As account managers, we all know the feeling we get when we’re notified that we’re getting a new client added to our roster. Usually, we’re excited to hear about the client, discover their business and work on devising a strategy to help them achieve their goals. Admittedly, sometimes we are so excited, that we occasionally bypass the basic first steps that any account … [Read more...] about Start Your PPC Client Relationships Right
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Don’t Forget The Basics! Audit Your Account – A New Case Study
As an Account Analyst, Account Managers usually come to me with some sort of problem. Sometimes it’s “I’d like to brainstorm strategy” and other times it’s “we need to improve ROAS as quickly as possible.” Not being the Account Manager gives me a fresh set of eyes on an account. I found in the past that when I was struggling with a problem on my own account, it was mainly … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget The Basics! Audit Your Account – A New Case Study
Your Ultimate Google Shopping Exam Checklist
Boys & Girls of All Ages: The Google Shopping Exam is here!! That's right, step up and give it your best shot: Google has released its Shopping Exam and today you'll be given all the major bullet points for your studying pleasure. For those of you who've already taken the existing exams, hope you're ready for a fun one today! And for you all who are still figuring out … [Read more...] about Your Ultimate Google Shopping Exam Checklist
How Bing Ads Tablet Bid Modifiers Helped Reduce CPA by 47%
The PPC industry is always evolving and changing. One of the biggest changes to impact the PPC community was the roll-out of AdWords enhanced campaigns and Bing Ads compatibility with AdWords enhanced campaigns. While some great features have been made available by enhanced campaigns, one of the biggest pain points for ppc managers was, and continues to be, the lack of control … [Read more...] about How Bing Ads Tablet Bid Modifiers Helped Reduce CPA by 47%
Give Your Product Feed The Attention It Deserves
At this point, any ecommerce advertisers who aren’t running Google Shopping campaigns (or have at least tried them) are being left in the dust. According to RKG’s Q4 2014 Digital Marketing Report, Shopping ads drove 51% more clicks and 45% greater ad spend year over year. Take Shopping management a step further and you have the upload and optimization of the product feed. For … [Read more...] about Give Your Product Feed The Attention It Deserves
What Do Brands Like Adobe, American Cancer Society, and Bing Have In Common?
They All Are Attending Hero Conf! Hero Conf is the only conference that is 100% dedicated to PPC. Our full schedule is now live and it's packed with 40+ in-depth sessions from the best and brightest minds in the industry, from brands you trust like Bing, Adobe, and American Cancer Society. From live, interactive sessions to advanced sessions on AdWords scripts to management … [Read more...] about What Do Brands Like Adobe, American Cancer Society, and Bing Have In Common?
Implement Bing Universal Event Tracking Or Be Left In The Dust
Back in November I put together my predictions for Bing PPC in 2015. While we’re still early in 2015, some of the predictions are already in motion including: Firefox utilizing Yahoo search More complete attribution Audience targeting In order to take advantage of many of the new Bing Ads features, first you must be using the new Universal Event Tracking (UET). What is … [Read more...] about Implement Bing Universal Event Tracking Or Be Left In The Dust
What The Google Trusted Store Announcement Means For Merchants
Google made a big announcement on Tuesday that went relatively under the radar in the PPC world. Starting immediately, the process for online merchants to become Google Trusted Stores has become much easier. What Is A Google Trusted Store? A Google Trusted Store is a direct endorsement from Google. According to the big G, for merchants to have the Google Trusted Store badge … [Read more...] about What The Google Trusted Store Announcement Means For Merchants
Use Google Analytics Custom Reports To Make Your PPC Life Easier
Do you ever get frustrated with Google Analytics reporting for not having exactly what you want? I know the feeling. You want a column for cost and for each type of goal you have set up, but these don’t come in your standard reports in the interface. Or maybe you’re just ready to step up your analytics game to the next level (and subsequently expose your inner analytics … [Read more...] about Use Google Analytics Custom Reports To Make Your PPC Life Easier
Easy Ways To Measure The Value of Branded Campaigns
It's a common occurrence for clients to question the value of brand campaigns. From their perspective they often see a brand campaign as being spend that cannibalizes conversions from the organic listings. We have covered many times on PPC Hero why brand campaigns are important, so I won’t get into selling the importance of the branded campaign. I will cover how you can measure … [Read more...] about Easy Ways To Measure The Value of Branded Campaigns
A Step-By-Step Introduction to Amazon Product Ads
There is a land full of flowing rivers frothing with fresh, leaping trout where the deer and moose journey to water's edge to drink deeply of the fresh, clear water. This land is bordered by rising, rugged snowcapped mountains that keep those who would destroy it for pleasure from taking advantage of its beauty and life. *Note, this image was provided by the author and was … [Read more...] about A Step-By-Step Introduction to Amazon Product Ads
Boomerang Conversions: Nurture Leads & Gain Repeat Customers With PPC
Paid search is (mostly) concerned with gaining conversions. This is great and all, and definitely should be your main focus, but often times we forget about what happens after the conversion. Why is this important, you ask? For lead generation, most conversions will not immediately turn into sales. These leads have to be nurtured in order to become legitimate sales … [Read more...] about Boomerang Conversions: Nurture Leads & Gain Repeat Customers With PPC