In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Google Ads conversion reporting issues and fix Details: Conversion reporting was impacted between 11-9-19 through 11-20-19. During that time, a bug caused Google Ads Search and Shopping campaigns to be overreported for those using non-last click attribution models. At this time, the … [Read more...] about November Updates to Paid Advertising Platforms
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Introducing the Ad Gallery
Have you ever wished you could see all digital ad types in one succinct place with visuals to remind you of what they actually look like? Us too! And now you can with our new Hanapin Marketing Ad Gallery. As digital marketers, we’re living in an ever-changing ad landscape. Platforms release and change ad types on a regular basis these days. There are so many, in fact, … [Read more...] about Introducing the Ad Gallery
Hero Conf London 2019 Speaker Recap: Sarah Barker
SEO and PPC can and should work together was the premise of Sarah Barker’s keynote speech at Hero Conf London this year and she made a great argument for her case. I had the opportunity to attend Hero Conf in London this year and while attending I heard this great presentation and thought I would summarize a few of the key takeaways for you all out there. To set the stage, … [Read more...] about Hero Conf London 2019 Speaker Recap: Sarah Barker
The Definitive Search Campaign QA Checklist
If there’s a box that can be checked, I’m in! I have a checklist for just about everything, including a checklist for my checklists. There’s something very satisfying about ticking off all of the boxes and knowing you’ve covered all your bases. If you can’t already tell, we here at Hanapin love a good checklist. We also love a well-built search campaign. So here to give you the … [Read more...] about The Definitive Search Campaign QA Checklist
Quora’s Lead Gen Ads Beta: Ready For Round Two
As advertisers, we are usually drawn to new ad platforms and betas, first and foremost, for the cost savings. Entering a newer platform, like Quora, is generally cheaper than a mature platform, like Google. However, in our latest beta test with Quora, we found that there’s another MAJOR reason to test younger ad platforms and betas within those platforms: The personalized … [Read more...] about Quora’s Lead Gen Ads Beta: Ready For Round Two
9 New Jobs Posted on the PPC Hero Job Board
New jobs have been posted to PPC Hero's Job Board, including new positions open at Go Local Interactive, Workshop Digital, Brand Value Accelerator, Hanapin Marketing, SG Services, FindLaw, Rakuten Marketing, and Dyad. Here's a brief look at some of the positions available: Go Local InteractiveOverland Park, KSRole: SEO Specialist As a Search Engine … [Read more...] about 9 New Jobs Posted on the PPC Hero Job Board
Meeting Agenda Tips and Templates for Productive Digital Marketing Client Calls
Have you found yourself scrambling during a client meeting? Dealing with an unexpected performance question or new promotion that the client has sprung on your team last minute? Or perhaps participating in an old-fashioned game of conference line awkwardness? Meetings should feel productive and move your team forward together. Meetings should never be draining or distracting … [Read more...] about Meeting Agenda Tips and Templates for Productive Digital Marketing Client Calls
[Hero Academy Video] Dynamic Search Ads for Beginners
Dynamic search ads (DSAs) are search ads that show based on the content of your site. Google crawls your site and then matches to search terms that are closely related to the content on your site. Then, the headline and landing page are dynamically generated to match the search term. This allows for more congruency between the search term, the search ad and the landing … [Read more...] about [Hero Academy Video] Dynamic Search Ads for Beginners
How to Pivot Paid Search Data in Excel
Learning how to use Pivot tables in your PPC reporting helps you find insights in a quick and easy manner. I create Pivot tables to look at how our campaigns are performing across different marketing platforms for brand, non-brand, and specific client goals. Let’s dive into how you can feel confident with your data and start pivoting your way into data analysis. The … [Read more...] about How to Pivot Paid Search Data in Excel
Want to Become a PPC Hero Author?
You're interested in writing for PPC Hero, and we're excited to work with you! To ensure your article complies with our guidelines and is content our readers will find valuable, please read our requirements below. About PPC Hero As you know, PPC Hero is a PPC specific blog and we publish educational content in order to advance the digital marketing community. We are open … [Read more...] about Want to Become a PPC Hero Author?
Get Negative – How to Overcome Objections on Your Landing Page
You have carefully selected your keywords and crafted ad copy in a way that would make Don Draper proud. Users type in your search queries, click your ads and are then are brought to your landing page where they..... well, you are not really sure what they are doing, but one thing for sure is that they are not converting. You wonder - is there something seriously … [Read more...] about Get Negative – How to Overcome Objections on Your Landing Page
The Impact of the 2020 Election on Media Buying
We are just shy of 1 year until the 2020 Presidential election is upon us. While that may seem that it is a long way ahead, that day alone will have a significant impact on the way we consume and buy and form of media over the next 12 months, especially for those in the world of advertising. As we enter the full swing of the election season, the Democratic primary … [Read more...] about The Impact of the 2020 Election on Media Buying