CPC (cost-per-click) is simply the amount advertisers have to pay every time one of their ads is clicked. Ideally, this click would result in a conversion but that is not always the case. Therefore, advertisers must be strategic in what they are willing to pay for every click. That being said, advertisers set a max CPC for their keywords. A max CPC is the maximum amount an … [Read more...] about Defining Cost-Per-Click (CPC)
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Make the Most of Your Audience
When developing a remarketing strategy, it is important to consider different ways of reaching a variety of audiences. With this in mind, I recommend linking your remarketing and social media presence through Facebook audience targeting. There are 3 areas that should be considered: standard audience targeting, similar audience lists and remarketing to mail lists. 1) … [Read more...] about Make the Most of Your Audience
Bing Ads Announces Universal Event Tracking
Yesterday Bing Ads announced their Universal Event Tracking functionality. In layman’s terms, it’s goal customization, designed for flexibility from one business to the next. Bing’s announcement also included the reveal of audience-based remarketing, which isn’t yet available, but should be in the near future. Bing touts the advertising advantages of UET as … [Read more...] about Bing Ads Announces Universal Event Tracking
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
Managing an Education PPC Account. What You Need to Know
I’ve been managing paid search accounts in the for profit education vertical for nearly six and a half years. During this time the industry has changed significantly. New regulations restrict the way users are messaged, bid prices have soared making paid search an expensive proposition, and the demand for high quality leads has forced changes in how conversions are … [Read more...] about Managing an Education PPC Account. What You Need to Know
Pay-Per-Click Inside the Financial Services Vertical
Series week continues as we assess PPC management across different industries. This morning Rachael covered PPC for the IT and Technology industry. In case you missed it, yesterday Matt discussed PPC for the legal space. And this afternoon, Sarah is covering PPC Inside the Financial Services Vertical. I spent 7 years working with insurance and banking PPC accounts and … [Read more...] about Pay-Per-Click Inside the Financial Services Vertical
New AdWords Scripts! Non-Converting Keywords and Busted CPA
Making mistakes are a big part of managing a PPC account. There is so much we can learn from our mistakes, and the moment we see them as lessons or opportunities for growth rather than mistakes, we will no longer have this crazy fear of encountering them in the PPC journey. AdWords scripts are one way an account manager can identify mistakes in your account and help you … [Read more...] about New AdWords Scripts! Non-Converting Keywords and Busted CPA
Why Your PPC Keywords Aren’t What You Think They Are
You know the words your customers use to find your business online, and you make sure your ad appears every time they search with those words. Or at least that is what you thought, before you began using AdWords. AdWords was supposed to be the future of your business. You were sold on the system because of how targeted your ad campaigns could be. You were told you would … [Read more...] about Why Your PPC Keywords Aren’t What You Think They Are
The Ultimate Guide to Google Analytics – Part 1: Administration Settings and Configuration
Google Analytics Settings Google Analytics is vital to gaining business insights about your website. The most important takeaway is that your analytics can unquestionably lead your business to better decisions. Out of the box, Google Analytics is tremendously powerful. When you take the time and dedicate the business resources to the customization of Google Analytics the … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Google Analytics – Part 1: Administration Settings and Configuration
Audit Your PPC Account in 20 Minutes Using AdWords Segments
PPC accounts can be complex and typically contain various layers of networks, targeting, devices, locations, settings and much more. As your account grows, the opportunity for wasted spend and/or unseen opportunities for growth increases. Performing regular PPC account audits can help you stay on top of these findings and in the end, save you money. However, a full-blown audit … [Read more...] about Audit Your PPC Account in 20 Minutes Using AdWords Segments
9 Things You Need To Know About PPC Analytics [New Webinar!]
Running effective PPC campaigns can be competitive and expensive (really expensive if you’re not careful!). As a digital marketer, its important for you to run efficient and successful campaigns that create maximum value for your clicks. Are you measuring your campaigns? Better yet, are you effectively measuring your campaigns? Join Searchforce’s, Miles Olson, and Hanapin’s, … [Read more...] about 9 Things You Need To Know About PPC Analytics [New Webinar!]
Webinar: 9 Things You Need to Know About PPC Analytics
More about this Webinar Running effective PPC campaigns can be competitive and expensive (really expensive if you're not careful!). As a digital marketer, its important for you to run efficient and successful campaigns that create maximum value for your clicks. Are you measuring your campaigns? Better yet, are you effectively measuring your campaigns? In this webinar … [Read more...] about Webinar: 9 Things You Need to Know About PPC Analytics
