The PPC industry is always evolving and changing. One of the biggest changes to impact the PPC community was the roll-out of AdWords enhanced campaigns and Bing Ads compatibility with AdWords enhanced campaigns. While some great features have been made available by enhanced campaigns, one of the biggest pain points for ppc managers was, and continues to be, the lack of control … [Read more...] about How Bing Ads Tablet Bid Modifiers Helped Reduce CPA by 47%
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Win the Mobile Bid Battle with 3 Easy Excel Reports
Of all the issues we deal with in PPC, the question of what to do with mobile traffic seems to come up more often than the rest. In many ways, it's the next big problem we have to face (alongside attribution in general)- is there any value to this traffic? If so, how do we properly account for its value? And what role does it play in our marketing efforts as a whole? While … [Read more...] about Win the Mobile Bid Battle with 3 Easy Excel Reports
Audit Your PPC Account in 20 Minutes Using AdWords Segments
PPC accounts can be complex and typically contain various layers of networks, targeting, devices, locations, settings and much more. As your account grows, the opportunity for wasted spend and/or unseen opportunities for growth increases. Performing regular PPC account audits can help you stay on top of these findings and in the end, save you money. However, a full-blown audit … [Read more...] about Audit Your PPC Account in 20 Minutes Using AdWords Segments
Avoid A GDN Disaster With One Simple Optimization
This week we’ve focused on PPC issues that we have faced and triumphantly overcome. The most memorable key learning that has stuck with me over the years is the importance of monitoring display placements - in particular Mobile App placements. Earlier this year I wrote a post about how the Mobile App: Flappy Birds almost destroyed my account. Since then, I’ve gathered even more … [Read more...] about Avoid A GDN Disaster With One Simple Optimization
The People vs. Bing Broad Match
The fundamental principle behind PPC is the keyword match type. It’s literally how we determine when we show our ads on the search engine results page, so understanding this concept is an important step in comprehending PPC as a whole. When I first learned PPC, it was explained to me like so: Exact match must contain the search query exactly. Phrase match requires that the … [Read more...] about The People vs. Bing Broad Match
Ace the Google AdWords Advanced Display Exam
Last month I gave you some tips and insights to the Google Fundamentals Exam, and as promised I’m back to help with another test: the Google Advanced Display Exam. Whether you’re a first timer, retaking it after a tough first try, or returning now that your 12 month window of freedom has expired, I’ve provided a walk-thru of the themes that will help you ace this test! As … [Read more...] about Ace the Google AdWords Advanced Display Exam
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
Everything You Need To Know About PPC Ad Extensions
Search ads are no longer just about headlines, description lines and display URLs. Ad Extensions now also play a huge part in the appearance and success of our ads. Take a look at this ad from Walmart I saw the other day. Notice how more than 50% of the space taken up by this ad comes from extensions of various types. Why Are Ad Extensions Important? There’s Lots … [Read more...] about Everything You Need To Know About PPC Ad Extensions
Putting “Fun” Back In The AdWords Fundamentals Exam
The time has come! You're ready (or not) to take your first AdWords certification exam! Where to start? How to begin? There are a few introductory steps, some changes you'll want to be wary of, and, of course, suggestions for where to focus and how to approach this exam! Practice for The AdWords Fundamentals Exam Step 1 - Get the Fundamentals Guide. Google wants you to … [Read more...] about Putting “Fun” Back In The AdWords Fundamentals Exam
4 Reasons Your Mobile E-Comm Is Still Sucking (& How To Fix It)
When it comes to mobile e-commerce, we tend to go for the big flashy topics and metrics. But we don't always spend time actually looking into performance and identifying when it's working and when it's simply not. Today we investigate e-commerce from a mobile perspective and identify just you're doing (or not doing) that's causing your mobile e-comm to, for lack of a better … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons Your Mobile E-Comm Is Still Sucking (& How To Fix It)
Bing: Simplified Device Targeting is Coming
Bing has officially announced that they are making the switch to what Google AdWords refers to as "Enhanced Campaigns". It appears that Bing has employed the "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" approach here, considering in April 2013 Bing explained why they would not be switching over to "enhanced campaigns". Presumably, the ability to run AdWords campaigns in Bing Ads with … [Read more...] about Bing: Simplified Device Targeting is Coming
Transcript: Our AdWords Announcement Liveblog – App Ads, Estimated Conversions, and Buzzword Bingo
Join us today at 11:45 AM EST for coverage of Google's AdWords event. In the event announcement, the AdWords team promised to unveil over 10 new products, features, and research studies that have been in the works over the last year. In particular, they stressed the user (and advertiser) multi-screen experience, in-app advertising, and targeting improvements that "let … [Read more...] about Transcript: Our AdWords Announcement Liveblog – App Ads, Estimated Conversions, and Buzzword Bingo
