If one thing is certain there will always come a time when we have to troubleshoot the performance of paid search campaigns. As routine as this task is when flustered by a downward spiral it can be easy to miss common pitfalls. Download an easy to use ppc performance troubleshooting template that will organize your analysis and allow for easy collaboration among teams. My … [Read more...] about How to Troubleshoot PPC Performance (Template Download)
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Thriving in an AI World: Tips for PPC Professionals
Artificial intelligence is changing digital marketing drastically. Search Engine Journal even named 2019 the Year of Automated PPC. From automated bidding, ad placements, and even ad creation, it can feel as though humans aren't necessary for PPC. This is where digital marketers start to panic - when we see the work we are used to doing become increasingly automated. However, … [Read more...] about Thriving in an AI World: Tips for PPC Professionals
Mobile Ads Make Cents: Get More From Mobile Ads
According to this report, most people spend more than 4 hours a day on their smartphones. Our phones help us stay connected to our relatives and friends and they make for a better way to shop online. If you’re like the rest of us, you probably enjoy mobile shopping because of how fast and easy it can be. Have you ever noticed how some ads will conveniently place a call when you … [Read more...] about Mobile Ads Make Cents: Get More From Mobile Ads
Target CPA Bidding: Avoiding Over-Delivery
The full scale integration of automation and AI in our daily work lives is upon us. It can be seen almost everywhere within Google, Facebook, Amazon, etc. Google is leading the charge with automated tools available anywhere from bidding, to ad creation, to audience targeting (some of which are forced updates). When they work, these tools drive major increases in productivity … [Read more...] about Target CPA Bidding: Avoiding Over-Delivery
The Definitive Programmatic Guide for PPC Managers
Written by Hanapin Marketing Programmatic Advertising is a sector of paid media that is growing rapidly and shows no signs of slowing down. According to eMarketer, in 2020, the US programmatic digital display ad spend is expected to grow 20.1%, to $68.97Bn. That’s 86.3% of total digital display spend. The way in which brands and advertisers reach the masses is changing, … [Read more...] about The Definitive Programmatic Guide for PPC Managers
Guide to Facebook Advertising: Beginner Edition
Written by The Hanapin Marketing Team In this guide, we’ll go over the basics of Facebook Ads Manager. After you launch a few campaigns, you’ll quickly see how much insight into your audience Facebook provides to optimize your account. In this guide, we will cover: Ads Manager InterfaceAccount Organization (Campaigns, Ad Sets, Ads)Campaign ObjectivesAd Set … [Read more...] about Guide to Facebook Advertising: Beginner Edition
Relinquishing Control Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love PPC Automation
Have you ever ventured into the PPC twittersphere? People are sharing hints, celebrating victories, joining together in shared frustration over Facebook ruining everything (sorry, Facebook, but your platform breaks way too often for a company boasting $16.9 billion in second quarter revenue). If you work in PPC, you are a part of a great online community. But as great as we all … [Read more...] about Relinquishing Control Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love PPC Automation
July Updates to Paid Advertising Platforms
July has been an exciting month for new updates to paid advertising platforms. Google Ads rolled out 7 new updates alone. In this monthly blog post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Google Ads Editor v1.1 unveiled Details: This update is clearly in response to feedback Google has received from those of us utilizing the Editor. The key … [Read more...] about July Updates to Paid Advertising Platforms
Does PPC Make The World A Better Place?
The views expressed in this post are solely those of the author. I was recently spending time with some folks who I had never met, and before long, the conversation turned to current events - specifically the myriad of scandals in which the big tech companies have become embroiled. Soon, my new friends were discussing how creepy and distasteful it is that Google and Facebook … [Read more...] about Does PPC Make The World A Better Place?
When National News Impacts Your Client
In today's day and age, we rely heavily on the internet for our source of news. That is why we need to use it to our advantage and ensure that we are up-to-date on any news or media that could impact our clients. Today, I want to discuss how we can ensure we are receiving alerts and using the information to our advantage. Keeping Up With Sources With that being said, … [Read more...] about When National News Impacts Your Client
Facebook Ads And Fair Housing – Are You Compliant?
Facebook Unrolls New Targeting Limitations For Special Categories As digital advertisers, we have become acutely aware of the advertising platforms' policies. Whether we’ve done our due diligence and learned these policies on our own or we were forced to learn them when we received that “disapproval” message from the platform. Either way, we ultimately abide by Google, Bing, … [Read more...] about Facebook Ads And Fair Housing – Are You Compliant?
Midwest Digital Marketing Day: Free Day of Training On July 25th
Midwest Digital Marketing Day is an intentional event focused on creating a space for shared learnings and communication with our fellow PPC heroes in the heartland. We know that working in digital marketing in the Midwest means we’re spread out, and it’s harder to find meet-ups and swap ideas. This event is designed for connecting with fellow marketers and deepening your PPC … [Read more...] about Midwest Digital Marketing Day: Free Day of Training On July 25th
