Given that the average person spends roughly 5 hours a day online and visits over 10 different sites before converting, attribution modeling represents a vital aspect of account success. While identifying the right attribution model for your account can be a somewhat complex task, implementation within separate AdWords conversions will soon become much more … [Read more...] about Google To Introduce Attribution Model Options For Conversions
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Shopping Ads Confession: I Think Custom Labels Are Overrated
I have a confession to make. I rarely use custom labels in Shopping ads. I realize that, in PPC-land, this is akin to admitting I don’t have my attribution models fully worked out per client, or even that I don’t think Enhanced Campaigns were 100% evil (2 more confessions, btw... might as well get them all out there at one time). That being said, you may now stop … [Read more...] about Shopping Ads Confession: I Think Custom Labels Are Overrated
[New Webinar with Convirza!] Google + Mobile: 3 Steps for PPC Success
62% of smartphone users are more likely to take action right away toward solving an unexpected problem or new task because they have a smartphone. That stat is probably no surprise to you or that mobile searches are on the rise, but digital marketers still struggle to develop and implement an effective mobile strategy. In this new webinar with Rachael Law, Hanapin Marketing's … [Read more...] about [New Webinar with Convirza!] Google + Mobile: 3 Steps for PPC Success
New Google Shopping Feature: Feed Rules
Have you ever tried to upload inventory to Google Shopping, but the process took twice as long as you thought because the categories within the company’s inventory management system did NOT align with Google Shopping’s categories? Most PPC-ers have dealt with this hassle, and it is often stressful. But stress no more! Google has finally released a fix! The new tool, called … [Read more...] about New Google Shopping Feature: Feed Rules
Google Analytics: Meet The Pivot Table
Google Analytics can be intimidating and often times used for the most monotonous tasks. Don’t get me wrong, even the simplest data can be insightful and allow for great optimizations within any account. However, are you leveraging Google Analytics to its fullest potential? Are you diving deep enough into the data to find hidden treasures? Below are a few steps that will … [Read more...] about Google Analytics: Meet The Pivot Table
4 Ways Google Tag Manager Will Help Your PPC
I’m always looking for new ways to save time and better optimize my accounts. There are scripts and third party software tools that work, but how many PPC marketers are using Google Tag Manager? If you haven’t tried it yet, I’m hoping this blog will convince you. Here are four reasons why you need to try it. 1) Less Time Talking To Developers This is not, by any means, a … [Read more...] about 4 Ways Google Tag Manager Will Help Your PPC
Google To Initiate AdWords Design Overhaul
If AdWords aged at the same pace as a human it would currently be utilizing a learner's permit and preparing for an upcoming driver's exam. Furthermore, this "teenager" would have been sporting the same semi-outdated style since the second grade. Fortunately at just over 15 years old, the primary paid search platform is slated to undergo its first complete design overhaul since … [Read more...] about Google To Initiate AdWords Design Overhaul
These AdWords Scripts Will Help Manage Shopping Ads
Last week I had the pleasure of returning to Portland, Oregon, site of the last US-based Hero Conf. Some of the locals had heard my talk on Shopping Ads and invited me back to cover the same topic at SEMpdx. They told me this would not be an audience of PPC newbies and since I’d already covered the basics of Shopping Ads, I decided to combine this topic with my perennial … [Read more...] about These AdWords Scripts Will Help Manage Shopping Ads
Our Learn with Google Classroom Agenda is Set!
PPC Heroes, don't miss the inaugural Learn with Google Classroom at Hero Conf Philadelphia! Join Google experts as they share the latest tactics, tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your paid search campaigns. Check out the expert sessions coming your way from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, April 25-27: Calls: Converting Customers Through Conversation As … [Read more...] about Our Learn with Google Classroom Agenda is Set!
Google Display Network Targeting: What You Need To Know
The goal of the Google Display Network (GDN) is simple. It is to bring your message or product to exactly the right customers no matter where they are online. AdWords' contextual targeting tools match your ads to relevant web pages, like targeting travel-related websites if you sell airline tickets. Here are the targeting tools that AdWords has in place for you to … [Read more...] about Google Display Network Targeting: What You Need To Know
7, That’s Right, 7 More Google Analytics Metrics You Should Be Using For CRO
You may have thought that 6 metrics were enough, but here are 7 more Google Analytics you should be using in your CRO strategy. 1. Exit % When we focus on exit rate, we're looking at those who visited multiple pages and on their last page, decided to leave the site. If we're focusing on bounce rate, those visitors arrived at a specific page and left that same page without … [Read more...] about 7, That’s Right, 7 More Google Analytics Metrics You Should Be Using For CRO
Use Custom Metrics To Visualize The Impact Of No Sidebar Ads
Many sidebar ad thoughts have been bouncing around the PPC Industry as of late. Our own Kayla Kurtz wrote about her sidebar ads conspiracy while Matt Umbro spoke to what the announcement means for advertisers. Now that Google has had the new layout of no side ads and 4 top ads (in highly competitive auctions) set up for a couple weeks, how do you know if your account has … [Read more...] about Use Custom Metrics To Visualize The Impact Of No Sidebar Ads