Testing new ideas is a core component of digital marketing strategy - in fact, our agency believes it is the core component. Experimentation, whether it be ad copy, a landing page, a bid strategy, or new campaign type, allows each advertiser to hone in on the most effective tactics for them, and iterate on successes without risking huge downsides. That test and learn … [Read more...] about Tracking Experiments Across Multiple Google Ads Accounts [Case Study]
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The Makeup Of An Effective PPC Report
If you do PPC, the odds are that you probably look at a million reports a day. You might look at reports from each channel interface, competitor reports, or big picture overall performance reports. A good report allows you to aggregate all of the important data, visualize performance in an easily digestible way, and draw insights that help you determine your strategy based on … [Read more...] about The Makeup Of An Effective PPC Report
How To Merge PPC Data Across Platforms
“Data data everywhere, nor any report to view” Data comes in all shapes and sizes, from multiple platforms and in various formats. When it comes time to build a report or run an analysis, it oftentimes is very cumbersome to merge data sources. This post will describe common methods of PPC data aggregation. Combining Data In Google Sheets Perhaps the simplest method of … [Read more...] about How To Merge PPC Data Across Platforms
How To Build Scalable PPC Tools
As a PPC analyst, I have become more and more focused on tool development and reporting projects. However, as we continue to sign more clients, hire more Account Managers, and deal with more complex, large accounts, it becomes increasingly important to think about scalability with these projects. Now you might be wondering, what exactly does “scalability” mean? In this case, … [Read more...] about How To Build Scalable PPC Tools
Last Click is Outdated: Learn to Use Google Analytics’ New Attribution Beta
Google’s new tool compares how different attribution models impact the valuation of your marketing channels. Attribution models can be beneficial if you are looking for a deeper understanding of the customer journey, changing internal mindsets on how conversion credit is given, or want to look for areas to optimize and grow. Join Briana Ogle from Hanapin Marketing and Dmitry … [Read more...] about Last Click is Outdated: Learn to Use Google Analytics’ New Attribution Beta
October Updates to Paid Advertising Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Google rolls out conversions by time reporting Details: Reporting can now be viewed based on the date in which the measured action took place. Impact: Previously, Google Ads prescribed the conversion action to the date of the click. Much like Google Analytics, this update allows an … [Read more...] about October Updates to Paid Advertising Platforms
The 3 Search Campaign Analyses You Need To Run
Ongoing PPC search campaign analyses are crucial to improve performance and cut wasted spend. Extensive analysis should always be performed upon acquisition of new accounts, but they should also be conducted as part of account maintenance. There is always room to improve as the paid search landscape is always evolving. In this post, we’ll discuss 3 of the top analyses to run … [Read more...] about The 3 Search Campaign Analyses You Need To Run
Advanced Training To Beat Your Competition
Even experts need additional training to stay ahead of the game in the fast-paced PPC industry. That's why we offer several advanced training sessions for the more seasoned digital marketer at Hero Conf. Here are three sessions at Hero Conf London, October 21-22, that will catapult your paid media efforts beyond your competition. Integrated Marketing: How to Achieve … [Read more...] about Advanced Training To Beat Your Competition
Free PPC Training for the Noobs at Your Agency
Got a new employee at your company that would benefit from PPC training? Have them check out Hanapin's new video series, Hero Academy! Hero Academy offers short, entry-level how-to training videos for marketers new to paid media at no cost. This is perfect for an employee that just started working at your digital marketing agency or is transitioning to a role working with paid … [Read more...] about Free PPC Training for the Noobs at Your Agency
INTRODUCING Hero Academy: A Brand New Training Resource for Digital Marketers
At Hanapin, we live, breathe, and love PPC. It’s what we do for clients and what we’re passionate about. We've been producing PPC Hero since 2007 and Hero Conf, a conference series dedicated to our fellow PPC enthusiasts, since 2012. And now, we're excited to introduce our newest initiative - Hero Academy. Hero Academy is a video series that offers short and basic how-tos for … [Read more...] about INTRODUCING Hero Academy: A Brand New Training Resource for Digital Marketers
Making Ends Meet: Combining Lead Data for Closed Loop PPC Reporting
When working in PPC data, we can feel so superior to other marketing channels. We have instant data. We don’t have to wait to see the impact of our optimizations no matter how big or small. When we focus on generating leads, we often say (hopefully), “Look! I have increased your leads 20% YoY!”. But what is happening to those leads? Last fall I tested Lead Form Ads for … [Read more...] about Making Ends Meet: Combining Lead Data for Closed Loop PPC Reporting
3 Step DIY PPC Budget Pacing Tool
There are numerous software tools that make everyday PPC tasks, such as budgeting, much more efficient and effective. However, many marketers find themselves constrained by budget, or simply don’t spend enough PPC dollars to justify purchasing a tool. If you find yourself in either scenario, are looking for a better budget pacing method, or are new to PPC, the following tool … [Read more...] about 3 Step DIY PPC Budget Pacing Tool
