The headline may seem like click bait, but rest assured, I fully believe this statement. I’m writing this post because for years, AdWords’ marketing has simplified the management process and claimed that businesses of any size can participate. Though this messaging has tailed off as of late, small businesses are still at a severe disadvantage when trying to run AdWords … [Read more...] about Why SMBs Should Not Run AdWords Accounts
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These AdWords Scripts Will Help Manage Shopping Ads
Last week I had the pleasure of returning to Portland, Oregon, site of the last US-based Hero Conf. Some of the locals had heard my talk on Shopping Ads and invited me back to cover the same topic at SEMpdx. They told me this would not be an audience of PPC newbies and since I’d already covered the basics of Shopping Ads, I decided to combine this topic with my perennial … [Read more...] about These AdWords Scripts Will Help Manage Shopping Ads
4 Tips For Better Client Onboarding
Here at Hanapin Marketing, onboarding means a specific chain of events that occur when we work with a new client. From account assignments and account access to kickoff call scheduling and the first 90 days, we have a strict format. Why do we have this format in place? One could say it's so we don’t miss any key steps while others might say it’s because we like … [Read more...] about 4 Tips For Better Client Onboarding
The AdWords Script To Create Ads In Bulk
This month I’d like to share a script I originally built 3 years ago to help with ad text optimization in AdWords. It’s intended to make sure all ad groups have enough experiments running, and can also be used to create new ads across many ad groups in bulk. It could also be used to clean up the worst performing ad in each ad group. AdWords Script For Bulk Ad Creation The … [Read more...] about The AdWords Script To Create Ads In Bulk
Webinar Confirmation: 10 Unique Ways To Improve Ad Copy
You're All Set! You're now registered for Hanapin Marketing and Brainlabs Digital's webinar, 10 Unique Ways To Improve Ad Copy. Check your email now for a link to join the webinar. Know of a fellow PPC fan who would also love this webinar? or Email It » Other Resources You Might Like: Streamline How You Write Promotional Ad Copy Nice To Meet You: … [Read more...] about Webinar Confirmation: 10 Unique Ways To Improve Ad Copy
3 Reasons Not To Run Facebook Ads
Are you running Facebook Ads? Are you happy with your results? Do you struggle to measure their impact and return on investment? A lot of advertisers are growing frustrated with their Facebook results due to a lack of an overall Facebook marketing strategy. In this article, you’ll discover three reasons not to run Facebook Ads until you have some of the fundamentals of … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Not To Run Facebook Ads
How To Determine Your Next CRO Test – Part 2
Last month, we discussed the struggles with determining your next conversion rate optimization (CRO) test. If you missed it, see Part 1 where we covered Google Analytics, AdWords, and heat mapping. This month, we’ll take a look at a few more factors that will help you determine your next test, including: Video recordings Usability testing Multiple tests & what to … [Read more...] about How To Determine Your Next CRO Test – Part 2
A Marketer’s Guide To Pinterest Analytics
As Pinterest strives to monetize their platform, they continue to listen to the challenges of advertisers and brands. One of the key challenges they tackled early on was Analytics. Pinterest realized how important it was for marketers to understand how their audience interacted and engaged with their brand while on the platform. In an effort to make that analysis easier, … [Read more...] about A Marketer’s Guide To Pinterest Analytics
It’s Time For PPC To Stop Ignoring Client Management
An Incomplete PPC Cinderella Story There once was a young girl who lived in a quaint Bavarian cottage with her step-mother and two step-sisters. This young girl was a hard-working, kind girl who loved all and hated none. She did much of the hard work that was customarily required in a household, yet, sadly her step-sisters took credit for everything. They would sit in bed all … [Read more...] about It’s Time For PPC To Stop Ignoring Client Management
It’s A Wonderful PPC Life: 4 Different Caps PPC Allows You To Wear
There's a common saying that if you enjoy your job you don't work a day in your life. I am not sure that is entirely true - but I am sure that I chose the correct industry to be able to truly say I enjoy my job. As a sports nut with an analytical mind, I have spent a fair share of time trying to crack the code on these one-day fantasy sites such as FanDuel. Figuring out … [Read more...] about It’s A Wonderful PPC Life: 4 Different Caps PPC Allows You To Wear
Are You Wasting Ad Budget Testing Everything? Use My Little Research Secret To Test Only What Matters
Years ago I learned the concept of market research incorrectly and ended up testing all sorts of variations and continually editing my site and pages in response to low conversion rates. I was testing based on guesswork about what customers might want. Learning to do market research right, as we’ll see, can make a huge difference to conversion rate. My Humble Beginnings With … [Read more...] about Are You Wasting Ad Budget Testing Everything? Use My Little Research Secret To Test Only What Matters
AdWords Customer Match: Advertising To Your Email Database
Google recently announced the ability to target ads based upon email addresses. This feature, called Customer Match, allows you to show specific ads to searchers who are logged in with their email address in the Google, YouTube or Gmail. This strategy is useful when you have an email database and want to show highly targeted ads to leads or existing customers at specific … [Read more...] about AdWords Customer Match: Advertising To Your Email Database
