In part one of our automating paid search series this week, Kayla explained three ways to self-automate your work, and in part two Sam talks about using bid management software. Today, in our third series post, I'll tell you all about Google's automated rules. Why you'd want to use them, how to set them up, a case study on when I used them for an account, and how to stop using … [Read more...] about How To Use Google Automated Rules For Targeting Optimal Ad Positions
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Closing the Credibility Gap
Given the attention-grabbing challenges that Facebook ads face, some companies go with the straightforward strategy of making a deal that’s simply too good to ignore. Unfortunately, if a deals too good to ignore, it’s assumed to be too good to be true, and (paradoxically) ends up ignored. Here’s an example: Now Oakley is a premium brand of sports sunglasses, and usually … [Read more...] about Closing the Credibility Gap
Flexible Targeting on the Google Display Network
So, the other day I was changing some settings and noticed this little guy in one of my accounts: Yeah, I should have noticed this on the AdWords blog, but I didn't. Hey, I get busy just like everyone else! So, back to my story: I notice this guy, and I'm all "Whaaat?!" Because I've been splitting out Display campaigns like it was my job (oh, wait...) in order to make sure … [Read more...] about Flexible Targeting on the Google Display Network
Seven Tips For Creating Killer Mobile Landing Pages
Mobile advertising has grown exponentially during the past few years. You can shop, check bank accounts, tweet, play video games and more, all from the comfort of your own smartphone. Thinking back to the first cell phone my father owned, which resembled something like a large brick, it’s hard to believe technology has come so far. For this reason, adapting your website for … [Read more...] about Seven Tips For Creating Killer Mobile Landing Pages
Two Ways to Improve Ecommerce Conversion Rates
Simplicity is key when it comes to making online purchases today. Faster, cheaper, easier… These are all traits that people have come to expect during their shopping experiences. Try and think back to the last time you ordered something online… Was it a difficult process? Was the landing page cluttered? If users answered yes for either of the above in regards to your website, … [Read more...] about Two Ways to Improve Ecommerce Conversion Rates
Harvest Keywords & Scale Up with Broad Modified Campaigns and Exact Match Negatives
So if you haven’t already implemented broad match modifier terms into your existing PPC strategy I hope this article will provide some insight and inspiration for taking the plunge. I was recently tasked with reviewing the PPC campaigns in my new role at Ties.com and was both sad and happy with what I found. I was sad to find that there was 1 campaign with 2 ad groups and a … [Read more...] about Harvest Keywords & Scale Up with Broad Modified Campaigns and Exact Match Negatives
Happy Independence Day!!
I hope all of you are enjoying the festivities, parades, and fireworks celebrating today!! Lest you forget, I'd like to remind you of another reason we're celebrating... today is also the 40th anniversary of Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest!! The women's contest will take place at 11:30 am and the men's will take place at noon at the corner of Surf and Stillwell in Coney Island, … [Read more...] about Happy Independence Day!!
AdWords Labels: Cut Back On Navigation and Reporting Time!
If you aren’t using labels in your AdWords account, you are seriously missing out. Way back in April, Google launched labels but I didn’t use them often due to existing accounts already having custom filters setup and at my fingertips. Over the past month, I launched a new campaign, advertising 5 services that can be applied to literally thousands of products, which got me … [Read more...] about AdWords Labels: Cut Back On Navigation and Reporting Time!
UPDATE: Google’s New Ad Rotation Settings are NO LONGER the Devil
Back in May, Google released a new change to their ad rotation settings that set off somewhat of an uproar in the PPC world. That change has been walked back big time, and it's a victory for advertisers. Apologies for the lateness in updating this post. We were too busy celebrating these changes over the past 30 days instead of posting about them. Here are the details of … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Google’s New Ad Rotation Settings are NO LONGER the Devil
Guide to Google AdWords for Small Businesses
Small businesses are sometimes at a disadvantage when it comes to marketing- specifically advertising. But, because PPC doesn't require a minimum spend, it is a channel that can easily be utilized. That just leaves learning HOW to utilize it properly. Luckily, our friends at Distilled have created an awesome guide for small businesses to succeed with Google AdWords. From … [Read more...] about Guide to Google AdWords for Small Businesses
But What Happens If You GET The Click?
“Plan the sale when you plan the ad” -- Leo Burnett First, I should say that I DO believe that Facebook ads can have a branding effects simply from exposure -- that the unclicked ads can still prove valuable in influencing “share of mind.” Of course, this works much better for known brands, by the way, which makes Facebook Advertising a much better conjunction (rather than … [Read more...] about But What Happens If You GET The Click?
Harry Potter’s Anniversary
I'm sure you all have the 15th anniversary of the first installment of the Harry Potter series marked on your calendars.... but for those stragglers out there, today in 1997 Bloomsbury published the first novel of the monumental phenomenon, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. I'm not expecting everyone out there to have named their cat after a Harry Potter character … [Read more...] about Harry Potter’s Anniversary