This week, Bing Ads announced that a Shopping Campaigns beta will run for a limited number of advertisers, and be extended to all advertisers over the coming months. They are hoping that this new format will make it easier for you to advertise products from Bing Merchant Center and improve the overall management of Product Ads. Also, you will be able to import your Google … [Read more...] about Big News for Bing Shopping
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Bidding Strategies: A Pair of Case Studies
Sometimes, I think there is one single mantra that runs through the mind of every PPCer, “Let’s test that.” Ad testing and conversion rate optimization get a lot of the testing hype, but what about bidding strategies? At intervals, experimenting with bidding strategies gets sprinkled into the testing mix, but not enough. How do we spend money in paid search? The answer is … [Read more...] about Bidding Strategies: A Pair of Case Studies
Utilize These 4 Ad Extensions Above All Else
Paid Search Marketers are always looking for a way to boost overall click thru rates within their accounts. While many metrics play a role in overall performance, higher click thru rates mean more traffic, which potentially leads to more conversions, leads or whatever you deem as a success within your account. Not only do higher click thru rates lead to more successful actions, … [Read more...] about Utilize These 4 Ad Extensions Above All Else
How To Test Your Ad Copy Like Spock (5 Ways)
Leonard Nimoy may have left us, but his most famous character's wisdom will always be with us. Nimoy’s Spock is nothing short of a guru; he represents a way of life in which you can handle anything if you just keep your cool, use your smarts, and focus on the job. I don't claim to be a Trekkie and I definitely don't know all of the Star Trek movies by name, but I do know Spock … [Read more...] about How To Test Your Ad Copy Like Spock (5 Ways)
Effective Google Analytics AdWords Data Integration
A huge topic in 2014 - ‘more data’ for AdWords users has been answered by Enhanced Google Analytics! Throughout 2014, Google Analytics (GA) has been rolling out more integrated AdWords data, giving online marketers more insight into performance and behavioral features to analyze, report and base decisions. GA has added the below AdWords features integrations. I’ll be … [Read more...] about Effective Google Analytics AdWords Data Integration
Two New AdWords Features You Should Start Using Today
It’s been a busy week for AdWords, as they’ve released two new features to help us manage our campaigns more efficiently. These changes are Custom Columns and AdWords Editor version 11. Both have sweet, new stuff for you to sink your teeth into! Custom Columns This past Tuesday, Google announced Custom Columns as a new feature. The feature lets advertisers create and view … [Read more...] about Two New AdWords Features You Should Start Using Today
Liveblogging Google’s Event “Join us as we click through AdWords in 2014”
We're liveblogging Google's livestream event as AdWords product managers look back at 2014 highlights and success stories. One of the key points of this event is to better help advertisers "with everything you need to connect to your customers" as 2015 approaches. Google states that the presentation will conclude "with an announcement you won't want to miss." Follow our … [Read more...] about Liveblogging Google’s Event “Join us as we click through AdWords in 2014”
3 Quick Tips To Simplify Your Bid Optimizations
When beginning a new relationship with a PPC account, be it established or built from scratch, one of the most important things to manage is your bidding. How will you wrangle your new keyword friends and get them to perform to the best of their ability? Google is always happy to provide you with plenty of tools and suggestions for what to do, but the options can be … [Read more...] about 3 Quick Tips To Simplify Your Bid Optimizations
Ranking The AdWords Shared Library Features
The AdWords Shared Library isn’t the sexiest feature, but it does provide valuable options that can make account management more efficient. In this post I’ll give a description of each of the seven sections while also ranking from most valuable to least. As with any feature, make sure it is right for you and doesn’t interfere with your account goals. 1) Audiences Being … [Read more...] about Ranking The AdWords Shared Library Features
Now Available: Bid Optimization For High Valued Conversions
Previously in AdWords you could set bid strategies that focused on conversions at the campaign level, as seen below: Now, AdWords allows you to focus your bidding strategies on certain types of conversions that are more valuable to your company. What Does This Mean For You? Let's say for example your site is tracking sales and free catalog sign-ups. If you were … [Read more...] about Now Available: Bid Optimization For High Valued Conversions
My 2014 Google Shopping Wishlist
As I write this post, the quiet inspirational strains of my Spotify Christmas list are wafting through the air. Ok, I'm not ready for that season here, but I thought it would be nice to get my wishlist in extra early this year so there's time to get all of these changes done BEFORE the holiday season (i.e., e-commerce high tide) hits. Last October, in preparation for the … [Read more...] about My 2014 Google Shopping Wishlist
Assessing the Impact of Image Extensions
Google first announced image extensions in beta in June 2013, providing an exciting opportunity for advertisers to include visual content directly in text ads. Playing off Product Listing Ads (PLAs), which have produced great click-thru and conversion rates for many advertisers, image extensions allow for three visuals to show at the top of text ads. These ads not only look … [Read more...] about Assessing the Impact of Image Extensions
