Are you struggling to figure out why your landing page is not converting? Are there things you think you could be doing better but you're just not sure? PPC Heroes and their allies are here to help! In the recording, Hanapin Marketing's Associate Director of Paid Search and resident CRO expert, Sam Owen, and WiderFunnel's Founder and CRO expert, Chris Goward, host a live … [Read more...] about Live Landing Page Audit [Webinar Recording]
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Use AdWords Similar Audiences To Reach Your Uncovered Audience
Hopefully there comes a time when you (the advertiser) have hit your goals and maybe even that mysterious point of diminishing return, and you ask yourself, "Now what?" It’s time to grow but you’ve maxed out your return within your current targeting. Something has to change. Search is a ‘pull’ vehicle. Users search for answers after becoming aware of a need. How your … [Read more...] about Use AdWords Similar Audiences To Reach Your Uncovered Audience
7 Tips For AdWords YouTube Campaigns
You’ve successfully pitched YouTube advertising to your client. You have a great video and the AdWords account is linked to the client’s YouTube Channel. It’s time to start advertising! Ranging from settings to optimizations, I’ve put together seven tips to run successful AdWords YouTube campaigns. The first four tips speak to campaign setup while the last three deal with … [Read more...] about 7 Tips For AdWords YouTube Campaigns
AdWords DIY (Destroy It Yourself) – 4 Reasons to Hire a PPC Professional
Have you ever met a compulsive DIY’er (Do It Yourself’er)? You know the type. They get so intent on saving a penny that they can spend dollars to do it. Sure, some DIY activities are worth it. You own an auto repair shop so there’s no use paying another mechanic to fix your car! DIY. You used to be a professional painter? Then save a buck and paint your own house! DIY. There … [Read more...] about AdWords DIY (Destroy It Yourself) – 4 Reasons to Hire a PPC Professional
Morning Clicks: Record Setting AdSpend, Behind Scenes at World Cup, and More
Morning Clicks is your mid-week roundup of digital advertising news and notes. We're your one-stop shop for the most relevant and important news in the PPC world. Grab your cup of joe and come see us every Wednesday morning. When search marketing, social media, and the biggest sporting event on the planet collide. [Advertising Age] Targeting the Norwegians? You're probably … [Read more...] about Morning Clicks: Record Setting AdSpend, Behind Scenes at World Cup, and More
Everything You Need To Know About PPC Ad Extensions
Search ads are no longer just about headlines, description lines and display URLs. Ad Extensions now also play a huge part in the appearance and success of our ads. Take a look at this ad from Walmart I saw the other day. Notice how more than 50% of the space taken up by this ad comes from extensions of various types. Why Are Ad Extensions Important? There’s Lots … [Read more...] about Everything You Need To Know About PPC Ad Extensions
Putting “Fun” Back In The AdWords Fundamentals Exam
The time has come! You're ready (or not) to take your first AdWords certification exam! Where to start? How to begin? There are a few introductory steps, some changes you'll want to be wary of, and, of course, suggestions for where to focus and how to approach this exam! Practice for The AdWords Fundamentals Exam Step 1 - Get the Fundamentals Guide. Google wants you to … [Read more...] about Putting “Fun” Back In The AdWords Fundamentals Exam
Performing Competitive Analysis – How to Stay Ahead of Your Competition
A few months ago, the Hanapin team conducted a thorough competitive analysis for one of our largest clients. This particular client wanted to know how they fared against their competition in the Google marketplace when showing in the same auction. Today, we’ll discuss both how the analysis was conducted and how we used it to drive strategy. Pulling the Data: The Auction … [Read more...] about Performing Competitive Analysis – How to Stay Ahead of Your Competition
5 Options to Ensure Accurate PPC Conversion Tracking
Conversion tracking is arguably the most important piece of running successful PPC campaigns. That being said, it’s crucial that you make sure your conversion tracking tags are placed correctly. You might be prompted to check conversion tags because your numbers seem a bit off (either too high or too low compared to backend data). I would recommend getting in the habit of … [Read more...] about 5 Options to Ensure Accurate PPC Conversion Tracking
Twitter Acquires TapCommerce for Mobile Retargeting Ads
As mentioned in today's Morning Clicks, Twitter announced that they have acquired TapCommerce, who they describe as a leader in the mobile re-engagement advertising industry. The management team for Twitter is very excited about the acquisition, as this allows Twitter to offer more tools and services for app re-engagement advertisements. The acquisition cost is being … [Read more...] about Twitter Acquires TapCommerce for Mobile Retargeting Ads
Write and Schedule Your Holiday Ads Now – Save Time Later
Two of the most underutilized but effective AdWords features are labels and ad scheduling. What makes these features especially tremendous is their usefulness for writing holiday ads in July, and then scheduling for Q4. The holiday season is busy enough for PPC Specialists. Save yourself the stress of time-sensitive tasks by writing and scheduling your ads now. Writing … [Read more...] about Write and Schedule Your Holiday Ads Now – Save Time Later
6 Factors to Assigning the Right PPC Account Manager
New client account assignments are not a task to be taken lightly. In fact I would say this might be one of the most crucial steps in onboarding new business. Account Managers (AMs) can’t be assigned like used car lot salespeople (“Whose turn is it?”). Why is that? Because just as any account has multiple facets of need, Account Managers have different experiences and focus … [Read more...] about 6 Factors to Assigning the Right PPC Account Manager