March is the month for brackets and more brackets on top of other brackets. I usually have 3 or 4 every year, myself. We’re running our second annual Search Marketing Madness competition on the blog this month, but we wanted to spread the bracket love to some lesser-known engines, too! The Final Four we’ve selected are not necessarily paid search options, but they are all … [Read more...] about Reach Expansion Final Four
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Interview with Matt Lawson (And Last Chance For Hero Conf Early Bird Discount!)
Don't forget that Friday, March 9, 2012 is the last day to register with the Hero Conf early bird discount! Register now to save $150 on the general pass, and $190 on the conference + workshop combo! Today we are delighted to share an interview with Matt Lawson, Vice President of Marketing at Marin Software. PPC Hero: Tell us a bit about yourself and what you do for a … [Read more...] about Interview with Matt Lawson (And Last Chance For Hero Conf Early Bird Discount!)
Interview with Joseph Kerschbaum
Today we would like to share an interview with Joseph Kerschbaum, Vice President of Clix Marketing. Joseph has been working in the SEM industry since 2006, and is one of the industry's foremost PPC experts. Enjoy the video below and learn more about Joseph and his thoughts on PPC, the Display Network, and Landing … [Read more...] about Interview with Joseph Kerschbaum
When & How to Try to Push the Boundaries on “Non-Existent Functionality”
Facebook is admirably clear on their advertising guidelines. Lots of (IMO) sane and common-sensical Dos and Don'ts aimed at protecting the user experience. They don't want users creeped out by ad creative displaying uncanny access to user data They don't want advertisers misusing pictures of semi-nude models just to grab your attention, and Ads should not be unduly … [Read more...] about When & How to Try to Push the Boundaries on “Non-Existent Functionality”
Interview with Crystal Anderson from SEER Interactive
This week we had the pleasure of an interview with Crystal Anderson. Crystal spearheads the Paid Search division at Seer Interactive, and will be sharing her expertise in Advanced Mobile PPC at Hero Conf. PPC Hero: Crystal, thank you for interviewing with us. Crystal: Thank you so much for having me! PPC Hero: To begin with, how did you get your start in PPC? Crystal: I … [Read more...] about Interview with Crystal Anderson from SEER Interactive
Ads in the Wild: Fill the Frame
If you're already dealing with a small image size, as you are in crafting Facebook advertisements, you never want to zoom out on the subject matter -- that'll just make the item appear microscopic. Instead fill the frame with your image. This is especially the case when you're selling a physical item. The following ad, along with my edited version of it, provides a nice … [Read more...] about Ads in the Wild: Fill the Frame
Capture Them On The Go! Mobile Campaigns for E-Commerce
How many times a day to you look up something on your mobile device? Ten times? Twenty? Do you ever put it away? Or are you one of those people who don’t have a smartphone who longs to be part of the information super highway? I admittedly used to be one of those people, but no longer! In addition to using my smartphone to upload adorable photos of my child to Facebook, I … [Read more...] about Capture Them On The Go! Mobile Campaigns for E-Commerce
Addressing the “Yeah, Sure” Response
So I couldn't help but notice this ad on my wife's Facebook page: You gotta admit, the bold, fluorescent green font proclaiming FREE books would grab they eyeballs of most anyone, and capture the attention of every avid reader that sees it. Unfortunately, that's where the ad's effectiveness ends. Eye-Catching? Yes. Persuasive? Not At All See, if I wasn't in the business of … [Read more...] about Addressing the “Yeah, Sure” Response
Interview with Brad Geddes
This week's Hero Conf speaker interview is with Brad Geddes, Founder of Certified Knowledge, an online paid search training and toolset provider. Brad has a lot of experience in the PPC industry, and we are looking forward to hearing him speak about retargeting and quality score at Hero Conf. Hero Conf is a paid search conference being held on April 16-17, 2012, in … [Read more...] about Interview with Brad Geddes
Google Privacy Policy & PPC
Once in a while, Google makes an appearance in the news and dominates the blogs with half angry and half praiseworthy articles. Last week, Google publicly announced it's new privacy policy, which will roll out in March, and though some people were angry about it, everyone has come to terms with it by now. Really, it's nothing new. Google will now basically combine all of its … [Read more...] about Google Privacy Policy & PPC
Intentionally Excluding Half Your Audience?
Imagine you're creating a Facebook ad targeted to professional photographers. And you don't have ready access to the data which would allow you to target by Nikon or Canon preference. Would you still be willing to design ads that call out Canon or Nikon fans by name? This question came to my mind after seeing this ad on my wife's Facebook page: Also, here's a little … [Read more...] about Intentionally Excluding Half Your Audience?
Mark Zuckerberg and Paid Search
Have you heard anything about the Facebook IPO this week? Me either. Back to reality now…I haven’t been able to avoid this news in the least. The articles keep rolling in too. My favorite addition today was the Washington Post analyzing how Zuckerberg could be worth more than Google founders Sergei and Larry. Why all the fuss? Saying it’s obvious is a bit of an understatement. … [Read more...] about Mark Zuckerberg and Paid Search
