From time to time, PPC Hero will publish a stellar post from an equally stellar author, and this is one of those times. This post was written by Oli Gardner, landing page expert and co-founder of Unbounce, one of our favorite optimization and testing tools for landing pages and CRO. Follow him at @OliGardner. -- If you care about your conversion rates, you know that every … [Read more...] about Eight Steps to Craft the Ultimate PPC Landing Page
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Create a Content Experiment in 4 Easy Steps
Paid search and Google Analytics work hand in hand in so many ways (including right there in the AdWords interface). This month’s series week is all about how you can make the most of Analytics in your account, whether that’s with content experiments, event tracking or custom reporting. We’re going to find all of the ways that you can get even more insight into the clicks … [Read more...] about Create a Content Experiment in 4 Easy Steps
PPC Hero and Crazy Egg’s Live Landing Page Critique Webinar Recording
In this week's webinar recording you get the opportunity to join landing page and conversion rate optimization experts Sam Owen (Hanapin Marketing) and Neil Patel (Co-Founder, Kissmetrics and Crazy Egg) as they go through a cross section of different landing pages to give pro-level feedback on what works and what doesn’t. YouTube: Slides: PPC Hero and Crazy Egg’s Live … [Read more...] about PPC Hero and Crazy Egg’s Live Landing Page Critique Webinar Recording
Hopelessly Devoted to Revenue: A PPC Love Story
February's PPC Hero series has been dedicated to helping you relieve particular pain points in your PPC accounts with a little TLC. To wrap-up the series, I'll tell you a very tragic story of love gone wrong. The story is this: PPC metrics in my ecommerce account are skyrocketing and performance has increased on every data point (CTR, conversion rate, average CPC, etc.), but my … [Read more...] about Hopelessly Devoted to Revenue: A PPC Love Story
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?
To Optimize or Not To Optimize, Google’s New Ad Setting
Many of you have probably already heard Google’s announcement for a new ad targeting feature, announced last Wednesday, which automatically optimizes ads by conversion rate. (Previously the only ad settings were ‘Rotate’, which showed all ads evenly no matter their performance, and ‘Optimize’, which favored ads with a higher click-through rate.) Undoubtedly, this new feature … [Read more...] about To Optimize or Not To Optimize, Google’s New Ad Setting
Finding Success on the Google Content Network
Google’s content network can be a little mysterious, but you shouldn’t let it scare you. For those of you new to the Adwords and/or PPC scene, the Google content network is a great way to help expand your reach beyond just traditional search results. Before you dive in, know that the content network will dramatically increase your impressions, which can often lead to an overall … [Read more...] about Finding Success on the Google Content Network
Dynamic Landing Pages
As a common rule of thumb, all pay per click accounts should have landing pages specific to each theme, product, or service. The more specific a landing page is, the more likely it is that the visitor will convert. Think of it this way, the landing page is the hook on the end of your line. You can bait them with the ad text all day long, but if you can’t hook ‘em and … [Read more...] about Dynamic Landing Pages
Holistic Paid Marketing: How to make PPC and Email Work Together
The digital marketing terrain is shifting beneath our feet. Gone are the days when you could run a killer pay-per-click (PPC) campaign or email outreach, both in isolation, and call it a day. Today, you would discover that channel integration is vital for a successful campaign. Holistic paid marketing is key! But what exactly is it? And how do they work together? First, … [Read more...] about Holistic Paid Marketing: How to make PPC and Email Work Together
Maximizing ROI with Smart Bidding: A Guide for PPC Marketers
If you’re looking for ways of maximizing ROI with smart bidding, you’re in the right place. Working with PPC professionals and agencies, I am all too familiar with the constant struggle of making ad campaigns profitable, especially with a shrinking ad budget. Over 50% of marketers report that making PPC profitable is a significant challenge, while nearly 70% also struggle to … [Read more...] about Maximizing ROI with Smart Bidding: A Guide for PPC Marketers
How Small Businesses Can Compete With Big Brands In PPC
Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising provides small businesses a rapid route to search results and social feeds. In contrast to organic marketing, PPC depends on a model in which businesses bid on keywords and pay per click. Micro-enterprises can generate qualified traffic by employing a robust small business PPC strategy that includes precise audience targeting and budgetary … [Read more...] about How Small Businesses Can Compete With Big Brands In PPC
Why are Google Ads CPCs increasing?
Google advertisers have witnessed a steady climb in cost-per-click (CPC) in recent years. Across the board, search advertising is becoming more expensive. In 2024, 86% of industries saw higher CPCs compared to the previous year, with an average jump of about 10% year-over-year. The average CPC reached £3.40 (up from £3.08 the year before) and evidence from a U.S. … [Read more...] about Why are Google Ads CPCs increasing?
