The PPC industry is always evolving and changing. One of the biggest changes to impact the PPC community was the roll-out of AdWords enhanced campaigns and Bing Ads compatibility with AdWords enhanced campaigns. While some great features have been made available by enhanced campaigns, one of the biggest pain points for ppc managers was, and continues to be, the lack of control … [Read more...] about How Bing Ads Tablet Bid Modifiers Helped Reduce CPA by 47%
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[New Webinar!] How To Run An Effective Search Query Report In Less Than 15 Minutes
Search Query Reports (SQRs) can be overwhelming. Downloading all of your keywords and scouring through the data associated with EVERY word in the hopes of stumbling upon one or two significant findings that MIGHT incrementally improve your account seem overwhelming and not worth the time. There’s gotta be a better way, right? The simple key: pivot tables. In this new live … [Read more...] about [New Webinar!] How To Run An Effective Search Query Report In Less Than 15 Minutes
16 Commonly Asked PPC Questions (And Answers)
Ask a PPC account manager what’s the best way to do something and I bet 95% of the time the answer is, “it depends on your account/the situation”. The reason for that is that, well… it does. With this in mind, below are some of the most common questions we hear from new account managers, people attending digital marketing conferences and from right here on PPC Hero. What … [Read more...] about 16 Commonly Asked PPC Questions (And Answers)
The Complete Guide To PPC Naming Conventions
Naming Conventions is by far my biggest pet peeve as a digital marketer. There is nothing worse than working with an existing structure that is confusing, disorganized, and underperforming because of it. Naming conventions is an important topic, especially in big accounts or if you are running cross-channel campaigns because it lays the foundation of how your reports and … [Read more...] about The Complete Guide To PPC Naming Conventions
How To Merge PPC Data Across Platforms
“Data data everywhere, nor any report to view” Data comes in all shapes and sizes, from multiple platforms and in various formats. When it comes time to build a report or run an analysis, it oftentimes is very cumbersome to merge data sources. This post will describe common methods of PPC data aggregation. Combining Data In Google Sheets Perhaps the simplest method of … [Read more...] about How To Merge PPC Data Across Platforms
An Intro To Custom Reporting in Facebook Ads
Picture this: it’s the beginning of the month, you have a million different reports you need to compile for a million different accounts, and you’re short on time. Sound familiar? Okay so maybe you actually only need to pull a handful of reports. Well, today, I’ll walk you through the nifty feature that is Custom Reporting in Facebook Ads, and how you can use this tool to … [Read more...] about An Intro To Custom Reporting in Facebook Ads
Assessing Your PPC Data and Analytics Needs
In the world of PPC, data is king. You need it, you use it, and it guides every decision big or small. Yet, wrangling your data is like climbing a mountain. It often requires immense effort, specialized tools, and the grit to see it through. Lacking any of these is a recipe for disaster, but often it’s not until we’re halfway into our climb that decisions made during the … [Read more...] about Assessing Your PPC Data and Analytics Needs
Best APIs for SEOs and PPC Managers
As the use of programming languages continues to increase in digital marketing, APIs are powerful tools for technical insight and growth. Python and Javascript are two of the most popular and there has been a rise in their use in areas such as: SEOPPCContent marketingSocial media I will look at the best APIs that SEOs and PPC professionals can use to improve … [Read more...] about Best APIs for SEOs and PPC Managers
8 New Jobs on the PPC Hero Job Board
New jobs have been posted to PPC Hero's Job Board, including new positions open at Vagaro Inc, GoFish Digital, 2U & Hanapin Marketing! Here's a brief look at some of the positions available: Vagaro IncDublin, CARole: Paid Media (PPC) The Paid Media is a full-time role for a seasoned digital marketing professional who will work closely with the Director of … [Read more...] about 8 New Jobs on the PPC Hero Job Board
Sheets & Excel Tips for PPC Newbies
Excel and Google sheets are every PPC account manager’s best friend. As a newbie, getting familiar with these tools and knowing their applications for everyday PPC is super important. In order to help you along, I’ve outlined some helpful tips and how to apply them to your PPC account management. Essentially, I’m helping you *excel* at your job. You're welcome! Disclaimer: I … [Read more...] about Sheets & Excel Tips for PPC Newbies
[Hero Academy Video] How and When to Use Negative Keywords
In PPC, you eventually get limited on what you can do with your keywords, and it is inevitable that your ads will show for searches that aren’t related to what you are advertising. Since you likely don’t want to waste spend, what do you do to prevent your ads from showing for these searches? You use negative keywords. Negative keywords are the keywords you add into your … [Read more...] about [Hero Academy Video] How and When to Use Negative Keywords
Excel Masterclass for Digital Marketers: 3 Sessions to Supercharge Your Efficiency
Excel is a crucial tool for any PPC marketer’s daily workflow. If you’re Excel savvy, your job will be so much easier. This webinar will be a deep dive into Excel. The 3 mini-sessions are geared towards improving the way you work. Your Excel pro for this Masterclass is Alaina Thompson, a Growth Marketing Manager at Hanapin Marketing. Alaina was previously an Adjunct Lecturer … [Read more...] about Excel Masterclass for Digital Marketers: 3 Sessions to Supercharge Your Efficiency
