The best, and sometimes worst, thing about paid search is that while everything changes…it all stays the same. I’m specifically talking about the ever-dynamic world that is Google AdWords. There are always small tweaks and adjustments, and usually, the wide-sweeping changes are few and far between. The latest and greatest of these changes has been the removal of sidebar … [Read more...] about Sidebar Ads – My Conspiracy Theory
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The AdWords Script To Create Ads In Bulk
This month I’d like to share a script I originally built 3 years ago to help with ad text optimization in AdWords. It’s intended to make sure all ad groups have enough experiments running, and can also be used to create new ads across many ad groups in bulk. It could also be used to clean up the worst performing ad in each ad group. AdWords Script For Bulk Ad Creation The … [Read more...] about The AdWords Script To Create Ads In Bulk
Amazon Text Ads Are Here – What Does It Mean For You?
In a surprising move last week, Amazon announced that Product Ads would be discontinued effective this October 31st. The actual announcement is only viewable to those who have Seller Accounts, however, here is a screenshot of the messaging. The move is surprising since many merchants are seeing good results from Product Ads. Merchants can show their ads on Amazon and … [Read more...] about Amazon Text Ads Are Here – What Does It Mean For You?
[New Webinar with AdStage!] The Most Valuable Google AdWords Features for the PPC Account Manager
Google AdWords offers a huge amount of features to strengthen your campaign efforts and give you as much data as possible to make the best decisions for your account. However, there’s a lot of data and a lot of different features to try – how do you know which ones are the most valuable? From Search Partners and keyword reports to Auction Insights and Dynamic Search Ads, this … [Read more...] about [New Webinar with AdStage!] The Most Valuable Google AdWords Features for the PPC Account Manager
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
Google Introduces AdWords Dynamic Structured Snippets
Google recently launched dynamic structured snippets for AdWords. The automated extensions display industry-specific, structured information about products and services on those advertisers’ sites. Currently they can show for retail, hotel and flight searches. Additional verticals are scheduled to follow later in 2015. Here’s an example of what a sample snippet look … [Read more...] about Google Introduces AdWords Dynamic Structured Snippets
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
10 Reasons You Will Save Time and Money with DoubleClick Search
DoubleClick Search (DS3) is a powerful bid management tool that offers a cross channel view of your paid search campaigns. The platform will save you time and money, as it promotes integrated channel management. Most importantly, once you start using the tool you too will love the speed in which you can manage multiple paid search publisher accounts all in one place. Here … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons You Will Save Time and Money with DoubleClick Search
Fast Track To Crushing the Advanced Search Exam
Last month I provided my guide to acing the Advanced Display Exam, and the time has come for the next round: Advanced Search. Now, we’ve covered the Fundamentals and in all truth, the Search exam is a lot like it. The main differences and content that will catapult you into your Advanced status are now at your fingertips. Whether you’re taking your first stab at the Advanced … [Read more...] about Fast Track To Crushing the Advanced Search Exam
Get Proactive And Reactive With Your Keyword Research
Keywords are the fundamental building blocks of any paid search account. When you first launch a PPC account you will always have a list of keywords. It is crucial that you continue to find and develop new keywords so your account can grow and maximize impressions. There are 2 approaches to keyword development: 1) Proactive 2) Reactive. Whilst we would all love to be … [Read more...] about Get Proactive And Reactive With Your Keyword Research
Getting Started with LinkedIn Ads
LinkedIn is one of the most underappreciated PPC platforms today for 2 reasons. First, the awesome targeting capabilities. You can target by geography, job function, job title, job seniority, company, industry, gender, age, skills and groups. Since LinkedIn users create very detailed profiles to help their professional networking, the targeting is quite accurate and gets you … [Read more...] about Getting Started with LinkedIn Ads
5 Reports You Need For Understanding Dynamic Contextual Ads
Often new products come through Google and Bing and suddenly the PPC blogosphere is ablaze with chatter. Enhanced campaigns, extended sitelinks, Search Companions, Remarketing Lists for Search Ads, and scores more have been the subject of conversations over the past few years. A shortcoming however, is the follow up to these features. We know how to set them up, and why you may … [Read more...] about 5 Reports You Need For Understanding Dynamic Contextual Ads
