Imagine running campaigns that adjust bids perfectly for every auction, targeting the right user at the right moment. That’s the promise of Smart Bidding in Google Ads. For PPC marketers, especially for beginners, Smart Bidding can feel like an enticing but sometimes overwhelming tool. Between algorithm updates, new automation options, and ever-changing PPC best practices, … Read more
As a marketing leader with experience at several different tech companies, I’ve become an expert at real-time bidding (RTB) for programmatic ads. This process is often one of the most efficient and cost-effective ways to purchase ad inventory online. But, even for experienced marketers, real-time bidding can be confusing. That’s why I wrote this article: … Read more
Imagine running campaigns that adjust bids perfectly for every auction, targeting the right user at the right moment. That’s the promise of Smart Bidding in Google Ads. For PPC marketers, especially for beginners, Smart Bidding can feel like an enticing but sometimes overwhelming tool. Between algorithm updates, new automation options, and ever-changing PPC best practices, … Read more
Paid search advertising has many arms. Marketers spend years crafting strategies to drive results through Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and more. Of these many strategies adopted by brands and agencies, in my experience over the last 15 years, one topic that sits across every paid search strategy is brand bidding. What Is Brand Bidding? Brand … Read more
This is it, the final chapter in our journey to mastering value-based bidding! We have covered a lot of ground, from determining whether value-based bidding is a fit for your business, to understanding what data you’ll need, to assigning the right values, and choosing the right bid strategy. After you have executed your value-based bidding … Read more
Google Shopping ads can be a powerful revenue driver – but to get the most out of it, you need to master bid management. Whether you’re an in-house marketer or working at an agency, effective bid management is crucial for scaling success. However, understanding how to optimize and adjust bids effectively in Google Shopping ads … 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
Google has announced plans to discontinue its Enhanced Cost-Per-Click (eCPC) bidding strategy for search and display ad campaigns. This change, set to roll out in stages over the coming months, marks the end of an era for one of Google’s earliest smart bidding options. Dates & Changes Starting October 2024, new search and display ad … 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
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
Google to phase out cookie-based Hotel Ad strategies, introduces AI-driven tROAS and expands Performance Max for travel. Google is retiring its commission-based bidding for Hotel Ads in October 2024. The company is shifting to AI-powered bidding strategies instead, like tROAS and Performance Max. The changes come as the travel industry rebounds post-pandemic. Source link
This morning, Google emailed publishers using AdSense about new programmatic support next year. Starting in Q1 2024, Google is launching support for programmatic bidding on inventory eligible for Limited ads. There’s a lot to unpack here, so read on to understand: What Limited ads are What the new programmatic support entails What publishers need to … Read more
If you have goals such as sales revenue, lifetime value, or profit margins, you should consider using value-based bidding (VBB). Perhaps you’re unsure of how to get started or how to value different conversions – or maybe you tried value-based bidding and didn’t see the results you expected. Recently, I addressed advertisers’ questions and common … Read more
Last week, Google Ads Liason answered common questions and misconceptions about value-based bidding. Ginny Marvin took to LinkedIn and Twitter platforms for a week-long series of posts explaining the ins and outs of value-based bidding. Last week Marvin wrapped up the series by answering common advertiser questions she got along the way. Read on to … Read more
