SEM Tools: PPC

30 questions to ask that so-called PPC ‘expert’ before hiring him/her

When it comes to pay-per-click (PPC), it’s often best to call in the experts. But sometimes even experts need to be put to the test. The following are a variety of questions and their answers from major search and e-commerce sites like Google, Amazon and Bing. Use them to ask any “expert” you may be

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After exact, what’s the next best match type?

Exact Match is widely accepted as the Cadillac of match types in paid search, and for good reason. Queries that exactly match the keyword triggering a paid search ad have the highest conversion rate of any query-to-keyword relationship.  When used, a brand can rest assured the searcher is searching for the exact term targeted. However, while

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Labels now available in Bing Ads Editor for Dynamic Search Ads

Bing Ads has announced the ability to use Labels in Editor for Dynamic Search Ads, following the recent rollout of DSAs in October. Labels allow advertisers to organize information in a way that is easier for them to filter and create rules around. Users can use methods such as labeling “Evergreen” vs. “Sale” ads and

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How to build a stronger, more effective PPC team

I’ve been doing pay-per-click (PPC) since 1998, when virtually every setting was manual. While it was painful to manage everything by hand, it forced me to learn the ins and outs of PPC, and that helped me build a successful career.  Today, with automation playing an ever-more-important role in PPC, new account managers don’t have

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Google adds keyword functionality to the AdWords app

We haven’t heard much about development on the AdWords app lately, but there’s a new update out today that makes the app more useful. Advertisers can now add, edit and remove keywords from their campaigns using the AdWords app. To add a keyword, simply click the new round blue “plus” button that appears in the

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Web.com buys Acquisio for machine learning, PPC management capabilities

Acquisio, which provides SEM campaign management tools for enterprises and small businesses, was acquired by Web.com. Web.com has many thousands of small business customers, who buy web hosting and a range of digital marketing services, including search, social and e-commerce. The terms of the transaction, announced Wednesday, were not disclosed. Montreal-based Acquisio has invested heavily

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AdWords Editor update supports Shopping Showcase Ads

AdWords Editor version 12.1 is now available, with support added for several features, including Shopping showcase ads and expanded dynamic search ads. Showcase ads feature three product images from a retailer that are related to the search query and link to a Google-hosted landing page of products the advertiser groups together. Google first introduced showcase

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Is Google stepping in because no one else would?

Advertisers — especially PPC junkies — want to pay for the highest-converting, most relevant traffic possible. That’s been the obsession of our corner of the digital world for some years now. Yet in other corners, key players have been roundly accused of taking a wait-and-see approach when it comes to advertisers paying for the least

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AdWords Editor’s new custom rules let you quickly see what’s missing in your accounts

Google really wants advertisers to adopt their best practices. The latest version of AdWords Editor, version 12, has a whole new section to show you where you’re not complying, along with some other new features. Custom Rules The new “Custom Rules” section can be found in the left navigation pane in AdWords Editor (AWE). It

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