The other day I got the question if someone should bid on their branded term even if they are already in the number one spot. This is a question that I get asked a lot. Should I be bidding on my branded terms when I own the space and no one is bidding on them? A big misconception in the PPC worlds is that you don't need to spend money bidding on your brand name. Most … [Read more...] about Bidding on Branded Terms
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How I Manage a PPC Account With Overall Low Search Volume
This is the first post in our How I Manage A PPC Account With/Without ___________ series here on PPC Hero this week. Today I’ll be talking about how I manage a PPC account with overall low search volume. There can be many reasons your account has an overall low search volume; maybe the product/service you’re advertising is very specific or targeted, i.e. it’s just not something … [Read more...] about How I Manage a PPC Account With Overall Low Search Volume
Beyond The Click
If you haven't checked out our article about "The 20 most expensive keywords in Google Adwords" you should really check it out. It goes over the top keywords in Google. The top 20 keywords are insurance, loans, mortgage, attorney, credit, lawyer, donate, degree, hosting, claim, conference call, trading, software, recovery, transfer, gas/electricity, classes, rehab, treatment, … [Read more...] about Beyond The Click
Three Ways to Quickly Convince your Client with a New PPC Strategy
We’ve all been there. You have a new strategy for a client, and given that the client’s time is not infinite, you only have a few minutes to convince them of the worth of the strategy. This short amount of time is also combined with the fact that your PPC efforts are but one prong of a multi-faceted advertising strategy that often employs more traditional (and easier to … [Read more...] about Three Ways to Quickly Convince your Client with a New PPC Strategy
Your Roadmap To A Successful Landing Page Audit
It’s 3:15, school just let out, my buddies and I are prepared to set out on an extremely important voyage. A voyage only the bravest of men can possibly endure. With treasure map in hand, we set out… This was myself as a youngster. After school, my mom would often surprise my friends and I with a map that led to hidden treasure. The treasure usually consisted of a plate piled … [Read more...] about Your Roadmap To A Successful Landing Page Audit
The History of AdWords Quality Score and Periodic Changes
Quality Score wasn’t always in place. In fact, AdWords existed for quite some time before Google decided it was time to pump up the quality of ads. Early Days of Quality Score Prior to the introduction of Quality Score, bidding was a simpler process. An advertiser’s maximum bid for a keyword was multiplied by the click-through rate (CTR). The highest result was placed in … [Read more...] about The History of AdWords Quality Score and Periodic Changes
Four Reasons to Trust a Hockey Player with Your PPC Account
This is the third and final post of a series called "why to trust a (insert stereotype) with your PPC account." The first post was about Amy, the farmer's daughter, the second was about Jessica, the life scientist, and this post rounds out our profiles of Hanapin's Account Supervisors. Now, introducing Rob, the "hockey player!" Hockey players are loyal, hardworking, and … [Read more...] about Four Reasons to Trust a Hockey Player with Your PPC Account
Four Reasons to Trust a Life Scientist with Your PPC Account
This is the second post of a series called "why to trust a (insert stereotype) with your PPC account." The first post profiled Amy, the "farmer's daughter," and this post profiles Jessica Niver, an Account Supervisor at Hanapin and the "life scientist." First, it would probably help to define a life scientist. Life sciences "comprise all fields of science that involve the … [Read more...] about Four Reasons to Trust a Life Scientist with Your PPC Account
Microsoft adCenter Radius Targeting is a GO!
Microsoft has been releasing updates for weeks regarding upcoming mobile advertising upgrades to their adCenter interface, and one of them has finally launched! As of this week, account managers can set up radius targeting in their campaigns on both PC and mobile devices in all adCenter markets. This feature gives you the ability to choose an address in your campaign’s … [Read more...] about Microsoft adCenter Radius Targeting is a GO!
Google Enhances Display Network Metrics
This week, Google announced the addition of several new tools available to advertisers using Google’s Display Network. Google stated in their release that these improvements will “give you better measurement, transparency and value for your display advertising campaigns.” To improve your ability to measure your ad’s success on the Display Network, you can now view your ad’s … [Read more...] about Google Enhances Display Network Metrics
3 Ways to Re-Align Your PPC Strategy
Today we have a guest post from one of our PPC Hero allies! Nate Turner (@npturner) is the Online Marketing Director for Sprout Social, a social media management tool for business, based out of Chicago, IL. —————- When you are paying for traffic, it is important that you consistently work to understand the user intent and expectations, so that you can tailor your message to … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Re-Align Your PPC Strategy
PPC Pitfalls For Beginners, Part I
If you’re new to the game, paid search can seem like a daunting task at first. I remember my first few days at Hanapin feeling the same way, but I can tell you from experience that this is one of the biggest hurdles you will have to cross as a PPC manager. It’s the same way with any trade; the more you put into it, the more you will get out of it and the better you will become. … [Read more...] about PPC Pitfalls For Beginners, Part I
