Last month I gave you some tips and insights to the Google Fundamentals Exam, and as promised I’m back to help with another test: the Google Advanced Display Exam. Whether you’re a first timer, retaking it after a tough first try, or returning now that your 12 month window of freedom has expired, I’ve provided a walk-thru of the themes that will help you ace this test! As … [Read more...] about Ace the Google AdWords Advanced Display Exam
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3 Scripts For More Effective Google Shopping Reporting
A few month’s ago I wrote about the power of AdWords scripts reporting. The reporting functionality in scripts allows you to access the API data tables. Not only is reporting faster and more efficient but allows access to additional metrics. Reporting is less technically demanding so even if you don’t have a lot of experience coding, this method is very accessible to … [Read more...] about 3 Scripts For More Effective Google Shopping Reporting
[Webinar Recording] 8 Tips To Optimize Your Google Shopping Campaigns
Google Shopping Campaigns will completely replace Product Listing Ads (PLAs) in August 2014 and you have already prepared for the transition. Your accounts are ready, but are you taking advantage of every opportunity Shopping Campaigns have to offer? Chances are, there's something more you could be doing and more opportunities for optimizations you just might be missing. From … [Read more...] about [Webinar Recording] 8 Tips To Optimize Your Google Shopping Campaigns
My 2014 Google Shopping Wishlist
As I write this post, the quiet inspirational strains of my Spotify Christmas list are wafting through the air. Ok, I'm not ready for that season here, but I thought it would be nice to get my wishlist in extra early this year so there's time to get all of these changes done BEFORE the holiday season (i.e., e-commerce high tide) hits. Last October, in preparation for the … [Read more...] about My 2014 Google Shopping Wishlist
Google Announces New Shipping Configuration Tool for Shopping Campaigns
Google announced yesterday on Inside AdWords that they’ve developed a solution to the common frustration of shipping price inaccuracies between what is displayed on the SERP, versus what is displayed on the final check out screen. Google asserts that their new shipping configuration tool will help advertisers show more accurate total prices to shoppers. Within this tool, … [Read more...] about Google Announces New Shipping Configuration Tool for Shopping Campaigns
8 Tips To Optimize Your Google Shopping Campaigns [New Webinar!]
Google Shopping Campaigns will completely replace Product Listing Ads (PLAs) in August 2014 and you have already prepared for the transition. Your accounts are ready, but are you taking advantage of every opportunity Shopping Campaigns have to offer? Chances are, there's something more you could be doing and more opportunities for optimizations you just might be missing. From … [Read more...] about 8 Tips To Optimize Your Google Shopping Campaigns [New Webinar!]
5 Reports You Need For Understanding Dynamic Contextual Ads
Often new products come through Google and Bing and suddenly the PPC blogosphere is ablaze with chatter. Enhanced campaigns, extended sitelinks, Search Companions, Remarketing Lists for Search Ads, and scores more have been the subject of conversations over the past few years. A shortcoming however, is the follow up to these features. We know how to set them up, and why you may … [Read more...] about 5 Reports You Need For Understanding Dynamic Contextual Ads
Google: Introducing Product Ratings to PLAs
Today Google introduced product ratings on Product Listing Ads. So what exactly does that mean? A 5-star rating system will be implemented, providing a graphical ranking system and review count of your product, on your PLA. Google released the following image of the new feature out in the wild: Google asserts that in their initial rounds of testing, the … [Read more...] about Google: Introducing Product Ratings to PLAs
Google AdWords Introduces Dynamic Sitelinks
On Thursday, Google announced that dynamic sitelinks are now available for your ads in AdWords. How Do They Work? Dynamic sitelinks will be automatically placed under your regular ad whenever it seems apparent to Google that the user is looking for a specific product or service that your site provides. The examples that Google gives in the article include if a person is … [Read more...] about Google AdWords Introduces Dynamic Sitelinks
Make Your Transition To Google Shopping Campaigns A Smooth One – New Checklist!
Google is retiring Product Listing Ads (PLAs) in August 2014,and accounts running them will be upgraded to Google Shopping Campaigns. It is best to switch now, manually, so that you’re prepared for the transition. However, there are some key differences between the two campaign types, and you’ll want to make sure you address these with optimizations before switching over. This … [Read more...] about Make Your Transition To Google Shopping Campaigns A Smooth One – New Checklist!
New Google Revenue Report: Does Slipping Mobile Outweigh Overall Growth?
At first glance, the financial data in Google’s latest quarterly financial summary look positive for the king of online advertising. “Google had a great quarter with revenue up 22% year on year, at $16.0 billion”, said Patrick Pichette, CFO of Google. “We are moving forward with great product momentum and are excited to continue providing amazing user experiences, with a view … [Read more...] about New Google Revenue Report: Does Slipping Mobile Outweigh Overall Growth?
Morning Clicks: Google Puts Focus on Shopping Campaigns, Twitter Releases New Tool for Analytics, 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. Not too long ago, Google announced the launching of My Business, this week they announced that you can link My Business to your AdWords account. … [Read more...] about Morning Clicks: Google Puts Focus on Shopping Campaigns, Twitter Releases New Tool for Analytics, and More