We’ve mentioned it before, but Excel can be a lifesaver when working in PPC. If you know the right tips and tricks, Excel can not only save time, but help you be more accurate. I always create an Excel file to document any changes, or new campaign structure, that I want to implement in the AdWords Editor. Creating an Excel file with my changes helps me back-up updates I am … [Read more...] about Excel Tips for Working With Modified Broad Keywords
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Google Analytics Loses Paid Search Queries: Time to Panic?
So, What Just Happened? On April 9, Google officially rolled out their improved and continued efforts in maintaining the highest level of security for their Chrome users. Announcing they have rolled out SSL encryption for omnibox searches in Chrome browser when users are not signed in to Google. Previously, this security layer was only applied to ‘signed in’ users. Chrome is … [Read more...] about Google Analytics Loses Paid Search Queries: Time to Panic?
How To Find eCommerce Success With Dynamic Search Ads
I’ve written about Dynamic Search Ads in the past. I told you about how you can set them up and gave some basic best practices for how to optimize them. When I wrote this article, I was only using them in one of my accounts that was basically a lead generation account. I was just using the “all pages” target while constantly adding negative keywords. This worked great, and I am … [Read more...] about How To Find eCommerce Success With Dynamic Search Ads
Do Long-Tail Keywords Matter in PPC?
One of the trickiest decisions in building out new campaigns in your account is how in depth you need to get with your keyword build out. On the one hand, building out every conceivable search term into its own exact match ad group seems like the best way to ensure maximum coverage. On the other hand, focusing your time and effort into making sure your head terms are well … [Read more...] about Do Long-Tail Keywords Matter in PPC?
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!
How To Pitch YouTube Video Ads As A New PPC Initiative
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 YouTube Video Ads As A New PPC Initiative
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!
A Double-Take: Why You Need Call Tracking Now.
We talk about tracking a lot in the land of PPC Hero. Tagging URLS. Google Analytics. Keyword-level tracking. We know that the more data we can pull in means a better view of opportunities. Call tracking absolutely, positively falls into this category as well. Call tracking can help you understand the enormous value of mobile PPC or perhaps an opportunity to better allocate … [Read more...] about A Double-Take: Why You Need Call Tracking Now.
How Restructuring Improved Quality Score & Reduced CPA by 23%
Today's post comes from Chris Swan. Chris is a fully qualified PPC manager for Jellyfish with five years experience specializing in PPC. He began working globally for brand awareness clients, picking up on the importance of site engagement metrics as performance indicators - rather than sales. And as his role evolved he later worked with direct response clients with the all … [Read more...] about How Restructuring Improved Quality Score & Reduced CPA by 23%
Labels In The AdWords Editor! Is It But A Dream?
For January’s series post we are taking a look at our PPC wishlists. What tools do we all wish we had available to make our lives that much easier? Where do our chief frustrations stem from and what band-aid solutions are we using to fix them? If only life could be as simple as those days of the Jetsons where you press a single button and everything is ready just the way you … [Read more...] about Labels In The AdWords Editor! Is It But A Dream?
Posts 15-18/30: 18 Lessons From My First 18 Days
You’ll notice I am grouping several posts in a bunch. I had to somewhat-true up my blog series to the actual number of days I have been President while not just writing a bunch of fluff. I made the decision to write one better post incorporating my experience and what I am learning then trying to break it up into smaller chunks. Feel free to tell me in the comments if you … [Read more...] about Posts 15-18/30: 18 Lessons From My First 18 Days
Shortcut To A Quick Holiday Ad Boost!
Now that the holidays are right upon us, what are the added tips and tricks we can share with you? For this series week, we're each revealing some of our favorite areas to focus a little extra energy, starting with a revamp of your remarketing ads. Remarketing lists are targeted audiences based on the individuals who’ve previously visited your site. As users enter your site, … [Read more...] about Shortcut To A Quick Holiday Ad Boost!
