PPC Hero would like to wish Google a very happy 14th birthday!! Google’s actual birthday has been a debated topic throughout the years, but Google has chosen September 27th as their official day to celebrate! Cheers to this year and many more, Google! Check out this interactive timeline on Google's history here. … [Read more...] about Happy 14th Birthday Google!!
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Sharing is Caring: Google AdWords Introduces Shared Budgets
Google announced the new Shared Budgets feature for AdWords this past Monday. The intent behind the feature is to allow you to establish a single daily budget shared by multiple campaigns. This, in theory, should allow for a more consistent daily spend level by automatically adjusting spend allocation for full utilization. As Google Engineer Vidya Iyer explains: “Say you’re … [Read more...] about Sharing is Caring: Google AdWords Introduces Shared Budgets
Media Buying For PPC Part 2: Google TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86DppbS17rw&feature=youtu.be In this Whaddya'know Wednesday, Eric talks about making a media buying plan for Google TV and how to use Google TV. He tries really hard not to sound totally bitter about Google pushing it into the ocean on an iceberg. … [Read more...] about Media Buying For PPC Part 2: Google TV
Google To Start Enforcing PPC Sitelink Policy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsn-Jnp0EZE&feature=youtu.be On this Whaddya'know Wednesday, Sam Owen talks about Google's new sitelinks policy that prevents you from using sitelinks like extra lines of ad text. … [Read more...] about Google To Start Enforcing PPC Sitelink Policy?
Two Tips to Make the Most of Google’s Latest Results Page Change
The SEM world has been set aflame by some of the recent changes seen on Google’s Search Engine Results Page. First observed by Dr. Pete over at SEOmoz and later elaborated on at length by Larry Kim over at Wordstream, the main takeaway for all of you intrepid PPC Account Managers out there is this: On many searches, Google has been showing only seven organic search listings … [Read more...] about Two Tips to Make the Most of Google’s Latest Results Page Change
Create & Manage Your Remarketing Lists via Google Analytics
Google Analytics has always provided a variety of tools to help you better understand your website visitors and improve their experience. Perhaps one of the most popular features they have to offer is remarketing. Remarketing is a powerful tool that can be used to expand your reach and influence users to return to your website. Up until recently, two separate tags were … [Read more...] about Create & Manage Your Remarketing Lists via Google Analytics
How To Use Google Automated Rules For Targeting Optimal Ad Positions
In part one of our automating paid search series this week, Kayla explained three ways to self-automate your work, and in part two Sam talks about using bid management software. Today, in our third series post, I'll tell you all about Google's automated rules. Why you'd want to use them, how to set them up, a case study on when I used them for an account, and how to stop using … [Read more...] about How To Use Google Automated Rules For Targeting Optimal Ad Positions
Flexible Targeting on the Google Display Network
So, the other day I was changing some settings and noticed this little guy in one of my accounts: Yeah, I should have noticed this on the AdWords blog, but I didn't. Hey, I get busy just like everyone else! So, back to my story: I notice this guy, and I'm all "Whaaat?!" Because I've been splitting out Display campaigns like it was my job (oh, wait...) in order to make sure … [Read more...] about Flexible Targeting on the Google Display Network
8 Ways Google Makes A PPC Manager Less Efficient
As an Account Director I am responsible for hundreds, and hundreds, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in ad spend through Google every month. Furthermore, that number is growing by approximately 15% a month. Why is it then when client’s have questions that should have good answers, or when I want to do simple things in AdWords that makes perfect sense to do, Google seems to … [Read more...] about 8 Ways Google Makes A PPC Manager Less Efficient
UPDATE: Google’s New Ad Rotation Settings are NO LONGER the Devil
Back in May, Google released a new change to their ad rotation settings that set off somewhat of an uproar in the PPC world. That change has been walked back big time, and it's a victory for advertisers. Apologies for the lateness in updating this post. We were too busy celebrating these changes over the past 30 days instead of posting about them. Here are the details of … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Google’s New Ad Rotation Settings are NO LONGER the Devil
Guide to Google AdWords for Small Businesses
Small businesses are sometimes at a disadvantage when it comes to marketing- specifically advertising. But, because PPC doesn't require a minimum spend, it is a channel that can easily be utilized. That just leaves learning HOW to utilize it properly. Luckily, our friends at Distilled have created an awesome guide for small businesses to succeed with Google AdWords. From … [Read more...] about Guide to Google AdWords for Small Businesses
Whaddya’know Wednesdays: The Content Tab In Google Analytics; Everything You Need To Know
On our first British Whaddya'know Wednesdays, Sam Owen tells you all about the Content Tab in Google Analytics. He walks you through all the options and gives you helpful tips on how to use the data to optimize your PPC campaigns. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ-AESOu3uQ&feature=youtu.be Resources: How to set up event tracking How to link your adsense to your … [Read more...] about Whaddya’know Wednesdays: The Content Tab In Google Analytics; Everything You Need To Know
