If you're anything like me, you have a touch of the "ooh, shiny!" complex. By that I mean, each and every new product offering from my favorite search engines carries with it a certain appeal. I get excited at the prospect of trying something new and possibly finding my next favorite resource along the way. This month, Microsoft unleashed their adCenter Desktop Beta on us. … [Read more...] about Take a First Look at the adCenter Desktop Beta and Share Your Thoughts
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It’s Alive! Beware of the Search Beast Named “Yahoogle”
Ok, so I'm about 4 days late breaking this news, but I just have to share my 2 cents. Last Thursday, Google announced that they had reached a deal to share their AdSense for Search and AdSense for Content with Yahoo!. Holy crap, the Yahoogle beast is alive. The number 1 and number 2 search giants are now officially in cahoots with each other. Times they are … [Read more...] about It’s Alive! Beware of the Search Beast Named “Yahoogle”
MSN adCenter Desktop Is Now Ready For Public Testing
Today, MSN adCenter announced that their adCenter Desktop (Beta) is now ready for public testing. Basically, this is MSN's version of AdWords Editor. This announcement makes me very happy. Admittedly, MSN never generates the level of results as Google or Yahoo, but I'll take every tool they give me in order to my campaigns more successful. Currently, this Beta is by initiation … [Read more...] about MSN adCenter Desktop Is Now Ready For Public Testing
PPC News Roundup for June 12, 2008
If you run PPC campaigns that target markets around the world, this post is a must read. Kerstin Baker-Ash does a great job of summarizing tactics, pitfalls and the subtleties of language barriers. Have you used the AdWords Preview Tool? Most of us have, but the Rimm-Kaufman blog would argue that you may be misinterpreting it's use. The argument is that some advertisers … [Read more...] about PPC News Roundup for June 12, 2008
How to Troubleshoot When Tracking 3rd Party PPC through Google Analytics
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
PPC News Roundup for May 29, 2009
Ever think about the future of search marketing in a social web world? Kerstin Baker-Ash has written an intriguing article discussing current pitfalls in utilizing paid advertising on social networks. While the current advertising situation isn't the greatest, she's optimistic that as the social platforms evolve, their ad targeting will improve and thus paid advertising … [Read more...] about PPC News Roundup for May 29, 2009
PPC News Roundup for May 22, 2008
Still having trouble with the Google Adwords Quality score? Check out this cool video by Matthew Bredel from 'Inside the Marketing Mind' that goes in depth about what the quality score is, and how you can improve it within your account. Writing ads with strong calls-to-action is one of those techniques every PPC advertiser should be using! In case you are new to what a … [Read more...] about PPC News Roundup for May 22, 2008
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
PPC News Roundup for May 13, 2008
"You just launched your PPC campaign, now what?", says Shimon Sandler. Shimon gives excellent ideas for a post launch PPC process. We use some of these ideas here at Hanapin Marketing and they truly enhance the quality of our PPC campaigns and customer satisfaction. Take it from the Multivariate Testing Expert, Jonathan Mendez, as he gives his secrets to MVT success. See how … [Read more...] about PPC News Roundup for May 13, 2008
Blog News Roundup for May 7, 2008
Need to project how your PPC campaigns are performing? Try KoMarketing new PPC calculator tool available for download. It's an excel document that allows you to enter values for various metrics within your PPC campaign and it will help you project whether or not your PPC campaign will be profitable. Want to double conversions in one month? Split those ad groups says David … [Read more...] about Blog News Roundup for May 7, 2008
Google Analytics Benchmarking Beta Results
About two weeks ago I wrote on the new Google Adwords Benchmarking beta for select advertisers. For a quick recap, the new benchmarking beta involves sharing your Google Analytics data with Google so that they can compare your website metrics against other similar websites. The purpose is to compare your stats with other related companies to see how you measure up. Perhaps … [Read more...] about Google Analytics Benchmarking Beta Results
Hanapin Marketing is Looking for a Senior Project Manager – Web Development
Don’t be lured by the bright lights of the big city! Come work for an award-winning Internet Marketing and Web Development firm, right here in Bloomington. Hang out with people who know what Twitter is, stay on the cutting edge by working with some of the best companies in Indiana, and work for a company where your talents are appreciated. Hanapin Marketing is looking for a … [Read more...] about Hanapin Marketing is Looking for a Senior Project Manager – Web Development
