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When setting up an AdWords campaign, it is very tempting to check the box to optimize based on conversion data immediately. While you usually can’t choose CPA bidding when you start, you can check the box that says eCPC, and we see that many clients do this. However, don’t! Google’s conversion optimization algorithms need at …
Lesson #28: Don’t Turn On Conversion Optimization Too Soon Read More »
Over the last few months, Google has released a new feature that affects the way keyword match types (and therefore the strategy of using match types to organize a campaign) works. In the setting option under each campaign, users can now find a drop down for “Keyword matching options.” When selected, the following option appears: …
Update: New-ish Option Changes Google Match Types Read More »
So why should you avoid using keywords with multiple meanings? English is a complex language. There are a plethora of words that have multiple meanings. In order to have sustainable, efficient campaign, an advertiser should avoid using keywords with multiple meanings. i.e. you should avoid using a word like “crane”, as it can be both …
Lesson #27: Beware Of Keywords With Multiple Meanings Read More »
Ok, I’ll give it to you: broad match has its appeal. No need to worry about plurals or all the various ways a phrase could be created. Lots of impressions and therefore better odds for more volume. Less keywords. So the thought is, less work. But that’s just not true. Do not just put everything …
Lesson #26: Don’t Just Put Everything On Broad Match Read More »
How can you use Impression Share to find missed opportunities in your campaigns? What is impression share? It is the percentage of total impressions that your ads receive compared to the total number of impressions they could receive Impression Share may be one of the most useful and least utilized metrics in search marketing – exact …
Lesson #25: Look to Impression Share For Missed Opportunities Read More »
When bidding on generic keywords, the most important thing is not to get too carried away. What do I mean by this? Advertisers who make mistakes bidding on generic keywords tend to fall prey to one of three possibilities: 1) Bidding Too Much on a Generic Keyword: Just don’t do it. Make sure you are …
So, why should you rotate your Facebook ads every 3 days? When it comes to Facebook ads, one rule applies above all others: rotate your ads often. The rule of thumb is generally 3 days – sometimes a little bit more, and sometimes a little bit less. It doesn’t matter whether the ad is performing …
Lesson #23: Rotate Your Facebook Ads Every 3 Days Read More »
So, why should you remove duplicate keywords from Google search campaigns? The short answer: you should remove duplicate keywords from your Google search campaigns because they would essentially be competing against each other. This could potentially lower your overall ad performance. When it comes to search, a keyword should only ever show up once in …
Lesson #22: Remove All Duplicate Keywords From Search Campaigns! Read More »
Yesterday, we discussed bid rules. But while bid rules can carry out a logic indefinitely, they do not regulate themselves. As a result, it is important to keep an eye on bid rules, and actively manage them. They are not “set it and forget it.” For example, many an advertiser has accidentally competed against themselves …
Lesson #21: Bid Rules Are Not Set It And Forget It Read More »
So why are long tail keywords so important? As we continue this week’s foray into keywords, it is important not to forget about long tail keywords. Long tail keywords are keywords, generally 3-5 words long, that a user would encounter when looking for a more specific query. While “shoes,” or even “red shoes,” are not …
