Time is something PPC managers just can't seem to get enough of. Therefore, when you inherit a PPC account and it's in need of major restructuring, turn to Google's AdWords Editor and MSN Desktop to make changes quickly. Google's AdWords Editor and MSN Desktop are free desktop applications that will make your PPC management a breeze. With these two applications, you can … [Read more...] about Save Time and Effort with AdWords Editor and MSN Desktop
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Make Quick Progress by Reviewing Your Account Settings
The following steps will help you make progress, fast and without headaches (though they likely will come later).The most important word here is fast. These tips will give you a quick start to turning around the campaign you have inherited, without having to invest much time. Start with these tips and then move on to our other recommendations. Review Your Account … [Read more...] about Make Quick Progress by Reviewing Your Account Settings
Yahoo and Microsoft Announce A Search Partnership
The news hit this morning: Yahoo and Microsoft have officially announced an extensive partnership. We're not certain what exactly this will mean for your pay-per click campaigns just yet (on a day-to-day basis). However, we would like to provide some resources so that you can learn more about this announcement: Microsoft-Yahoo partnership resources: You can learn more about … [Read more...] about Yahoo and Microsoft Announce A Search Partnership
Quick Look: Pay-Per-Click Metrics All Campaign Managers Should Understand
One of the best aspects of managing a pay-per-click campaign is the completeness of data. It is the only advertising medium that can give you a fairly accurate representation of how many eyeballs see your ad, and it’s the only advertising medium that can regularly associate a user behavior with an advertising placement. But with all of the data that’s available to an account … [Read more...] about Quick Look: Pay-Per-Click Metrics All Campaign Managers Should Understand
What to Expect When You Make a Global Change to Your PPC Account: Launching a New Website
You should think of this article as a "what to expect when you're expecting" in regards to launching a new website. More to the point, I will focus on the effects that launching a new website will have on your pay-per-click campaign. Okay, I'll just say it: you may break your PPC account. However, I want to discuss why making a global change to your PPC account is a big deal; … [Read more...] about What to Expect When You Make a Global Change to Your PPC Account: Launching a New Website
PPC Blog News Roundup for May 22, 2009
This week, Google announced that they are updating their U.S. trademark policy. Under this new policy the restrictions will be loosened slightly so that more advertisers can display relevant brands within their PPC ads. This update applies only to Google.com within the U.S. and takes effect around June 15th. Gordon Choi has crafted a good introduction to the Google … [Read more...] about PPC Blog News Roundup for May 22, 2009
X Marks the Spot! How to Get Listed In Google Local Map Ads
This week we are discussing a myriad tactics to enhance your local geo-targeted PPC efforts. One of the core strategies you can employ to be found in your neighborhood to appear on Google Maps. If your business is geared toward a local audience, you need to gain as much exposure on Google Maps as possible! List Your Business in Google Maps First, let's step outside the realm … [Read more...] about X Marks the Spot! How to Get Listed In Google Local Map Ads
New AdWords Interface In Beta: See What’s New, Different and Better – Part 1
A few months ago our Adwords reps told us about a new Adwords interface they're testing out and wanted to know if we would like to be a part of the beta. Of course we said yes, and today I'll show you what's different, how it works, and what I think is better or worse compared to the old interface. This is only part 1, so stay tuned next week for Part 2! Be sure to click on … [Read more...] about New AdWords Interface In Beta: See What’s New, Different and Better – Part 1
New Tool in AdWords That Tells You Which Keywords Are Inactive
I came across this new tool in my Google AdWords campaign last Friday. When you’re in an AdWords campaign, right next to your ‘opportunities for improvement’ link at the top of the page, there is a link to the right of that which says, ‘Diagnose Keywords – New!’ I asked my AdWords Rep if indeed this tool is new, and she said it is, and it’s gradually rolling out for select … [Read more...] about New Tool in AdWords That Tells You Which Keywords Are Inactive
5 Ways to “Cut the Fat” Out of your PPC account AND Your Body This Spring
I've decided to write a 2-in-1 post on cutting out the fat of your ppc account, and your body if you're interested in losing weight to shape up this spring. (Disclaimer: in no way, are my tips on cutting the fat from your body literal or endorsed by the food and drug administration:) With each point on cutting out the fat in your PPC account, I'll give you one pointer on … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to “Cut the Fat” Out of your PPC account AND Your Body This Spring
Never Get Bored With My PPC Tasks Checklist
This post is dedicated to all the PPC search advertisers out there who think they have done everything to their PPC account and still can't get the results they need to meet their goals. Just like any job out there, you can never be bored with your PPC account. There is ALWAYS something you can do to improve your performance. Below is a PPC account checklist to make sure you … [Read more...] about Never Get Bored With My PPC Tasks Checklist
New Features Rolling Out For Yahoo! Search Marketing, FINALLY!
Yahoo! is finally catching up with Google and MSN and has some new features rolling out mid-March. Here's what they are: 1. Day Parting: Yahoo! has officially opened up their targeting preferences to certain times of the day. This is the exact same concept of Google's ad scheduling. You can go in at the campaign level and select certain hours of the day that you … [Read more...] about New Features Rolling Out For Yahoo! Search Marketing, FINALLY!
