With product ads continuing to see growth year-over-year, it’s vital that advertisers utilize Shopping campaigns now more than ever. Not only do they drive additional revenue but they boost a brand’s presence on the search results page. Last week, I had the privilege to speak on a webinar about Bing Shopping with Rachel Rogowin from Microsoft that can be found here. Today, I … [Read more...] about A Guide To Bing Ads Shopping Campaigns
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5 Tips for Measuring Social Ad Success
62 Percent of Small Business Owners Say Facebook Ads Don't Work. Results of this study were released by Small Business Trends earlier this year. Inc.com followed up on this study begging the question... Is it user error. This alarming stat was recently presented in an industry update training and prompted a dive into how businesses, both big and small, can measure social … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Measuring Social Ad Success
Avoid These Common PPC Shopping Strategy Mistakes
With all the new features for Shopping product feeds, extensions, and labels, it’s easy to overlook the basics of what makes Shopping campaigns successful for ecommerce accounts. The oversights listed below are common with new accounts at Hanapin Marketing. Avoid these to develop a sophisticated Shopping campaign structure and increase overall performance. Only Running One … [Read more...] about Avoid These Common PPC Shopping Strategy Mistakes
Google Shares (A Little More Of) The Reins On DSAs
There are mixed opinions when it comes to dynamic search campaigns. Some advertisers completely give Google the keys, while others won’t even let Google into the car. No matter what side of the spectrum you fall into, the most recent updates are worth noting. For one, the dynamic ads are going to begin transitioning into the expanded text ad structure. More importantly, Google … [Read more...] about Google Shares (A Little More Of) The Reins On DSAs
How You Can Generate More Conversions For Lead Generation Accounts
We always try to provide our clients with great initiatives and projects to help with expansion in paid search and adapt to newer Google updates and betas. Last week, Hanapin created an infographic that you should print and post in your office area right away for a quick reference on how to stay on top of your lead generation game! Now that you printed off your cheat sheet … [Read more...] about How You Can Generate More Conversions For Lead Generation Accounts
5 Steps To Master Facebook Projections NOT Predictions
“Tell me how much I should spend in Facebook and what results I can expect.” This sentence is one we hear frequently from our clients. I used to cringe every time I heard this sentence. When I would hear it the over-analytical side of me would take over and freak-out because A.) I knew the volatility of Facebook’s ever-changing platform, varying audiences, and fewer metrics … [Read more...] about 5 Steps To Master Facebook Projections NOT Predictions
Why PPC Clicks And PPC Sessions Never Match
If your goal is to maximize revenue, generate higher lead volume, or simply improve your brand exposure, it can be confusing when your data appears to have discrepancies. Google Analytics is a beast on its own without trying to make sense of why there are differences in data points. There have been many occasions where the data does not line up in Analytics. Sometimes it is … [Read more...] about Why PPC Clicks And PPC Sessions Never Match
The 7 Things You Wish You’d Known About Facebook
We’ve all been there before - the first time you try a new advertising platform. While there are general consistencies you can prepare for using past experience, there are always learning curves to any new channel. Facebook hosts over 1.87 billion monthly active users as of 2017. No one is arguing that Facebook is a legitimate social media platform, or even that advertising … [Read more...] about The 7 Things You Wish You’d Known About Facebook
Only 2 Excel Hero and 4 Agency Hero Passes Remain!
Hero Conf LA is 5 short weeks away, April 18-20 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles LA LIVE. And we're quickly running out of some of our most popular passes! We have three great workshop options, designed for every level of PPC marketer. These passes include the 2 full conference days, plus a third day of in-depth, personalized training from experts in the field. They … [Read more...] about Only 2 Excel Hero and 4 Agency Hero Passes Remain!
Is Your Website Your Own Worst Enemy?
One of my favorite things is obscure foreign colloquialisms that accurately describe commonplace emotions or actions, that defy English definition. Currently, the Danish word Hygge is all the cozy rage and describes the feeling of warm contentment derived from enjoying the simple pleasures in life. Schadenfreude, the act of taking pleasure from another person's misfortune, … [Read more...] about Is Your Website Your Own Worst Enemy?
3 Ways To Use ROAS In PPC Lead Gen Optimization
“In any PPC campaign, whether eCommerce or lead generation, return is the ultimate indicator of success.” –Matt Umbro Naturally, we all want to be successful. We want to know that the money we are putting into paid search, social, and display—or the investment we are managing on behalf of our clients—is being utilized in the most efficient way. That’s why we love data, why … [Read more...] about 3 Ways To Use ROAS In PPC Lead Gen Optimization
How Search Agencies Can Harness Big Data to Win More Pitches
This post is part of the Hero Conf Los Angeles Speaker Blog Series. Jamie Smith will join 50+ PPC experts sharing their paid search and social expertise at the World’s Largest All-PPC Event, April 18-20 in Los Angeles, CA. Like what you read? Find out more about Hero Conf. If you are in search marketing or work with a search agency, your pool of eligible clients is big but … [Read more...] about How Search Agencies Can Harness Big Data to Win More Pitches