With recent news breaking that Google will be opening up keyword bidding policies on trademarked terms, it is time to reconsider whether this is a valid and cost-effective tactic to consider. On its face, bidding on a competitor’s name or key product seems to be a money-losing proposition. After all, in pay-per-click advertising, we seek relevant traffic that is likely to … [Read more...] about How to Leverage Google’s Trademarked Term Bidding Policies
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New Yahoo Search Query Expand Report – Not Quite Up To Par With Google
I received a phone call from my Yahoo rep saying that they are offering a search query report for our clients. I was very excited about this since I love the search query report from Google. Unfortunately, I was soon disappointed after hearing that I couldn't run the search query report out of the Yahoo PPC interface myself. Here's how it works: If you want a search query … [Read more...] about New Yahoo Search Query Expand Report – Not Quite Up To Par With Google
How To Broaden Your Exposure on the Google Content Network
I've said it before and I'll say it again: the Google Content Network is fickle and it can be tricky. In both the Search and Content Networks, ad position is important. Within the Search Network you have a wider range of ad positions that can generate positive results. However, the Content Network has a smaller window for optimal exposure and performance. On the Google Search … [Read more...] about How To Broaden Your Exposure on the Google Content Network
Learn How to Import Your Google Analytics Goals into AdWords Conversion Tracking
Early on in my search marketing career, one of the discrepencies that annoyed me most was that Google Analytics and Google AdWords were almost entirely separate entities. With the exception of AdWords data populating in Analytics, there wasn't any cross-functionality - especially for conversion tracking. This killed me. Until now. It is now possible for you to have data … [Read more...] about Learn How to Import Your Google Analytics Goals into AdWords Conversion Tracking
X Marks the Spot! How to Get Listed In Google Local Map Ads
This week we are discussing a myriad tactics to enhance your local geo-targeted PPC efforts. One of the core strategies you can employ to be found in your neighborhood to appear on Google Maps. If your business is geared toward a local audience, you need to gain as much exposure on Google Maps as possible! List Your Business in Google Maps First, let's step outside the realm … [Read more...] about X Marks the Spot! How to Get Listed In Google Local Map Ads
8 Geo-Targeting Dos and Don’ts You Need to Follow
Welcome to day 2 of our week-long series on PPC geo-targeting! When navigating the expansive waters of geo-targeting with pay-per-click, there are about as many tactics to employ as there are locations to target. Choosing the right geo-targeting tactics can be a daunting task. To that end, today I'm going to share 4 Dos and 4 Don'ts to paint a very clear picture of how … [Read more...] about 8 Geo-Targeting Dos and Don’ts You Need to Follow
Our Greatest Hits for April 2009!
The page views have spoken! Below we have gathered PPC Hero's four most visited, and hopefully most valuable, articles from April. Whether you're a new or long-time subscriber you may have missed these insightful and helpful pay-per-click management tips. Enjoy! April was a month of new discoveries for the PPC Hero team. One of the most exciting for us, and our readers, was … [Read more...] about Our Greatest Hits for April 2009!
Geo-Targeting Basics: A How-To Guide on Setting Up Geo-Targeting in Google, Yahoo and MSN
As part of our week-long series on PPC geo-targeting, today I'm going to showcase the basics of setting up geo-targeting in the "big three" pay-per-click search engines. While the general process for setting up geo-targeting is similar between Google AdWords, Yahoo! Search Marketing and Microsoft adCenter – they do have very unique steps and feature sets. Read on for an … [Read more...] about Geo-Targeting Basics: A How-To Guide on Setting Up Geo-Targeting in Google, Yahoo and MSN
Driving Campaign Success With Advanced Ad Scheduling
With a strong, mature e-commerce campaign, you may find yourself running short of ideas on how to truly drive increased sales. Perhaps you are working through some (good) new ad creative techniques, or perhaps you have expanded your keyword list with long tail terms or less-relevant keywords (less good). Either way, situations like this are eminently satisfying – after all, … [Read more...] about Driving Campaign Success With Advanced Ad Scheduling
I Personally Feel Yahoo! Is Giving Advertisers Bad Advice
In the latest Yahoo! Search Marketing blog, Kastle Waserman, the Communications Manager in Advertiser Solutions, I feel is giving advertisers some not so great advice when it comes to managing your PPC campaigns. The blog is titled, "You're Doing it Wrong", 5 common mistakes that can hurt your ads' performance. Most of the blog post is great. Points 1 through 3 are definitely … [Read more...] about I Personally Feel Yahoo! Is Giving Advertisers Bad Advice
Why Fix What Isn’t Broken on the Google Content Network?
The Google AdWords Content Network is vast and wide-reaching. If you harness this distribution channel properly, it can be a great source for traffic, leads and revenue. Recently, I discussed how to enhance your content network performance by removing poorly performing sites. Today, I will discuss how to optimize your content network performance by expanding your reach and … [Read more...] about Why Fix What Isn’t Broken on the Google Content Network?
Yes Friends, Google AdWords’ Search Partners Includes Parked Domains
I've been managing PPC campaigns for what seems like a really long time. I work in Google AdWords every day. But you know what? I still learn something new every day. Sometimes this fact is scary. So, there is this nifty little thing called Google AdSense for Parked Domains. It's a way for domain owners to park their unused domains, aim them at Google's servers and whalah … [Read more...] about Yes Friends, Google AdWords’ Search Partners Includes Parked Domains
