In the world of PPC, data is king. You need it, you use it, and it guides every decision big or small. Yet, wrangling your data is like climbing a mountain. It often requires immense effort, specialized tools, and the grit to see it through. Lacking any of these is a recipe for disaster, but often it’s not until we’re halfway into our climb that decisions made during the … [Read more...] about Assessing Your PPC Data and Analytics Needs
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How To Build Scalable PPC Tools
As a PPC analyst, I have become more and more focused on tool development and reporting projects. However, as we continue to sign more clients, hire more Account Managers, and deal with more complex, large accounts, it becomes increasingly important to think about scalability with these projects. Now you might be wondering, what exactly does “scalability” mean? In this case, … [Read more...] about How To Build Scalable PPC Tools
Best APIs for SEOs and PPC Managers
As the use of programming languages continues to increase in digital marketing, APIs are powerful tools for technical insight and growth. Python and Javascript are two of the most popular and there has been a rise in their use in areas such as: SEOPPCContent marketingSocial media I will look at the best APIs that SEOs and PPC professionals can use to improve … [Read more...] about Best APIs for SEOs and PPC Managers
Methods for PPC Success in Times of Uncertainty
The current state of the world leads to a period of uncertainty in the realm of digital advertising. Depending on where your company or your clients are positioned, the effects of COVID-19 are either having tremendous or horrible impacts on standard business performance. For those on the latter side, this is a time where advertisers are seeing budgetary shifts, paused … [Read more...] about Methods for PPC Success in Times of Uncertainty
PPC Things Happen. React Wisely.
There will be times when your business or clients will be affected by seasonality or current events. When these situations happen it’s important to take immediate action to limit any negative impact. Below are three quick actions I take whenever large events occur that affect account performance. 1. Reassess your budgets and creative Typically, when current events or … [Read more...] about PPC Things Happen. React Wisely.
Has COVID-19 Affected Your PPC Accounts?
A look at current and expected trends in PPC amidst the global virus outbreak. Nearly all businesses have been impacted in some way by the coronavirus and the PPC world is no exception. Unless your business is lucky enough to be selling hand sanitizer, face masks, toilet paper, or even vodka…the impact on your PPC account is likely not positive. With that, let’s take a … [Read more...] about Has COVID-19 Affected Your PPC Accounts?
4 New Jobs on the PPC Hero Job Board
New jobs have been posted to PPC Hero's Job Board, including new positions open at Workshop Digital and Hanapin Marketing! Here's a brief look at some of the positions available: Hanapin MarketingAustin, TXRole: SEO Specialist We’re absolutely crushing it in the US and are now looking for an SEO Specialist to join our Austin, TX team. You will be … [Read more...] about 4 New Jobs on the PPC Hero Job Board
PPC & CRO Congruence: Why It Matters
If you are doing both PPC and CRO (and I recommend that you do!) making sure your strategies align with a congruence analysis is an important step of optimization. Take this example, a user clicks on your ad because it mentions a specific product they were searching for, and you take them to the homepage. They will be more likely to bounce from here because they don’t want to … [Read more...] about PPC & CRO Congruence: Why It Matters
When To Create New PPC Campaigns
The world of paid search is unique for all account managers, every account, and so forth. No two accounts managers are identical in the way that they strategize and no two accounts are identical in terms of what optimizations and changes should be made. With that being said, generalizations can be made and then altered with the account in mind. In this post, we will discuss … [Read more...] about When To Create New PPC Campaigns
8 New Jobs on the PPC Hero Job Board
New jobs have been posted to PPC Hero's Job Board, including new positions open at Vagaro Inc, GoFish Digital, 2U & Hanapin Marketing! Here's a brief look at some of the positions available: Vagaro IncDublin, CARole: Paid Media (PPC) The Paid Media is a full-time role for a seasoned digital marketing professional who will work closely with the Director of … [Read more...] about 8 New Jobs on the PPC Hero Job Board
Sheets & Excel Tips for PPC Newbies
Excel and Google sheets are every PPC account manager’s best friend. As a newbie, getting familiar with these tools and knowing their applications for everyday PPC is super important. In order to help you along, I’ve outlined some helpful tips and how to apply them to your PPC account management. Essentially, I’m helping you *excel* at your job. You're welcome! Disclaimer: I … [Read more...] about Sheets & Excel Tips for PPC Newbies
Tips for Easier PPC Analysis
Analysis can be overwhelming. Sometimes even the word “analysis” will cause panic in folks. Where do I start? How the heck do I pull insights out of all these numbers? Below you’ll find a few tips to help guide you in your analysis adventures. Sort out the details before pulling data Gathering data can be time-consuming, and you don’t want to have to do it twice. Before … [Read more...] about Tips for Easier PPC Analysis
