In the final part of our September 'dynamic' series we're going to look at dynamic remarketing and how it has fared for us so far. We've already looked at Dynamic Search Ads, Dynamic Keyword Insertion, Using AdWords Scripts, and Bing's Dynamic Parameters. ----- Back in August we took a dive into some of the most recent feature changes in Google AdWords. The one that most … [Read more...] about Case Study: 78% Lower CPAs With Dynamic Remarketing
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Creating Dynamic Ads with Scripts
Consistent ad testing is one of the best practices in paid search. As account managers we are always trying to get that extra edge. What if that is not enough though and you want to update your ads even more frequently to include relevant and timely information? This is where dynamic ads come into play. Today we are going to cover how a little knowledge of scripts can help you … [Read more...] about Creating Dynamic Ads with Scripts
The Total Guide to Product Listing Ads: Part 4, How to optimize your PLA campaign in AdWords
You’ve asked for it, and here it is: The Total Guide To Product Listing Ads. We have a feeling this product will continue to expand and get cool, new features since it’s doing so well for our eCommerce accounts. But, there is so little information out there about how to set these up and make them work for you right now. We took it upon ourselves to put everything we know about … [Read more...] about The Total Guide to Product Listing Ads: Part 4, How to optimize your PLA campaign in AdWords
10 Changes to make to Your AdWords Search Campaign that will Boost Your CTR
Have the text ads in your AdWords campaigns got to a point where they need a click-through rate (CTR) boost without you making any immediate changes to your CPC bids? You know that increasing your text ads Click Through Rate (CTR) would not only lead to increased traffic, but would ultimately result in improved Quality Scores and a higher Ad Rank. You might also not want to … [Read more...] about 10 Changes to make to Your AdWords Search Campaign that will Boost Your CTR
adCenter Search Partner Quality: Why You Might Be Wasting Money
November was going great for my account. Leads in adCenter had doubled in the last month and since the CPC is much lower than AdWords, our cost per leads was significantly below goal. It seemed too good to be true... and it was. About half way through the month, the client reached out to tell me something very strange was happening with their Bing leads. When the sales team … [Read more...] about adCenter Search Partner Quality: Why You Might Be Wasting Money
Ads in the Wild: Keeping it Social with Nostalgia
Is there anything quite as “social” as nostalgia? Proust may have had a very private trigger for his memories of time lost, but most of the time, we tend to trip nostalgic based on shared cultural memories -- stuff that evokes the way things were “back in the day.” What could be more inherently social than that? And since I wrote last week’s column about the importance of … [Read more...] about Ads in the Wild: Keeping it Social with Nostalgia
Secrets to Paid Search Success
Today we have a guest post from one of our PPC Hero allies! Ken Robbins is the President and Founder of Response Mine Interactive, an online marketing company dedicated to the idea that data and testing should drive marketing decisions and media optimization. —————- Search is like no other marketing channel. People are literally telling you what they want. In fact, all of … [Read more...] about Secrets to Paid Search Success
Creating Killer Ads Using Bing Dynamic Text
Last week Bryan wrote a great post about the changes Google is making in the way they display ads, so I thought it would be a good idea to call out the unique way Bing lets you insert dynamic text, and how you can use this to help you create killer ads. What is dynamic text? Dynamic text is a word or phrase that is inserted into your ad using a variable. After a search … [Read more...] about Creating Killer Ads Using Bing Dynamic Text
Google Ads for Global Advertisers
One of the more cliché statements about the internet is that it can extend your reach as a business, either around the corner or around the world. But as most of you know, it really isn’t that simple. Don’t get me wrong—advertising your business online is one of the best ways to reach new customers and discover new areas for expansion. But there are definite hurdles in the way. … [Read more...] about Google Ads for Global Advertisers
Dynamic Landing Pages
As a common rule of thumb, all pay per click accounts should have landing pages specific to each theme, product, or service. The more specific a landing page is, the more likely it is that the visitor will convert. Think of it this way, the landing page is the hook on the end of your line. You can bait them with the ad text all day long, but if you can’t hook ‘em and … [Read more...] about Dynamic Landing Pages
Are Your Ads Dynamic?
As the Bing/Yahoo merger nears, I thought it might be beneficial to talk about Bing. If you are anything like us here at Hanapin, you have been working for the past two months (if not more) to make sure all of your ducks are in a row before the merger takes place. Its not that Bing didn’t matter before, it did, but now it matters more. In order to prepare for the traffic … [Read more...] about Are Your Ads Dynamic?
Hanapin is Hiring! – Looking for Search Marketing Specialists
Hang out with people who understand blogging and Twitter, work with some of the best companies nationwide, and spend your days where your talents and intelligence are appreciated! Hanapin Marketing is now hiring and we're looking for talented folks who love search engine marketing. Applications are due Sunday, March 21, 2010 at 8 pm - so get started on that cover letter! The … [Read more...] about Hanapin is Hiring! – Looking for Search Marketing Specialists