This question has come up a lot lately with PPC accounts that are expanding into Facebook Ads. “Why are my Facebook conversions higher than Google Analytics?” The problem is we are trying to compare Facebook conversions similar to how we track AdWords and Bing traffic, but it’s not the same. When it comes to comparing conversions, it’s not that Facebook is necessarily over … [Read more...] about Why Facebook And Google Analytics Conversions Don’t Add Up
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3 Reasons Not To Run Facebook Ads
Are you running Facebook Ads? Are you happy with your results? Do you struggle to measure their impact and return on investment? A lot of advertisers are growing frustrated with their Facebook results due to a lack of an overall Facebook marketing strategy. In this article, you’ll discover three reasons not to run Facebook Ads until you have some of the fundamentals of … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Not To Run Facebook Ads
Top Reasons I Can’t Wait For Bing Ads Mac Editor
Last November, Bing announced that the editor platform would soon be compatible with Macs. Bing Insists that a PC will no longer be a requirement and it will be it easier for Mac users to use Bing Ads Editor to manage search marketing campaigns. Mac users have been begging for a version of the desktop editor tool for years, as noted in the comment below from Bing Ads … [Read more...] about Top Reasons I Can’t Wait For Bing Ads Mac Editor
Webinar Confirmation: 7 Crucial Bing Ads Updates You Need To Know About in 2016
You're All Set! You're now registered for our webinar, 7 Crucial Bing Ads Updates You Need To Know About in 2016. Check your email now for a link to join the webinar. Know of a fellow PPC fan who would also love this webinar? or Email It » Other Resources You Might Like: Bing Now Powers AOL Search Shopping Campaigns: How Does Bing Really Stack Up To … [Read more...] about Webinar Confirmation: 7 Crucial Bing Ads Updates You Need To Know About in 2016
[New Infographic!] What America’s Fastest Growing Companies Spend in Google AdWords
The PPC industry is always growing, expanding and changing. And this year, it was no different. We thought it would be interesting to take a look at Inc Magazine's list of the 5000 fastest growing companies in America and see how they spend their PPC dollars. So we partnered with SEM Rush to create the infographic below, which details how these Inc 5000 companies use the … [Read more...] about [New Infographic!] What America’s Fastest Growing Companies Spend in Google AdWords
Google’s Search Rater Guide Shares How Google Ranks Websites
On November 12th of this year, Google published a 160-page comprehensive guide used to train search raters at Google. This guide is by far the most complete list of instructions that Google has ever openly published outlining how websites are rated. Before we dive in, it is important to explain the purpose of this document. Google uses actual human beings, not an algorithm … [Read more...] about Google’s Search Rater Guide Shares How Google Ranks Websites
4 Reasons Why You Need To Analyze Your Google Analytics Social Users Flow
I’m amazed at how many PPC account managers don’t know what happens after someone clicks an ad. Don’t get me wrong, I know there are scenarios when the goal is to drive as much cheap traffic to the website as possible. However, if you’re managing an account where conversions are the goal then understanding what happens post-click is vital to your PPC performance. To better … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Why You Need To Analyze Your Google Analytics Social Users Flow
Implement Smart Goals Via Google Analytics
Every PPC hero worth their salt knows that attribution and tracking represents the backbone of optimization. In the absence of accurate data, paid search advertisers are practically left flying blind. While a large portion of businesses are already tracking conversions, Smarts Goals powered by Google Analytics helps identify high quality traffic and optimizes for those visits … [Read more...] about Implement Smart Goals Via Google Analytics
Nice To Meet You: Making Good First Impressions With Ads
Good ads are like a good handshake welcoming someone into your brand. Without the right combination of words, extensions, and customizers, your ad becomes a passing wave as your potential customer scrolls past. Be too aggressive with your words and the ad becomes a choking bear hug, ultimately turning someone away from your brand. So what is the right combination? How can we … [Read more...] about Nice To Meet You: Making Good First Impressions With Ads
Image Extensions Now Available For Bing Ads
Image extensions are out of beta, at least for Bing. On 11/16, Bing Ads announced the release of image extensions in search ads on tablets and PCs, at the moment smartphones are out of the equation. No word yet on whether they will be added in the future. Advertisers can upload up to 6 images to an ad group or campaign. Each image can be set with its own landing page … [Read more...] about Image Extensions Now Available For Bing Ads
Bidding Methods For Platforms Outside Of Google
If you are a consistent reader of PPC Hero, then you've read up on in-depth bidding strategies for the Search Network in Google and Bing. But what are the best strategies to utilize on other platforms? How should we be bidding on the traffic being received from our ever growing Facebook budget? How about managing the money in Pinterest? Or what are best practices for bidding on … [Read more...] about Bidding Methods For Platforms Outside Of Google
Google Releases New Tools In Time For the Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us and Google has some early gifts for retailers - new shopping campaign optimization features in AdWords. Despite Black Friday and Cyber Monday driving large amounts of traffic, Google says, “mobile will make every day a shopping day.” Retailers will need to be able to adjust budgets and campaigns quickly, so AdWords has released new tools that will … [Read more...] about Google Releases New Tools In Time For the Holiday Season