The SEM world has been set aflame by some of the recent changes seen on Google’s Search Engine Results Page. First observed by Dr. Pete over at SEOmoz and later elaborated on at length by Larry Kim over at Wordstream, the main takeaway for all of you intrepid PPC Account Managers out there is this: On many searches, Google has been showing only seven organic search listings … [Read more...] about Two Tips to Make the Most of Google’s Latest Results Page Change
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Create & Manage Your Remarketing Lists via Google Analytics
Google Analytics has always provided a variety of tools to help you better understand your website visitors and improve their experience. Perhaps one of the most popular features they have to offer is remarketing. Remarketing is a powerful tool that can be used to expand your reach and influence users to return to your website. Up until recently, two separate tags were … [Read more...] about Create & Manage Your Remarketing Lists via Google Analytics
How To Use Google Automated Rules For Targeting Optimal Ad Positions
In part one of our automating paid search series this week, Kayla explained three ways to self-automate your work, and in part two Sam talks about using bid management software. Today, in our third series post, I'll tell you all about Google's automated rules. Why you'd want to use them, how to set them up, a case study on when I used them for an account, and how to stop using … [Read more...] about How To Use Google Automated Rules For Targeting Optimal Ad Positions
Flexible Targeting on the Google Display Network
So, the other day I was changing some settings and noticed this little guy in one of my accounts: Yeah, I should have noticed this on the AdWords blog, but I didn't. Hey, I get busy just like everyone else! So, back to my story: I notice this guy, and I'm all "Whaaat?!" Because I've been splitting out Display campaigns like it was my job (oh, wait...) in order to make sure … [Read more...] about Flexible Targeting on the Google Display Network
8 Ways Google Makes A PPC Manager Less Efficient
As an Account Director I am responsible for hundreds, and hundreds, and hundreds of thousands of dollars in ad spend through Google every month. Furthermore, that number is growing by approximately 15% a month. Why is it then when client’s have questions that should have good answers, or when I want to do simple things in AdWords that makes perfect sense to do, Google seems to … [Read more...] about 8 Ways Google Makes A PPC Manager Less Efficient
UPDATE: Google’s New Ad Rotation Settings are NO LONGER the Devil
Back in May, Google released a new change to their ad rotation settings that set off somewhat of an uproar in the PPC world. That change has been walked back big time, and it's a victory for advertisers. Apologies for the lateness in updating this post. We were too busy celebrating these changes over the past 30 days instead of posting about them. Here are the details of … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Google’s New Ad Rotation Settings are NO LONGER the Devil
Guide to Google AdWords for Small Businesses
Small businesses are sometimes at a disadvantage when it comes to marketing- specifically advertising. But, because PPC doesn't require a minimum spend, it is a channel that can easily be utilized. That just leaves learning HOW to utilize it properly. Luckily, our friends at Distilled have created an awesome guide for small businesses to succeed with Google AdWords. From … [Read more...] about Guide to Google AdWords for Small Businesses
Whaddya’know Wednesdays: The Content Tab In Google Analytics; Everything You Need To Know
On our first British Whaddya'know Wednesdays, Sam Owen tells you all about the Content Tab in Google Analytics. He walks you through all the options and gives you helpful tips on how to use the data to optimize your PPC campaigns. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ-AESOu3uQ&feature=youtu.be Resources: How to set up event tracking How to link your adsense to your … [Read more...] about Whaddya’know Wednesdays: The Content Tab In Google Analytics; Everything You Need To Know
Auction Insights from Google: So Much Keyword-Level Data
After seeming weeks of changes that made PPC’s small little corner of the Internet pretty angry, Google has launched a new tool that seems pretty awesome. Meet the new Auction Insights report. It should be rolled out to your account in the next couple of days (if it isn't in there already). Instead of using the ad preview tool or (heaven forbid) just running a quick test … [Read more...] about Auction Insights from Google: So Much Keyword-Level Data
Google to Force More Automation Down Our Throats
On June 30th custom alerts will no longer be offered by Google. In a blog post released today, Google announced that enough people have adopted automated rules to justify discontinuing alerts. On June 15th you will not be able to create these alerts anymore and on June 30th they will no longer appear in your account. E-mail notifications will also cease on June … [Read more...] about Google to Force More Automation Down Our Throats
Google Insights for Search for PPC
Google Insights for Search is a popular web trend tool, but it's application to PPC is often overlooked. This post discusses three ways you can use the tool to increase the efficiency of your PPC accounts. Use Google Insights for problem solving and keyword identification Google insights can be used to help troubleshoot when a past performing keyword starts to do poorly, or … [Read more...] about Google Insights for Search for PPC
Google Analytics Test Lab – Series Wrap-Up
We hope you’ve found this month’s Google Analytics Test Lab series helpful. By now, it should be obvious that Analytics is a very complex and powerful tool that can be very beneficial for your own accounts if utilized properly. What’s better is the fact that it’s completely free to use! We’ve covered several Analytics topics this week, including: 10 Google Analytics Hot … [Read more...] about Google Analytics Test Lab – Series Wrap-Up
