Targeting competitors is a time-honored tradition in PPC marketing. Getting your ads in front of a competitors' audience can build awareness and generate sales. Google and Bing allow us to do this by running ads against a competitor’s brand and product-related keywords, but what about a social media site like Facebook? There are no keywords, so what do you target? The first … [Read more...] about Target Competitors On Facebook Using Interest Based Audiences
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How to Use Video Ads to Build Consumer Trust in Your eCommerce Company
When you have an eCommerce business, consumer trust can never be taken for granted. It is a key element that allows you to build a solid online reputation, attract new prospects, and nurture them into becoming loyal customers. The thing is, consumer trust is usually slow to build and easy to lose. You need to strategically and consistently convey brand messages that inspire … [Read more...] about How to Use Video Ads to Build Consumer Trust in Your eCommerce Company
NEW Hero Conf & SearchLove Virtual Summit
Canceling our 2020 events left us missing you: the shakers and movers of digital marketing. We aren’t patient enough to wait until we’re back face-to-face... So we are bringing together our networks, virtually, with 20+ sessions aimed at arming the marketers of today with the newest updates, strategies, and efficiencies available in SEO & paid media. Without … [Read more...] about NEW Hero Conf & SearchLove Virtual Summit
Tools to Analyze Your PPC Competition
It seemed like our PPC Hero audience really enjoys competitor research so I thought maybe a little more creeping was in order. I’m going to focus, however, on the various tools on the market that you can use to see estimated metric performance, keyword and ad copy information on those competitors. It'll take your competitive ppc analysis to the next level! Why is competitor … [Read more...] about Tools to Analyze Your PPC Competition
Not All B2B Conversions Are Equal: How To Determine the Value of a Conversion
How does one determine the value of a form fill, PDF download, or simply interacting with your website? What about MQL and SQL actions? These are all tough questions without the concrete answers that are provided to our eCommerce friends. I’ll outline two strategies that can help you dive deeper into assigning value to different stages of the funnel. As you gather more … [Read more...] about Not All B2B Conversions Are Equal: How To Determine the Value of a Conversion
Dynamic Search Ads For Beginners
Dynamic search ads (DSAs) are a fantastic way to capture the “who would have thought” traffic. They catch unique searches, which can then lead to expansion opportunities. No matter where your account stands, DSAs help to fill in the gaps where your other search campaigns may be slacking. Today I’ll walk you through a summary of what they are, how to set them up and how they … [Read more...] about Dynamic Search Ads For Beginners
So, You’re Taking over An Account. What Next?
Transitioning an account between managers is a process riddled with anxiety and confusion - from both the agency side and the client side. However, if an account transition is done right, you can be sure to add value for your client from the first day you are on their account, and build a strong relationship that is mutually beneficial for the agency and the client. Here are … [Read more...] about So, You’re Taking over An Account. What Next?
December 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Google Ads Editor v1.5 has been released Details: The new version of Editor provides a large list of product updates including filter adjustments, image extensions, updated statistic columns, detailed recommendations, ad strength review, and more. Impact: For … [Read more...] about December 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
How To Set Up Time Of Day Bid Adjustments
When hoping to optimize a Google Ads account we all face the same question, “what next?”. There are unlimited different tests and ways you can go about optimizing your account to drive better performance of your desired KPIs. One of the changes I immediately test is adjusting ad schedules within Google Ads. First, obviously, you want to check and see how different your peak … [Read more...] about How To Set Up Time Of Day Bid Adjustments
How To Calculate Effective Click-Thru Rate
When evaluating click-through rate (CTR) for keywords in Google Ads, we tend to forget that what we are looking at is not really giving us the full picture of what is actually happening. When someone searches on Google, their click can go to a paid listing, but also to an organic listing. Thus, evaluating the effectiveness of your ads or presence using Google Ads' CTR could be … [Read more...] about How To Calculate Effective Click-Thru Rate
Lessons Learned in Automated Bidding for PPC
Hello there; Automated bidding, dear reader, is here to stay whether you’ve been embracing it with arms wide open or neglecting it like the Dursleys neglected Harry P. I started in this industry right around the same time automation was just starting to be rolled out, much less considered as a viable strategy for improved performance! Enhanced Cost Per Click (ECPC) … [Read more...] about Lessons Learned in Automated Bidding for PPC
Align Your B2B Digital Marketing Strategy With The Sales Team
Knowing your audience is important for any marketer, but it’s absolutely essential for B2B advertisers. Having the full picture of what a customer journey looks like helps you create a frictionless funnel for your users, and it means more quality leads. As we we reflect on the last year and plan for 2021, here are some helpful questions to ask yourself, your Sales team, and … [Read more...] about Align Your B2B Digital Marketing Strategy With The Sales Team
