So Enhanced CPC, huh? I’ve read a lot of opinions about this feature. Google wants me to believe it’s amazing and can boost my leads WHILE reducing my overall CPC. Random interneters claim that Google wants me to give them all my moneys and they’re trying to squeeze every last penny they can out of an ad auction with Enhanced CPC. A lot of people want me to see it as Conversion … [Read more...] about Enhanced CPC in AdWords: Conversion Optimizer’s Third Cousin
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Hanapin is Hiring! Looking for Account Executives!
Hang out with people who understand the web, work with some of the best companies nationwide, and spend your days where your talents and intelligence are appreciated and make a difference! Hanapin Marketing is now hiring, and we’re looking for talented people who love search engine marketing. Applications are due by 5 pm (EDT) on Thursday, September 1, 2011 so get … [Read more...] about Hanapin is Hiring! Looking for Account Executives!
Search Intent: Session Based Broad & Advanced Location Targeting
This week, the Hanapin team got together and sat down for our monthly Redbop training session. One of the topics we covered was the psychology aspect of search marketing, including search intent. Our presentation brought up the point of session based broad match queries and advanced location targeting, and I’d like to share some of that information with you. Session Based … [Read more...] about Search Intent: Session Based Broad & Advanced Location Targeting
Heroview – Keyword Research, Tools & Strategy with Michelle Morgan
Today’s #Heroview featured Michelle Morgan (@Michellemsem) as she enlightened us on the subject of PPC Keyword Research, Tools, and Strategy. The interview was full of great insights and interesting new ideas to add to your PPC arsenal. But you don’t need me to tell you, check out the streamcap below! Thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s Heroview – real-time … [Read more...] about Heroview – Keyword Research, Tools & Strategy with Michelle Morgan
adCenter 101: Utilizing Campaign Analytics For Better Conversion Data
This periodical series is designed to help provide you with a better understanding of the true potential behind Microsoft adCenter’s paid search interface. I’ve found that literature pertaining to this subject is sparse, so I intend to contribute to the lack thereof. Overview Back when Bing and Yahoo announced that they were going to join forces, one of their endeavors sought … [Read more...] about adCenter 101: Utilizing Campaign Analytics For Better Conversion Data
Modified Broad Match, Understood
One of my favorite movies of recent memory is Wedding Crashers, and while looking for a picture to put on Facebook to mock a friend, I stumbled upon a picture of Todd Cleary, the misunderstood son of the powerful Cleary family. Laughing to myself, I saved the pic to get back to work. Later, while puzzling over why my broad match keywords were getting impressions in an account, … [Read more...] about Modified Broad Match, Understood
Hanapin Marketing’s Predictions for the Future of PPC
What's the future of PPC advertising? Our staff of experts here at Hanapin Marketing got together to make a video blog about our predictions for the future of PPC in the next 5-10 years. From being able to buy what an actress is wearing on television, right from the television, to having Google chips implanted in our heads--it's clear the staff is not short on … [Read more...] about Hanapin Marketing’s Predictions for the Future of PPC
The End of The Yellow Brick Road – Getting Your AdWords Account Up & Running
This is part 4 of our week-long series on starting an AdWords account from scratch. The series will walk you though each step of the process, from creating your initial keyword list to activating your campaigns. Give us 5 days and we’ll teach you how to start you very own AdWords account! You are almost at the end of the Yellow Brick Road and will soon be able to see the Great … [Read more...] about The End of The Yellow Brick Road – Getting Your AdWords Account Up & Running
How To Expand An Account From Exact Match to Broad Match
Let me preface this post by stating clearly: this is not the best way to work all accounts. With that said, I can think of a few scenarios where it is worth a shot as there are many pros to working an account from more targeted to less. There are also some cons so I’ll start by addressing both. Pros: You’ll have less initial financial waste while prospecting keywords It is … [Read more...] about How To Expand An Account From Exact Match to Broad Match
Ad Writing Tips for a New Account
Welcome to part 3 of our series ‘Starting an AdWords Account From Scratch.’ In this article, we’ll be covering ad writing. Your ad groups won’t start triggering impressions until you have at least one active ad running. Read on for best practices and writing ideas. The Importance of Great Ads: Thorough keyword research and a tightly knit structure will be useless without … [Read more...] about Ad Writing Tips for a New Account
PPC Campaign Structure Basics & Best Practices
This is part 2 of our week-long series on starting an AdWords account from scratch. The series will walk you though each step of the process, from creating your initial keyword list to activating your campaigns. Give us 5 days and we’ll teach you how to start you very own AdWords account! Ready to start filling your designer handbags with the millions of dollars made from the … [Read more...] about PPC Campaign Structure Basics & Best Practices
AdWords Performance Grader: A Nice New Tool From WordStream
Part of the fun of PPC management is that it’s as much art as it is science. However, understanding the intricate relationships between various elements of your account requires both experience and a good bit of time for data analysis. If you’re new to the industry, or you just want a quick check-up on account health with some solid suggestions as to areas that could use … [Read more...] about AdWords Performance Grader: A Nice New Tool From WordStream
