It’s 3:15, school just let out, my buddies and I are prepared to set out on an extremely important voyage. A voyage only the bravest of men can possibly endure. With treasure map in hand, we set out… This was myself as a youngster. After school, my mom would often surprise my friends and I with a map that led to hidden treasure. The treasure usually consisted of a plate piled … [Read more...] about Your Roadmap To A Successful Landing Page Audit
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Quick Guide To Analytics Multi-Channel Funnels
Last Wednesday Google announced the solution to all of my life's problems, Multi-Channel Funnels. Okay so that might be a slight over exaggeration, but I've only been playing around with this new feature for a few days and am already feeling giddy about the PPC benefits it will provide. We all know that to get a clear understanding of PPC performance you can't just look at … [Read more...] about Quick Guide To Analytics Multi-Channel Funnels
Remarketing Success & Advanced Strategies
In the past few months, Google has been rolling out multiple ways to better target your audience on the Display Network – Topics targeting, Interest Category marketing, Remarketing…At this point in the game, I have tried all three approaches. All of them have worked, but the question of how well varies. The type of targeting I’ve seen the most success with thus far is … [Read more...] about Remarketing Success & Advanced Strategies
Search Psychology – Using Creative Outlets for Writing Ads
So your client has one brand, but LOTS of different audiences in which to market that brand. How in the world are you going to reach all of them!? Chances are, you’re not. However, by thinking outside the box and using unconventional research tools, you can write effective ads catering to different audiences. Now, I am not going to go all Sigmund Freud on you… this is … [Read more...] about Search Psychology – Using Creative Outlets for Writing Ads
Enhanced CPC in AdWords: Conversion Optimizer’s Third Cousin
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
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
