If you haven’t optimized your PPC campaigns for your mobile users, then you could be leaving conversions on the table. In her latest Internet Trends Report, venture capitalist Mary Meeker found that we consume 12% of our media on our mobile devices – yet only 3% of advertising dollars are being devoted to mobile ad spend. While this is a pretty shocking discrepancy, it’s … [Read more...] about 8 PPC Experts Share Secrets For Optimizing Your PPC Campaigns for Mobile Users
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Win the Mobile Bid Battle with 3 Easy Excel Reports
Of all the issues we deal with in PPC, the question of what to do with mobile traffic seems to come up more often than the rest. In many ways, it's the next big problem we have to face (alongside attribution in general)- is there any value to this traffic? If so, how do we properly account for its value? And what role does it play in our marketing efforts as a whole? While … [Read more...] about Win the Mobile Bid Battle with 3 Easy Excel Reports
What Is Conversion Rate?
A desired action. An anticipated outcome. These are just a couple of statements to describe what’s at the core of every marketing strategy. It’s how to turn these statements into actionable and measurable components that help define a business’ success. So what is conversion rate? In digital marketing, conversion rate is a widely used metric. Conversion rate is defined as … [Read more...] about What Is Conversion Rate?
Rev Up Your PPC Strategy!
Agency readers, have you ever had a client say ‘I need more strategy’? And, in-house readers have you ever asked this question of your agency? I think we have all had to stop in our tracks and take a look at what is actually driving the actions we are taking. For me, it happened very early in my career. However, since that point, there have been a number of accounts that I … [Read more...] about Rev Up Your PPC Strategy!
A Process for Setting PPC Goals
While the topic and importance of PPC goal setting is not new among fellow PPC Hero bloggers, the purpose of this post is to cover my style and approach to goal setting with clients. The first time I meet with a client I have a list of questions. While most of the questions vary, I always ask about goals. I have learned to phrase this question in a deliberate way, because it … [Read more...] about A Process for Setting PPC Goals
PPC Account Structuring and Campaign Building in Excel
For me, the most important thing when looking into a Google AdWords account is structure. It is incredible what a simple, clean structure can do for an account. A clean structure can help you with: Reporting (You can report on different levels more easily) Optimizing (Optimizations become easier with a clean account structure) Quality Scores (Ad copy to keyword … [Read more...] about PPC Account Structuring and Campaign Building in Excel
The Importance of PPC Industry Certification
An important area on which to evaluate a potential PPC company is their commitment to Industry Certification. Below is a description of the two most common industry certification programs, as certification via these programs indicates an understanding of current industry best practices and up-to-date knowledge of industry strategies. Google Google conducts the most … [Read more...] about The Importance of PPC Industry Certification
5 Tips For PPC Success in the Health & Supplement Vertical
Series week continues as we assess PPC management across different industries. Yesterday, Kristina covered the Tourism and Travel industry. Today, Cassie will be discussing the Health and Supplement Industry. The Health and Supplements vertical for PPC is complex as it is heavily regulated with strict editorial constraints. The ad copy must be informative. However, you are … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For PPC Success in the Health & Supplement Vertical
PPC Insights for the Tourism & Travel Industry
Series week continues as we assess PPC management across different industries. Yesterday, Kevin covered the Healthcare industry. Today, Kristina is discussing the Tourism and Travel industry. When I think of the many industries that see success in paid search, vacation and traveling is one my favorites. First, everyone loves vacation. The audience already exists and is aware … [Read more...] about PPC Insights for the Tourism & Travel Industry
The Hidden Benefits of PPC Conferences
Often times people argue that PPC conferences are too expensive to attend, and the return is not worth the investment. Between the price of admission, travel, and hotel, costs for just one employee can be thousands. Additionally, the presentations are usually posted to SlideShare and are recapped by search engine news sites. While I appreciate this thinking, I disagree with … [Read more...] about The Hidden Benefits of PPC Conferences
Is It Time for a PPC Management Quality Score?
An email lurched into my inbox. Have you ever noticed that some emails slip in, some slide in, some explode in, some bounce in... and some... lurch in. If you have an image in your mind of a walker stumbling towards Darryl, then you are approaching my metaphor. The email went something like this: "A guy from Google called our client about their AdWords account and he … [Read more...] about Is It Time for a PPC Management Quality Score?
7 Questions To Ask A Prospective Pay Per Click Agency
When it comes time to find a new pay-per-click agency, there are questions that need to be asked. More importantly, the prospective agency should give intelligent and insightful answers that instill confidence. Below are seven questions that should be asked with their ideal responses. 1) Can You Explain Your Keyword Research Process? Ideal Response: Extensive keyword … [Read more...] about 7 Questions To Ask A Prospective Pay Per Click Agency
