For some years now (ever since Google Merchant Center was introduced in 2010), ecommerce advertisers have been working with product feeds. It’s historically been a complex and often fragile process, but thanks to the introduction of Google Merchant Center Next, we have some new tools at our fingertips. Here’s a look at how things are … Read more
Welcome back to our series on getting started with value-based bidding for lead gen marketers! We’ve discussed evaluating whether it makes sense for your business, setting your data strategy, and assigning the right values for your conversions. Now, we’re going to cover the final step before activating your value-based bidding strategy: choosing the right bid … Read more
Since its launch in 2021, Google’s Performance Max (PMax) campaigns have revolutionized how we approach cross-channel advertising. But while this AI-powered campaign has been a game-changer for many, particularly in ecommerce, its application for lead generation comes with unique challenges and opportunities. I thought this would be a good time to share advanced strategies for … Read more
Last week, we tackled setting your data strategy for value-based bidding. The next key is to assign the right values for the conversion actions that are important to your business. We know this step is often seen as trickier for lead gen-focused businesses than, say, ecommerce businesses. How much is a whitepaper download, newsletter signup, … Read more
Value-based bidding is only as successful as the inputs you provide. It’s not just about having data; it’s about having the right data. In last week’s article of this value-based bidding series, we looked at how to determine whether this strategy will be a good fit for your business. Now, we’re going to dig into … Read more
The 4 Ps of marketing. Marketing mix. Marketing fundamentals. Whatever you call them, these elements determine your luck at the high-stakes table of e-commerce: Product. Price. Place. Promotion. Get these right, and you’ll create a loyal fanbase that you can count on for repeat orders, high lifetime value, and customer advocacy. Neglect or miscalculate them, … Read more
For lead gen marketers, we know it’s not just about generating leads; it’s about attracting the right leads – those that are most likely to convert into valuable customers. Value-based bidding is a strategic approach that allows businesses to focus on optimizing campaigns for conversions that truly matter. We’ve seen value-based bidding work for online … Read more
There’s a lot of well-meaning PPC advice out there. This advice often finds its way to bosses/clients who ask, “Why aren’t we doing ___?” The problem is most of these studies and data sets are focused around ecommerce. Enterprise accounts (even enterprise ecommerce) will behave differently than their non-enterprise counterparts. There are a few reasons … Read more
One of the biggest areas of contention in enterprise PPC advertising is conversion tracking efficacy. This is in part due to how difficult it is to get approvals, make changes to your sites, and ensure that there’s buy-in to how you will be tracking conversions. We’re going to dive into how to secure permission to get … Read more
There are often times when more than one keyword (and/or search theme) in your account will be eligible to match for a search term. Yet only one will be selected to compete in each auction. So, how does Google choose which of your keywords to put forward? There’s a prioritization framework for that! We’ve also … Read more
Silos don’t cut it anymore. User journeys are too complex for you to view and track channels separately. To improve your campaign performance, you need a holistic view of your marketing activities and how they intertwine. This is especially true for organic and paid search strategies. You need to be front and center with your … Read more
This post was sponsored by DAC Group. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. To create websites and marketing campaigns that will increase conversions, you must understand what your customers need and when they need it. What inspires a prospect to connect with you or buy your product from start to finish? … Read more
When I first got into search marketing (back in 2005), there used to be a Tumblr feed dedicated to poorly set up campaigns that clearly did not have quality assurance (aka QA) checks done. Dynamic keyword insertion and general broad match were the two fastest ways to end up on that page and one of … Read more
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Paid media’s main job is to increase visibility and drive traffic for your brand. And as digital marketing evolves, so, too, will your strategy. In the current state of paid, the main overarching theme is, you guessed it, AI and machine learning. As paid media platforms get smarter and constantly find ways to infuse AI into … Read more
Whether you are new to paid media or reevaluating your efforts, it’s critical to review your performance and best practices for your overall PPC marketing program, accounts, and campaigns. Revisiting your paid media plan is an opportunity to ensure your strategy aligns with your current goals. Reviewing best practices for pay-per-click is also a great … Read more
Whether you are new to paid media or reevaluating your efforts, it’s critical to review your performance and best practices for your overall PPC marketing program, accounts, and campaigns. Revisiting your paid media plan is an opportunity to ensure your strategy aligns with your current goals. Reviewing best practices for pay-per-click is also a great … Read more
Whether you’re focusing on organic content strategy or deciding which Google or Microsoft keywords to bid on, keywords are a central part of digital marketing. Knowing which keywords to go after and which to hold off on can make or break the marketing budget. Here are a few considerations when choosing your keyword champion: How … Read more
This is an excerpt from SEJ’s PPC Trends 2024 ebook, our annual roundup of expert opinions on what you can expect over the course of the next 12 months. With all the potential challenges on the horizon for 2024, diversification – embracing new developments, user behaviors, and channels – is one way you can insulate … Read more
