Loads of consumer data, segmented target markets: Facebook is theoretically the Land of Milk and Honey for a search marketer. Unfortunately, all that glitters is not gold. With a lack of hierarchical structure, no MCC, and daily spend limits (among other things), Facebook is lacking in PPC usability. While I wouldn’t recommend giving up the dream altogether, there are a few … [Read more...] about PPC News Roundup for May 28, 2010
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Using Data Trends to Indentify PPC Opportunities
The great thing about PPC is that it is easy to track and measure. When you link your PPC account with Google Analytics or other data program, you can exponentially expand your wealth of data to really understand who your user is and how they are finding you. All of this is great, but the data doesn’t do any good unless you use it. Don’t wait until your account is in trouble, … [Read more...] about Using Data Trends to Indentify PPC Opportunities
PPC News Roundup for May 21, 2010
Is Foursquare the next big place to advertise? I’ve heard some noise about it myself, and a post from Small Business Search Marketing also asks the questions. There are some coupons going around for those who are mayors of Starbucks, but surely ad space will be for sale soon – will it be PPC based? If you aren’t managing your SEM accounts through a desktop editor, now is the … [Read more...] about PPC News Roundup for May 21, 2010
Staying Ahead Of Shifts In PPC Traffic
The exciting thing about search marketing is that people’s search behaviors are always changing; this can depend on the time of year, trends or new developments in the industry. But how do you stay ahead of these changes and more importantly, what do you do to counteract any negative effects in your accounts? In this post, I’ll focus on understanding traffic trends in your PPC … [Read more...] about Staying Ahead Of Shifts In PPC Traffic
Using Search Funnels to Grow Your Adwords Account
What is the new search funnels feature? Search Funnels are a set of reports in Adwords that allow you to analyze ad impression and click behavior for campaigns, ad groups and keywords. So why is this important for advertisers? Adwords currently attributes conversions to the last click, but as we all know, few conversions are driven by just one click on one ad. There are … [Read more...] about Using Search Funnels to Grow Your Adwords Account
Don’t Trust Your Brain: Managing PPC With Friends
I don’t know about you, but I feel busy: all of the time. I can’t recall the last time I looked around at work and thought, wow, I’m done, I’ll have a Kit Kat. Mostly it’s all right, that’s okay for now, next please. While I like staying busy, there’s a serious danger in this constant engagement: if you move too quickly, and think about too much, you’ll forget what you’ve … [Read more...] about Don’t Trust Your Brain: Managing PPC With Friends
PPC News Roundup for May 14, 2010
Keywords are the basis of any solid PPC campaign but sometimes finding the right keywords is easier said than done. The Giant List of keyword Tools is a valuable addition to any PPC toolbox, making keyword research a little less daunting and a little more productive. As you probably already know, Yahoo and Microsoft are making plans to integrate. Naturally, many advertisers … [Read more...] about PPC News Roundup for May 14, 2010
Why Specialty Businesses Need Long-Tail Keyword Marketing
At WordStream, we firmly believe in the power of the long tail for cost-efficient, high-converting paid search marketing campaigns. Long tail keywords are an effective marketing tactic for every kind of business. However, if you're a niche, specialty business and you haven't yet embraced the long tail, you really need a reality check! Long-tail keyword marketing is absolutely … [Read more...] about Why Specialty Businesses Need Long-Tail Keyword Marketing
PPC News Roundup for May 7, 2010
Oh, I love a list. I love even more when someone gathers useful resources I’d otherwise have to Google or bookmark into a list. Thanks to Portent Interactive for this handy guide to keyword research sources. We love to test new strategies, and retargeting has been on our radar for a while now. This post from Search Engine Watch poses the question that I think a lot of search … [Read more...] about PPC News Roundup for May 7, 2010
Our Greatest Hits for April 2010
The page views have spoken! Below we have gathered PPC Hero’s four most visited, and hopefully most valuable articles from April. Whether you’re a new or long-time subscriber, you may have missed these insightful and helpful PPC management tips. Planning on taking the Google Advertising Fundamentals Exam in the near future? Before you take it, check out these tips for passing … [Read more...] about Our Greatest Hits for April 2010
Don’t forget about the Smaller Search Engines – 7Search
While the top three search engines account for over 90% of search traffic, there are hidden deals to be found on price per click hiding among the second tier search networks. One such network is 7Search. 7Search provides advertising for a network of small websites and search engines like Mamma.com (the “Mother” of all search engines!). The quality of clicks are often lower, … [Read more...] about Don’t forget about the Smaller Search Engines – 7Search
36 Myths of PPC
Note: This post was authored by Amber, a prolific blogger at PPC Hero and one of our long-time PPC managers, who welcomed her gorgeous son Jacob on April 29th! Over the course of the past several years, many old PPC tactics have become dated and are no longer considered best practice. There have also been many PPC strategies that have been developed bloggers and so-called PPC … [Read more...] about 36 Myths of PPC
