This week we have been exploring how to catch more clicks and conversions by writing better ad texts. Our tackle box has been filled the tools to help (just to name a few): Write benefit-driven ad text Use promotional offers and calls-to-action Qualify our leads as much as possible But let's be honest; even with all of these tactics at your disposal, you will never write … [Read more...] about You Will Never Write the Perfect Ad Text, but Here Are 2 Ways To Keep Getting Closer
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The 6 Next Steps After Your AdWords Content Optimization
Once you've launched your Google AdWords content optimization resulting in greater impressions, clicks and conversions, what is the next step to expand your account? Good question! Now you need to take what is working and make it work better and more often! Here are 6 steps you can take after you've settled into your content-optimized account. Run a placement performance … [Read more...] about The 6 Next Steps After Your AdWords Content Optimization
Don’t Let Yahoo Hurt Your Campaign! Learn 2 Weak Spots In Their Optimizations
Over the past six months I have been putting a lot of time and effort into building a keyword list for a client. This client operates within a niche market and is geo-targeted tightly to a specific metro area. One day I began conducting additional keyword research and suddenly realized that I wasn't sure in which direction to head. I had keyword block, much like writer's … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Yahoo Hurt Your Campaign! Learn 2 Weak Spots In Their Optimizations
PPC News Roundup for October 10, 2007
To get search marketing right, you have to get it wrong. Mike Moran has written an insightful article on why search marketing is so hard. I agree! Mike discusses why search marketing is so different from ‘traditional’ marketing, and why some key decision makers within a company may still be hesitant to fully explore SEM. Basically, people are afraid to be wrong and … [Read more...] about PPC News Roundup for October 10, 2007
PPC News Roundup for October 3, 2007
Jeremy Mays over at PPC Discussions is finally putting Adwords Campaign Optimizer versus a manual campaign optimization to the test. He has given his first few days stats which aren’t favoring the automatic campaign optimizer. So far, conversions are down, costs are up. Ross Dunn from Search Engine Guide gives tips on how to perform PPC keyword research before … [Read more...] about PPC News Roundup for October 3, 2007
9 Mistakes When Creating Ad Text
Set it and forget it doesn’t work when it comes to ad text. Whether in Google Adwords, Yahoo! Or MSN Adcenter, creating attention getting and effective ad text is critical to the success and growth of your account. Below I’ve listed the top 9 common mistakes advertisers can make when it comes to writing ad text. No call to action: Never leave the customer hanging! Its … [Read more...] about 9 Mistakes When Creating Ad Text
PPC News Roundup for September 6, 2007
Apparently George Kepnick from Pay-Per-Click Blog.com hates ask.com and finds the traffic "worthless". George writes an interesting blog on his email to ask.com basically demanding a refund for the irrelevant traffic that blew through his budget in a matter of hours. He has the links to prove it! Need serious help writing ad copy? Forget the Google Adwords ad text ideas tool … [Read more...] about PPC News Roundup for September 6, 2007
5 Ideas for A/B Testing Your PPC Ad Text
With the new algorithm changes from Google and Yahoo!, having a good quality score is an added challenge in the PPC world; and your ad text is a big part of having a great quality score. Here are five tips I have used personally that helped me gain control of my accounts through ad text testing. 1. Call to action: Speaking with Google and Yahoo! frequently, they suggest that … [Read more...] about 5 Ideas for A/B Testing Your PPC Ad Text
We’re Gonna Have Some Fundamentals!
All of us who work in pay-per-click (PPC) advertising look at accounts and stats day in and day out. After a while, we can easily start to lose focus and lose our grip on the basics. Today, I will discuss the most fundamental yet most important aspects of managing a well-planned and great-performing PPC campaign. Ad Testing The most powerful tip I can give to anyone running … [Read more...] about We’re Gonna Have Some Fundamentals!
Google Ads or Microsoft Ads?: Which Platform Wins for Your Advertising Goals?
When it comes to digital advertising, the opportunities are endless with Google Ads and Microsoft Ads. Both platforms offer exciting possibilities for reaching targeted audiences and driving conversions. Whether your goal is for broad exposure or niche targeting, each platform offers distinct advantages that can significantly boost your marketing efforts. Google Ads at a … [Read more...] about Google Ads or Microsoft Ads?: Which Platform Wins for Your Advertising Goals?
What Is Reactive Marketing and How to Apply It to Your Brand
What’s reactive marketing and why so much buzz around it? Let's dive into why businesses apply reactive marketing strategies and why your company may be left behind by competitors without one. We’ll also arm you with clear-cut instructions and relevant examples on how to apply reactive marketing to your brand to maximize your business performance. Reactive Marketing: What … [Read more...] about What Is Reactive Marketing and How to Apply It to Your Brand
Five Ways AI Can Improve Copywriting and PPC Performance
As AI begins to shape the landscape of digital marketing, content managers, copywriters, and digital marketers are starting to explore its potential applications for copywriting. It's been predicted that AI would take over a lot of the grunt work associated with creating and managing content - from doing basic research to developing detailed editorial calendars. Others … [Read more...] about Five Ways AI Can Improve Copywriting and PPC Performance