Yahoo’s newly launched (and perhaps overdue) network distribution settings give advertisers greater control over their search campaigns. You now have the option to display ads in only Yahoo! Search, only Yahoo! Search Partners or across the entire Yahoo! Search Network. These expanded distribution options open the door for expanding your Yahoo! account with greater visibility, … [Read more...] about Dissecting Yahoo’s Network Distribution Settings
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Why the Google Content Network Works: It’s all about the moment of relevance
I've been writing about the Google Content Network frequently as of late. This is because I think this distribution channel is a crucial element of achieving your paid search campaign's full potential. In my last few articles we've discussed nuts-and-bolts Content Network optimization, but today I'll discuss why the Content Network works and why it has the ability to generate … [Read more...] about Why the Google Content Network Works: It’s all about the moment of relevance
Yahoo’s New Display Advertising – See How It Works
On Monday, Yahoo released their new display advertising for small and large businesses. Yahoo's display advertising program is identical to Google with a few twists. You can target your display ads geographically, demographically, and within specific content network placements. The funny thing about Yahoo's new display advertising is that it's not connected to your Yahoo … [Read more...] about Yahoo’s New Display Advertising – See How It Works
What To Look for if Your Volume Tanks on the Google Content Network
Lately, we've been writing quite a bit about the Google Content Network. This is simply because there is so much to talk about! Today, I would like to touch on another topic within this theme: two reasons why your Content Network performance may suddenly tank. First, let's do a quick review of what we've discussed thus far: The initial article on this topic discussed what to … [Read more...] about What To Look for if Your Volume Tanks on the Google Content Network
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
Want Better Reporting for the Google AdWords Search Partner Network? You Got It!
The most recent addition to the Google AdWords distribution is the Search Partner Network. AdWords ads have appeared on these sites for a while but advertisers were not given the option to choose this distribution. Now, you can opt-in or opt-out of this network distribution. And AdWords just inserted additional report features that will help better monitor/manage your … [Read more...] about Want Better Reporting for the Google AdWords Search Partner Network? You Got It!
Yahoo Shuts Down Their Content Network in Europe
Today we received an announcement from Yahoo UK that they will be discontinuing their Content Match product in Europe. If you are running ads within a European-targeted Yahoo account, your campaigns will be effected. Just for clarity sakes, I will sample directly from the Yahoo notification: "As a valued client we are writing to give you advance notice of the closure of our … [Read more...] about Yahoo Shuts Down Their Content Network in Europe
Utilize the Google Search Partner Network to Increase Your PPC Performance
We often discuss the search network and content network distribution within Google AdWords. However, we have not explored AdWords' third distribution channel: Google Search Partners. Today, we will discuss the these Google Search Partners are, how they effect your PPC campaign, and how can you monitor/manage them effectively. First, let's figure out what these Search Partners … [Read more...] about Utilize the Google Search Partner Network to Increase Your PPC Performance
3 Tips for Refining YouTube Placements
While it is something often forgotten about and neglected for more important things, placements and are an important piece of making sure you’re allocating spend in the best possible way and steering clear of irrelevant or harmful surroundings. With the rollout of larger responsive Display ads on Google, we now have the ability to add YouTube videos to our Display efforts. … [Read more...] about 3 Tips for Refining YouTube Placements
Use AdWords Scripts To Update Negative Placements
Display ad inventory includes great sites and plenty of terrible ones. As a result, advertisers continue to push for greater control over where their ads show. Avoiding ads on low quality and offensive sites it more important than ever. The good news is that negative placements will assist us in this endeavor. The bad news is that like many routine changes, it is a drudge of … [Read more...] about Use AdWords Scripts To Update Negative Placements
The [FUN]damental Guide to PPC for Education Marketers
Crafting a smart and effective PPC campaign can be a vital ingredient to a successful student enrollment strategy. It can help you reach areas you’ve been wanting to break into, geo-target personalized messages to specific campuses if you have multiple locations, and strategically remarket to those students that may have landed on your site but haven’t converted yet. In … [Read more...] about The [FUN]damental Guide to PPC for Education Marketers
Avoid A GDN Disaster With One Simple Optimization
This week we’ve focused on PPC issues that we have faced and triumphantly overcome. The most memorable key learning that has stuck with me over the years is the importance of monitoring display placements - in particular Mobile App placements. Earlier this year I wrote a post about how the Mobile App: Flappy Birds almost destroyed my account. Since then, I’ve gathered even more … [Read more...] about Avoid A GDN Disaster With One Simple Optimization
