I don’t know about you, but once I find a social advertising strategy that works, and I mean really works in driving my goals....I just can’t leave it alone. There’s always something we could test! New things we haven’t thought of! Things we could change! New audiences that we never even thought of finding! I love testing to see what resonates with specific audiences, to get to … [Read more...] about Review Ads on Social for eCommerce Brands [Case Study]
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So, You’re Taking over An Account. What Next?
Transitioning an account between managers is a process riddled with anxiety and confusion - from both the agency side and the client side. However, if an account transition is done right, you can be sure to add value for your client from the first day you are on their account, and build a strong relationship that is mutually beneficial for the agency and the client. Here are … [Read more...] about So, You’re Taking over An Account. What Next?
Do Display URLs Matter in Paid Search?
In ad copy, we know that content can affect your ad performance. Headlines, keywords, or even the CTA can impact the ad performance. It is well known that the right landing page can affect conversion rates. Does the URL displayed in your ad make a difference in performance? In this article, we are going to show you that it can make a difference. Display URL Examples Using … [Read more...] about Do Display URLs Matter in Paid Search?
2021: The Year You’ve Been Waiting for & What You Need to Prepare
It’s December of 2020. The spring and summer have moved on. We’ve just put a bow on autumn while we welcome winter and the holidays that distract us from what has been the longest year of our collective lives. Normally this time of year marks a fury of e-commerce and retail practices, the “big show” of what marketers can do come shopping season. It means budgeting for the … [Read more...] about 2021: The Year You’ve Been Waiting for & What You Need to Prepare
PPC Keyword Research Guide: How to Find Keywords for Your Paid Advertising
The revenue you earn from advertising doesn't come from your products or services. Of course, that doesn't mean your product is not essential. However, the most vital factor that makes a paid advertising campaign successful, I believe, is the keywords you choose to bid on. It's keywords that make or break a PPC campaign as this element determines who sees your ad and who … [Read more...] about PPC Keyword Research Guide: How to Find Keywords for Your Paid Advertising
4 Pillars of Paid Media Growth
Paid media is straightforward. “Growth,” however, is very dependent upon the role you play in paid media, so let’s start by defining who these four pillars are intended for and what I mean by “growth.” My paid media experience is 100% agency-based. Naturally, my experience shapes my viewpoint and definition of growth. From the agency perspective, growth equals managing … [Read more...] about 4 Pillars of Paid Media Growth
How to Best Leverage DSAs with Search Campaigns
Dynamic Search Ads, or DSAs, have been around for a while, but most advertisers are not utilizing them to their full potential. If you are managing or running a Google Ads account, you should definitely consider introducing a DSA campaign into the mix. Google’s DSAs are an easy way to quickly and efficiently scale traffic to your site while offering a glimpse into new keyword … [Read more...] about How to Best Leverage DSAs with Search Campaigns
A Guide For Letting Go of Outdated Google Search Best Practices
Late last year, I lost the confidence of a client when I advocated for a restructuring of an account that focused on campaign consolidation. This person used a PPC Hero Blog post from 2014 as fuel for their counter-argument that advocated for the opposite of my recommendation. I did the math and 2014 is the equivalent to 20 PPC years ago. The pace at which Google products … [Read more...] about A Guide For Letting Go of Outdated Google Search Best Practices
Beginner PPC Optimization Tips for Ecommerce Brands
I am not a big fan of the fact that marketing by eCommerce startups seems restricted to arbitraging between pay per click (PPC) expense and conversion profits. Certainly, eCommerce marketing should be broader than simply purchasing traffic. Even if that’s not the case for your brand, (you are more reliant on other marketing channels, like organic social … [Read more...] about Beginner PPC Optimization Tips for Ecommerce Brands
Eliminating Conflict to Maximize CRO and SEO Efforts
Conversion rate optimization is commonly thought of as a best practice or a tactic utilized for paid traffic. Because I was introduced to CRO through PPC, that’s the lens I typically use when optimizing for conversion rate. Instead, I urge everyone to think about conversion rate optimization as just another marketing strategy used to increase the percentage of people … [Read more...] about Eliminating Conflict to Maximize CRO and SEO Efforts
2 Tips For Identifying Mobile UX Gaps
Ensuring you are optimizing your website for mobile users is not a new concept. So why am I going to talk about the importance of having a mobile-friendly website now? Because it is still important and, as a full-time conversion optimization strategist, I still run into websites that don’t provide an optimal experience for their mobile users. This not … [Read more...] about 2 Tips For Identifying Mobile UX Gaps
Build Custom Reports in Google Analytics
When I first started working in PPC, I loved building reports - I was new, I had the time, I loved getting into the weeds of all the data for that month. As my career progresses, I’m finding less and less time to sift through data to create my own reports manually. Here’s the bright side! Since I am a data nerd and love learning new things, I invested in … [Read more...] about Build Custom Reports in Google Analytics