We talk about tracking a lot in the land of PPC Hero. Tagging URLS. Google Analytics. Keyword-level tracking. We know that the more data we can pull in means a better view of opportunities. Call tracking absolutely, positively falls into this category as well. Call tracking can help you understand the enormous value of mobile PPC or perhaps an opportunity to better allocate … [Read more...] about A Double-Take: Why You Need Call Tracking Now.
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How To Succeed In PPC Without Conversion Tracking
For January’s series post we are taking a look at our PPC wishlists. What tools do we all wish we had available to make our lives that much easier? Where do our chief frustrations stem from and what band-aid solutions are we using to fix them? -- One of my biggest frustrations with PPC has always been in dealing with accounts where conversion tracking wasn’t straightforward. … [Read more...] about How To Succeed In PPC Without Conversion Tracking
The 10 Common Remarketing Mistakes That Will Haunt You
Remarketing allows you to follow users who've previously visited your website as they browse the Web. We’re going to take look at a few ways to maximize your remarketing campaigns, as well as a few common mistakes to avoid. There are 3 types of Remarketing to take into account in Google Adwords: 1. Remarketing for the Display Network: Shows ads to your site visitors as they … [Read more...] about The 10 Common Remarketing Mistakes That Will Haunt You
The Dangers Of Remarketing Sensitive Products
While Remarketing is all the buzz in PPC, It’s not always rainbows & lollipops when it comes to Remarketing sensitive products. There are many dangers lurking out there including policy caveats and approval issues that could jeopardize your campaign’s success. Below we will cover what Google considers a sensitive category, what ads are allowed/prohibited and what … [Read more...] about The Dangers Of Remarketing Sensitive Products
Better Communicate The Value of PPC To Those You Answer To
So you’ve done everything right. AdWords & Bing certified? Check. Read tons of articles and keep up on the latest industry developments? Check. You’re a dedicated PPC Hero reader? Check (Apologies for the shameless plug). In addition, you can write killer ad copy, diligently research new keywords, methodically change bids and analyze data with the best of them. In other … [Read more...] about Better Communicate The Value of PPC To Those You Answer To
The 15 Ad Networks to Use Instead of AdWords
For a newer article on this topic visit: 10 Alternatives To Google And Facebook Ads For this month's series, we're providing a little bit of perspective on the hectic events of 2013. As we've left Enhanced Campaigns pretty well covered this year, this week we'll be dedicating our time to some of the other (non-Enhanced Campaigns) initiatives, tactics, strategies, and … [Read more...] about The 15 Ad Networks to Use Instead of AdWords
56 Days Till Christmas: A Quick Guide To Planning For The Holidays
We've seen the leaves changing, sweatshirts adorned with pumpkins, and so much candy everywhere we turn! While we enjoy the fall, that sneaky holiday season is right behind it! If you've not yet begun planning for how to manage your PPC accounts for the holidays, the time is now. Holiday Strategy There are myriad best practices on how to effectively prepare for your … [Read more...] about 56 Days Till Christmas: A Quick Guide To Planning For The Holidays
Maximize The Value Of Remarketing This Christmas
October is a funny time of year for retailers; summer is over and the build up to Christmas is just beginning. At this time of year traffic starts to increase but conversion rate might not follow suit. Consumers have started to look for present ideas but are only at the start of the buying cycle. As search marketers we need to be careful not to discount this traffic due to … [Read more...] about Maximize The Value Of Remarketing This Christmas
Hero Conf 2014 | Now Accepting Speaker Pitches!
PPC Heroes, the time has come to get the ball rolling on another amazing slate of speakers for Hero Conf 2014. And who better to ask for fantastic speaker pitches than you! The Speaker Pitch Form is now live at HeroConf.com. We want you to share your passion and suggest sessions you'd like to present that you think would add to the unique and dynamic experience that is Hero … [Read more...] about Hero Conf 2014 | Now Accepting Speaker Pitches!
New Target ROAS Bidding In AdWords
Just in time for holiday season Google announces the roll-out of Target ROAS (Return On Ad Spend) bidding in AdWords. This recent release is part of the flexible bidding strategies suite and ongoing initiatives to improve real-time bidding in AdWords. Target ROAS bidding will be rolling out across all accounts over the coming weeks. As all the good little digital marketing … [Read more...] about New Target ROAS Bidding In AdWords
Does DKI Really Work? [Case Study]
As dynamic series week continues, we’ve covered how to use dynamic parameters in Bing, dynamic ads with scripts and next we will dive into the question across many search engine marketing professionals minds when it comes to ad testing – Does DKI really work? Below we will review – What is DKI? Does it Really Work? DKI Best Practices. What is DKI DKI stands for Dynamic … [Read more...] about Does DKI Really Work? [Case Study]
Create a Content Experiment in 4 Easy Steps
Paid search and Google Analytics work hand in hand in so many ways (including right there in the AdWords interface). This month’s series week is all about how you can make the most of Analytics in your account, whether that’s with content experiments, event tracking or custom reporting. We’re going to find all of the ways that you can get even more insight into the clicks … [Read more...] about Create a Content Experiment in 4 Easy Steps