Search ads are no longer just about headlines, description lines and display URLs. Ad Extensions now also play a huge part in the appearance and success of our ads. Take a look at this ad from Walmart I saw the other day. Notice how more than 50% of the space taken up by this ad comes from extensions of various types. Why Are Ad Extensions Important? There’s Lots … [Read more...] about Everything You Need To Know About PPC Ad Extensions
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Conflict Resolution and Client Management
I don’t do a lot of things well. I am pretty bad at MLB 14: The Show. I can’t draw, not even stick figures. I can’t sit through any of the Fast and the Furious movies (fell asleep watching film six 2-3 times on the plane to SMX Sydney). But one thing I am decent at is conflict resolution. As Hanapin Marketing’s client roster grows and I spend more of my time on scaling the … [Read more...] about Conflict Resolution and Client Management
How to Form a Remarketing Strategy
On average, only 2% of users convert on their first site visit, making it crucial in today’s competitive landscape that you have a solid remarketing strategy in place. Thanks to Google, remarketing is now really easy to set up and implement. At a basic level, you can add the remarketing code to your website and easily show ads to anyone who has visited your website. If you want … [Read more...] about How to Form a Remarketing Strategy
8 Fixable Shortcomings That A PPC Audit Would Uncover
We’ve all been there: A new account comes across your desk and you get to spend the next few days digging in and finding all the flaws that you can then turn into “quick wins” for your team. But what will someone uncover when they audit your account? While your account may be in good, even great, shape, there is always something to find. Today I break out 8 specific oversights … [Read more...] about 8 Fixable Shortcomings That A PPC Audit Would Uncover
The 4 Big CRO Lessons I Learned at OptiCon
Last week I flew west to San Francisco to attend the very first OptiCon. OptiCon is Optimizely’s brand new conversion rate optimization conference. Experts from many different companies took the stage to talk about their work and shed a little light on improving CRO services. Despite the varied industries and methodologies, at the heart of each presentation were a few key … [Read more...] about The 4 Big CRO Lessons I Learned at OptiCon
Optimize PPC Conversion Rates Without Touching a Landing Page
We love to talk about Conversion Rate at PPC Hero. Our job doesn't stop with acquiring traffic; we have to make sure that traffic ends up doing something of value - otherwise we've wasted our money. That part, however, isn't always easy. Our best intentions can sink for a number of reasons: No time or money for web designers / developers A boss or client who doesn't want to … [Read more...] about Optimize PPC Conversion Rates Without Touching a Landing Page
Excel Tips for Working With Modified Broad Keywords
We’ve mentioned it before, but Excel can be a lifesaver when working in PPC. If you know the right tips and tricks, Excel can not only save time, but help you be more accurate. I always create an Excel file to document any changes, or new campaign structure, that I want to implement in the AdWords Editor. Creating an Excel file with my changes helps me back-up updates I am … [Read more...] about Excel Tips for Working With Modified Broad Keywords
Google Analytics Loses Paid Search Queries: Time to Panic?
So, What Just Happened? On April 9, Google officially rolled out their improved and continued efforts in maintaining the highest level of security for their Chrome users. Announcing they have rolled out SSL encryption for omnibox searches in Chrome browser when users are not signed in to Google. Previously, this security layer was only applied to ‘signed in’ users. Chrome is … [Read more...] about Google Analytics Loses Paid Search Queries: Time to Panic?
How To Find eCommerce Success With Dynamic Search Ads
I’ve written about Dynamic Search Ads in the past. I told you about how you can set them up and gave some basic best practices for how to optimize them. When I wrote this article, I was only using them in one of my accounts that was basically a lead generation account. I was just using the “all pages” target while constantly adding negative keywords. This worked great, and I am … [Read more...] about How To Find eCommerce Success With Dynamic Search Ads
Do Long-Tail Keywords Matter in PPC?
One of the trickiest decisions in building out new campaigns in your account is how in depth you need to get with your keyword build out. On the one hand, building out every conceivable search term into its own exact match ad group seems like the best way to ensure maximum coverage. On the other hand, focusing your time and effort into making sure your head terms are well … [Read more...] about Do Long-Tail Keywords Matter in PPC?
Negative Keywords: Stop (Only) Excluding, Start Directing!
Editor's Note: This article is a part of our Hero Conf guest post contest. Based on a combination of pageviews and editorial review from the PPC Hero writing staff, a winner will be chosen from the finalists we post throughout the week. Today's post comes to us from Kirk Williams (@PPCKirk), owner of ZATO. Negative keywords are often seen only as bouncers. They stand at the … [Read more...] about Negative Keywords: Stop (Only) Excluding, Start Directing!
How To Pitch YouTube Video Ads As A New PPC Initiative
PPC Hero’s February series will be focused on arming you, the PPC account manager, with all the necessary ammunition to make a strong argument for adding new focus areas in your paid search campaigns to your client. That client can be your direct supervisor or executives if you’re managing in-house, or a client in the traditional sense if you’re working in an agency on several … [Read more...] about How To Pitch YouTube Video Ads As A New PPC Initiative
