We have a special post for you today as former Hanapin employee and current Bing Ads Account Manager, Eric Couch, shares his thoughts on Bing Ads Intelligence. Keyword research is hard. And for many PPC managers out there (myself included, until recently), it’s still a painfully primitive process. I can’t even begin to tell you how many keyword lists I’ve built out through … [Read more...] about Supercharge Your Keyword Research With 5 Bing Ads Intelligence Hacks
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Get More Bang For Your Buck – 6 Ways To Use Google Analytics for Ecommerce
Running an ecommerce PPC account, as you would imagine, can be quite different than running a lead generation account. In these instances, we are particularly interested in what the user is doing on the site, which products they’re looking at, and what they are purchasing. In this post, we'll review 6 ways you can make use of Google Analytics in order to improve your PPC … [Read more...] about Get More Bang For Your Buck – 6 Ways To Use Google Analytics for Ecommerce
My 2015 Google Shopping Wishlist
In 2012, Google Shopping went from a free offering (Product Search) to a paid solution (Google Shopping/Product Listing Ads) for ecommerce websites. One of my clients has seen a 92% increase in revenue for Google Shopping when comparing May 2012 to May 2015 Google Shopping numbers (total site revenue rose 26%). With that kind of growth, I would be nuts if I didn’t have a … [Read more...] about My 2015 Google Shopping Wishlist
How To Optimize Twitter Ads for Business
Twitter can be a force for good if handled in the correct way. In this post, I’ll share my take on how to optimize Twitter ads for business by ensuring your targeting is taking the right path. In the example below, we are using a “website clicks and conversions." We’ll be addressing three areas of the campaign. Ensuring your campaigns are targeting the right … [Read more...] about How To Optimize Twitter Ads for Business
Bing Ads Introduces Automated Rules
This week, Bing Ads announced the release of Automated Rules. Similar to Google AdWords, Bing Automated Rules give you the ability to schedule and automate your top campaign management actions. In this initial release, you can automate campaigns, ad groups, ads, and keywords. Here is where you can find the Automated Rules section in the Bing Ads interface: There are … [Read more...] about Bing Ads Introduces Automated Rules
Google’s Inclusion Of Buy Button A Game Changer For Retailers
Last week news broke regarding Google’s plan to include buy buttons for mobile devices. These buttons would allow searchers to directly purchase a product from the search engine results page (SERP). This change is a significant departure, as users are no longer required to follow this process: Leave the SERP --------> Go to the retailer’s site ------> Complete the … [Read more...] about Google’s Inclusion Of Buy Button A Game Changer For Retailers
Webinar – Power Your Bing Ads: 3 Surefire Tools To Enhance Your Account Performance
More about this Webinar Bing Ads is continually evolving itself to keep up on the heels of Google AdWords. In its quest, Bing released awesome interface tools like the Campaign Planner, Auction Insights, Shopping Campaigns (still in beta) and Universal Event Tracking. In the recording, Bing Ads Account Manager, Eric Couch, and Hanapin's Senior Account Manager, Carrie Albright, … [Read more...] about Webinar – Power Your Bing Ads: 3 Surefire Tools To Enhance Your Account Performance
Google To Debut “Buy” Button In Coming Weeks
Google Shopping “buy” buttons could start appearing on select Google mobile search ads in a just a few short weeks. This new feature would allow Google to compete head on with Amazon and Ebay as all-in-one online marketplaces. According to The Wall Street Journal, Macy’s is among the retailers in negotiations with Google to join the launch. Many retailers are worried that … [Read more...] about Google To Debut “Buy” Button In Coming Weeks
Dynamic Search Ads: An Underused Way to Grow Your PPC Account
According to Google, approximately 15% of user searches on a daily basis are truly unique. Dynamic Search Ads, which uses Google’s crawling technology, helps target searchers where traditional keyword targeting fails to reach them. Due to the limiting nature of keyword targeting, advertisers are missing out on additional targeted traffic, which can bring up tapped sources of … [Read more...] about Dynamic Search Ads: An Underused Way to Grow Your PPC Account
Analyzing Google’s May 5th Livestream Event Updates
On May 5th, Google Adwords had a Livestream event and it should come as no surprise to the digital marketing community that mobile was the single biggest topic on the agenda. Google announced a fresh turn for mobile dedicated ads. These new ads are chiefly aimed at comparison-shopping for cars, hotels and mortgages. Furthermore, these ads are deeply rooted in way users want to … [Read more...] about Analyzing Google’s May 5th Livestream Event Updates
Liveblogging Google’s Latest AdWords Innovations
Google is once again presenting new AdWords innovations. This time the livestream focuses on mobile and how people engage with the world around them. We have you covered as we're liveblogging the event. Follow our updates and analysis live! [12:20 PM] Thanks for joining us as Google releases its latest AdWords innovations! We'll be beginning in about 10 minutes. Make sure to … [Read more...] about Liveblogging Google’s Latest AdWords Innovations
[New Webinar with Google!] Leveraging Micro-Moments: Using PPC When It Matters Most
As a marketer, your biggest opportunities are in the smallest moments. Reaching your customers in moments that matter, in a way that is relevant to their intent and context is not only needed, it’s absolutely essential to your brand. You should understand this new behavior (micro-moments) and take action to address it, as hearts, minds and dollars are won or lost in these … [Read more...] about [New Webinar with Google!] Leveraging Micro-Moments: Using PPC When It Matters Most