If you are ever told that the goal of an ecommerce account isn’t to improve ROI, you are probably being lied to. Generating more revenue is the driving factor behind the majority of businesses and the marketing efforts they push. It may not be the be-all end-all with other goals such as newsletter sign-ups and calls, but it’s vital. How can you improve ROI? If the answer was … [Read more...] about 3 Tips To Improve ROI For Paid Search
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The 5 Stages Of PPC Account Restructuring
During my tenure as a PPC account manager I've found few things to be more anxiety provoking than the performance of a brand new account structure. Those first couple weeks of data are pivotal not only for account success, but for establishing client confidence moving forward. Following the launch of a brand new account structure, I typically go through a series of emotions … [Read more...] about The 5 Stages Of PPC Account Restructuring
4 Red Flags Of Ineffective PPC Account Structure
Whether it's kicking off with a new client, conducting an audit, or delivering a comprehensive solutions blueprint, analysis of account structure is always a major indicator of account health. A properly groomed PPC account structure both reflects and streamlines every aspect of a marketing strategy. The intricacies of account structure are unique to every client. An effective … [Read more...] about 4 Red Flags Of Ineffective PPC Account Structure
Top Bing Updates of 2016 and How To Get Your Campaigns in Shape for 2017
I think we can all agree that 2016 has left its mark as another year of overwhelming growth in search. It continues to impart our lives with more answers, more intelligence and more value. Let’s go through some of the highlights from Bing Ads as we move forward and build on our knowledge in 2017. New and Significant in 2016 Each year, Bing Ads, like many other platforms, … [Read more...] about Top Bing Updates of 2016 and How To Get Your Campaigns in Shape for 2017
How To Master Bing Ads Reporting
As we reach the end of the year, reporting is going to play a key role in the next several months as we look back on 2016 and plan for 2017. Previously, I wrote about 3 Ways To Improve Your Bing Ads Reporting Skills. Then a couple weeks ago I had the privilege to speak on a Bing Ads Webcast about reporting with MJ DePalma, Stein Broeder, Aaron Lauper and Claire Lee. Today I … [Read more...] about How To Master Bing Ads Reporting
Should You Be Creating Device Specific Campaigns?
Back in August, it was announced that Google would allow device bid adjustments on computers and tablets, and not just on mobile devices. With this announcement came the capability to segment campaigns once again by device. But creating new device specific campaigns is a lot of work and can potentially overcrowd your account. You need to determine if this tactic is right for … [Read more...] about Should You Be Creating Device Specific Campaigns?
7 Ways You Can Ensure Organization Across Your PPC Accounts And PPC Team
Often overlooked in PPC account management are organization and prioritization. When managing multiple accounts you need organizational structure for how each process gets done (bid management, ad testing, reporting, etc.), but also for new initiatives being rolled out (launch of new platforms, betas, etc.). How do you keep moving forward with excellent account management … [Read more...] about 7 Ways You Can Ensure Organization Across Your PPC Accounts And PPC Team
Why SMBs Should Not Run AdWords Accounts
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
The Beginner’s Guide To A Full PPC Account Setup For SMB Ecommerce Clients
You hang up the phone and smile. That prospect you've been reeling in just saw the light. They are ready to jump on board. Congratulations, you just won the account! Your hard work has paid off and you can sit back and... Ok, who am I kidding, now is when the real work begins. Unless you work in-house, it is probably likely that you have worked on a full account setup at … [Read more...] about The Beginner’s Guide To A Full PPC Account Setup For SMB Ecommerce Clients
How Segmented Is Too Segmented In PPC Accounts?
As PPC Specialists, we tend to think granularly. We want our campaigns and associated ad groups to be highly segmented and ad copy relevant to our keywords. This thinking makes sense since we want to answer user search queries as specifically as we can. However, can we segment to the point that we’re actually hurting our account? The answer is yes. Over Segmentation Too … [Read more...] about How Segmented Is Too Segmented In PPC Accounts?
[New Whitepaper!] 16 Surefire Tactics That Will Stand The Test of Time
With the PPC world always evolving, it can seem like there are industry changes occurring every day. There is so much information available; how does one keep track of new platforms, strategies, and opportunities for their accounts? More importantly, how do we know which ones will move the needle and improve performance? While it may be tempting to want to implement every new … [Read more...] about [New Whitepaper!] 16 Surefire Tactics That Will Stand The Test of Time
Live Stream of New Flash Webinar @PPCHero Tomorrow!
Live @PPCHero with @Amanda_WestBook: What's the value of segmenting by match type at the campaign level? Join the live stream on PPC Hero's twitter page (@PPCHero) tomorrow, Wednesday, July 29th at 1:30pm EST for a Flash webinar on segmenting by match type. Senior Account Manager at Hanapin Marketing and frequent Hero Conf speaker, Amanda West-Bookwalter will give you the … [Read more...] about Live Stream of New Flash Webinar @PPCHero Tomorrow!