You can’t fear mistakes when you manage a PPC account. They are bound to happen. But there are some mistakes where how you approach accounts can cost you a promotion, a raise, or even your job. Here are 4 mistakes that you must avoid if you make your living managing a PPC account. 1. Looking at Your Accounts in 2D 3D isn’t just for James Cameron movies. When you manage your … [Read more...] about 4 PPC Mistakes that Kill Your Career
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adCenter Search Partner Quality: Why You Might Be Wasting Money
November was going great for my account. Leads in adCenter had doubled in the last month and since the CPC is much lower than AdWords, our cost per leads was significantly below goal. It seemed too good to be true... and it was. About half way through the month, the client reached out to tell me something very strange was happening with their Bing leads. When the sales team … [Read more...] about adCenter Search Partner Quality: Why You Might Be Wasting Money
Facebook Ads and “The Sale Before the Sale”
Even more than most ads, Facebook Ads are tasked not so much with making the sale, but in making "the sale before the sale." In other words, your Facebook ads have to sell the prospect on giving you an audience. And this comes in two stages, as well: Stage 1: Sell the prospect on halting their otherwise satisfying experience browsing their newsfeed to actually pay attention … [Read more...] about Facebook Ads and “The Sale Before the Sale”
Guide to Google’s Multi-Channel Funnels for PPC Managers
As PPC managers, we all know that to get a clear understanding of PPC performance you can’t just look at AdWords alone, but the discrepancies between AdWords and Analytics data due to click attribution can be frustrating. With the release of Multi-Channel Funnels, Google has helped to resolve this issue by showing how different marketing channels work together to create … [Read more...] about Guide to Google’s Multi-Channel Funnels for PPC Managers
A Starter Guide for Advertising on Linked In
I’ve finally had the opportunity to run some ads on Linked In for a client! Today, I’m going to share with you some tips for getting things setup, and the different features that Linked In offers for advertisers. Being that I work in an agency setting, my initial question was how can I run ads for a client as a third party without having to actually access their Linked In … [Read more...] about A Starter Guide for Advertising on Linked In
The Hidden Gem of Facebook Advertising
My brilliant colleague at BoostCTR, Noran Shinnawy recently hosted a Rountable at SES Chicago titled: Facebook Ad Formats -- so titled specifically to broaden beyond Facebook Ads to include the use of Sponsored Stories. And in speaking to Noran about the event, she went so far as to call Sponsored Stories a "hidden gem." She says hidden, because incredibly few Facebook … [Read more...] about The Hidden Gem of Facebook Advertising
If You’re Not Using This Gmail Ad Targeting Tactic, You’re Missing Out
You already know that you can use the Adwords Content Network to target Gmail users. The ability to advertise to Gmail users through Adwords has been around for years. But outside of the occasional privacy complaint, you don’t hear much about this ad option. Well, I’m going to show you an awesome tactic to use when running Gmail ads that gives you a unique opportunity to … [Read more...] about If You’re Not Using This Gmail Ad Targeting Tactic, You’re Missing Out
3 Strategies for Building Buzz Ahead of a Trade Show
Trade shows and conferences are fantastic opportunities to spread awareness about your brand and network with like-minded people, but it’s difficult for any one vendor to stand out amidst the hundreds (sometimes thousands) of other companies. Short of spending thousands of dollars on a premium sponsorship or an exhibitor booth, you’ll have to rely on on-the-ground hustle and … [Read more...] about 3 Strategies for Building Buzz Ahead of a Trade Show
All I Want For Christmas Is For My Ads To Show!
In the magical land of PPC, getting your ads to show can sometimes be a Grinch; however, if you follow a few simple rules you can fulfill your holiday revenue stocking. In this third installment of our series, Jingle Your Bells All The Way To The Bank, we’ll discuss writing snazzy holiday copy for Sarah’s keywords and Kayla’s account structure. And perhaps we will talk about … [Read more...] about All I Want For Christmas Is For My Ads To Show!
6 Quick Tips for Optimizing PPC Campaigns
“Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.” -Michelangelo You don’t have to be the Michelangelo of PPC to optimize a campaign, but optimizing is much like chipping away at a block of stone to discover the beautiful statue within. 1. Define Your Goal What is it you want your PPC campaign to do for you? Before you can optimize … [Read more...] about 6 Quick Tips for Optimizing PPC Campaigns
Are Stock Images Really That Bad?
As Conversion Rate Optimization professionals already know, stock photos almost always test worse than authentic photos. Does the same hold true for Facebook Ads? Before I answer that, it's important to realize that, for conversion rate optimization, the "stock" in "stock photo" usually has nothing to do with whether the image was purchased on a stock photo Website or … [Read more...] about Are Stock Images Really That Bad?
Sometimes It’s an Ad…
“The real fact of the matter is that nobody reads ads. People read what interests them. Sometimes it’s an ad.” ~ Howard Gossage So here’s the deal, anytime you’re creating a facebook ad, you can opt for either: a straightforward, predictable ad -- in other words, an ad that just might work for an already-interested late-stage buyers , or an unpredictable, interesting … [Read more...] about Sometimes It’s an Ad…
