The revenue you earn from advertising doesn't come from your products or services. Of course, that doesn't mean your product is not essential. However, the most vital factor that makes a paid advertising campaign successful, I believe, is the keywords you choose to bid on. It's keywords that make or break a PPC campaign as this element determines who sees your ad and who … [Read more...] about PPC Keyword Research Guide: How to Find Keywords for Your Paid Advertising
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November 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Import Google Ads Data into Google Sheets Details: A Google Ads add-on is now available for Google Sheets. Navigate to the “Add-ons” drop down menu in order to install. Impact: The Add-On eliminates a degree of manual work and opens the door for improved custom … [Read more...] about November 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
The Ethical Implications Of PPC Advertising & How To Overcome Them
Earlier this year when Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google attended an antitrust hearing, a ton of transparency concerns that were bubbling came to the surface. It was thought to be just a small part of a larger series of antitrust investigations, but with miscommunication and updates affecting the visibility of search terms, we’ve since questioned whether or not Google is … [Read more...] about The Ethical Implications Of PPC Advertising & How To Overcome Them
October 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Attribution updates on Google including Youtube and Data-Driven Measurement Details: Youtube has been added to Google Ads attribution reporting. Additionally, their data-driven attribution model is now available to more advertisers. Impact: Youtube’s addition to Google … [Read more...] about October 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
September 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Google limits Search Terms transparency due to privacy concerns Details: In early September, Google began withholding information on low impression search query results. Moving forward, that data will “only include terms that were searched by a significant number of users”. … [Read more...] about September 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
Facebook Video Ads Campaigns: Everything You Need to Know!
Facebook has grown far beyond being just the place people go to share cat memes and have heated discussions with their peers. In recent years, the platform has become a network where users discover new products, primarily through video ads' consumption. With its unique ability to drive engagement and conversions, Facebook presents excellent opportunities that e-commerce … [Read more...] about Facebook Video Ads Campaigns: Everything You Need to Know!
August 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Google expands lead forms to Youtube and Discovery Campaigns Details: Lead form extensions (which are currently active in search) now extend to Youtube and Discovery campaigns. Impact: Google has become increasingly B2B friendly over the past couple of years. The success … [Read more...] about August 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
July 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Buy on Google is now commission-free Details: Following the addition of free product listings a couple of months back, Google Shopping will offer commission-free access to their native checkout within product listings via “Buy on Google”. With the announcement, came a … [Read more...] about July 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
How To Use Geo Exclusions To Measure Brand Ad Value
In the Fall of 2019, the PPC Twitter-verse was newly abuzz with a question that has been around for as long as the industry has existed: is it worth it to bid on brand keywords? At the time, we wrote about that topic extensively - see Matt Umbro’s “The Great Brand Keyword Debate: What You Need To Consider” for a detailed recap. As with many questions, the answer to the … [Read more...] about How To Use Geo Exclusions To Measure Brand Ad Value
The Top 25 Most Influential PPC Experts of 2020
Paid Media Marketers - the time has come! We are releasing the latest edition of The Top 25 Most Influential PPC Experts. A few quick notes before you check out the list: There is a complex formula for calculating influence in our industry. (You can read more about the methodology below the list.) Our scoring methodology only takes account of what someone has done within … [Read more...] about The Top 25 Most Influential PPC Experts of 2020
Cross-Platform Lead-Gen Strategy That Lowers CPL
A strong lead-gen funnel is more important than ever especially considering the COVID time period in which I am writing this. Informing users and helping guide them through the funnel is the best way to continue to drive qualified leads. One of the better strategies I have recently implemented is a cross-platform play between LinkedIn and Facebook - gaining qualified users … [Read more...] about Cross-Platform Lead-Gen Strategy That Lowers CPL
May 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
In this monthly post, we bring you the latest from all of the major platforms. Google Ads What: Hotel ads product updates Details: Google is piloting a commissions (per stay) program allowing Hotel ads partners to pay a commission only if a customer follows through with their stay, automatically adjusting bids to maximize booking value. In the next few weeks, expect the rollout … [Read more...] about May 2020 Updates to Paid Media Platforms
