Editor's Note: This article is a part of our Hero Conf guest post contest. Based on a combination of pageviews and editorial review from the PPC Hero writing staff, a winner will be chosen from the finalists we post throughout the week. Today's post comes to us from Paula Spencer, Online Campaigns Manager at Effective Spend. It’s the beginning of a new year, the holiday … [Read more...] about 2014: The Year of Ad Extensions
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Updates to Bing Reports
We tend to focus our attention more towards Google AdWords here on PPC Hero, but many of us also use Bing Ads on a daily basis. One thing that I find a bit more challenging when using Bing is pulling reports. The process seems to be integrated better into the tabs in AdWords. Bing has recently announced some changes, though, to help make the reporting process more … [Read more...] about Updates to Bing Reports
Learn More About The Competition With New Features in Google’s Auction Insights
When it comes to competitor analysis, there is no such thing as too much information. During our monthly training day this month, we had a discussion about competitor analysis and how (most) clients show an interest in what their competitors are doing. One tool that is used to measure performance against competitors is Auction insights reports in AdWords. While this report is … [Read more...] about Learn More About The Competition With New Features in Google’s Auction Insights
Negative Keywords: Stop (Only) Excluding, Start Directing!
Editor's Note: This article is a part of our Hero Conf guest post contest. Based on a combination of pageviews and editorial review from the PPC Hero writing staff, a winner will be chosen from the finalists we post throughout the week. Today's post comes to us from Kirk Williams (@PPCKirk), owner of ZATO. Negative keywords are often seen only as bouncers. They stand at the … [Read more...] about Negative Keywords: Stop (Only) Excluding, Start Directing!
Hero Conf from Attendee to Speaker: What a Ride It’s Been!
I attended the first Hero Conf in April 2012. At the time, I was a Senior SEM Analyst for an in-house paid search department. When I was first presented the opportunity to attend, I couldn’t have been more excited! For the first time, I would be going to a conference dedicated solely to PPC. It was a pretty intense day from what I can remember. The conference started early … [Read more...] about Hero Conf from Attendee to Speaker: What a Ride It’s Been!
A Case for Automated Bid & Budget Management [Webinar Recording]
Learn how to work Acquisio's Bid & Budget Management feature (BBM) and who it's working for. PPC expert Jeff Baum of Hanapin Marketing presents several case studies demonstrating effectiveness of BBM and gives you some insight into how it's helping his agency serve their customers with greater efficiency and give their ad spend a far greater reach. The webinar also … [Read more...] about A Case for Automated Bid & Budget Management [Webinar Recording]
Hanapin Marketing Celebrates 10 Years!
We are so excited to tell you that on February 3, 2014, Hanapin Marketing turned 10! In the past 10 years and on top of the many services we offer as an agency, we've brought new ventures to the ppc world like the PPC Hero Blog, PPC Hero Pro (our innovative tools platform), and Hero Conf, a popular ppc conference. It's been a wonderful, wild adventure so far and we look … [Read more...] about Hanapin Marketing Celebrates 10 Years!
10 Reasons Hero Conf 2014 is Totally Worth It!
It's not often that the PPC Conference of the Year comes along - only once per year in fact. And time is running out for your to join an extraordinary lineup of speakers, sponsors and industry pros for two-and-a-half days of exciting content, incredible networking and non-stop fun. It's all happening April 28-30 in downtown Austin, TX. But if you need a little extra help in … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons Hero Conf 2014 is Totally Worth It!
How to Pitch LinkedIn and Twitter Advertising
As the PPC competition increases over time we should all be looking for new opportunities. Although optimization is great, there is going to be a limit to advertising returns on Google and Bing. One of the easiest ways to circumvent this fact is by pushing into completely new territory. Not just tackling new ideas and strategies but new platforms. By this point we’ve all been … [Read more...] about How to Pitch LinkedIn and Twitter Advertising
Write a Guest Post, Win a Hero Conf Registration- Deadline Tomorrow!
Time is running out on your chance to submit your guest post for the Hero Conf registration giveaway. All posts must be received by the end of the day tomorrow. Any and all PPC Heroes are invited to participate, and we're giving away a free conference pass for Hero Conf, April 28-30, to the author of the most popular post. Here's how to enter: Write a guest post submission … [Read more...] about Write a Guest Post, Win a Hero Conf Registration- Deadline Tomorrow!
How to Pitch Bing Like a Champion
PPC Hero’s February series will be focused on arming you, the PPC account manager, with all the necessary ammunition to make a strong argument for adding new focus areas in your paid search campaigns to your client. That client can be your direct supervisor or executives if you’re managing in-house, or a client in the traditional sense if you’re working in an agency on several … [Read more...] about How to Pitch Bing Like a Champion
A Case for Automated Bid and Budget Management [New Webinar]
With all the buzz surrounding Acquisio’s Bid & Budget Management feature, we wanted to take the time to show you how it works, and who it’s working for. On February 20th at 12pm EST, Jeff Baum of Hanapin Marketing will present several case studies demonstrating effectiveness of Bid & Budget Management, and give you some insight into how it's helping his agency serve … [Read more...] about A Case for Automated Bid and Budget Management [New Webinar]