When I started in PPC you could bid in one of 2 ways, by clicks or by impressions. Now there's automatic and manual bidding... bidding for clicks, conversions, and impressions... bidding for a max or target CPA... using conversions to enhance click bids... . I've tested all of these different bidding options in my account but still can't say which one works "best". I know … [Read more...] about Which AdWords Bidding Options Do You Use?
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Understanding Auto tagging & 3rd Party Tracking
Download the PDF presentation here: Auto tagging and 3rd Party Tracking Presentation On Wednesday, Hanapin Marketing had its monthly company-wide training seminar (RedBop). We had some wonderful presentations and were able to get together as a company and share ideas. I worked with Abby and Jeff this month to present on the very broad topic of tagging urls and checking … [Read more...] about Understanding Auto tagging & 3rd Party Tracking
Google AdWords Introduces Dynamic Search Ads
Are you managing an AdWords account for a company that has tons of products? Do you find it difficult to keep up with writing ads for all the new products? Do products often get taken off the shelves before you have a chance to pause the ads? Well, Google hears your cries of frustration, friend. They’ve introduced the beta for Dynamic Search Ads. So, here’s how they work: … [Read more...] about Google AdWords Introduces Dynamic Search Ads
Save the Date for Hero Conf 2012!
I'm excited to announce PPC Hero's signature event! The first annual Hero Conf, originally announced for this month, will now be held on April 16-17, 2012, in downtown Indianapolis. This exciting paid search conference will give you the chance to learn and network with the brightest minds in search marketing! Day 1 will be a traditional conference format with a single track … [Read more...] about Save the Date for Hero Conf 2012!
The Future Keeps Getting Brighter for Display Advertising
In recent months, I’ve scarcely been able to read an online article or visit an industry news site without a Google banner ad reminding me to “Watch This Space.” Of course, the ad is part of Google’s ongoing and sizeable media blitz launched in the fall of last year to drive awareness – and of course investment – in a channel that has already become a multi-billion dollar … [Read more...] about The Future Keeps Getting Brighter for Display Advertising
How To Manage An Account With A Small Budget
Welcome to the second article in our PPC Hero Series, How I Manage A PPC Account With/Without ___________. If you missed Sarah’s post about how to handle Low Search Volume, you must to go straight to jail and not pass go – and then check it out! Today, I will give you the highlights on managing an account with a small budget. There are five golden rules that I live by to make … [Read more...] about How To Manage An Account With A Small Budget
How I Manage a PPC Account With Overall Low Search Volume
This is the first post in our How I Manage A PPC Account With/Without ___________ series here on PPC Hero this week. Today I’ll be talking about how I manage a PPC account with overall low search volume. There can be many reasons your account has an overall low search volume; maybe the product/service you’re advertising is very specific or targeted, i.e. it’s just not something … [Read more...] about How I Manage a PPC Account With Overall Low Search Volume
PPC Tasks To Kick-Start The Month
It's the beginning of a new month and I'm sure all you PPC managers have the same goal in mind as I do: make your account even more awesome in October than they were in September. There are certain tasks I do at the beginning of each month to stay organized and get on the right track for the month ahead. Since I had great feedback to my PPC Task Checklist, I wanted to share … [Read more...] about PPC Tasks To Kick-Start The Month
Beyond The Click
If you haven't checked out our article about "The 20 most expensive keywords in Google Adwords" you should really check it out. It goes over the top keywords in Google. The top 20 keywords are insurance, loans, mortgage, attorney, credit, lawyer, donate, degree, hosting, claim, conference call, trading, software, recovery, transfer, gas/electricity, classes, rehab, treatment, … [Read more...] about Beyond The Click
Newest Developments for the Google Display Network
This is the third post in PPC Hero’s series on How to Succeed on the Display Network. This post focuses on some of the newest developments Google has made and how they apply to making the Display Network work better for advertisers. Yesterday, Bethany wrote on the best practices for the Google Display Network and last week, Sarah and I had the opportunity to head up to Chicago … [Read more...] about Newest Developments for the Google Display Network
How To Succeed On The Display Network
Have you attempted to expand your PPC advertising by crossing over to the Display Network, but ended up spending a lot of money without generating conversions? If so, then this month's PPC Hero series on How To Succeed On The Display Network is for you. I've heard the Display Network referred to in many different ways, from the dark side to the black hole of PPC, but Ithink … [Read more...] about How To Succeed On The Display Network
Heroview – Managing Google Grants Accounts with John Lavin
Today’s #Heroview featured John Lavin (@johnnyjetfan) as he revealed his expertise in working with Google Grants Accounts. The interview was full of great insights and interesting new ideas to add to your PPC arsenal. But you don’t need me to tell you, check out the streamcap below! Thank you to everyone who participated in this month’s Heroview – real-time discussions with … [Read more...] about Heroview – Managing Google Grants Accounts with John Lavin
