In 2012, Google Shopping went from a free offering (Product Search) to a paid solution (Google Shopping/Product Listing Ads) for ecommerce websites. One of my clients has seen a 92% increase in revenue for Google Shopping when comparing May 2012 to May 2015 Google Shopping numbers (total site revenue rose 26%). With that kind of growth, I would be nuts if I didn’t have a … [Read more...] about My 2015 Google Shopping Wishlist
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Google’s Inclusion Of Buy Button A Game Changer For Retailers
Last week news broke regarding Google’s plan to include buy buttons for mobile devices. These buttons would allow searchers to directly purchase a product from the search engine results page (SERP). This change is a significant departure, as users are no longer required to follow this process: Leave the SERP --------> Go to the retailer’s site ------> Complete the … [Read more...] about Google’s Inclusion Of Buy Button A Game Changer For Retailers
Google To Debut “Buy” Button In Coming Weeks
Google Shopping “buy” buttons could start appearing on select Google mobile search ads in a just a few short weeks. This new feature would allow Google to compete head on with Amazon and Ebay as all-in-one online marketplaces. According to The Wall Street Journal, Macy’s is among the retailers in negotiations with Google to join the launch. Many retailers are worried that … [Read more...] about Google To Debut “Buy” Button In Coming Weeks
Analyzing Google’s May 5th Livestream Event Updates
On May 5th, Google Adwords had a Livestream event and it should come as no surprise to the digital marketing community that mobile was the single biggest topic on the agenda. Google announced a fresh turn for mobile dedicated ads. These new ads are chiefly aimed at comparison-shopping for cars, hotels and mortgages. Furthermore, these ads are deeply rooted in way users want to … [Read more...] about Analyzing Google’s May 5th Livestream Event Updates
Liveblogging Google’s Latest AdWords Innovations
Google is once again presenting new AdWords innovations. This time the livestream focuses on mobile and how people engage with the world around them. We have you covered as we're liveblogging the event. Follow our updates and analysis live! [12:20 PM] Thanks for joining us as Google releases its latest AdWords innovations! We'll be beginning in about 10 minutes. Make sure to … [Read more...] about Liveblogging Google’s Latest AdWords Innovations
[New Webinar with Google!] Leveraging Micro-Moments: Using PPC When It Matters Most
As a marketer, your biggest opportunities are in the smallest moments. Reaching your customers in moments that matter, in a way that is relevant to their intent and context is not only needed, it’s absolutely essential to your brand. You should understand this new behavior (micro-moments) and take action to address it, as hearts, minds and dollars are won or lost in these … [Read more...] about [New Webinar with Google!] Leveraging Micro-Moments: Using PPC When It Matters Most
6 Google Analytics Features You Need To Understand
Google Analytics, best friend or worst nightmare? I remember when first starting out in PPC, I was completely overwhelmed with all the features and reports that Analytics provides. It can be a bit daunting to figure out, but I have learned that it can be an invaluable tool to be used in conjunction with your paid search efforts. I’ll outline some basic features in Analytics … [Read more...] about 6 Google Analytics Features You Need To Understand
Segmenting Top And Poor Product Performers – A Google Shopping Case Study
There are many different ways to structure Google Shopping campaigns. When beginning, I prefer to break out campaigns and/or ad groups by product types. Unless there is a reason otherwise, I’ll generally set bids at the product group level instead of the individual SKU, allowing the data to dictate which products convert better for the more generic queries. For example, a query … [Read more...] about Segmenting Top And Poor Product Performers – A Google Shopping Case Study
Shopping Campaigns: How Does Bing Really Stack Up To Google?
Product Listing Ads have absolutely revolutionized how shoppers research and ultimately purchase products online. What started as an exclusive set of ads in the search engine results page has become a must have for any e-commerce advertiser. Google and Bing have both launched Shopping campaigns, which offer specialized segmentation and biding strategies for your PLAs. If you … [Read more...] about Shopping Campaigns: How Does Bing Really Stack Up To Google?
Structure Your Way To Google Shopping Success
If you are running AdWords Shopping campaigns do any of these questions apply to you? Do you look at your current campaigns and feel dread as you can’t remember which product or brand is where? Are you spending too much time doing routine tasks because your Shopping campaign layout is confusing? Are you unsure of how to best structure your Shopping campaigns based upon … [Read more...] about Structure Your Way To Google Shopping Success
Google Introduces AdWords Dynamic Structured Snippets
Google recently launched dynamic structured snippets for AdWords. The automated extensions display industry-specific, structured information about products and services on those advertisers’ sites. Currently they can show for retail, hotel and flight searches. Additional verticals are scheduled to follow later in 2015. Here’s an example of what a sample snippet look … [Read more...] about Google Introduces AdWords Dynamic Structured Snippets
New to Google Shopping? Read These 9 Tips To Own It
Google Shopping is growing in importance, but it can still be a relatively new tool to use for the Lead-Gen PPCer with that first e-commerce client. I've seen (and written) posts that go over Google Shopping campaign strategy on one end of the spectrum, or go over in-depth aspects of Shopping on the other end. My goal with this post is to be slightly more practical, as well as … [Read more...] about New to Google Shopping? Read These 9 Tips To Own It
