February 5, 2010 5 Comments
I am asked often, as pay-per-click “professional”, why do I not use bid management software. Arguing against PPC automation is often futile in the search marketing community. We are often bombarded with software vendors that seem to dominate the conversation. Our voice, from an in-house perspective, is often shunned.
First, let me clear up one misconception [...]
February 1, 2010 2 Comments
I discuss and write often about the Google Content Network. However, sometimes I forget to go bring it back to the basics.
What is the Google Content Network?
Google allows advertisers to place ads on “relevant” websites. This is the Content Network, a contextual targeting advertising network. Google analyzes each site’s content and matches that with [...]
January 22, 2010 No Comments
If you have caught any news this week you heard about the recent Massachusetts election. Scott Brown, Republican, defeated Democrat Martha Coakley in a race for the U.S. Senate seat formerly held by the late Ted Kennedy.
But what you may not have heard is the online marketing technique Brown used to win. Twitter? Maybe. YouTube? [...]
December 4, 2009 1 Comment
On Monday, December 7, I will be speaking at Search Engine Strategies Chicago. My session is Point/Counterpoint: DIY SEM - The Pros & Cons, where we will discuss when and if you should bring PPC in-house. Joining me on this panel are two other great minds: Maia Benson with LexisNexis and Ryan Gibson of The [...]
September 9, 2009 1 Comment
Start Small
Start with a low CPC – Cost will quickly rise with content ads. It’s important to dip your foot into the pool slowly and test the waters, before jumping in. After testing and tweaking, then increase the cost-per-click on well performing AdGroups.
Exclude non-performers
This one is crucial. Google now provides performance data on which sites [...]
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