As PPC managers, we are always looking for ideas and ways to beat the competition. One way we do this is through competitor campaigns, where we bid on a competitor brand name to show ads in front of users who were not directly looking for our brand. This can drive visitors to our site over the competitor. These campaigns, most of the time, are used and known for brand awareness … [Read more...] about Competitor RLSA: Stay Top of Mind for Site Visitors
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A Closer Look at AdWords Smart Bidding
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas, Hanukah, Festivus; the list of sale opportunities doesn’t end at this point of the year. If you’re managing an eCommerce account right now, time management is fast becoming your most utilized skill. But, what if I told you there was a way to free up some time by giving into our machine overlords? Moving from manual bidding to trusting … [Read more...] about A Closer Look at AdWords Smart Bidding
Promotion Extensions: A Quick And Easy Boost For Ecommerce PPC Campaigns
Google’s new promotion extension is on its way to becoming one of the most effective ad extensions in an ecommerce PPC advertiser’s toolbox. It boasts a simple, quick setup and quality results. In fact, it has become the first thing I look at when new promotions roll in. While it may not always garner direct clicks (see below), it can help improve overall CTR with a more … [Read more...] about Promotion Extensions: A Quick And Easy Boost For Ecommerce PPC Campaigns
How Often Does Google Search Match to Demographics?
Google publicly rolled out demographic targeting for search in the fall of 2016. This feature allows advertisers to segment data and adjust bids based on gender and age estimates of users. The one downside is the “undetermined segment.” This segment can make up a large proportion of the traffic. This can make some advertisers wary of the demographic information, “do we really … [Read more...] about How Often Does Google Search Match to Demographics?
Twitter Ad Performance Tracking: Level Up With Proper UTM Parameters
To continue on my blog writing path about Twitter Ads, this article details not only conversion tracking but the proper way to implement UTM parameters in order to get precise performance data on each segment of targeting. This article is a bit technical, but it contains some important information if you plan to implement Twitter Ads correctly. Universal Tag Twitter Ads … [Read more...] about Twitter Ad Performance Tracking: Level Up With Proper UTM Parameters
5 Simple Steps To Build & Maintain Rapport With Clients
In the digital marketing sphere it is so easy to get sucked into the data and feel that as long as the numbers align, then we’re doing everything that we can for our clients. Ultimately, we know that we have to build meaningful relationships with our clients if we want successful partnerships. But that's hard, especially if you're someone who feels more comfortable around pivot … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Steps To Build & Maintain Rapport With Clients
The New AdWords Report That Will Change Your PPC Plans
AdWords Search once openly offered a report that showed the volume of users you interacted with as well as how many interactions you conducted prior to a click or conversion. Much to my chagrin, this feature was rescinded back in 2015 and hasn’t been its old self since. Following these changes, many of us have adapted to what we can’t see, to the fact that frequency caps are … [Read more...] about The New AdWords Report That Will Change Your PPC Plans
Guide to AdWords Smart Display Campaigns
AdWords Smart Display. What is it? How does it work? How should I set up the campaign? So many questions, so little time. Yet that’s what it's there for, to save you time. Smart Display was released by Google for all advertisers to use back on April 20, 2017 to help advertisers who want to utilize the display network but don’t know where to start. Or maybe you do know where to … [Read more...] about Guide to AdWords Smart Display Campaigns
New to Twitter Ads? Get the Scoop on Targeting Options
This article is a reference guide to the targeting options available on Twitter today. Understanding the difference in the targeting options, as well as, how Twitter categorizes users in these buckets will help you sharpen your Twitter advertising knowledge and skills. Interests Interest targeting makes for a great place to start when initially putting your Twitter Ads into … [Read more...] about New to Twitter Ads? Get the Scoop on Targeting Options
Why Every PPC Specialist Should Experience Client Facing Roles
As PPCer’s, our best asset is being able to drive trackable advertising performance for companies and clients. We learn our industry, adapt to changes, hone our skills and expand our knowledge of the array of tactics to deliver the best results. We learn processes, “hacks” and ways that work for us across a multitude of clients. However, what I have learned over the years is … [Read more...] about Why Every PPC Specialist Should Experience Client Facing Roles
5 Tips to Write a Winning Hero Conf Speaker Pitch
As some of you know already, I am gearing up to present at Hero Conf London in just a few short weeks. Reflecting on my experience writing pitches for Hero Conf (both successfully and unsuccessfully), I thought it might be useful to share what I’ve learned along the way. Whether you are fixing to secure your own spot at Hero Conf in Austin this Spring, or aiming for a different … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Write a Winning Hero Conf Speaker Pitch
The Five Ad Creation Methods You Should Be Testing
Google recently rolled out new best practice recommendations for optimizing search Ads within Ad Groups. The new recommendations move away from traditional A/B Ad testing and instead focus on Google’s algorithm to determine which ad copy performs the best. Google now recommends a minimum of 5 Ads per Ad Group to give the algorithm enough data to properly determine a … [Read more...] about The Five Ad Creation Methods You Should Be Testing
