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
Beyond ‘Best Practice’ – A Data-Driven Framework for Smarter Campaigns
For anyone managing a large e-commerce account, Performance Max presents a paradox. It promises unparalleled reach and efficiency, yet it can often feel like you've handed over the keys to a black box. You see the budget being spent, but on what? Why do the same handful of products soak up all the attention while thousands of others gather digital dust? This isn't a bug in … [Read more...] about Beyond ‘Best Practice’ – A Data-Driven Framework for Smarter Campaigns
Rethinking Paid Search: Diversification as the Future of Fair Advertising
From Google reliance to Microsoft Ads innovation, advertisers must embrace multi-platform strategies. Advertising, at its core, is about connecting people with valuable products and services. It’s the act of calling attention to something to attract interest, engagement, and sales. In practice, however, the industry has evolved into a highly complex auction where billions of … [Read more...] about Rethinking Paid Search: Diversification as the Future of Fair Advertising
Why UX is the Secret Weapon for Maximizing Ad Performance
The aim of this article is a simple one: To cause you to make UX a core part of your marketing strategy, not an afterthought. It shouldn’t be a separate team hidden in a corner that nobody talks to. It needs to sit at the heart of your marketing efforts because that’s how businesses win today. What UX Really Means When I first started in UX about seven … [Read more...] about Why UX is the Secret Weapon for Maximizing Ad Performance
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
