New client account assignments are not a task to be taken lightly. In fact I would say this might be one of the most crucial steps in onboarding new business. Account Managers (AMs) can’t be assigned like used car lot salespeople (“Whose turn is it?”). Why is that? Because just as any account has multiple facets of need, Account Managers have different experiences and focus … [Read more...] about 6 Factors to Assigning the Right PPC Account Manager
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8 PPC Hacks You Should Be Using
Let’s face it: we could all use a little help. Today, I’m showcasing 8 PPC hacks that can help your campaigns flourish. You may know of a few of these already, but even if just one is new to you—you could really rake in the benefits! Ad Hacks Using Dynamic Keyword Insertion (DKI) or Dynamic Search Ads (DSA) will give you extra character space While the official limit on … [Read more...] about 8 PPC Hacks You Should Be Using
A Client’s Introductory Guide to Pay Per Click Marketing
If you’re planning on running a pay per click (PPC) campaign, and you’d like to hire an agency this guide is for you. I hope to show you how pay per click marketing works, and how you can contribute to the relationship in a way that will help you make the most money. I’ve broken this post into three parts: 1. What is Pay Per Click Marketing? 2. What is the Key to Winning at … [Read more...] about A Client’s Introductory Guide to Pay Per Click Marketing
Morning Clicks: Mobile is Taking Over the World, and Back-to-School Season Already?
Morning Clicks is your mid-week roundup of digital advertising news and notes. We're your one-stop shop for the most relevant and important news in the PPC world. Grab your cup of joe and come see us every Wednesday morning. Google released a new guide to Shopping Campaigns. [Inside AdWords] And while they were at it, they also made their annual update to the Product Feed … [Read more...] about Morning Clicks: Mobile is Taking Over the World, and Back-to-School Season Already?
Morning Clicks: Google Introduces New Policies, My Business, Big Players in the Industry Team Up
Morning Clicks is your mid-week roundup of digital advertising news and notes. We're your one-stop shop for the most relevant and important news in the PPC world. Grab your cup of joe and come see us every Wednesday morning. It would not be a week of PPC News without some news on Mobile Advertising. Mobile site call conversions are now available in AdWords. [PPC … [Read more...] about Morning Clicks: Google Introduces New Policies, My Business, Big Players in the Industry Team Up
5 Tips for Proactive Client Communication
Aside from poor performance, being too reactive is my primary concern in client/PPC manager relationships. I want to initiate conversations and present new ideas to my clients. I welcome client ideas and suggestions but they should expect that I will take the lead. Additionally, I always get uneasy when a week or more passes without communication. Below, I identify five ways to … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Proactive Client Communication
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
Morning Clicks: Google Under Scrutiny, Vanishing Conversions, and More
Morning Clicks is your mid-week roundup of digital advertising news and notes. We're your one-stop shop for the most relevant and important news in the PPC world. Grab your cup of joe and come see us every Wednesday morning. Ever written ads for an 11-year-old? Might be time to dust off the ol' ad copy handbook and see what it says about targeting children. [Advertising … [Read more...] about Morning Clicks: Google Under Scrutiny, Vanishing Conversions, and More
Dynamic Data and Presentation Pizzazz With Excel PowerMap
When it comes to analyzing and optimizing search advertising campaigns, Microsoft Excel is one of the most powerful tools available, and can be found pinned to just about every search marketer’s taskbar or even home screen. When it comes to visualizing certain complex datasets, however, traditional Excel displays such as graphs, conditional formatting tricks and even pivot … [Read more...] about Dynamic Data and Presentation Pizzazz With Excel PowerMap
Ready, Set, Hero Conf Networking!
Hero Conf is only days away and if you're not registered yet, you better hurry, seats are filling up fast! Not only does Hero Conf give you the best PPC content, it also strives to give you stand-out entertainment and networking opportunities. Rub elbows with the biggest names and brands in PPC, enjoy spectacular entertainment like the Bar Takeover powered by Bing, and walk … [Read more...] about Ready, Set, Hero Conf Networking!
Increase Search Term Insight With Bing’s “Zero Clicks” Update
Lately, Bing has been implementing changes to enhance the insights and ease of account management. A couple weeks ago, we let you know about updates to Bing report statistics and metrics. Yesterday, we shared new Bing campaign features that allow you to access information more easily. Today, we are sharing a seemingly minor change in Bing that can have a substantial impact. … [Read more...] about Increase Search Term Insight With Bing’s “Zero Clicks” Update
Do Long-Tail Keywords Matter in PPC?
One of the trickiest decisions in building out new campaigns in your account is how in depth you need to get with your keyword build out. On the one hand, building out every conceivable search term into its own exact match ad group seems like the best way to ensure maximum coverage. On the other hand, focusing your time and effort into making sure your head terms are well … [Read more...] about Do Long-Tail Keywords Matter in PPC?
