On the heels of another Google Marketing Live event, we are reminded that our beloved PPC world is always “under construction.” As the industry giants aim to grow and retain market share, competition on the advertiser level remains just as fierce as ever. Advertising costs are perpetually rising, but KPI targets tend to remain static. Savvy account managers recognize the … [Read more...] about 3 Alternative Paid Social Platforms to Diversify Your PPC Investment
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Ad Copy Must-Haves That Make or Break a PPC Campaign
Writing ad copy isn’t sexy. Typically done using a program like Excel (boring), it’s easy to just go through the motions and write copy that “will do.” While almost any ad copy you write will probably be okay, that kind of mediocrity won’t help you stand out and get the kind of performance you expect out of your paid search campaigns. Remember, your ad is competing with 10 … [Read more...] about Ad Copy Must-Haves That Make or Break a PPC Campaign
Successful Landing Page Components – 2019 PPC Hero Summit Recap
Are you putting as much emphasis on the post-click experience as you are on the pre-click experience? Without enough emphasis on what happens post-click, you may be doing a phenomenal job capturing traffic, but a poor landing page experience will ensure you’re not capturing those leads. In March, Unbounce’s Oli Gardner and I participated in PPC Hero Summit to help marketers … [Read more...] about Successful Landing Page Components – 2019 PPC Hero Summit Recap
ANNOUNCEMENT! The Top 50 Most Influential PPC Experts
I don't know if you've noticed, but we like to change things up and try out new approaches at Hanapin/PPC Hero/Hero Conf. We're always looking for ways to make things a little better, more unique, more fun.:) So for the first time in the history of the Top 25 list, we decided to announce a Top 50. The Top 50 is based on votes only...meaning only those with the most votes got in … [Read more...] about ANNOUNCEMENT! The Top 50 Most Influential PPC Experts
The Guide to Combine Content Marketing with PPC
No matter the scale of your business or the industry you operate in, it’s worth being on the lookout for new ways to market your brand. Pay-per-click (PPC) represents one of the most popular and lucrative ways to make the most out of your content and engage new and existing audiences online. According to published statistics, 79% of businesses stated that PPC is a huge driver … [Read more...] about The Guide to Combine Content Marketing with PPC
What Else Is Affecting Your PPC Advertising?
Frequently enough I find myself staring at my weekly or monthly reports going cross-eyed, trying to make sense of the data and how it’s been influenced by changes throughout the month. As marketers, we know all of the details of our strategy and are constantly thinking about what effects will come based on the changes we’re making to the campaigns. One of the biggest reasons … [Read more...] about What Else Is Affecting Your PPC Advertising?
6 New Jobs Posted on the PPC Hero Job Board
6 new jobs have been posted to PPC Hero's Job Board, including new positions open at Adfix, Rentpath, Rebag, and the Nebo Agency. Here's a brief look at some of the positions available: Adfix Remote, DE Role: Google Ads Specialist (Remote) Adfix is looking for the next Google Ads superstar that will boost our client’s revenue and ROAS. The successful applicant will receive on … [Read more...] about 6 New Jobs Posted on the PPC Hero Job Board
6 Tactics to Dominate Local PPC
Brick-and-mortar businesses depend heavily on foot traffic and local shoppers. In a cutthroat retail world, physical businesses need a competitive edge. Paid search ads can be a great way to give you that edge and boost your revenue. However, using them effectively to get potential customers to walk through your doors after an online visit isn’t easy. When you can’t rely on … [Read more...] about 6 Tactics to Dominate Local PPC
70/20/10 PPC Budgeting
Budgeting for clients is an uphill battle. It is also a challenge deciding how you want to spend your client’s budget, how to figure out the amount to allocate towards a certain platform, and then to develop a reasoning for your recommendation. There’s a method that I have fallen back on, that many at Hanapin utilize for their accounts. It is the 70/20/10 budgeting rule. This … [Read more...] about 70/20/10 PPC Budgeting
How to Get Face to Face with 600 PPC Geeks
We've said it over and over and we'll say it again, nothing replaces the value of a face to face interaction. We know that getting the chance to network with peers and the speakers is just as important as the topics presented at a conference. So not only do you get to hear from leading experts on paid ads at Hero Conf, we also make sure there are plenty of opportunities to chat … [Read more...] about How to Get Face to Face with 600 PPC Geeks
Vote for the 2019 Most Influential PPC Expert [+Some Changes!]
The time to vote for the Top 25 Most Influential PPC Experts of 2019 has come again, but this time, we're shaking things up a bit. This year, we encourage you to vote for anyone that is influential in the online paid advertising industry, whether they are a CEO of a tool provider that’s disrupting things, a CMO that’s been talking at conferences on some cool new strategies that … [Read more...] about Vote for the 2019 Most Influential PPC Expert [+Some Changes!]
3 Step DIY PPC Budget Pacing Tool
There are numerous software tools that make everyday PPC tasks, such as budgeting, much more efficient and effective. However, many marketers find themselves constrained by budget, or simply don’t spend enough PPC dollars to justify purchasing a tool. If you find yourself in either scenario, are looking for a better budget pacing method, or are new to PPC, the following tool … [Read more...] about 3 Step DIY PPC Budget Pacing Tool
