Last September Google made the announcement that Shopping campaigns would be eligible to appear on the Search Partners network. Shopping campaigns generally tend to see the best conversion rates and highest returns, so this announcement was well received. As a refresher, the Shopping ads show alongside contextually relevant results on Search Partner sites. These sites … [Read more...] about Analyzing 10 Months Worth Of Google Shopping Search Partners Data
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[New Toolkit!] The Complete Toolkit For The Google Exams
Get the essentials you need to prepare for the Google Exams! Are you getting ready to take the Google Exams for the first time or you need to refresh your certification? Are you asking yourself where you should start, how should you prepare, or what's changed? Then look no further! In this toolkit, you'll find a number of helpful resources to get you fully prepared and ready to … [Read more...] about [New Toolkit!] The Complete Toolkit For The Google Exams
Get More Bang For Your Buck – 6 Ways To Use Google Analytics for Ecommerce
Running an ecommerce PPC account, as you would imagine, can be quite different than running a lead generation account. In these instances, we are particularly interested in what the user is doing on the site, which products they’re looking at, and what they are purchasing. In this post, we'll review 6 ways you can make use of Google Analytics in order to improve your PPC … [Read more...] about Get More Bang For Your Buck – 6 Ways To Use Google Analytics for Ecommerce
[New Whitepaper!] 14 Google Analytics Tricks You Need To Try For Your PPC Account
Google Analytics can either be your best friend or worst nightmare. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and flustered with Google Analytics features and report options, and at times it can be daunting to figure out. However, it is also an invaluable tool and should be used in conjunction with your paid search efforts. One of the initial steps an account manager takes when looking at … [Read more...] about [New Whitepaper!] 14 Google Analytics Tricks You Need To Try For Your PPC Account
My 2015 Google Shopping Wishlist
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
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