Paid Search and Shopping campaigns in Google AdWords are sometimes looked at as separate entities and in other circumstances users don't even realize the difference in targeting tactics between the two. They do run quite a bit differently on the same network, which can cause confusion. Sometimes, as online advertisers, we get questions such as, “which keywords are we targeting … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Connect Your Paid Search & Shopping Campaign Efforts
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Troubleshooting Google Analytics Tracking
As an Account Analyst, a frequent request we get is to troubleshoot Google Analytics. Sometimes it’s a very specific request, like “can you see why our sessions don’t match our AdWords clicks?” and other times it’s a generic “can you make sure GA is set up correctly?”. In this post, we’ll go through some reasons why your data might not be accurate due to the account set up and … [Read more...] about Troubleshooting Google Analytics Tracking
How To Better Organize Your Shopping Campaigns: Brand vs Non-Brand Segmentation
When I first pondered the notion of branded and non-branded Shopping campaigns I was a little skeptical. I wouldn’t necessarily describe myself as a perfectionist, or even a control freak; however, I’ll take a thorough initiative where I’m in the driver’s seat 10 times out of 10. Shopping campaigns, in general, are somewhat out of our complete control, so adding another level … [Read more...] about How To Better Organize Your Shopping Campaigns: Brand vs Non-Brand Segmentation
How To Better Organize Your Shopping Campaigns: A Tiered PLA Structure
There are multiple approaches and strategies to organizing Shopping campaigns for PPC. All of these will vary greatly depending on the brand, the number of products, the price of products, the type of products, feed organization, and the list keeps going. However, I have narrowed account-wide Shopping structures down to two options. Again, these aren’t the only two options, but … [Read more...] about How To Better Organize Your Shopping Campaigns: A Tiered PLA Structure
PPC Audience Targeting From Google To Social
It's easy to get comfortable with Google AdWords and never branch out into the paid social world. Agencies and in-house teams that have been around since the introduction of AdWords in 2000 are often skeptical of branching into the other ad platforms, including Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. However, that's where the growth opportunities lie. It's becoming less … [Read more...] about PPC Audience Targeting From Google To Social
Liveblogging Google Marketing Next 2017
We're excited to be liveblogging the Google Marketing Next 2017 event as updates to AdWords, Analytics, and DoubleClick are announced. Follow along to read our live reactions to these announcements. (TL;DR? Announcements Summary at the end) -- With the 5-min countdown, Google is highlighting a lot of Travel, Shopping, and Mobile stats. Foreshadowing the announcements to … [Read more...] about Liveblogging Google Marketing Next 2017
A Guide To Bing Ads Shopping Campaigns
With product ads continuing to see growth year-over-year, it’s vital that advertisers utilize Shopping campaigns now more than ever. Not only do they drive additional revenue but they boost a brand’s presence on the search results page. Last week, I had the privilege to speak on a webinar about Bing Shopping with Rachel Rogowin from Microsoft that can be found here. Today, I … [Read more...] about A Guide To Bing Ads Shopping Campaigns
Avoid These Common PPC Shopping Strategy Mistakes
With all the new features for Shopping product feeds, extensions, and labels, it’s easy to overlook the basics of what makes Shopping campaigns successful for ecommerce accounts. The oversights listed below are common with new accounts at Hanapin Marketing. Avoid these to develop a sophisticated Shopping campaign structure and increase overall performance. Only Running One … [Read more...] about Avoid These Common PPC Shopping Strategy Mistakes
Best Practices and Upcoming Features in Bing Shopping
Have you been struggling with Bing Shopping Campaigns? Not getting the best performance you thought you would? Don’t even know where to start? We’ve got some super helpful Bing Shopping best practices for you! In this new live webinar, Hanapin’s Shannon Glass and Bing’s Rachel Rogowin will train you on everything from explaining what Bing Shopping is, to setting it up, to … [Read more...] about Best Practices and Upcoming Features in Bing Shopping
Google Shares (A Little More Of) The Reins On DSAs
There are mixed opinions when it comes to dynamic search campaigns. Some advertisers completely give Google the keys, while others won’t even let Google into the car. No matter what side of the spectrum you fall into, the most recent updates are worth noting. For one, the dynamic ads are going to begin transitioning into the expanded text ad structure. More importantly, Google … [Read more...] about Google Shares (A Little More Of) The Reins On DSAs
On Demand Webinar: Best Practices To Optimize Your Shopping Program in Real-Time
On Demand Webinar Best Practices To Optimize Your Shopping Program in Real-Time Presented by Please be sure to bookmark this page for future access to this webinar. … [Read more...] about On Demand Webinar: Best Practices To Optimize Your Shopping Program in Real-Time
Best Practices To Optimize Your Holiday Shopping Program In Real-Time
The holidays will be here before you know it, but optimizing your Google Shopping program is a skill that you can use year-round. What does that entail? Between creating a highly relevant shopping feed, optimizing your product content, and emphasizing the right products for your company, it can seem a bit overwhelming. How can you get your most valuable products to show, and in … [Read more...] about Best Practices To Optimize Your Holiday Shopping Program In Real-Time
