever leaving LinkedIn. These ads are designed for companies whose main goal is to capture emails and user information. Lead gen forms provide the user an easy way to show interest that takes less time and reduces friction. This is important in the fast-moving world of … [Read more...] about What In Tarnation Are LinkedIn Lead Gen Forms?
Geographic Customizers: Feed & Ad Creation
It can be difficult to find new things to test out. Whether you’re working with an older account or one that is conservative in new ventures, geo modifier ads can be a great way to test something new within the familiar form of ad copy testing! This is a great way to micro-target your PPC audience with a bit of automation. When recently tasked with creating ads that change … [Read more...] about Geographic Customizers: Feed & Ad Creation
Important Google AdWords Updates + CRO 101
We are only 2 weeks away from the PPC Hero Summit - a free online event offering top-notch PPC training and valuable discussions on trends and updates. Last week, we dove a little deeper into the first two sessions of the Summit. Today, we'll talk about 2 more! Important 2018 Google AdWords Updates (12pm-12:20pm) In this session, #PCCChat Founder and Hanapin expert, Matt … [Read more...] about Important Google AdWords Updates + CRO 101
Hit The Facebook Ad On The Head Every Time
Facebook Ad Targeting is awesome. It is also complex. There is so much you can test and can see in Facebook. You can target based on interests, page likes, behaviors, characteristics, similarities, etc. The list seems endless. As you begin figuring out your Facebook strategy, here are a few tips and pointers to keep in mind about targeting. Make it Simple To start, figure … [Read more...] about Hit The Facebook Ad On The Head Every Time
New Features In Bing Ads To Get Excited About
Last week, I presented a Bing updates webinar in partnership with Purna Virji, Senior Manager of Global Engagement at Microsoft. There were so many new features to be excited about that I had to share with our entire PPC Hero community as well. Here’s what we talked about: New Automated Bidding Strategies In addition to eCPC bidding, Bing has added a few more options to their … [Read more...] about New Features In Bing Ads To Get Excited About
Roadmap for a Solid B2B Facebook Advertising Strategy
Facebook has long been accepted as a great platform for B2C advertisers to reach their customers, but clients in the B2B sector have historically asked us at Hanapin Marketing whether Facebook ads would be a beneficial use of their ad spend dollars. I'm here with good news! I have seen success with B2B clients in Facebook firsthand, and it boils down to ensuring that a solid … [Read more...] about Roadmap for a Solid B2B Facebook Advertising Strategy
Top 3 AdWords Updates of 2017
Google had a lot of AdWords updates in 2017, and there were several that had a huge impact on how can we optimize and change our strategy. For some runner-up examples, custom intent for display, smart display including life events, sharing negative lists across accounts, view-through conversions for Gmail Ads, and much more. This post could have easily been 5 or even 10 top … [Read more...] about Top 3 AdWords Updates of 2017