In this new contest from PPC Hero, participants were pitted against each other in two brackets, the science bracket and the magic bracket. The first round was the reader vote where YOU got to decide who advanced to the final rounds for the live webinar. In the recording, Hanapin Marketing's CRO expert, Sam Owen, and Guest Judge, Tommy Walker from Conversion XL do a deep dive … [Read more...] about [Webinar Recording] Landing Page Games: Science vs Magic
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These 3 Ethical Advertising Notions are Archaic
As marketers, we harbor a distinct relationship with the science of human behavior, which is to say we aim to control it. If that sounds overstated, or simply too dramatic, it’s because notions of mind-control, thought guidance, brainwashing— however you want to characterize it— are sinister. There’s nothing so blatantly evil in advertising. However, every time we write … [Read more...] about These 3 Ethical Advertising Notions are Archaic
Google: Your 2nd Description Line Will Start Disappearing on Mobile
Inspired by the need to make the acquisition of relevant information even easier and faster for mobile users, Google has announced changes to the way they’ll deliver ads to mobile devices. Specifically, beginning October 15, 2014, there’s a chance that the second description line on your ads will be shaved off in favor of additional ad extensions when they’re served to … [Read more...] about Google: Your 2nd Description Line Will Start Disappearing on Mobile
Fast Track To Crushing the Advanced Search Exam
Last month I provided my guide to acing the Advanced Display Exam, and the time has come for the next round: Advanced Search. Now, we’ve covered the Fundamentals and in all truth, the Search exam is a lot like it. The main differences and content that will catapult you into your Advanced status are now at your fingertips. Whether you’re taking your first stab at the Advanced … [Read more...] about Fast Track To Crushing the Advanced Search Exam
The Top Women in CRO (Who Should’ve Made Our List)
As most PPC Hero readers know, every year we put together a list of the Top 25 PPC Experts, and in true PPC fashion, we rely on formulas and algorithms, not our opinion, to define what “influential” truly means. Inevitably, it means that well-known, established and traditionally influential experts are plentiful on the list, while other deserving experts—particularly the young, … [Read more...] about The Top Women in CRO (Who Should’ve Made Our List)
The Top 25 Most Influential Conversion Rate Optimization Experts in 2014
Every year, PPC Hero launches the Top 25 Most Influential PPC Experts of 2014. We've found it to be a very popular and resourceful list for many of our PPC allies, both new and old. With the introduction of our brand new conference focused entirely on conversion rate optimization (CRO), called Hero Conf Conversion Summit and happening in Indianapolis on October 14-15 at the … [Read more...] about The Top 25 Most Influential Conversion Rate Optimization Experts in 2014
Get Proactive And Reactive With Your Keyword Research
Keywords are the fundamental building blocks of any paid search account. When you first launch a PPC account you will always have a list of keywords. It is crucial that you continue to find and develop new keywords so your account can grow and maximize impressions. There are 2 approaches to keyword development: 1) Proactive 2) Reactive. Whilst we would all love to be … [Read more...] about Get Proactive And Reactive With Your Keyword Research
CRO Expert Twitter Download List
Downloadable Twitter List of CRO Experts Presented by Please be sure to bookmark this page for future access to this list. CRO Experts Twitter List … [Read more...] about CRO Expert Twitter Download List
Bing Ad Preview Tool Now Can Be Used on Product Ads
Bing Ads recently updated the Ad Preview and Diagnostic Tool in their user interface. The Bing Ad Preview Tool, similarly to the Google Ad Preview Tool, is used to see what queries your ads are showing on, and to see what your ad looks like and what position your ad is in on each query. You can see if and where your ad is showing in different locations, in different languages, … [Read more...] about Bing Ad Preview Tool Now Can Be Used on Product Ads
Two Powerful Keynotes at Hero Conf Conversion Summit!
We're serving up unique content from some of the biggest brands in CRO at Hero Conf Conversion Summit, October 14-15 at the NCAA Hall of Champions in Indianapolis. Our keynote sessions will provide big picture strategy and actionable takeaways sure to resonate with PPC pros. These inspiring keynotes bookend a day filled with a breadth of conversion content, designed to … [Read more...] about Two Powerful Keynotes at Hero Conf Conversion Summit!
Search Marketing Heroes: Assemble! [Yeah, we did that]
Calling all search marketing experts and heroes! The survey for the 2014 State of Paid Search ends in just two weeks and we need your input. Each year, Hanapin Marketing manages extensive research into the State of Paid Search. We conduct research through surveying hundreds of search marketing professionals in decision-making roles, and we draw conclusions about what trends we … [Read more...] about Search Marketing Heroes: Assemble! [Yeah, we did that]
Morning Clicks: Facebook becoming a Threat to YouTube? Twitter Becoming a Store?
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. Google's new AdWords policy will finally be in effect this month. What differences will we see? [Search Engine Land] Speaking of difference-makers … [Read more...] about Morning Clicks: Facebook becoming a Threat to YouTube? Twitter Becoming a Store?