This evening I received a notification from Yahoo that Google has terminated the advertising agreement between the two companies. I'll let the actual announcement speak for itself (see below): Dear Advertiser, We wanted to reach out to you directly regarding Google's decision, announced earlier today, to terminate the advertising services agreement that the companies … [Read more...] about Google Terminates Advertising Agreement with Yahoo
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New Custom Reporting Feature in Google Analytics – Now in Beta
Some of you may have noticed a new ‘custom reporting' feature while analyzing your Google analytics data. The new custom reporting feature allows advertisers to create a custom report with the metrics you want to see. The report is virtually unlimited to what you can do. If you don't have the new custom reporting feature already you can contact your Google representative and … [Read more...] about New Custom Reporting Feature in Google Analytics – Now in Beta
Learn How Google’s Newest Quality Score Update Will Affect Your Accounts
Last Thursday, Google announced their newest round of improvements to the AdWords Quality Score. Yet another line of detail to keep all of us PPC advertisers on our toes! At its simplest form, this Quality Score update removes the "influence of ad position on CTR" when determining Quality Score, and the process for how ads reach the very top spots. Let's talk about the first … [Read more...] about Learn How Google’s Newest Quality Score Update Will Affect Your Accounts
Have You Seen This? Expanded Product View on Google PPC
Today, Marketing Pilgrim discussed something new in Google search results - expanded product views in AdWords ads! The example given was for Blue Nile, the massive diamond retailer. The regular PPC ad is still intact, but there is a plusbox under the ad that says "show more products..." Once opened, images and expanded descriptions are displayed below the normal PPC … [Read more...] about Have You Seen This? Expanded Product View on Google PPC
Recap of Google’s Holiday Shopping Guide 2008 Webinar
Recently I listened to the Google Unwrapped holiday webinar called, Make the Most of the Holiday Season. It's important for me to get a head start for the holiday season in order to generate the most sales possible, and it's becoming a priority for other internet retailers as well. In this webinar recap I'll go over some of the 2007 holiday shopping trends, followed by … [Read more...] about Recap of Google’s Holiday Shopping Guide 2008 Webinar
Say Goodbye to the Google Site Stats Logo – If You Want
Last week Google officially announced a change to the AdWords conversion tracking platform. The often times unnecessary and unattractive Site Stats Logo is now optional. When Google first pushed this logo on us, it was a required feature. Each time a visitor from AdWords converted, the confirmation page contained one of the following logos (pink, oh yeah!): The purpose … [Read more...] about Say Goodbye to the Google Site Stats Logo – If You Want
Using the Same Landing Page In Google and Yahoo May Be Hindering Your Campaign
Our landing page optimization series continues! On Monday, John discussed elements of your landing page design that can enhance user interaction and increase conversions. Yesterday, Amber focused on the using the one-two combo of a simple contact form and a strong call-to-action. Both of these articles emphasize the need to continually test the various elements of your landing … [Read more...] about Using the Same Landing Page In Google and Yahoo May Be Hindering Your Campaign
Playing Fair With Competitor Keywords in Google AdWords
This is a guest post by Michael Wiegand. Michael is a Pay Per Click Analyst (and Social Media dabbler) with Portent Interactive, a Full Service Internet Marketing Agency in Seattle, WA. When he's not making bid changes and writing ad text, Michael writes for the PiBlog. In this realm of pay-per-click advertising two things are inevitable (think death and taxes): first, you … [Read more...] about Playing Fair With Competitor Keywords in Google AdWords
Google Wants YOU to Become a Website Optimizer Authorized Consultant
Today I got an email from our Google reps that they are recruiting for a new program called: Website Optimizer Authorized Consultant Program. In this new program you would provide setup, support and consultation for other using Website Optimizer. I asked my Google rep for a clearer definition of what the program is and this is what she had to say: The overall goal of … [Read more...] about Google Wants YOU to Become a Website Optimizer Authorized Consultant
Google Ad Planner Vs. AdWords Placement Tool: Which provides better sites to target?
With the release of Ad Planner, Google continues to expand the tools at your disposal that help locate new sites to target within your PPC campaign. You also have available the Placement Tool within the AdWords interface that can help find new sites on which to display your ads. These two tools have the same end goal (expanding your site targeted list in AdWords) but they … [Read more...] about Google Ad Planner Vs. AdWords Placement Tool: Which provides better sites to target?
Google Is Reshuffling the AdWords Deck Again: Prepare For Another Quality Score Update
Late last week, Google announced another round of changes for their Quality Score system. Be prepared to say goodbye to "inactive for search" and "minimum bids" with this update. According to Google, the end goal of this change is to provide advertisers with a more accurate AdWords Quality Score. What Is Changing? Since it's inception, Quality Score has operated on a … [Read more...] about Google Is Reshuffling the AdWords Deck Again: Prepare For Another Quality Score Update
How to Use Google’s Insights for Search to Improve Your PPC Management
Last week, Google announced their new Insights for Search tool. Since the announcement, every major search marketing blog has been able to rave, rant or otherwise discuss this interesting new market research device. For my "Insights Expose" I'd like to simply discuss how useful it will be for PPC management. There are loads of potential implications ranging from enhanced … [Read more...] about How to Use Google’s Insights for Search to Improve Your PPC Management
