URL tracking takes time to set up, but the rewards make it time well spent. Why is it worth it? Google Analytics. The whole purpose of tracking URLs is that we get the reward of having Google Analytics data for each platform or campaign. Everything In One Place When paid search can incorporate more than five different platforms, it is nice to have that one place that … [Read more...] about DIY: Easy URL Tracking
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Position Bidding vs. CPC Bidding: A Comparison Of Two Bid Optimization Methods
There are two competing approaches to bid optimization that I’ve found are most commonly used by top PPC analysts. There is the approach that I primarily use, which determines optimal bid levels to reach an ROI/volume goal. I’m going to call this ‘Direct ROI Bidding’. The other approach determines optimal position to reach an ROI/volume goal. Then bids are adjusted to get to … [Read more...] about Position Bidding vs. CPC Bidding: A Comparison Of Two Bid Optimization Methods
10 Keywords Tools Other Than Google Keyword Planner
Whether you are constructing a new PPC account or expanding an existing one, keyword tools and research is an ongoing part of the job for all account managers. By far the most well known tool is the Adwords Keyword Tool correctly called the Google Adwords Keyword Planner. I will argue any day that successful keyword research sets the foundation for new campaigns. It is also … [Read more...] about 10 Keywords Tools Other Than Google Keyword Planner
Why You Can’t Just Trust Your Split Test Stats
The split test experiment you ran on your ads is complete. You ran two different ads on AdWords, and made sure to test an important variable like the value proposition. You then marked the experiment as complete when whichever program you used told you it was. You took the program at its word - because computers are good at math and began your next split test in the cycle. … [Read more...] about Why You Can’t Just Trust Your Split Test Stats
4 AdWords Editor Features To Save You Time
AdWords Editor is something every PPC Manager worth their salt should be using on a regular basis. Even with the addition of awesome automation tools like Acquisio, Marin, Kenshoo, and the like—there’s still a lot that’s sometimes easier to do or only available through AdWords Editor. The most basic AdWords Editor users will utilize the program for things like adding a whole … [Read more...] about 4 AdWords Editor Features To Save You Time
Now Seeking: A More Representative Speaker Slate
One of the greatest things about Hero Conf is the opportunity to spend three days with colleagues and peers discovering what’s new and forthcoming in the world of PPC. Those peers work across industries and include men and women from agency and in-house brands alike. They are dynamic digital advertising experts with varied backgrounds and exciting stories. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Now Seeking: A More Representative Speaker Slate
Use The Destination URL Report To Find Your Best Landing Pages
PPC Hero series week continues as we review how various reports can help you achieve your account goals. Yesterday, Carrie took a look at better reporting for location extensions. Today, Jacob dives into the destination URL report to find your best landing pages. The destination URL report, one of the many facets of the dimensions tab, delivers metrics tied to each unique … [Read more...] about Use The Destination URL Report To Find Your Best Landing Pages
Making Good Use Of Those Location Extensions
When the time comes to really push your accounts, it’s helpful to know where to push and what will help connect users to your product or service. This can be especially vital when you have both online retail business as well as brick & mortar locations. Sure you have location extensions enabled (you do, right??) but do you simply bid up all of those locations with bid … [Read more...] about Making Good Use Of Those Location Extensions
Stop Wasting Time: 3 Helpful Browser Tools for the PPCer
Ron Swanson. The name brings a smile to my face as I think of his wisdom for Leslie, his kindness for his team (as much as he tries to hide it), and his skillful use of hand tools. Ron Swanson prides himself on using the right tool for the right job... and he does that extraordinarily well. While you, PPC account manager, are likely familiar with the basic tools of … [Read more...] about Stop Wasting Time: 3 Helpful Browser Tools for the PPCer
Morning Clicks: New Google Guides, eCommerce in China, and More
Morning Clicks is your mid-week roundup of digital advertising news and notes. We're your one-stop shop for the most relevant and important news in the PPC world. Grab your cup of joe and come see us every Wednesday morning. Google wants you to remarket, and they want you to remarket in search, and they've released a guide to show you just how to do it. [Inside … [Read more...] about Morning Clicks: New Google Guides, eCommerce in China, and More
Tiny Ad Tests That Make a Huge Difference
We should all be testing our PPC ads, but sometimes obstacles stop us. Whether it be getting approval, lack of time or some other excuse, there are several ad tests that are small that have made big differences in my accounts. The setup for each is simple and the results are worth the 15 minutes that it takes to use Excel. Display URLs There are 35 characters that can be … [Read more...] about Tiny Ad Tests That Make a Huge Difference
Leverage Paid & Organic Results to Boost Traffic to Your Site
We all know that paid ads appear above, to the right, and at the bottom of organic listings, and that the two most likely have an effect on each other. We also know that paid ads have the advantage of appearing at the top of the SERP, and we can easily measure performance by average position. In the PPC world we like to measure and analyze everything, but comparing organic … [Read more...] about Leverage Paid & Organic Results to Boost Traffic to Your Site
