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 PPC managers to see all how all the pieces of online marketing channels work together to create a … [Read more...] about PPC Hero’s Guide to Multi-Channel Funnels for PPC Managers
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5 DIY PPC Quick Tips
When you do something all day, it becomes so commonplace to you that you forget that what you’re doing might be considered obscure to the general public. The other day was one of those days for me in regard to PPC. I was at a friend’s Christmas party and this guy started making small talk with me and asked me what I did for a living. Once again forgetting that few … [Read more...] about 5 DIY PPC Quick Tips
Better PPC Results Start with “Yes”
As a boy, my dad had an unusual parenting philosophy. His goal was to say “yes” to everything I asked for. Sounds awesome, right? It was. But those yes’s came with if’s. Which meant more times than not I didn’t get what I asked for, even though my dad said I could have it/do it. Here’s a brief example to show you what I mean. Me: “Dad, can I have a King Cobra snake?" Dad: … [Read more...] about Better PPC Results Start with “Yes”
Do You Know the Personality of Your PPC Account?
The other day I was reading an article about how babies have different personalities and different ways to nurture each type of personality. This got me thinking that our PPC accounts can also be grouped into similar personality types, and as PPC managers we have to adjust our strategies accordingly to make them profitable. Want to know your account better? Find out if your … [Read more...] about Do You Know the Personality of Your PPC Account?
Our Favorite 2011 PPC Changes & Predictions For 2012
Whoa, there sure were a lot of changes in 2011 in the PPC world. It's hard to believe how far we've all come in just a year. If you're feeling nostolgic, just take a look through our old news updates. Check out what changes Jeff Allen, Rob Boyd, Felicia Coover, Sarah Storm, Bethany Bey, and Kayla Kurtz loved in 2011 and where they think they'll be going in … [Read more...] about Our Favorite 2011 PPC Changes & Predictions For 2012
4 Steps To Display Success for EVERY PPC Campaign
You've heard it before: "Display just doesn't work for my account". But, this is a below the line comment, as the Oz Principle would say. Which means that the people saying that aren't owning the accountability for making Display work for their account. In this video, I outline four steps to finding what works in Display for your account. If you're lacking in budget, lacking in … [Read more...] about 4 Steps To Display Success for EVERY PPC Campaign
4 PPC Mistakes that Kill Your Career
You can’t fear mistakes when you manage a PPC account. They are bound to happen. But there are some mistakes where how you approach accounts can cost you a promotion, a raise, or even your job. Here are 4 mistakes that you must avoid if you make your living managing a PPC account. 1. Looking at Your Accounts in 2D 3D isn’t just for James Cameron movies. When you manage your … [Read more...] about 4 PPC Mistakes that Kill Your Career
Guide to Google’s Multi-Channel Funnels for PPC Managers
As PPC managers, we all know that to get a clear understanding of PPC performance you can’t just look at AdWords alone, but the discrepancies between AdWords and Analytics data due to click attribution can be frustrating. With the release of Multi-Channel Funnels, Google has helped to resolve this issue by showing how different marketing channels work together to create … [Read more...] about Guide to Google’s Multi-Channel Funnels for PPC Managers
Expand Your PPC Skills While Giving Back!
As a PPC manager, it isn’t often you get to be 100% PPC hero, but I recently had an all-hero experience as a volunteer optimizing a Google Grants AdWords campaign. As PPC pros know, a campaign is never finished, and that’s a big challenge for your average resource strapped non-profit. Even if they can somehow lasso the know-how to set up a campaign, they rarely have time for … [Read more...] about Expand Your PPC Skills While Giving Back!
7 Tips For PPC On A Budget
You need a PPC campaign to drive visitors to your site in order to generate leads and sales, but you don’t have a big budget. So, how do you do it? Bootstrap it! Start small and continually reinvest the profits to grow the campaign. 1. Choose a Niche Select a niche market that represents your entire market well, so that you can learn from and scale the campaign once you are … [Read more...] about 7 Tips For PPC On A Budget
PPC Problems Caused by Keyword Status
“My ads are all approved, but I can’t populate my ad using my keywords!” “I’m not seeing any conversions in one of my highest-performing ad groups!” “I’ve seen zero impressions in my new ad group!” Do any of these phrases sound familiar? Remember saying something similar recently and the feeling of despair and desperation that followed? The good news: everyone has … [Read more...] about PPC Problems Caused by Keyword Status
Heroview: Facebook Advertising vs. PPC
Today’s #Heroview featured Emily Las (@Emlas) as she shares her experiences in Facebook advertising techniques, as compared to techniques utilized in Adwords. As a veteran in Facebook advertising at Starworks Group, Emily comes to us today with a wealth of knowledge on the subject. Check it out below! Thanks again for all you who participated in this month’s … [Read more...] about Heroview: Facebook Advertising vs. PPC