With the official arrival of Google Shopping Campaigns, marketers are now receiving the support and tools they need to succeed on the new platform. Shopping groups are not complicated but they aren’t always straightforward to manage and monitor. Thankfully we now have scripts to the rescue! With the new features and functionality, we will only be able to scratch the surface … [Read more...] about The New Features In Google Shopping Scripts
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Reviewing Negative Keywords In Light of Recent Changes
With the recent AdWords close variant update, now is a good time to review your negative keywords. It is also prudent to review the rules of negative keywords and ensure they are working correctly in your accounts. If you are interested in seeing more data on the issue see Sam Owens post on the topic. The Anatomy of Negative Keywords Negative keywords are used to block … [Read more...] about Reviewing Negative Keywords In Light of Recent Changes
Show Don’t Tell: High-Impact PPC Storytelling
Wanna know what’s better than delivering good news to a client? Squeezing every last drop of impact out of that delivery. Easier said than done, right? Well, not really. The secret is context. And you present this context by showing instead of telling. So what does this mean exactly? Show not tell is the mantra of good storytelling. And indeed, instead of telling you … [Read more...] about Show Don’t Tell: High-Impact PPC Storytelling
The Opportunities Tab – The Good And Bad
Can there be useful insights in the Opportunities tab? I, like many others out there, tend to believe that I am smarter than the Opportunities tab. The Opportunities tab wants to spend more of my money and values click volume. My general feeling is: What does the Opportunities tab know about real paid search? Does it think about conversions or hitting monthly budget caps? … [Read more...] about The Opportunities Tab – The Good And Bad
PPC Hero Interviews Brad Geddes
If you are in the paid search industry, chances are that you've heard of world renowned paid search guru, Brad Geddes. Along with being an author, speaker, and marketing consultant, Brad recently launched a new ad testing platform called AdAlysis. Brad was gracious enough to allow PPC Hero an interview. How did you get into paid search and why have you stuck with … [Read more...] about PPC Hero Interviews Brad Geddes
PPC Roundtable – AdWords Close Variants
As we end series week we'll be looking at a once optional feature that will now be mandatory. If you haven't heard, AdWords will soon be removing the option to exclude exact and phrase match keyword variations. This impending update has caused much stir in the PPC community. We asked our authors what they think of the change. What are your thoughts on Google's decision to … [Read more...] about PPC Roundtable – AdWords Close Variants
The Argument For Match Type Segmentation
There have been many debates recently in our agency and here on PPC Hero over match type segmentation. It’s not surprising that people get heated when hearing that their way isn’t best. I suggest that every Account Manager should do what they feel works best, but there are many factors to consider when deciding the best option. There is often a good reason that advertisers … [Read more...] about The Argument For Match Type Segmentation
The Necessity of Regular Bid Changes
Bid strategy is often lost in all the talk about keywords, structure, and ad copy. At its core, AdWords has always been an auction. Bids ultimately have a major impact on the success of an account. Bid strategy should always be under evaluation. At no point should you settle on “well that is what the bids have always been set to”. This attitude will either lead you to … [Read more...] about The Necessity of Regular Bid Changes
3 Scripts For More Effective Google Shopping Reporting
A few month’s ago I wrote about the power of AdWords scripts reporting. The reporting functionality in scripts allows you to access the API data tables. Not only is reporting faster and more efficient but allows access to additional metrics. Reporting is less technically demanding so even if you don’t have a lot of experience coding, this method is very accessible to … [Read more...] about 3 Scripts For More Effective Google Shopping Reporting
AdWords Implements Shopping Campaigns Upgrade Tool
Have you upgraded your Product Listing Ads over to Shopping Campaigns yet? The due date is coming quickly, as Google has explained that by the end of August Product Listing Ads will be no more, and Shopping Campaigns will officially take over. Don't hit that panic button yet! AdWords has made it easy for advertisers to make the switch to Shopping Campaigns by launching … [Read more...] about AdWords Implements Shopping Campaigns Upgrade Tool
5 Strategies For Dealing With Restricted PPC Budgets
We’ve all seen it: the little orange text saying, “limited by budget” next to your campaign. The red alert that Google uses to say, “hey, you’re limiting your campaigns!” Unfortunately, we can’t always choose when we can open budget up, and we aren’t always able to expand budgets even when performance is great. These 5 strategies will help you make the most of these … [Read more...] about 5 Strategies For Dealing With Restricted PPC Budgets
Low Keyword Search Volume? No Problem!
Over the years, I’ve discovered that one of my favorite account structure strategies involves the use of two specific tactics: ad group segmentation by match type and embedded negatives. It allows for a level of control in your matched queries that a tiered bidding strategy simply can’t match (as proven by Rachael in the linked article above). However, this strategy does have … [Read more...] about Low Keyword Search Volume? No Problem!
