This entire week is dedicated to helping you maximize your PPC results by utilizing analytics data. Today I thought I'd take another look at one of my favorite subjects – tracking 3rd party PPC traffic with Google Analytics. Previously I've written instructional posts on how to set up the proper URL tagging for Yahoo! and MSN adCenter. Several readers commented with … [Read more...] about How to Troubleshoot When Tracking 3rd Party PPC through Google Analytics
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Yahoo Is Going to Automatically Optimize Your PPC Account Without You
I received an email this weekend from Yahoo saying that they were updating their Terms & Conditions for their search marketing accounts. However, within the email they didn't say exactly what was updated, so I went ahead and asked my Yahoo Representative for a quick summary of what has been changed (side note, my Yahoo Representative is great: he always has speedy, thorough … [Read more...] about Yahoo Is Going to Automatically Optimize Your PPC Account Without You
Getting PPC Advice from Yahoo!? Take the Good with the Bad
Reading search marketing blogs is like a box of chocolates – you never know what you're gonna get. Today I was scrolling through my blog reader quickly reviewing the "big three" blogs. When I got to the YSM Blog, I was greeted with this headline: "Writing Effective Ads." With a smile I clicked through and began reading. Very soon into this excerpt from Yahoo!'s Smart Start … [Read more...] about Getting PPC Advice from Yahoo!? Take the Good with the Bad
Our Greatest Hits for February!
The page views have spoken! Below we have gathered PPC Hero’s four most visited, and hopefully most valuable, articles from February. Whether you’re a new subscriber or a current subscriber you may have missed these insightful and helpful pay-per-click management tips. Enjoy! Anytime Google or Yahoo makes an algorithmic or editorial guideline change that effects … [Read more...] about Our Greatest Hits for February!
Catch More Clicks and Conversions with Better Ad Text: Use the Right Lures!
Our quest to make better PPC accounts for everyone continues! In our previous series we have expanded your view on the AdWords Quality Score, and we have revitalized and re-invigorated your PPC campaign in 5 days. This time around we will help you catch more clicks and conversions with better ad texts by using the right lures! The internet is like an ocean. There are little … [Read more...] about Catch More Clicks and Conversions with Better Ad Text: Use the Right Lures!
In Google AdWords, Bidding Wars Are a Thing of the Past: Beat Your Competition with These 4 Tactics
All week we have focused on how to improve your Quality Score, how to recognize "myths" and important factoids that lead to a solid understanding of Quality Score. Today's post is the fifth and final post in our 5-day series, and it is the culmination of a week's worth of knowledge! In days gone by, PPC bidding wars were commonplace when trying to achieve top positions in … [Read more...] about In Google AdWords, Bidding Wars Are a Thing of the Past: Beat Your Competition with These 4 Tactics
3 Components of the Quality Score Everyone Should Know
This is the second post in a series of 5 focusing on Quality Score. We all know there are numerous components to Google Adwords’ quality score. In this post I’ll outline what Google says are the top three components. It is essential that all advertisers understand that quality score is based on all components working harmoniously together. Look at it as if you … [Read more...] about 3 Components of the Quality Score Everyone Should Know
Fact vs. Fiction: Dispelling 4 Myths of the Google Quality Score
Today's topic is the first in a series of 5 blog posts focused on Quality Score. Whenever there is a phenomenon that affects many people, and this phenomenon is shrouded in mystery, there are bound to be rumors, myths and misnomers that are mistaken for facts. Most of the time this misinformation is based loosely on truth, but it gets more distorted with each re-telling. … [Read more...] about Fact vs. Fiction: Dispelling 4 Myths of the Google Quality Score
25 Possible Reasons Why Your PPC Campaigns are Failing
Below I’ve listed 25 possible reasons why your PPC campaigns may be failing, or at least hurting. While some are light hearted, some are to be taken seriously. I’ve included links to blog posts from PPC Hero as well as other industry specific blogs to further assist you in achieving success for your PPC campaigns. There are many more reasons why your PPC campaigns … [Read more...] about 25 Possible Reasons Why Your PPC Campaigns are Failing
9 Mistakes When Creating Ad Text
Set it and forget it doesn’t work when it comes to ad text. Whether in Google Adwords, Yahoo! Or MSN Adcenter, creating attention getting and effective ad text is critical to the success and growth of your account. Below I’ve listed the top 9 common mistakes advertisers can make when it comes to writing ad text. No call to action: Never leave the customer hanging! Its … [Read more...] about 9 Mistakes When Creating Ad Text
Need Ideas? Let the Competition Give You a Hand!
Has your creative well run dry? Do you feel like your PPC ads have lost their kick, or their punch? When reviewing your landing pages do you have the urge to try something new, but you're just not certain in which direction to go? Don't worry, everyone gets blocked at times. There is a plethora of ideas waiting to inspire you! You just just need to look in the right place - … [Read more...] about Need Ideas? Let the Competition Give You a Hand!
4 Most Important Settings to Check in Your Microsoft adCenter Account
This is the third and final post in my series on important settings to check when setting up accounts in the "big three" PPC search engines. After detailing Google AdWords and Yahoo! Search Marketing, it was time to dive into Microsoft's adCenter. There is a sickness infecting the search marketing community that keeps it from digging deeper into adCenter's house of wares. I … [Read more...] about 4 Most Important Settings to Check in Your Microsoft adCenter Account
