Succeeding on Amazon isn’t just about optimizing product listings or running low ACoS PPC campaigns. You need a complete process for research, launch, optimization and expansion. These 7 steps outline the full process for getting a brand off the ground on Amazon. Market ResearchProduct ResearchProduct OptimizationBrand StoreDiscoveryRefinementExpansion Step 1 - Market … [Read more...] about The Complete Amazon Plan: 7 Steps to Success
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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.
B2B Paid Strategy: In It for the Long Run
As many of you know, B2B companies have longer customer cycles. They can range from a month to six months to a year. It is important when crafting your digital B2B strategy that you are focused on that long term return rather than the short term return, which means that you might have to adjust expectations and goal KPIs in the interim. In my experience, taking the time to lay … [Read more...] about B2B Paid Strategy: In It for the Long Run
From Last Click To Position-Based: An Attribution Test
An Attribution Test “Whodunit” is more than just a popular detective narrative, it is an important question in PPC as well. Attribution seeks to answer that question. So, choosing the right model for your account is important. In this blog, we’ll cover a quick overview of Google’s attribution, what led us to consider testing a different attribution, what changes you can expect, … [Read more...] about From Last Click To Position-Based: An Attribution Test
The Grind! How to Rank Higher on Amazon
Oh, what a grind it can be to filter through reports to identify the winning and losing keywords, then update campaign settings, create targeted manual ads, include negative keywords and even update product listings sometimes. But hey, it works! This is one of the most common optimization strategies on Amazon today and it is also one of the most efficient ones. It involves … [Read more...] about The Grind! How to Rank Higher on Amazon
Marketing On Amazon [Report] – My Top Takeaways
Innovell has recently released Marketing On Amazon, a 67-page report based on months of interviews and in-depth surveys. I've read the entire report and want to share my top takeaways with you. I've segmented my takeaways by roles: marketing technicians and marketing strategists. Before diving in, I'd like to mention that the first 100 marketers to get this report via … [Read more...] about Marketing On Amazon [Report] – My Top Takeaways
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
Getting Ahead of the Voice Search Revolution
New year, new client goals…and the voice search revolution is picking up its stride. Smart speakers such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home assistant are seeing an increase in usage, while almost every smartphone is equipped with at least one voice assistant. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are improving, with algorithms evolving to recognize more specific questions … [Read more...] about Getting Ahead of the Voice Search Revolution
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
Google Opti Score – Why I Don’t Love This Shorthand & Why It Matters
I don’t care for the cultural impulse to shorten a word or phrase into a cutesy fraction of its former self. For example, I’ve heard “sosh meeds” as a shorthand for Social Media. I’m sure you’ve heard someone refer to a presentation as a “preso.” Go ahead and eye-roll at that for a second. I know that this gutting of language is performative and tongue-in-cheek, but my cranky, … [Read more...] about Google Opti Score – Why I Don’t Love This Shorthand & Why It Matters
5 Facebook Ads Tools for Making Creative Design Efficient
Facebook Ads has been doing a great job by introducing new creative formats and placements to the advertisers. However, many advertisers tend to use formats that are easier to produce such as Single Image Ads or Video Ads. While this may be a great starting point but there is a lot more to explore when it comes to diversifying creative formats. In this post, we will look into a … [Read more...] about 5 Facebook Ads Tools for Making Creative Design Efficient
Be a Better Marketer in 2020
You’re a paid advertising professional. It would make sense for you to attend an event where every single session is focused on making you a better marketer – not selling to you. Does a conference like that exist? Welcome to Hero Conf. At Hero Conf, we have 4 times the PPC tracks as SMX or Pubcon. We guarantee you’ll get actionable content that you can start implementing … [Read more...] about Be a Better Marketer in 2020
