Mobile search and expansion has been a hot topic throughout the year, and continues to pickup momentum. A recent study has revealed that 75% of users said mobile search makes their lives easier, 63% claimed that access to mobile search has changed the way they gather information, while 32% said they use mobile search more than search engines on their computers. When it comes to … [Read more...] about Mobile PPC: Google Wallet, Quality Score & Speculation
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Newest Developments for the Google Display Network
This is the third post in PPC Hero’s series on How to Succeed on the Display Network. This post focuses on some of the newest developments Google has made and how they apply to making the Display Network work better for advertisers. Yesterday, Bethany wrote on the best practices for the Google Display Network and last week, Sarah and I had the opportunity to head up to Chicago … [Read more...] about Newest Developments for the Google Display Network
Google’s New, Easier Instant Previews and the PPC Effect
Today we have another post from one of our PPC Hero allies, Mark Reynolds of Blazen Web Marketing. Mark is an internet marketer and web designer based in the U.K. In this post he takes a look at Google's new Instant Previews, how it can impact the CTR of PPC ads, and offers tips on how to improve your landing pages. Google has announced the new version of its Instant Previews … [Read more...] about Google’s New, Easier Instant Previews and the PPC Effect
It’s Google’s 13th Birthday!
We here at PPC Hero want to wish Google a very happy 13th birthday!! Although Google's actual birthday has been a debated topic through the years, Google has chosen September 27th as their official day to celebrate! Check out this great post on Search Engine Watch to see this year's infamous Google doodle, as well as each doodle for each of Google's birthdays! … [Read more...] about It’s Google’s 13th Birthday!
Display Network Success: Part 1 – Google vs. Bing “Content” Network
This is the first post in a series called How to Succeed on the Display Network. This post focuses on comparing the Google and Bing “Content” Networks by exploring their similarities and differences. The Display Network can be an intimidating place to advertise on. If you’re just starting out in PPC, or just venturing into advertising on the Display Network, you might be … [Read more...] about Display Network Success: Part 1 – Google vs. Bing “Content” Network
Heroview – Managing Google Grants Accounts with John Lavin
Today’s #Heroview featured John Lavin (@johnnyjetfan) as he revealed his expertise in working with Google Grants Accounts. 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 discussions with … [Read more...] about Heroview – Managing Google Grants Accounts with John Lavin
Google Introduces The +1 Button To Display Ads
We’ve talked about the +1 button on PPC Hero before. We’ve told you how it allows people who like your site to “+1” your search ads, and doing so will show all their Google contacts that the person liked it. Now, Google announced, people can do the same with your Display ads! … [Read more...] about Google Introduces The +1 Button To Display Ads
Google Introduces +1 Snippets to Google Maps
Google announced today that they are now introducing +1 Snippets to Google Maps. For those who haven’t heard, +1 Snippets are basically small previews of the +1 link, complete with a synopsis and an attached image, in order for people within the user’s circle to have a brief preview of what has been shared. With the integration of +1 Snippets in Google Maps, as a user you can … [Read more...] about Google Introduces +1 Snippets to Google Maps
Google AdWords—Applying Ad Review to Paused Ads
Google has made yet another announcement for a feature change in the AdWords interface. As of yesterday, Google will now be proactively reviewing not only your enabled ads, but your paused ones as well. According to Google’s Lauren Barbato, a crew member for the Inside AdWords blog, this change will make managing AdWords accounts that much easier for users as it further … [Read more...] about Google AdWords—Applying Ad Review to Paused Ads
Google Introduces Top of Page Bid Estimates in AdWords
Google announced that they are now displaying top of page estimates in AdWords. This data will estimate what your CPC click bid needs to be in order to show up above the search results. Google knows you’re a hungry, hungry data hippo! … [Read more...] about Google Introduces Top of Page Bid Estimates in AdWords
Google Analytics Now Accessible By Multiple AdWords Accounts
Much to the delight of many PPC account managers, Google recently released a new version of Analytics in beta and they’ve been publishing a series of posts outlining the newest features, additions and changes on their Analytics blog to inform users of exactly what the changes are. So far, we’ve heard about changes in custom reports and multi-channel funnels (check out Bethany’s … [Read more...] about Google Analytics Now Accessible By Multiple AdWords Accounts
My #1 Tip for Google Display Network: Scale Your Campaigns
Often times I find that people treat the display network as secondary to search. I’ll admit, it’s not always the first thought that comes into my mind when I start thinking about how I’m going to tackle a new account. I never understood why that is. I mean, display is awesome, why should it take a backseat? After many sleepless nights of pondering this question, I’ve decided … [Read more...] about My #1 Tip for Google Display Network: Scale Your Campaigns
