We're liveblogging Google's livestream event as AdWords product managers look back at 2014 highlights and success stories. One of the key points of this event is to better help advertisers "with everything you need to connect to your customers" as 2015 approaches. Google states that the presentation will conclude "with an announcement you won't want to miss." Follow our … [Read more...] about Liveblogging Google’s Event “Join us as we click through AdWords in 2014”
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Strategies For Targeting Top Of Funnel Keywords
One of the features of PPC I love the most is how specific it can be. For example, if a user is searching for “donut shop k cups,” you can tailor your ad to speak to this product while sending the person to a landing page containing “donut shop k cups.” However, not every search is this specific. A large percentage of searches are root terms, also known as top of funnel … [Read more...] about Strategies For Targeting Top Of Funnel Keywords
8 PPC Experts Share Secrets For Optimizing Your PPC Campaigns for Mobile Users
If you haven’t optimized your PPC campaigns for your mobile users, then you could be leaving conversions on the table. In her latest Internet Trends Report, venture capitalist Mary Meeker found that we consume 12% of our media on our mobile devices – yet only 3% of advertising dollars are being devoted to mobile ad spend. While this is a pretty shocking discrepancy, it’s … [Read more...] about 8 PPC Experts Share Secrets For Optimizing Your PPC Campaigns for Mobile Users
Utilize And Test Holiday Ad Copy
Are you covering your various bases with coupon, deal, promo language? Which works best for you? Because users respond to holiday promotional items in various ways, it is critical that your ad copy not only reflect these deals, but also test them. Test copy with numerical values such as “Save 20%” versus “20% Off.” “2 for 1 Deal” versus “Buy 1 Get 1.” Or “$29.99 & Up” … [Read more...] about Utilize And Test Holiday Ad Copy
Introducing the Stockton Report: Find Keywords with Hidden Value
PPC Hero series week wraps up today as Kevin looks at how to find keywords with hidden value. Take a look at all report focused posts this week, including Carrie's take on location extensions, Jacob's assessment of the destination URL report, Kayla's look at how to use client service reports to improve retention, and Rachael's insight into two key Analytics reports. AdWords … [Read more...] about Introducing the Stockton Report: Find Keywords with Hidden Value
How to Use Client Service Reports to Improve Retention
PPC Hero series week continues as we review how various reports can help you achieve your account goals. Earlier in the week, Carrie and Jacob provided details on how to use location extension and destination URL reports. Today, Kayla is going to use a less traditional “report” and take more of a client relations approach. Just as a 100% conversion rate would be somewhat … [Read more...] about How to Use Client Service Reports to Improve Retention
Use The Destination URL Report To Find Your Best Landing Pages
PPC Hero series week continues as we review how various reports can help you achieve your account goals. Yesterday, Carrie took a look at better reporting for location extensions. Today, Jacob dives into the destination URL report to find your best landing pages. The destination URL report, one of the many facets of the dimensions tab, delivers metrics tied to each unique … [Read more...] about Use The Destination URL Report To Find Your Best Landing Pages
Stop Wasting Time: 3 Helpful Browser Tools for the PPCer
Ron Swanson. The name brings a smile to my face as I think of his wisdom for Leslie, his kindness for his team (as much as he tries to hide it), and his skillful use of hand tools. Ron Swanson prides himself on using the right tool for the right job... and he does that extraordinarily well. While you, PPC account manager, are likely familiar with the basic tools of … [Read more...] about Stop Wasting Time: 3 Helpful Browser Tools for the PPCer
Cut Throat PPC: A Guide To Competitive Analysis
When it comes to PPC advertising, I’ve never heard of a business that isn’t interested in what their competitors are doing. Your client might come to you and request a competitive analysis, and you might be wondering where the heck to start. Don’t worry, I’ll walk you through what to look at, how to make the comparisons, and what tools to use. Choosing Competitors I … [Read more...] about Cut Throat PPC: A Guide To Competitive Analysis
5 Tips For PPC Success in the Health & Supplement Vertical
Series week continues as we assess PPC management across different industries. Yesterday, Kristina covered the Tourism and Travel industry. Today, Cassie will be discussing the Health and Supplement Industry. The Health and Supplements vertical for PPC is complex as it is heavily regulated with strict editorial constraints. The ad copy must be informative. However, you are … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For PPC Success in the Health & Supplement Vertical
How to Keep Your Agency on Top of Holiday Ecommerce Planning – New Whitepaper!
Most digital advertisers already know that the holidays aren't just a time for shopping -- they're an even more crucial time for selling. But what many don't know is how to take advantage of that unique seasonal shift. You know the basics: People are buying more, so you should sell more. You're making more, so you should spend more. But where? When? And what exactly does a good … [Read more...] about How to Keep Your Agency on Top of Holiday Ecommerce Planning – New Whitepaper!
How To Run PPC Accounts in the Cutthroat Healthcare Vertical
Series week continues as we assess PPC management across different industries. Yesterday Rachael covered PPC for the IT and Technology industry. Today, Kevin covers the healthcare industry, and specifically business-to-business. One of the unique components of the healthcare industry, is that it’s one of the responsibilities of our (at least for American readers) Federal … [Read more...] about How To Run PPC Accounts in the Cutthroat Healthcare Vertical
