The timing of this post is by no means “hot off the press”, but for those that missed the update, here it is. At the end of July, Google announced that in the coming weeks they’ll begin rolling out close variants for phrase match and broad match modified. This is right in line with last year’s update that caused some unrest in the Search marketing world – when Google made … [Read more...] about Close Variants Diluting Match Types – What You Should Know
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3 Killer Strategies for Custom Affinity Audience Campaigns
Below we dig into 3 killer strategies for using custom affinity audience targeting, performance results and key lessons learned from managing custom affinity targeting. Affinity audience targeting is not new. Facebook, Google, and Amazon have been using them for some time and have seen huge success. Affinity Audiences are TV-style audiences that are designed to help connect … [Read more...] about 3 Killer Strategies for Custom Affinity Audience Campaigns
Hero Academy Live!
We’re bringing our new video series, Hero Academy, live for a special event. Showcasing three new sessions, you’ll learn a scientific process on how to improve your ad copy with Microsoft’s Purna Virji, a breakdown of ad extensions on Google and how you should be using them with Hanapin’s Elliot Kemp, and an overview on what frequency capping is and how to use to your advantage … [Read more...] about Hero Academy Live!
Creating Successful PPC Ad Copy for B2B and B2C
While no one denies the importance and affect organic SEO and search ranking can have on a brand, pay-per-click (PPC) advertisement is arguably faster and more efficient. Whether you aim to attract local B2C clients or international B2B partners to collaborate with, PPC ads can help you on both fronts and then some. According to 99 Firms, PPC visitors are 50% more likely to … [Read more...] about Creating Successful PPC Ad Copy for B2B and B2C
Conversion Rate Optimization 101: Maximizing The Post-Click Experience
What is Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)? CRO is a repetitive cycle designed to continually improve user experience & site performance by translating website data into human behavior and adjusting the website based on those human behaviors to increase conversions. If you’re new to digital advertising, “conversions” are the action(s) you want your site visitors … [Read more...] about Conversion Rate Optimization 101: Maximizing The Post-Click Experience
How to Troubleshoot PPC Performance (Template Download)
If one thing is certain there will always come a time when we have to troubleshoot the performance of paid search campaigns. As routine as this task is when flustered by a downward spiral it can be easy to miss common pitfalls. Download an easy to use ppc performance troubleshooting template that will organize your analysis and allow for easy collaboration among teams. My … [Read more...] about How to Troubleshoot PPC Performance (Template Download)
Thriving in an AI World: Tips for PPC Professionals
Artificial intelligence is changing digital marketing drastically. Search Engine Journal even named 2019 the Year of Automated PPC. From automated bidding, ad placements, and even ad creation, it can feel as though humans aren't necessary for PPC. This is where digital marketers start to panic - when we see the work we are used to doing become increasingly automated. However, … [Read more...] about Thriving in an AI World: Tips for PPC Professionals
Mobile Ads Make Cents: Get More From Mobile Ads
According to this report, most people spend more than 4 hours a day on their smartphones. Our phones help us stay connected to our relatives and friends and they make for a better way to shop online. If you’re like the rest of us, you probably enjoy mobile shopping because of how fast and easy it can be. Have you ever noticed how some ads will conveniently place a call when you … [Read more...] about Mobile Ads Make Cents: Get More From Mobile Ads
Target CPA Bidding: Avoiding Over-Delivery
The full scale integration of automation and AI in our daily work lives is upon us. It can be seen almost everywhere within Google, Facebook, Amazon, etc. Google is leading the charge with automated tools available anywhere from bidding, to ad creation, to audience targeting (some of which are forced updates). When they work, these tools drive major increases in productivity … [Read more...] about Target CPA Bidding: Avoiding Over-Delivery
The Definitive Programmatic Guide for PPC Managers
Written by Hanapin Marketing Programmatic Advertising is a sector of paid media that is growing rapidly and shows no signs of slowing down. According to eMarketer, in 2020, the US programmatic digital display ad spend is expected to grow 20.1%, to $68.97Bn. That’s 86.3% of total digital display spend. The way in which brands and advertisers reach the masses is changing, … [Read more...] about The Definitive Programmatic Guide for PPC Managers
Guide to Facebook Advertising: Beginner Edition
Written by The Hanapin Marketing Team In this guide, we’ll go over the basics of Facebook Ads Manager. After you launch a few campaigns, you’ll quickly see how much insight into your audience Facebook provides to optimize your account. In this guide, we will cover: Ads Manager InterfaceAccount Organization (Campaigns, Ad Sets, Ads)Campaign ObjectivesAd Set … [Read more...] about Guide to Facebook Advertising: Beginner Edition
Relinquishing Control Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love PPC Automation
Have you ever ventured into the PPC twittersphere? People are sharing hints, celebrating victories, joining together in shared frustration over Facebook ruining everything (sorry, Facebook, but your platform breaks way too often for a company boasting $16.9 billion in second quarter revenue). If you work in PPC, you are a part of a great online community. But as great as we all … [Read more...] about Relinquishing Control Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love PPC Automation
