Some people are a little afraid of the Google Display Network. There are all kinds of targeting options, segmentation options, and it can rack up a lot of money in a small amount of time. I feel lucky because some of my first accounts were ones in which the Display Network was a primary source of traffic, so I learned pretty fast that the GDN isn’t something to be afraid of – … [Read more...] about Something You Need to Know About the Google Display Network
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Did You Know: Some Google Display Network Sites Don’t Track Conversions
As my client team was putting together monthly reports to send out, one of my team members noticed a pretty big disparity between the Display Network CPL showing in the Google interface and the CPL that was being calculated in Excel. It was a difference of $2.33. I reached out to a Google rep about this disparity, and received the following response: there are some sites on the … [Read more...] about Did You Know: Some Google Display Network Sites Don’t Track Conversions
Find Out Where Our Readers Found Success On The Display Network!
Last month we ran a series on How to Succeed on the Display Network. Since everyone's experiences are different, we asked our readers to provide their feedback about their experiences. We asked three questions: Which Display Network targeting options are you running in your PPC accounts? What are the top 3 Display Network targeting options where you've seen the most … [Read more...] about Find Out Where Our Readers Found Success On The Display Network!
Display Network Survey and Series Wrap Up
We hope you've enjoyed this month's PPC series on How To Succeed On The Display Network. If you missed any part of this week-long series, you can revisit it at anytime by clicking on the Blog Series tab at the top of the page. Each person can have a completely different experience on the Display Network and we always like to hear from our readers. That's why we've provided the … [Read more...] about Display Network Survey and Series Wrap Up
Display Network Strategy: A Three Part Approach
In the final topic for our series on how to succeed on the display network, I’ll be discussing display network strategy. I’ll break strategy down into three parts: Goals – What you intend to accomplish with your display campaign. Channels – Where you’ll be placing your ads. Ads – CPM or CPC? Creative strategies to get the most out of each. Defining your goals It’s … [Read more...] about Display Network Strategy: A Three Part Approach
Newest Developments for the Google Display Network
This is the third post in PPC Hero’s series on How to Succeed on the Display Network. This post focuses on some of the newest developments Google has made and how they apply to making the Display Network work better for advertisers. Yesterday, Bethany wrote on the best practices for the Google Display Network and last week, Sarah and I had the opportunity to head up to Chicago … [Read more...] about Newest Developments for the Google Display Network
Display Network Best Practices
This is the second post PPC Hero's series on How to Succeed on the Display Network. This post focuses on the best practices for structuring Display Campaigns, available targeting options, and tips for optimizing performance on the Display Network. Yesterday, Abby wrote on the similarities and differences between the Google Display Network and Bing Content Network. In this … [Read more...] about Display Network Best Practices
Display Network Success: Part 1 – Google vs. Bing “Content” Network
This is the first post in a series called How to Succeed on the Display Network. This post focuses on comparing the Google and Bing “Content” Networks by exploring their similarities and differences. The Display Network can be an intimidating place to advertise on. If you’re just starting out in PPC, or just venturing into advertising on the Display Network, you might be … [Read more...] about Display Network Success: Part 1 – Google vs. Bing “Content” Network
How To Succeed On The Display Network
Have you attempted to expand your PPC advertising by crossing over to the Display Network, but ended up spending a lot of money without generating conversions? If so, then this month's PPC Hero series on How To Succeed On The Display Network is for you. I've heard the Display Network referred to in many different ways, from the dark side to the black hole of PPC, but Ithink … [Read more...] about How To Succeed On The Display Network
My #1 Tip for Google Display Network: Scale Your Campaigns
Often times I find that people treat the display network as secondary to search. I’ll admit, it’s not always the first thought that comes into my mind when I start thinking about how I’m going to tackle a new account. I never understood why that is. I mean, display is awesome, why should it take a backseat? After many sleepless nights of pondering this question, I’ve decided … [Read more...] about My #1 Tip for Google Display Network: Scale Your Campaigns
Keywords Make Their Display Network Comeback!
Some of the greatest game changers have been because of a bad call or a change in the rules. If you are a baseball fan, you are aware of the ill fate of Detroit’s pitcher Armando Galarraga and his loss of being awarded a perfectly pitched game due to an umpire’s bad call. Unfortunately for Galarraga, the baseball commissioner did not over turn the decision even though ump Jim … [Read more...] about Keywords Make Their Display Network Comeback!
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
