We’ve talked about the +1 button on PPC Hero before. We’ve told you how it allows people who like your site to “+1” your search ads, and doing so will show all their Google contacts that the person liked it. Now, Google announced, people can do the same with your Display ads! … [Read more...] about Google Introduces The +1 Button To Display Ads
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George W. Bush Wonders “What the Query?”
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I just need a good laugh. If you have awesome co-workers like I do, then having a good time and a lot of laughs at work is pretty easy; so for me, finding awesome search queries in my day that make me say “What the Query?!” is just the icing on the cake. It looks like President Bush is wondering “What the Query?!” too! Every month on PPC … [Read more...] about George W. Bush Wonders “What the Query?”
It’s World Gratitude Day – What Are You Grateful For?
In my 25 short years on this Earth, something I've realized is that sometimes it seems easier to complain than to show gratitude and have a grateful heart. I really don't know why this is the case, but today is the perfect time to turn those complaints into thankfulness! Obviously, PPC Hero is grateful for the world, and everyone in it; he's such a great hero! Chances are … [Read more...] about It’s World Gratitude Day – What Are You Grateful For?
Top of Page and First Page Bid Estimates
If you use AdWords, I'm sure you've noticed a status called 'First Page Bid Estimate' and maybe even decided to opt in to the newer 'Top of Page Estimate' that you can now make a column in your interface. These bid estimates can give some great insight into an optimization opportunity, but it's also important to know how AdWords calculates these estimates and some alternatives … [Read more...] about Top of Page and First Page Bid Estimates
How To Use adCenter’s Explicit and Implicit Bidding Strategy
On this week's Whaddya'know Wednesdays, our weekly expert, Abby Woodcock, tells us how to use adCenter's new explicit and implicit bidding strategy. You may remember Felicia's post about this. Since she's the expert on the topic here in the office, Abby interviews her! If you've been thinking about implementing this bidding strategy in your adCenter account, you should really … [Read more...] about How To Use adCenter’s Explicit and Implicit Bidding Strategy
Ads in the Wild: When Shorter Really IS Better
It’s Tuesday, and that means time for another installment of our “Ads in the Wild Series” from one of our PPC Hero Allies, Jeff Sexton of BoostCTR, where he dissects and analyzes ads he sees various places online. This series gives an in-depth look at the philosophy and strategy behind these ads and provides actionable advice for anyone looking to improve their ad copy. A … [Read more...] about Ads in the Wild: When Shorter Really IS Better
adCenter’s September 2011 Upgrade is Live!
Firmly standing by their practice of listening to their users’ feedback from forums and various other Bing-staff-accessible locations, adCenter told us earlier this month that an upgrade was on the way. Well, here it is! Live and available for your use…the September 2011 upgrade! The latest upgrade consists of two major changes: Faster & Easier Account Reactivation-going … [Read more...] about adCenter’s September 2011 Upgrade is Live!
Whaddya’know Wednesdays: 6 Tips to Enhance Your Negative Keyword Strategy
On this week's Whaddya'know Wednesdays, our weekly expert, Bethany Bey, give you 6 tips to enhance your negative keyword strategy. Negative keywords are just as important as your regular ones! So, if you've been neglecting your negatives or would like them to be more effective, listen to Bethany give you some insights into ways to really make them work for your … [Read more...] about Whaddya’know Wednesdays: 6 Tips to Enhance Your Negative Keyword Strategy
Segmenting by Device: Why All Your Accounts Should Be Running Mobile Campaigns
I know we’ve had a few posts about mobile campaigns here on PPC Hero, but after recently reviewing my accounts by device segmentation and rediscovering how many visitors are actually clicking my ads via mobile devices, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of paying attention to your mobile audience. Amy wrote a great post not too long ago on mobile landing page best … [Read more...] about Segmenting by Device: Why All Your Accounts Should Be Running Mobile Campaigns
Google Introduces +1 Snippets to Google Maps
Google announced today that they are now introducing +1 Snippets to Google Maps. For those who haven’t heard, +1 Snippets are basically small previews of the +1 link, complete with a synopsis and an attached image, in order for people within the user’s circle to have a brief preview of what has been shared. With the integration of +1 Snippets in Google Maps, as a user you can … [Read more...] about Google Introduces +1 Snippets to Google Maps
Do You Dare to Defy Superstition?
Today is Defy Superstition Day - time to eliminate the superstitions that have been haunting you! PPC Hero and Miss Clicks aren't afraid to! Miss Clicks looks a little bit more confident than PPC Hero though...She's using her opened umbrella to shield that breaking glass! What superstitions have you been afraid of defying? Follow PPC Hero and Miss Clicks' lead and overcome … [Read more...] about Do You Dare to Defy Superstition?
adCenter’s Explicit and Implicit Bidding – A Swimming Success
I am not going to lie. I find adCenter painful and frustrating sometimes. I recently gained a client who uses Yahoo!/Bing as a treasured platform. I dove in head-first into the MSN pool like Greg Louganis… well, the girl version anyway. AdCenter is becoming increasingly different from its competitor. So of course, the way that you bid on your keywords can be challenge. … [Read more...] about adCenter’s Explicit and Implicit Bidding – A Swimming Success
