Bing has decided to bring another analysis tool to the table this month. PPC Heroes love anything that makes the path between us and extreme optimization as short as possible. The most recent features applies to Search Query Reports We know that SQRs are great resources for finding keyword expansion leads (not to mention hilarious and bizarre queries!). You may find that … [Read more...] about Bing Helps You Improve How You Match Your SQRs
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Harvest Keywords & Scale Up with Broad Modified Campaigns and Exact Match Negatives
So if you haven’t already implemented broad match modifier terms into your existing PPC strategy I hope this article will provide some insight and inspiration for taking the plunge. I was recently tasked with reviewing the PPC campaigns in my new role at Ties.com and was both sad and happy with what I found. I was sad to find that there was 1 campaign with 2 ad groups and a … [Read more...] about Harvest Keywords & Scale Up with Broad Modified Campaigns and Exact Match Negatives
Elite SEM Extreme Segmentation through Proprietary Bid & Campaign Management Tool
Developing a great account structure is the key to getting off on the right foot in the PPC game. The first layer of a PPC account is the campaign level. Google suggests mimicking the structure (or “sitemap”) of your site into an AdWords campaign which I highly agree with as this will be the foundation for your reporting as well. However, I believe in something called EXTREME … [Read more...] about Elite SEM Extreme Segmentation through Proprietary Bid & Campaign Management Tool
3 Tips To Improve ROI For Paid Search
If you are ever told that the goal of an ecommerce account isn’t to improve ROI, you are probably being lied to. Generating more revenue is the driving factor behind the majority of businesses and the marketing efforts they push. It may not be the be-all end-all with other goals such as newsletter sign-ups and calls, but it’s vital. How can you improve ROI? If the answer was … [Read more...] about 3 Tips To Improve ROI For Paid Search
The 5 Stages Of PPC Account Restructuring
During my tenure as a PPC account manager I've found few things to be more anxiety provoking than the performance of a brand new account structure. Those first couple weeks of data are pivotal not only for account success, but for establishing client confidence moving forward. Following the launch of a brand new account structure, I typically go through a series of emotions … [Read more...] about The 5 Stages Of PPC Account Restructuring
4 Red Flags Of Ineffective PPC Account Structure
Whether it's kicking off with a new client, conducting an audit, or delivering a comprehensive solutions blueprint, analysis of account structure is always a major indicator of account health. A properly groomed PPC account structure both reflects and streamlines every aspect of a marketing strategy. The intricacies of account structure are unique to every client. An effective … [Read more...] about 4 Red Flags Of Ineffective PPC Account Structure
[New Whitepaper!] 16 Surefire Tactics That Will Stand The Test of Time
With the PPC world always evolving, it can seem like there are industry changes occurring every day. There is so much information available; how does one keep track of new platforms, strategies, and opportunities for their accounts? More importantly, how do we know which ones will move the needle and improve performance? While it may be tempting to want to implement every new … [Read more...] about [New Whitepaper!] 16 Surefire Tactics That Will Stand The Test of Time
Live Stream of New Flash Webinar @PPCHero Tomorrow!
Live @PPCHero with @Amanda_WestBook: What's the value of segmenting by match type at the campaign level? Join the live stream on PPC Hero's twitter page (@PPCHero) tomorrow, Wednesday, July 29th at 1:30pm EST for a Flash webinar on segmenting by match type. Senior Account Manager at Hanapin Marketing and frequent Hero Conf speaker, Amanda West-Bookwalter will give you the … [Read more...] about Live Stream of New Flash Webinar @PPCHero Tomorrow!
PPC Account Structure and Organization Part III
Back in October I ranted about organized structuring and how much it can help you with the following: Reporting (You can report on different levels more easily) Optimizing (Account updates become easier with a clean account structure) Quality Scores (Ad copy to keyword relevance) Build Outs (Growing accounts becomes easier) In January, I continued on this rant, going … [Read more...] about PPC Account Structure and Organization Part III
A Newbie’s Jumbled Thoughts On Hero Conf 2015
For the PPCer on Twitter, not much sucks more than staying back at work while all of your PPC friends tweet about the awesomeness they are having at a conference. During last year’s Hero Conf, I participated in this gang of glum and only managed to find a brief glimpse of happiness by tweeting the #HeroConf tag enough to appear embodied on the big screen at the front of the … [Read more...] about A Newbie’s Jumbled Thoughts On Hero Conf 2015
How Do You Structure Your Ad Groups?
By now everyone has heard the general consensus on common ad group setup practices. An ad group should have a limited number of keywords, be related to one another, and be relevant to the ads and landing pages. Each one of these items is important but leaves ambiguity in the actual implementation. If you spend any time thinking about these you’ll arrive at more questions than … [Read more...] about How Do You Structure Your Ad Groups?
4 AdWords Editor Features To Save You Time
AdWords Editor is something every PPC Manager worth their salt should be using on a regular basis. Even with the addition of awesome automation tools like Acquisio, Marin, Kenshoo, and the like—there’s still a lot that’s sometimes easier to do or only available through AdWords Editor. The most basic AdWords Editor users will utilize the program for things like adding a whole … [Read more...] about 4 AdWords Editor Features To Save You Time
