This week Google announced two data feed enhancements to Google Merchant Center — one that benefits large retailers by improving efficiencies, and one that assists small retailers to get on board more easily. Fist off is online product inventory feeds. This new feed type lets you quickly update price, availability and sale price of all of your key products. The second … [Read more...] about Google Rolls Out Enhancements To Merchant Center Data Feeds
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Analyzing 10 Months Worth Of Google Shopping Search Partners Data
Last September Google made the announcement that Shopping campaigns would be eligible to appear on the Search Partners network. Shopping campaigns generally tend to see the best conversion rates and highest returns, so this announcement was well received. As a refresher, the Shopping ads show alongside contextually relevant results on Search Partner sites. These sites … [Read more...] about Analyzing 10 Months Worth Of Google Shopping Search Partners Data
Do Users Actually Read Your Text Ads?
A couple weeks ago I came across an interesting tweet from Kim Thomas (@PPCkimpossible). We've been trying to debate each other, but can't b/c we agree. Who thinks users read ad copy (raise your hand)? @MaddieMarketer #ppcchat — Kim Thomas (@PPCkimpossible) June 25, 2015 Working primarily with ecommerce accounts, I believe that the actual message of the text ad isn't as … [Read more...] about Do Users Actually Read Your Text Ads?
PPC Facepalm: 7 Reasons Your Ads Aren’t Working
Although Paid Search advertising is something that can be learned over time, there are always areas of performance that need further guidance. One example of this is your ad copy. Now, we’ve given you example after example of why to test, what to test, and all the elements of ad copy that you need to utilize in your PPC account. But there are still things, very basic things, … [Read more...] about PPC Facepalm: 7 Reasons Your Ads Aren’t Working
Supercharge Your Keyword Research With 5 Bing Ads Intelligence Hacks
We have a special post for you today as former Hanapin employee and current Bing Ads Account Manager, Eric Couch, shares his thoughts on Bing Ads Intelligence. Keyword research is hard. And for many PPC managers out there (myself included, until recently), it’s still a painfully primitive process. I can’t even begin to tell you how many keyword lists I’ve built out through … [Read more...] about Supercharge Your Keyword Research With 5 Bing Ads Intelligence Hacks
Get More Bang For Your Buck – 6 Ways To Use Google Analytics for Ecommerce
Running an ecommerce PPC account, as you would imagine, can be quite different than running a lead generation account. In these instances, we are particularly interested in what the user is doing on the site, which products they’re looking at, and what they are purchasing. In this post, we'll review 6 ways you can make use of Google Analytics in order to improve your PPC … [Read more...] about Get More Bang For Your Buck – 6 Ways To Use Google Analytics for Ecommerce
My 2015 Google Shopping Wishlist
In 2012, Google Shopping went from a free offering (Product Search) to a paid solution (Google Shopping/Product Listing Ads) for ecommerce websites. One of my clients has seen a 92% increase in revenue for Google Shopping when comparing May 2012 to May 2015 Google Shopping numbers (total site revenue rose 26%). With that kind of growth, I would be nuts if I didn’t have a … [Read more...] about My 2015 Google Shopping Wishlist
How To Optimize Twitter Ads for Business
Twitter can be a force for good if handled in the correct way. In this post, I’ll share my take on how to optimize Twitter ads for business by ensuring your targeting is taking the right path. In the example below, we are using a “website clicks and conversions." We’ll be addressing three areas of the campaign. Ensuring your campaigns are targeting the right … [Read more...] about How To Optimize Twitter Ads for Business
Bing Ads Introduces Automated Rules
This week, Bing Ads announced the release of Automated Rules. Similar to Google AdWords, Bing Automated Rules give you the ability to schedule and automate your top campaign management actions. In this initial release, you can automate campaigns, ad groups, ads, and keywords. Here is where you can find the Automated Rules section in the Bing Ads interface: There are … [Read more...] about Bing Ads Introduces Automated Rules
Google’s Inclusion Of Buy Button A Game Changer For Retailers
Last week news broke regarding Google’s plan to include buy buttons for mobile devices. These buttons would allow searchers to directly purchase a product from the search engine results page (SERP). This change is a significant departure, as users are no longer required to follow this process: Leave the SERP --------> Go to the retailer’s site ------> Complete the … [Read more...] about Google’s Inclusion Of Buy Button A Game Changer For Retailers
Webinar – Power Your Bing Ads: 3 Surefire Tools To Enhance Your Account Performance
More about this Webinar Bing Ads is continually evolving itself to keep up on the heels of Google AdWords. In its quest, Bing released awesome interface tools like the Campaign Planner, Auction Insights, Shopping Campaigns (still in beta) and Universal Event Tracking. In the recording, Bing Ads Account Manager, Eric Couch, and Hanapin's Senior Account Manager, Carrie Albright, … [Read more...] about Webinar – Power Your Bing Ads: 3 Surefire Tools To Enhance Your Account Performance
Google To Debut “Buy” Button In Coming Weeks
Google Shopping “buy” buttons could start appearing on select Google mobile search ads in a just a few short weeks. This new feature would allow Google to compete head on with Amazon and Ebay as all-in-one online marketplaces. According to The Wall Street Journal, Macy’s is among the retailers in negotiations with Google to join the launch. Many retailers are worried that … [Read more...] about Google To Debut “Buy” Button In Coming Weeks