A lot of the books on the market that relate to PPC are how-to’s. They attempt to explain how to do things versus overarching strategy. When I am itching for some strategic thinking I turn to general business books and...
Making AdWords Work For SMBs With Bid Automation
In this line of work, I’ve talked to many small to mid-sized business owners who are trying to buy into the whole“get seen on the Internet” thing but don’t know exactly how to do it. They’veset up a Google places...
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When and How to Increase PPC Budgets- Webinar
Spend more, make more, right? Unfortunately, increasing your budget doesn’t always lead to more revenue. But, if you use historical performance, identify profitable opportunities, and our tricks for ensuring more budget equals more revenue, you are more likely to see...
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Hero Conf Holiday Special!
Register before December 31 and receive an ADDITIONAL $100 discount. That’s over $600 in savings! Use discount code- JINGLE! Register HERE! Topics include: Advanced Mobile Retargeting Account Structure Quality Score E-Commerce PPC Analytics Conversion Tracking Ad Copy Campaigns on a...
PPC Hero’s 2011 Bloopers Reel *NSFW*
Over the past five months or so I’ve been recording the video blogs for PPC Hero here at Hanapin, and I had some hilarious scenes that got cut. We had our office Holiday party this past Wednesday, so I decided...
How to Test Broken Conversion Tracking
The need for conversion tracking in PPC marketing has definitely infiltrated the ‘Land of Best Practices’ and most PPC managers accept it as a factor that can ease the management process by a large degree. But what happens when it...
Budget and Bidding Webinar Recording!
Yesterday, Jessica Cates hosted a webinar on how to budget and bid successfully. She discussed bidding strategies, finding your account “sweet spot,” and most importantly, calculating and improving your return. We want to thank everyone who participated and asked some...
Expert Advice and Best Practices for AdWords Dummies
Lately I have been trying to compile the coolest metrics and best practices to look for in your Adwords campaigns. That not only helps me touch base and recall all the best practices but also reminds me to stick to...
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A Video Tutorial: How To Make Custom Channels In Multi-Channel Funnels
We recently published a guide to Multi-Channel Funnels and told you 5 questions you need to answer about your PPC account with Multi-Channel Funnels. Now, from the same author of these fantastic posts, Bethany Bey, we’re providing a video tutorial...
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5 Questions You Need To Answer About Your PPC Account Using MCF
Multi-channel funnels give PPC managers the opportunity to better understand the role PPC plays in the conversion process. If you haven't started looking into multi-channel reports for your account, it's time to start. Below are 5 questions you need to...
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Loosen Things Up In Your PPC Account With A Negative Keyword Audit
Success, in my opinion, has become synonymous with a few core characteristics, such as resiliency and having the ability to think quickly on your feet. As paid search marketers, we are certainly no exception to these principals because we’re constantly...
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PPC Hero’s Guide to Multi-Channel Funnels for PPC Managers
Multi-Channel Funnels were launched earlier this year and, personally, I think it's the most valuable tool Google has released since I started workingin PPC. Before multi-channel funnels, showing clients the true value of PPC advertising was nearly impossible. Now, MCF allows...
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