My 1-year anniversary at Hanapin is this month, and what a year it’s been! From the ten-week training program, to getting my first client, to my first on-site client presentation, it has been a rollercoaster. I’ve been reflecting a lot lately on everything I’ve learned (which has been a lot). Not only the ins and outs of PPC, but soft skills like internal and client … [Read more...] about What I Learned During My First Year in PPC
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Discover Your Account Optimization Level In 5 Minutes
In over 10 years of honored AdWords PPC management there has always been a key question to answer, especially when taking over a direct response campaign targeting leads/sales. How optimized is this account? Or, in other words: how can I optimize this account to show improved results? Albert Einstein once said: everything should be as simple as it can be, but not … [Read more...] about Discover Your Account Optimization Level In 5 Minutes
Finding the Right Fit – The Importance of Client/Agency Culture Alignment
There has been a lot of travel happening for the team here at Hanapin/PPC Hero, myself included. I was lucky enough this last week to be in Seattle for a few days and while there, visited a current client with our Director of Sales and President. The visit had no set agenda, as we were in the area for another meeting but wanted to stop in for an extra touch base because why … [Read more...] about Finding the Right Fit – The Importance of Client/Agency Culture Alignment
5 Reports You Need For Understanding Dynamic Contextual Ads
Often new products come through Google and Bing and suddenly the PPC blogosphere is ablaze with chatter. Enhanced campaigns, extended sitelinks, Search Companions, Remarketing Lists for Search Ads, and scores more have been the subject of conversations over the past few years. A shortcoming however, is the follow up to these features. We know how to set them up, and why you may … [Read more...] about 5 Reports You Need For Understanding Dynamic Contextual Ads
[Webinar Recording] Measuring PPC Return: Are Your Ad Dollars Going To Waste?
Did you know that PPC can drive efforts for other marketing channels? Do you know how to measure your PPC? In more than just profit? Our experts not only talk about how to do top line and lead conversion measurements and market analysis for PPC, but also gives you ideas on how PPC can be a valuable asset to your marketing and sales departments. A great webinar for both PPC and … [Read more...] about [Webinar Recording] Measuring PPC Return: Are Your Ad Dollars Going To Waste?
Managing PPC Education Accounts During Back to School Season
We’re wrapping up "Back to School" series week at PPC Hero with Jersey Jeff’s post on back to school in the EDU industry. Even though we're entering the final week of July, school will be starting back up soon. Our authors have been sharing tips and insights for running productive Back To School campaigns while also speaking to how account managers can most effectively discuss … [Read more...] about Managing PPC Education Accounts During Back to School Season
Why Website Redesigns Impact PPC More Than You Think
It’s a common perception during new website builds or redesigns that search engine optimization (SEO) should be considered from the beginning. From keyword research to content creation, and through the user experience process, SEO needs to be addressed. However, questions surrounding how the new site will impact PPC efforts are rarely addressed. I often encounter three areas … [Read more...] about Why Website Redesigns Impact PPC More Than You Think
Google Analytics Now Offers Display Targeting Reports
Have you been wondering what has typically been happening when a user clicks your display ad and doesn't convert? The data is now available to you. Google recently launched a new Display Targeting report in Google Analytics. This report can be found in the Google Analytics interface in the "Acquisition" category under "AdWords". As advertisers know, the Display Network … [Read more...] about Google Analytics Now Offers Display Targeting Reports
Back To School PPC: Get In The Bus Driver’s Seat
This week we’ve been discussing the Back To School season, arguably the biggest thing to hit e-comm since the winter holidays! There are many details to consider when approaching your first Back To School campaign, or when simply evaluating when and how to set this year’s BTS efforts live. Today we’ll cover the first steps of not only knowing your own traffic, but also … [Read more...] about Back To School PPC: Get In The Bus Driver’s Seat
Measuring PPC Return: Are Your Ad Dollars Going To Waste? [New Webinar!]
Did you know that PPC can drive efforts for other marketing channels? Do you know how to measure your PPC? In more than just profit? Our experts not only talk about how to do top line and lead conversion measurements and market analysis for PPC, but will also give you ideas on how PPC can be a valuable asset to your marketing and sales departments. Join Hanapin Marketing … [Read more...] about Measuring PPC Return: Are Your Ad Dollars Going To Waste? [New Webinar!]
New Webinar With Wordstream! 10 Ways To Outsmart Your PPC Competition
You're doing so many things right in PPC, but your competitors still seem to be gaining an edge on you. Nevermore! It's time to get on your boxing gloves and start fighting with smart strategy and tips your competitors don't know about (yet!). From quality score to ad extentions to conquesting, be ready to be a smarter PPC manager. Join experts Erin Sagin from Wordstream and … [Read more...] about New Webinar With Wordstream! 10 Ways To Outsmart Your PPC Competition
PPC Roundtable: Ideal Client Workload
PPC Specialists are constantly in demand as the paid search landscape is so vast and continues to grow. With the increase in demand comes a discussion of how many accounts one individual specialist should manage at any given time. Thus, we asked the team their thoughts by posing this question: How many accounts should one PPC Specialist be managing at one time? … [Read more...] about PPC Roundtable: Ideal Client Workload
