So, this is a HUGE myth, because I hear it all the time and it’s just so unfounded. The biggest thing that busts this myth in adCenter is lower CPCs, which leads to lower costs per acquisitions if the conversion rate is at least the same as Google. I’ve often found, however, that conversion rates can be higher for Bing and Yahoo search properties only than in Google. So, let … [Read more...] about PPC Myth Busting! Myth 4: adCenter Isn’t Worth My Time
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ABC’s of PPC – A Guide for the Basics!
We’ve been posting some pretty advanced optimization techniques recently at PPC Hero to make sure our audience is getting the next level of PPC advice. That doesn’t mean new advertisers aren’t getting in the paid search game daily or that you all-star vets couldn’t use a little reminder of the basics. The following alphabetical list is going to seem a little simple, but you … [Read more...] about ABC’s of PPC – A Guide for the Basics!
Introduction to China’s Largest Search Engine: Baidu
Why Consider Using Baidu? Baidu is by far the most-used search engine in China and is ranked #5 in the world for traffic according to Alexa. Baidu states that over 90% of China’s Internet users use Baidu search and that there are hundreds of millions of searches performed each day. Research firm iResearch reports that Baidu has 78% of the search market in China, while Google … [Read more...] about Introduction to China’s Largest Search Engine: Baidu
Heroview- Common PPC Blunders and Tips to Avoid Them
Welcome to today’s Heroview, everyone! Real-time interviews featuring PPC experts from around the industry! Today, Jeff Ferguson, CEO of consulting group Fang Digital, talked with us about common PPC blunders that may be holding back your campaign. PPC Hero: We’re really excited to have you with us today, Jeff! Thanks for joining PPC Hero! Jeff: My pleasure! We're big fans … [Read more...] about Heroview- Common PPC Blunders and Tips to Avoid Them
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
AdWords Labels: Cut Back On Navigation and Reporting Time!
If you aren’t using labels in your AdWords account, you are seriously missing out. Way back in April, Google launched labels but I didn’t use them often due to existing accounts already having custom filters setup and at my fingertips. Over the past month, I launched a new campaign, advertising 5 services that can be applied to literally thousands of products, which got me … [Read more...] about AdWords Labels: Cut Back On Navigation and Reporting Time!
Heroview- How to Avoid Intrusive Remarketing
We held another successful Heroview yesterday with remarketing expert, John Ellis. John is the CEO at Crescent Interactive, an online marketing firm based in Nashville, TN. We had a great conversation about best practice; see the recap below! PPC Hero: Today, John Ellis will talk with us about utilizing remarketing without being too intrusive, annoying, or creepy! We are … [Read more...] about Heroview- How to Avoid Intrusive Remarketing
Templated Success: How To Make Your Life Easier With Excel
Anyone who has ever been put under pressure to build out a large account in a short space of time will know the trademark feeling of despair that can come with such a task. Luckily for us, there are a number of tools at our disposal that can speed up this process. When trying to build out thousands of ad groups, ads and keywords, templates can really improve your overall … [Read more...] about Templated Success: How To Make Your Life Easier With Excel
Doubling Leads Through the Magic of Best Practices
You ever meet someone with seriously funky breath? The kind of person that makes you turn your head whenever they talk to you so you can pretend you’re looking at something to avoid the direct path of their funkiness? I would bet that person brushes his teeth regularly, that he follows the so-called best practice of personal hygiene, but somehow he’s doing it wrong. Not … [Read more...] about Doubling Leads Through the Magic of Best Practices
165 PPC Tips, Tricks and Tools (updated)
In early January we wrote 145 tips for 2012. It’s been a whirlwind year in the land of PPC so this is an update to that post with an additional 20 tips. These new PPC tips come from conferences, tests, failures and new Google services and features that have been rolled out of the past 5-6 months. The new tips are at the tope and numbered 146-165 and below them you will find … [Read more...] about 165 PPC Tips, Tricks and Tools (updated)
Organize Like A Pro With AdWords Custom Labels
Clutter is the bane of my existence and I’m convinced it always has been. Perhaps this is why I find myself in a career where structure and organization are so crucial to successful performance. As Account Managers, we are constantly analyzing and manipulating an incredible amount of data on a daily basis, which can make it difficult to keep track of all your keywords and … [Read more...] about Organize Like A Pro With AdWords Custom Labels
Heroview- Enterprise PPC
The world of PPC can drastically change based on who the client is. Large budgets, small budgets, well-known brands, emerging startups...Recently, we discussed PPC for Small Businesses, so today we wanted to focus on Enterprise-level clients. We talked with Lisa Sanner, Director of Paid Search at PointIt, an SEM agency based in Seattle. PPC Hero: Welcome to today's Heroview! … [Read more...] about Heroview- Enterprise PPC
