There has been a lot of talk about AdWords lately. Google has been releasing new extensions such as review and site link descriptions. Of course the other big topic is the imminent rollover into enhanced campaigns. You can find out more about that all over the blogosphere and get ready with our PPC Hero enhanced campaign tool kit. Back to the topic though, Bing has introduced … [Read more...] about Don’t Forget About Bing – Three Great New Features
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The End of Paid Search As We Know It?
Our PPC ecosystem is probably going to be changing soon. On June 25th, the Federal Trade Commission sent off a warning shot to a bunch of search engines, and it will most likely be reshaping the real estate on which our careers and lives (and senses of self and self worth {etc., etc.}) are built. Here’s the main thrust the letter: “To avoid the potential for deception, … [Read more...] about The End of Paid Search As We Know It?
Comparison-Shopping Engines: The top 10 CSEs, Part 2
It is series time! One topic that we haven’t really talked much about in our blog are comparison-shopping engine sites. I have worked with multiple online retailers that have seen great success with this type of online advertising. So I want to take this series as an opportunity to dive deeper into the mystery of comparison-shopping. In my first blog post of this series I … [Read more...] about Comparison-Shopping Engines: The top 10 CSEs, Part 2
10 (okay, 11) Point Check List To Ensuring Ad Health
We all know that the ad is the gateway to the conversion. But how much time and thought are you really giving your ad copy? The answer I’m hoping for is: As much as it needs. That doesn't mean you need to spend days, hours, or even large chunks of your mental space creating ads for your clients. It does mean that you need to be mindful of how effectively you’re grabbing the … [Read more...] about 10 (okay, 11) Point Check List To Ensuring Ad Health
Happy Birthday to Bing!
We wouldn't be PPC Hero if we didn't acknowledge the search engines whose exacting and popular technology makes all of this possible--and so we're pleased as punch to wish our friends over at Bing a very happy birthday! It's been quite a year for Bing--here are just a few our favorite highlights: We would not be PPC Heroes if we didn't mention how much we geeked out when … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday to Bing!
Growing Your PPC Account Budget the Smart Way
There’s money to be had on the Internet and we want all of it. In this month’s series, PPC Hero will be talking about ways to grow your account to increase its reach while maximizing profits. We can’t have it all, but we can try and try to get ever more of it. So far in this series we’ve discussed utilizing betas and keyword research to expand and grow your paid search … [Read more...] about Growing Your PPC Account Budget the Smart Way
How To Use Excel Solver To Optimize Your Campaign Budgets
One of the problems I had been having this month came down to the issue of optimally efficient budget allocation. For some of you out there, this won't be something you'll ever have to worry about, but for a couple of my accounts, we have to maintain a rigid budget that we can't go over. With lots of lost impression share out there, one of the easiest ways to let computers rule … [Read more...] about How To Use Excel Solver To Optimize Your Campaign Budgets
Spr’Bing Cleaning: 7 Simple Steps For Your Bing Accounts
The unending wisdom of Martha Stewart tells us that “there are few rites of spring more satisfying than the annual clean.” In that spirit, PPC Hero’s April series will cover some aspects of your accounts that are worth a good cleaning. Structure, ads, negatives and more will all be covered. In the busy world of PPC Accounts, taking a few minutes out to dive into Bing can … [Read more...] about Spr’Bing Cleaning: 7 Simple Steps For Your Bing Accounts
The Five Biggest Moments from Hero Conf 2013
After all the planning and anticipation, it's hard to believe that Hero Conf 2013 is actually over. But now that we've had some time to relax (and recover), we thought it would be a good idea to take a step back and reflect on all of the awesomeness. As it turns out, getting more than 200 of the world's best PPC minds in the same room together can have some pretty impressive … [Read more...] about The Five Biggest Moments from Hero Conf 2013
Going Beyond the Basics with PPC Keyword Research
For this month’s series PPC Hero decided to go back to the basics, but with a twist. We’ll be tackling all of the standard best practices for bids, ads, and keywords. But we’ll also share some of our personal insights about what works, what doesn’t, and what you can apply to your own accounts. When it comes to keyword research everyone in PPC seems to have their own … [Read more...] about Going Beyond the Basics with PPC Keyword Research
Breaking the ‘Bad Conference’ Mold with Hero Conf
With our last early bird discount-pricing deadline ending this Friday (February 8th) the PPC Hero team wants to make sure you know all the facts about what to expect when it comes to attending Hero Conf! For those of you who have missed it, Hero Conf 2013 will be taking place in Austin, TX on April 8-10. It’s a 3-day event this year, up from 2 last year, and will include two … [Read more...] about Breaking the ‘Bad Conference’ Mold with Hero Conf
Editors and Tools
Adwords Editor & Excel: /align-your-bids-with-your-cpa-within-5-minutes-using-adwords-editor-and-excel/ Desktop Editors: https://www.google.com/intl/en/adwordseditor/ https://advertising.microsoft.com/support-center/adcenter-downloads/adcenter-desktop Efficient big management: spreadsheet fun!: /efficient-bid-management-spreadsheet-fun/ … [Read more...] about Editors and Tools
