Midwest Digital Marketing Day is an intentional event focused on creating a space for shared learnings and communication with our fellow PPC heroes in the heartland. We know that working in digital marketing in the Midwest means we’re spread out, and it’s harder to find meet-ups and swap ideas. This event is designed for connecting […]
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What is a good click-through rate? It’s the age-old question asked by PPC managers and clients alike. Though we can agree that higher is better, much debate remains as to what constitutes a good vs. subpar account CTR. Below, I’ll give a definitive answer, though I acknowledge that many factors are at play. Additionally, I’ll
Is the math aspect of PPC your least favorite part of your job? Does the mere mention of the word “algebra” anxiety-inducing? Are you not a “numbers person”? Or maybe you’re just a PPC newbie and you’re wrapping your head around what all of the numbers and metrics mean. Fear not, friends. PPC Hero is
The first few months managing a B2B account I struggled. I could not understand the lifecycle of the customer, I could not grasp the client’s goals, and I did not understand how the account was structured. Further into management, I started to lose account efficiency because of my lack of understanding; I couldn’t even keep
Digital Advertising for events can be a tricky business, especially on the paid search side. Either the company you advertise for is running the event or attending the event which will dictate how you approach your strategy. You need to fill person quotas, need to drive traffic to the event page, and need to make
Branded campaigns can help increase awareness to your product and services and capture the demand generated by your upper funnel campaigns. Through the process of Brand Building, you can help strengthen your brand and enhance the performance of your campaign. If you’re not sold on the idea of paying for your branded terms, read what
“Just wanted to let you know your campaign has a limited budget. You’re hitting your goals so might as well raise it!” I’m guessing I’m not the only one who hears this from platform reps, account executives, and sales associates. In a perfect world, every client has an unlimited budget restricted only by the maximum
Running your first ever Google Ads campaign? Well, it is a great idea to invest in Google Ads. In fact, I consider it an excellent choice because Google Ads can help your business grow. However, the process of formulating a Google Ads campaign has to be carried out immaculately so that it can produce profitable
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Brick-and-mortar businesses depend heavily on foot traffic and local shoppers. In a cutthroat retail world, physical businesses need a competitive edge. Paid search ads can be a great way to give you that edge and boost your revenue. However, using them effectively to get potential customers to walk through your doors after an online visit
As the paid search industry migrated towards a more automated environment advertisers were met with a spike in cost per click (CPC). Coming out of 2018 Merkle reports a higher rate of click growth than rise in CPC. Advertisers worked over the past year to harness automation and understand how to reap the benefits without
