Throughout the evolution of AdWords, we have seen so many rollouts and changes to how we manage our campaigns and strategy. Removal of close variant controls, the removal and then re-introduction of device bidding, ETA’s, the dread of changing to the new UI. Despite all of this, one thing has always remained a constant: Control of our bids and the choice to use automation if … [Read more...] about Why Manual Bidding Will Slowly Ride Into The Sunset
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Comparing AdWords & Real Estate: Understanding CPC Inflation
There are many surprising similarities between AdWords auctions and real estate markets. What can one ancient industry teach us about one that is so new to us? By comparing the two we'll try and understand more about CPC inflation, effective investment strategies and where the industry could be heading. AdWords auctions are like real estate auctions in many ways. A savvy … [Read more...] about Comparing AdWords & Real Estate: Understanding CPC Inflation
3 Easy Landing Page Updates To Improve Quality Score
If you are immersed in the world of PPC, then quality score is surely a term that you’ve heard time and time again. Many advertisers know that quality score is important and that it needs to be addressed, but many don’t know exactly where to start. What’s in our control and what’s out of our control? What changes can we make that can have an impact on quality score? In today’s … [Read more...] about 3 Easy Landing Page Updates To Improve Quality Score
Ads in Mobile Apps: Not Just For Other Mobile Apps
A week ago I was researching ad placement ideas for a client trying desperately to deliver something deliciously new and creative. I am admittedly, not much of an “app” person, but as I kept stumbling upon apps related to my client’s industry, I got wide-eyed at the thought of deliberately placing an ad in a related app. Typically in my display efforts, I purposely avoid in-app … [Read more...] about Ads in Mobile Apps: Not Just For Other Mobile Apps
Automate Your Manual Bidding Strategy Using Supermetrics
One of the most important parts of our job as PPC’ers is bidding. We place bids to win auctions to gain conversions and leads. A big part, then, of our PPC strategy is optimizing bidding. There are several bidding strategies out there, but they can be simplified down to two categories: automated bidding and manual bidding. Automated bidding can be helpful, especially in … [Read more...] about Automate Your Manual Bidding Strategy Using Supermetrics
Why Hero Conf Calls London Home – Year After Year!
Easy to get to but hard to leave, London is a uniquely diverse city with some of the world’s best sites. Whether you are looking to take in the iconic skyline from the London Eye or immerse yourself in culture at the British Museum, London has something for everyone. Which is why it's been so easy to make the decision to bring Hero Conf back to the UK capital, again and … [Read more...] about Why Hero Conf Calls London Home – Year After Year!
The 2017 Guide to Google AdWords
Whether you are brand new or a seasoned professional in pay per click marketing, there is always more to learn and changes to be aware of as platforms update their dashboards and continuously roll out new features. This paper will clarify the many uses and choices you can make as you maintain peak PPC campaign performance. In the guide, we focus mainly on Google AdWords, the … [Read more...] about The 2017 Guide to Google AdWords
Saving Time with the Facebook Power Editor
When it comes to creating campaigns and ads in Facebook we’re always looking to be faster and more efficient with our time. While the default Ads Manager does a great job of walking you through the creation process, it’s tutorial-oriented approach can slow you down. Trying to launch campaigns and ads at any kind of scale can be very tedious when only using the Ads Manager. … [Read more...] about Saving Time with the Facebook Power Editor
Yahoo Gemini Guide: Change is a Good Thing
Nearing the end of last year, I wrote A Step-By-Step Guide to Yahoo Gemini. The guide focused on the following main points when it comes to setting up Yahoo Gemini; What Yahoo Gemini can do for you Campaign types Creating a campaign Ad group settings Ad copy Keywords Tracking While the guide still holds true in terms of set-up, Yahoo has released several … [Read more...] about Yahoo Gemini Guide: Change is a Good Thing
Democratizing AI – Making the NOW Available for All
Bots, artificial intelligence, and personal digital assistants are the new norm in the quickly changing realm of marketing and advertising. Though the technology may seem daunting to any business, there are simple solutions for any size organization to realize a positive impact from embracing such change. Join Agency Director Adrian Cutler of Microsoft Search Advertising as … [Read more...] about Democratizing AI – Making the NOW Available for All
4 Audience Targeting Tactics For Facebook App Install Ads
While major strategic considerations will feel familiar, management of App Install Ad Campaigns provides a host of unique obstacles. On one side, the barrier for entry presented to the consumer is considerably lower than even the easiest niches of lead generation or e-commerce. On the other hand, the app install world is a dynamic, crowded environment where commanding a user's … [Read more...] about 4 Audience Targeting Tactics For Facebook App Install Ads
Defining Negative Keyword Match Types
An essential and fundamental step in creating your campaigns and ad groups is building and adding your keyword lists. Any keyword you add should, of course, be related to the product or service you’re offering. The goal is when a potential customer is searching for a solution your ad will show, and then lead them to your site. Unfortunately, search advertising isn’t always … [Read more...] about Defining Negative Keyword Match Types
