How can I be sure I’m not missing anything? Luckily we know a few PPC rock stars who have some answers to that very question. Join Jeff Allen, Hanapin Marketing’s Director of Paid Search, and Marc Poirier, Co-founder and EVP of Acquisio (the leading PPC tracking and management software) as they discuss how to make sure nothing falls through the cracks. They’ll answer … [Read more...] about Webinar Recording – Are Your PPC Leads Falling Through the Cracks?
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Boost Your AdWords CTR with Sitelink Descriptions
Sitelinks have been a staple of best practices since they were introduced. Sitelinks help searchers find topical information beyond the specified landing page of your ad. Last February, enhanced campaigns brought a little spice to sitelinks by including descriptions. Additional lines of text were added from your other ad copy to flesh out the sitelinks. These provided extra … [Read more...] about Boost Your AdWords CTR with Sitelink Descriptions
10 (okay, 11) Point Check List To Ensuring Ad Health
We all know that the ad is the gateway to the conversion. But how much time and thought are you really giving your ad copy? The answer I’m hoping for is: As much as it needs. That doesn't mean you need to spend days, hours, or even large chunks of your mental space creating ads for your clients. It does mean that you need to be mindful of how effectively you’re grabbing the … [Read more...] about 10 (okay, 11) Point Check List To Ensuring Ad Health
8 Advanced Display Network Tactics – New Webinar!
Whether you're already advertising on display networks or wondering where to start, there are plenty of advanced techniques that you need to know about right away if you want to get the most out of your display network campaigns. Join Hanapin Marketing PPC experts Amanda West-Bookwalter and Carrie Albright as they go through 8 Advanced Display Network Tactics, … [Read more...] about 8 Advanced Display Network Tactics – New Webinar!
What PPC Certifications Should Really Be Testing For
PPC Certifications have been a hot topic as of late. One of the most popular posts on PPC hero is about Google’s Fundamentals Exam. I also receive a lot of questions about the best certification programs during webinars and at conferences. (MarketMotive is the non-Google PPC Certification, ipassexam is a great one for preparing for Google Certifications and I liked the most … [Read more...] about What PPC Certifications Should Really Be Testing For
Grow Your Account With YouTube Advertising
There’s money to be had on the Internet and we want all of it. In this month’s series, PPC Hero will be talking about ways to grow your account to increase its reach while maximizing profits. We can’t have it all, but we can try and try to get ever more of it. -- What if your brand and Gangnam Style could become one? No I'm not talking about some sort of k-pop extravaganza … [Read more...] about Grow Your Account With YouTube Advertising
5 Reasons Your PPC Ads Bite
A big mistake most PPC newbs and vets make is that they don’t take their ad copy seriously. It’s sometimes an afterthought after building out an account or at worst it’s a copy and paste job from one campaign/ad group to the next. Taking the proper time to understand your market, craft compelling ads and conduct meaningful tests not only gives you a performance lift but also … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Your PPC Ads Bite
Ad Copy Clean Up – What to Get Rid of & What to Keep
The unending wisdom of Martha Stewart tells us that “there are few rites of spring more satisfying than the annual clean.” In that spirit, PPC Hero’s April series will cover some aspects of your accounts that are worth a good cleaning. Structure, ads, negatives and more will all be covered. I just recently took a couple of days to go through my own closets and drawers at … [Read more...] about Ad Copy Clean Up – What to Get Rid of & What to Keep
The Total Guide to Product Listing Ads: Part 4, How to optimize your PLA campaign in AdWords
You’ve asked for it, and here it is: The Total Guide To Product Listing Ads. We have a feeling this product will continue to expand and get cool, new features since it’s doing so well for our eCommerce accounts. But, there is so little information out there about how to set these up and make them work for you right now. We took it upon ourselves to put everything we know about … [Read more...] about The Total Guide to Product Listing Ads: Part 4, How to optimize your PLA campaign in AdWords
The Total Guide to Product Listing Ads: Part 3, How to optimize your PLA campaign in your data feed
You've asked for it, and here it is: The Total Guide To Product Listing Ads. We have a feeling this product will continue to expand and get cool, new features since it's doing so well for our eCommerce accounts. But, there is so little information out there about how to set these up and make them work for you right now. We took it upon ourselves to put everything we know about … [Read more...] about The Total Guide to Product Listing Ads: Part 3, How to optimize your PLA campaign in your data feed
Writing Successful PPC Ad Copy – Building from Account Structure & Beyond
For this month’s series PPC Hero decided to go back to the basics, but with a twist. We’ll be tackling all of the standard best practices for bids, ads, and keywords. But we’ll also share some of our personal insights about what works, what doesn’t, and what you can apply to your own accounts. Yesterday, Eric discussed how account structure is vital to making sure your PPC … [Read more...] about Writing Successful PPC Ad Copy – Building from Account Structure & Beyond
Facebook Ads: Fan Pages vs Landing Pages
Facebook recommends you send your ad traffic to your fan page -- they want to keep you within the FB eco-system. And there are some solid reasons for that: People who have decided to get on Facebook, generally want to stay on Facebook -- they don’t want to get too distracted with some other link If you leave Facebook, they have to put up a warning to your visitors, … [Read more...] about Facebook Ads: Fan Pages vs Landing Pages