I saw a really awesome ppc ad today and thought I would share. Writing PPC ads is one of the most important functions of a PPC specialist and is one the highest impact areas of optimization. In some industries, it’s really hard to stand out, especially when all your competitors have the same or a […]
Paid Search Saves Lives
December 2, 2014 by 5 Comments
It’s not everyday that you get a call from a client telling you that your SEM campaigns actually saved someone’s life. I am not talking about a client saying, “hey, you are a lifesaver.” That actually happens all the time 🙂 Yesterday I get a call from a client of mine, MMC Depot, that helps […]
How To Use PPC To Maximize PR Exposure
September 15, 2014 by 2 Comments
If you are following tech news today, you will see the official announcement that Microsoft Bought Minecraft. The story is semi interesting, but what stood out for me was when I googled Minecraft this ad came up. I don’t know how long this ad has been live, but It is more than just a new […]
The Best Way to Win with PPC is to Lose Money
July 15, 2014 by 3 Comments
“The Purpose of a New PPC Campaign is not to turn a profit; It is to prove or disprove which keywords will work best for you long term. ” -David Melamed If you are like me, you hate losing money more than you like making money. I once read that the ratio is like 4 […]
Keep This In Mind and You’ll Have a Winning PPC Advertising Strategy
April 2, 2014 by 7 Comments
PPC Advertising Strategy -Create a Story That Flows from David Melamed Here is how you need to think about paid search. You are telling a story. You are engaged in a one on one conversation. The persons query is them asking you a question. Your ad is your answer to their question. Their Click Through […]
Are You Spending Too Much on Your PPC Bids? The Big Myth PPC Management Companies Don’t Want You To Know!
February 7, 2014 by 7 Comments
I made a big mistake this week. Luckily I caught it today and managed to fix it. I was optimizing a clients campaigns and noticed one keyword was producing conversions at a much higher rate than any other keywords. So, I decided to double the bid on that keyword to make sure I max out […]
#SuperBowl Advertisers Turn To PPC Advertising To Capture Big Game Searchers
January 27, 2014 by 7 Comments
The 2014 Super Bowl is upon us and it’s always interesting to see how advertisers try to capture the value they create with their Super Bowl campaigns. This year the big game will be winning mobile engagement during the game. I was doing my own pre-game research when I discovered that many advertisers are prepared […]
Two Negative Keyword Tools I Can’t Live Without
September 30, 2013 by 10 Comments
I spent most of the day today building out a PPC campaign for a new client in a very specialized B2B market. His big challenge is that while he only services commercial clients, many of the search terms overlap individuals who are too small for him to service. So, I set out to build him […]
Whats The Difference Between a Ten Million Dollar Business and a Billion Dollar Business?
July 11, 2013 by 6 Comments
The story goes that Dennis was looking for a Diamond engagement ring for his fiance, and was speaking with Jerry the Jeweler, who promised him the ring for below cost. When Dennis inquired about how Jerry can sell it below cost, Jerry quipped, "Because I buy it for less than below cost." The story is meant […]
Google Rolls Out Click To Chat Ad Extensions
May 20, 2013 by 3 Comments
I was running a search for a brand I am researching and chanced upon an adwords ad extension click to chat. Pretty cool. I don't know how useful it is, but definitely cool. It grabs the eye and gives the impression that you are instantly available to help them. I would love to test it, […]
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