The fundamental principle behind PPC is the keyword match type. It’s literally how we determine when we show our ads on the search engine results page, so understanding this concept is an important step in comprehending PPC as a whole. When I first learned PPC, it was explained to me like so: Exact match must contain the search query exactly. Phrase match requires that the … [Read more...] about The People vs. Bing Broad Match
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Ace the Google AdWords Advanced Display Exam
Last month I gave you some tips and insights to the Google Fundamentals Exam, and as promised I’m back to help with another test: the Google Advanced Display Exam. Whether you’re a first timer, retaking it after a tough first try, or returning now that your 12 month window of freedom has expired, I’ve provided a walk-thru of the themes that will help you ace this test! As … [Read more...] about Ace the Google AdWords Advanced Display Exam
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
Everything You Need To Know About PPC Ad Extensions
Search ads are no longer just about headlines, description lines and display URLs. Ad Extensions now also play a huge part in the appearance and success of our ads. Take a look at this ad from Walmart I saw the other day. Notice how more than 50% of the space taken up by this ad comes from extensions of various types. Why Are Ad Extensions Important? There’s Lots … [Read more...] about Everything You Need To Know About PPC Ad Extensions
Putting “Fun” Back In The AdWords Fundamentals Exam
The time has come! You're ready (or not) to take your first AdWords certification exam! Where to start? How to begin? There are a few introductory steps, some changes you'll want to be wary of, and, of course, suggestions for where to focus and how to approach this exam! Practice for The AdWords Fundamentals Exam Step 1 - Get the Fundamentals Guide. Google wants you to … [Read more...] about Putting “Fun” Back In The AdWords Fundamentals Exam
4 Reasons Your Mobile E-Comm Is Still Sucking (& How To Fix It)
When it comes to mobile e-commerce, we tend to go for the big flashy topics and metrics. But we don't always spend time actually looking into performance and identifying when it's working and when it's simply not. Today we investigate e-commerce from a mobile perspective and identify just you're doing (or not doing) that's causing your mobile e-comm to, for lack of a better … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Your Mobile E-Comm Is Still Sucking (& How To Fix It)
Bing: Simplified Device Targeting is Coming
Bing has officially announced that they are making the switch to what Google AdWords refers to as "Enhanced Campaigns". It appears that Bing has employed the "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" approach here, considering in April 2013 Bing explained why they would not be switching over to "enhanced campaigns". Presumably, the ability to run AdWords campaigns in Bing Ads with … [Read more...] about Bing: Simplified Device Targeting is Coming
Transcript: Our AdWords Announcement Liveblog – App Ads, Estimated Conversions, and Buzzword Bingo
Join us today at 11:45 AM EST for coverage of Google's AdWords event. In the event announcement, the AdWords team promised to unveil over 10 new products, features, and research studies that have been in the works over the last year. In particular, they stressed the user (and advertiser) multi-screen experience, in-app advertising, and targeting improvements that "let … [Read more...] about Transcript: Our AdWords Announcement Liveblog – App Ads, Estimated Conversions, and Buzzword Bingo
How To Use Google Analytics For Better Bid Adjustments
Since the move to enhanced campaigns last year, Google has provided us with a new way of targeting through bid adjustments. We are now able to move further on from inputting the maximum cost per click at keyword level and are able to specify our bid for specific users who are worth more to us. For example, if we see users in a particular town spending more on our site, we are … [Read more...] about How To Use Google Analytics For Better Bid Adjustments
Getting the Most out of Google Shopping’s New Features
Throughout its brief life, Google Shopping always ran alongside its PLA sibling. While it was initially unclear what the future held for the two, Google recently announced that the life of PLAs is officially coming to a close. Soon enough all product listings will transition into Google Shopping, which will become the new standard. As a result, advertisers will be required to … [Read more...] about Getting the Most out of Google Shopping’s New Features
Dear Diary, Hero Conf 2014 Is Gonna Change My Life
Once upon a time— April 2013 specifically— in Austin, Texas many little PPC Heroes gathered to build their knowledge of all things PPC. What resulted was a mindblowing series of presentations, panels, workshops and social events that kept the folks gossip wheel spinning for months on end. When Hero Conf 2013 was in full swing, I stayed in the loop through posts on our site … [Read more...] about Dear Diary, Hero Conf 2014 Is Gonna Change My Life
Mobile App Exclusions – How Flappy Birds Tanked My Display Campaign.
As I’m sure most of you are aware, with the roll-out of Enhanced Campaigns we are all now opted into tablets and mobile for AdWords campaigns. While you can set bid modifiers to -100% to opt out of mobile with full browsers, you are not able to do so for tablets. This can be a real bummer for some accounts but this is nothing new. The reason I bring up this topic, is because in … [Read more...] about Mobile App Exclusions – How Flappy Birds Tanked My Display Campaign.