“Never complain when someone tries to help you. It doesn’t mean you can’t do it yourself, it’s just making it easier.” My fiancé likes to say this to me when I get upset at him for trying to help me do things I want to do by myself (like move a heavy box, grab something off the top shelf, etc.). Great advice, right? Keeping that in mind, Microsoft adCenter has made another … [Read more...] about Microsoft adCenter Gets An Upgrade!
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Ticker Tuesday: Stop Wasting Time – Use Automated Tools!
As pay per click managers, we are all way too busy to be monitoring every minute moment in our PPC accounts. So why aren't you using more automated tools? From Google's automated rules to reports downloaded through Analytics Intelligence, Google has many ways to help you save time with their hands-free tools. In this episode of Ticker Tuesday, we show you which tools are the … [Read more...] about Ticker Tuesday: Stop Wasting Time – Use Automated Tools!
Understanding Match Type Differences Between AdWords and adCenter
A few months ago I wrote a guest post for Wordstream about the differences in match types between Google AdWords and Microsoft adCenter. It still seems to be an area of confusion for PPC users so I wanted to share the information with our readers. I thought I had a good grasp on keyword match types – that is, until I started studying for the adCenter exam. Then I realized … [Read more...] about Understanding Match Type Differences Between AdWords and adCenter
“What Do Polar Bears Eat” and Other Weird Search Queries
In April, we published an article introducing WTQs: those search queries that cause you to raise your eyebrows, laugh out loud, or both. Even a search marketer with the most diligent negative keyword lists can’t prepare for these bizarre terms that show up in search query reports…and to be honest, part of me is glad for that. First (guilty confession), the chance of stumbling … [Read more...] about “What Do Polar Bears Eat” and Other Weird Search Queries
The Strategy Behind Display Network Exclusions
Did you know that sometimes you should exclude automatic placements that have converted? Or that excluding at the URL level can be a waste of time, if not done right? Do you know how to sort the information based on your goal metrics? In this PPC howto, pay per click expert Jessica Niver gives an in-depth explanation of these questions, while also revealing other strategies … [Read more...] about The Strategy Behind Display Network Exclusions
EXCELlent Series: Making Excel Subtotals Work For You
This week, we have been discussing a few of the ways in which Excel, that terrible and wonderful entity which tends to find its way into every search marketer’s daily life, can be harnessed to help you boost PPC performance. On Tuesday, Jessica C expanded on her list of Excel Tips for PPC Managers. Yesterday Bethany described how to use Excel to project PPC account … [Read more...] about EXCELlent Series: Making Excel Subtotals Work For You
AdWords Interest Categories Now Available To All Advertisers
Interest category marketing has been in beta for over a year, but Google announced today that this feature is now available to all AdWords advertisers. These categories allow advertisers to better target audiences across the display network based on their interests and demographics. You can choose from a list of categories that match the type of user you want to target, and … [Read more...] about AdWords Interest Categories Now Available To All Advertisers
Google AdWords-Testing a Click Count Feature?
If I had a dollar for every time someone “caught” Google testing a new feature, I’d have enough money to put Oprah back on the air (we miss you, O!). However, sometimes those experimental features could have quite an impact and I think this one could qualify! Google has confirmed with Search Engine Watch that they are, in fact, testing a new feature in AdWords that will … [Read more...] about Google AdWords-Testing a Click Count Feature?
Happy First Day of Summer!
One of PPC Hero's favorite summer hobbies is scuba diving! He's all set to hit the water (and he's certainly lathered on the sun screen!). From all of us at PPC Hero, have a fantastic first day of summer! … [Read more...] about Happy First Day of Summer!
Google Enhances Display Network Metrics
This week, Google announced the addition of several new tools available to advertisers using Google’s Display Network. Google stated in their release that these improvements will “give you better measurement, transparency and value for your display advertising campaigns.” To improve your ability to measure your ad’s success on the Display Network, you can now view your ad’s … [Read more...] about Google Enhances Display Network Metrics
Heroview – Unveiling Display Network and ACE Tactics with Melissa Mackey
For today’s #heroview, it was our pleasure to sit down with PPC guru Melissa Mackey (@Mel66) to talk about two tricky topics – AdWords Campaign Experiments (ACE) and the Display Network. Here is the transcription of the discussion! Thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s Heroview – real-time discussions with PPC industry experts via Twitter. Stay tuned for … [Read more...] about Heroview – Unveiling Display Network and ACE Tactics with Melissa Mackey
“The Fat-Free Guide to Google Analytics” – A Review
Using Google Analytics can be very intimidating if you’re just starting out with the program. There’s just…a lot of data. As Ian Lurie, CEO of Portent Interactive, points out in his newest eBook, The Fat-Free Guide to Google Analytics: Using Google Analytics for Business Analytics, the problem is that many people take the wrong approach to the data: “people often let the … [Read more...] about “The Fat-Free Guide to Google Analytics” – A Review