Last week Google unveiled yet another exciting reporting function for AdWords: Search Query Performance. This report provides the actual search queries that triggered ads (and received clicks) on the Google network. Advertisers can break the information down with the usual metrics like clicks, impressions, CTR, etc. But what makes this report really special is that it … [Read more...] about Google’s Search Query Performance
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Are Your PPC Ads Disappearing in Google?
An interesting question/issue has been posted over at WebmasterWorld: On the 16th of May, I noticed that most of the websites that were in the first page rankings in Google USA, had been dropped to second and third page positions. Websites that have replaced them are mostly irrelevant listings from large corporate companies and over-bidded newbies. Is this a glitch in the … [Read more...] about Are Your PPC Ads Disappearing in Google?
Peeling Back The Layers of Google’s Pay-Per-Action Beta Test
This past week I finally jumped on the Pay-Per-Action (PPA) bandwagon and started a campaign for one of my clients. Despite having read through the official documentation and a very helpful step-by-step guide to setting up campaigns, once I actually delved into the process I quickly realized that I had completely missed the point. Initially, I saw this beta test as just … [Read more...] about Peeling Back The Layers of Google’s Pay-Per-Action Beta Test
Are Your Google Keywords Actually Active?
I entered some new keywords into my Adwords account and I checked them the next day and found I had received no impressions yet. I scrolled over to the magnifying glass icon (the ad diagnostic tool) next to the actual keyword, and the pop up read: "The keyword phrase you've entered has a low search volume and isn't showing any of your ads. If more users start searching for your … [Read more...] about Are Your Google Keywords Actually Active?
Google Apps Invitation Distributed to AdWords Users
I’m a huge fan of Google and their new Apps software package. It’s truly fascinating to me to watch them take the idea of a web-application to new heights. This week, in an effort to continue growing in this new market space, Google began distributing emails to AdWords advertisers. The email boasts the new programs (email, calendar, spreadsheet, etc) and offers … [Read more...] about Google Apps Invitation Distributed to AdWords Users
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
Do Brands Need A Big Budget To Succeed On Meta Ads?
Meta (Facebook and Instagram) advertising has a reputation for scale. All it takes is one scroll through LinkedIn to be overwhelmed with case studies, stats, job titles, and more, all focused around scaling businesses through Meta. How much of this is actually true... I’ll leave to your own judgement, but from my own experience, working in media buying for a decade and a … [Read more...] about Do Brands Need A Big Budget To Succeed On Meta Ads?
How To Choose a PPC Agency
You have decided to hire a PPC agency to help grow your business. But you're unsure of where to start. Searching for advice online, there are some common steps and tricks many recommend following. These include: These are great tips, and you shouldn't neglect them. In this article, we will, however, dive a bit deeper and look at a few considerations that might not be as … [Read more...] about How To Choose a PPC Agency
San Diego Sessions: #2. The Next Level of ROI and Real Performance in Paid Media
This is the second in a series of articles by regular PPC Hero contributor - and Hero Conf speaker, Lisa Raehsler - in which we put some of the most anticipated talks from October's Hero Conf San Diego in the spotlight. Read Part 1: What’s Working in AI and PPC Right Now (and What to Watch Next) What does meaningful performance look like in 2025? As marketers, we’re … [Read more...] about San Diego Sessions: #2. The Next Level of ROI and Real Performance in Paid Media
Video Retargeting: Converting Warm Leads in Your PPC Funnel
Someone checked out your product video, browsed your pricing page or stayed on your site longer than most people do. All good signs, but… Then they left. What now? That gap between interest and commitment is where your warm leads hang around. Unless you go after them with something that catches their interest, they might just never come back again. At this point, they … [Read more...] about Video Retargeting: Converting Warm Leads in Your PPC Funnel
San Diego Sessions: #1. What’s Working in AI and PPC Right Now (and What to Watch Next)
This is the first in a series of articles by regular PPC Hero contributor - and Hero Conf speaker, Lisa Raehsler - in which we put some of the most anticipated talks from October's Hero Conf San Diego in the spotlight. AI-powered advertising is the new reality for advertisers navigating platform automation and shifting consumer behavior. At HeroConf, we’re digging deeper … [Read more...] about San Diego Sessions: #1. What’s Working in AI and PPC Right Now (and What to Watch Next)
