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
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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…
The 10 Cardinal Sins of Paid Search Marketing
Having taken over many accounts from other agencies and clients, I have seen a fair number of mistakes made when managing any paid search campaign, be they small or large spend. If you are managing large amounts of money, it is critical that you not make these 10 mistakes to maximize your ROI. Yes, I realize there were only 7 deadly sins, but once I started this list, my … [Read more...] about The 10 Cardinal Sins of Paid Search Marketing
PPC Ad Copy Writing For Beginners
You asked for it—we responded. A recent response to our “What to write next survey” brought the topic of “Ad copy writing for beginners.” So, while sitting here at the offices of PPC Hero, I decided to take a break from writing ads and address this request, although I was tempted to write about some of the more obscure survey requests. And by obscure, I mean WTQ irrelevant, … [Read more...] about PPC Ad Copy Writing For Beginners
Ads in the Wild: How ‘Bout a Touch of Branding to Go with that Click?
It’s Tuesday, and that means time for another installment of our “Ads in the Wild Series” from one of our PPC Hero Allies, Jeff Sexton of BoostCTR, where he dissects and analyzes ads he sees various places online. This series gives an in-depth look at the philosophy and strategy behind these ads and provides actionable advice for anyone looking to improve their ad copy. With … [Read more...] about Ads in the Wild: How ‘Bout a Touch of Branding to Go with that Click?
Heroview – Managing Google Grants Accounts with John Lavin
Today’s #Heroview featured John Lavin (@johnnyjetfan) as he revealed his expertise in working with Google Grants Accounts. The interview was full of great insights and interesting new ideas to add to your PPC arsenal. But you don’t need me to tell you, check out the streamcap below! Thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s Heroview – real-time discussions with … [Read more...] about Heroview – Managing Google Grants Accounts with John Lavin
Segmenting by Device: Why All Your Accounts Should Be Running Mobile Campaigns
I know we’ve had a few posts about mobile campaigns here on PPC Hero, but after recently reviewing my accounts by device segmentation and rediscovering how many visitors are actually clicking my ads via mobile devices, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of paying attention to your mobile audience. Amy wrote a great post not too long ago on mobile landing page best … [Read more...] about Segmenting by Device: Why All Your Accounts Should Be Running Mobile Campaigns
Ads in the Wild: Words as Pictures
This is the seventh in a weekly series of posts from one of our PPC Hero Allies, Jeff Sexton of BoostCTR, where he dissects and analyzes ads he sees various places online. Jeff’s “Ads In The Wild” series will give an in-depth look at the philosophy and strategy behind these ads and will provide actionable advice for anyone looking to improve their ad copy. Facebook ads allow … [Read more...] about Ads in the Wild: Words as Pictures
