Conversions are one of the most powerful metrics PPC advertisers have when it comes to determining the success of their digital advertising programs. However, no two platforms seem to track conversions the same. The only way to combat this issue is to fully understand how each platform tracks conversions and then use this knowledge to optimize your PPC programs to maximize … [Read more...] about Everything You Need To Know About PPC Conversion Tracking
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Weekend Bidding Rules For Better Cost Per Acquisition
One of the biggest challenges of having a successful paid search program is keeping cost per acquisition at or better than goal. To keep cost per acquisition costs in line with expectations, there’s a myriad of tactics and strategies that can be tested. For instance, keyword bids can be adjusted en masse, negative keywords can be added to your account, and even pausing … [Read more...] about Weekend Bidding Rules For Better Cost Per Acquisition
Tricks For Running AdWords Scripts In Multiple Accounts
In theory, AdWords Scripts can be a big time saver by automating tedious optimizations like maintaining an alpha-beta account structure and SKAGs, or running complex reports like those that calculate account level Quality Score. But what I found in practice when using Scripts is that any time saved can easily be eaten up by the tasks involved with maintaining the code across … [Read more...] about Tricks For Running AdWords Scripts In Multiple Accounts
Nail Down A Mobile Strategy In 5 Simple Steps
Question: Do you have a solid mobile strategy in place for your PPC efforts? If not, you should carve out some time to think about it and nail down an action plan to capture this ever-growing market in the PPC space. We’ve talked about micro-moments and what that means for advertisers, but we didn’t really talk about the specifics of putting together an overall strategy. … [Read more...] about Nail Down A Mobile Strategy In 5 Simple Steps
Why The Case Study Needs to Die When Selling PPC
I feel like I should #micdrop after that title. If this were a live conference, I imagine the room exploding in argument. We PPCers like our case studies. But upon closer examination, is the case study really the best option? I'd like to demonstrate in this blog post why I believe it is not. The case study is a beloved device used by sales people everywhere for, well, … [Read more...] about Why The Case Study Needs to Die When Selling PPC
The Top 25 Most Influential PPC Experts in 2015
After a month of voting, rigorous research and data analysis, it is time to announce the wildly anticipated list of the Top 25 Most Influential PPC Experts for 2015. We release our newest edition of the Top 25 every summer—it’s a nice way to honor some of the hardest workers in our tight-knit community. This year, we took it a step farther and also recognized International PPC … [Read more...] about The Top 25 Most Influential PPC Experts in 2015
Reassessing The Classical Definition Of ROI
This blog post was inspired by one of the many conversations I have with our president, Jeff Allen. I believe this particular conversation was about a client and hints we were giving us about their satisfaction, despite the ROI being at an all-time high for their account (not just with Hanapin but prior to us also). This blog post will go in depth about the classic … [Read more...] about Reassessing The Classical Definition Of ROI
6 Killer PPC Conversion Tactics You Need To Try [On Demand Webinar!]
In the market to boost your conversion rates? Want to drive more calls and sales from mobile search? Then you should not only understand the interactions and behaviors your users take online, but also track and personalize the mobile conversion experience; if you don’t – it’s time to jump on the bandwagon! In this webinar recording, experts from DialogTech and Hanapin … [Read more...] about 6 Killer PPC Conversion Tactics You Need To Try [On Demand Webinar!]
One Huge PPC Mistake: Conflating Tactics With Strategy
I did a funny thing last week. I realized that I don't naturallly differentiate the meaning between strategy and tactics. To me, these terms were interchangeable— more a matter of diction preference than anything substantive. That’s because sometimes when we enter a business place, certain words attain new meaning, or at least nuance to their conventional use. Have a look … [Read more...] about One Huge PPC Mistake: Conflating Tactics With Strategy
Let’s Get That Ad Test Started Now!
Ad testing is a topic that comes up quite frequently in the PPC world and, quite frankly, years ago it used to make me cringe! Don’t get me wrong. Ad testing is not only a great practice for your accounts – it’s also a necessary task. Imagine a brand that ran the same TV commercial year after year without ever changing or a company that placed the same ad in the newspaper every … [Read more...] about Let’s Get That Ad Test Started Now!
The 3i’s Of Real, Sustainable Improvement
Managing PPC can be a tough gig. Goals grow, strategies change, engines constantly “improve” their platforms, etc. It’s a special kind of madness that only mad people can love. It also requires a type of patient urgency that few have. You have to have the patience to let tests play out, wait for new clients to come in, and to understand what internal and external influences … [Read more...] about The 3i’s Of Real, Sustainable Improvement
PPC Hero Interviews Search Engine Land Author, Ginny Marvin
If you are reading about PPC updates on Search Engine Land or Marketing Land, chances are the author is Ginny Marvin. Ginny is the paid media reporter for Third Door Media and breaks all the latest paid search news. She has been in marketing for more than 15 years and has held in-house and agency positions. Ginny is one of our top industry heroes and has graciously agreed to an … [Read more...] about PPC Hero Interviews Search Engine Land Author, Ginny Marvin
