The Point

OCTOBER 7, 2014

It seems only yesterday that “PPC advertising” was synonymous with Google AdWords. Google still dominates search advertising – at last count, it handles roughly two-thirds of all Web search queries , a market share that won’t be decreasing any time soon. Billion with Google in 2013.

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SocialPilot

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Jeanne posts case studies, blogs on click-through-rates, drip email marketing campaigns, ROI generations, and everything that has the keyword email marketing in it. Paid search marketing Brad Geddes Brad is the co-founder of Adalysis, a PPC recommendation software for Google Ads and Microsoft Ads. Why should you follow her?

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QuanticMind

JUNE 14, 2017

Day 1 of #SMX Advanced includes keynote addresses from Google and Bing, conversion optimization best practices, audience targeting tips and social + PPC discussion. Here’s our list of the quick hits: Day 1 Keynote – Welcome & SEM Keynote Conversation: Google & SEM. pictured: @jdischler , @GinnyMarvin ).

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Avoid paid keyword traps. Sharing keyword intelligence is a standard best practice. Sometimes, certain types of keywords can have subtle differences, and end up aligning to the wrong intent. It's important to understand the intent behind search terms, because you want to avoid keyword traps. Probably not.

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Hubspot

AUGUST 8, 2019

Pay-per-click advertising is most common in search engine results pages (SERPs), like Google or Bing, but is also used on social channels (although CPM is more common). So, why would you pay for ads when you can reach your audience organically through great content and strategically-placed keywords (otherwise known as SEO )?

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QuanticMind

JUNE 20, 2017

Review the top PPC insights for social/mobile vs. search, audience targeting and Google Shopping here, and get new martech insights and a free digital copy of the acclaimed martech book “Digital Insights” in our webinar. The continued growth of Google Shopping.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

JULY 23, 2009

The next interview in the B2B Marketing thought leader interview series is with Terry Whalen, a partner at CPC Search , a full-service SEM agency that optimizes PPC campaigns on behalf of its clients. But for B2B, we are typically only measuring a lead submission via AdWords, and all leads are not created equal.

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QuanticMind

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

There are several types of PPC advertising, but the most popular remains paid search, commonly known as search engine marketing (SEM). If you and Google are metaphorical “best friends,” it gets easier. Google became one of largest companies on the planet because of advertising. For one, establish an effective keyword list.

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QuanticMind

MAY 30, 2019

Adwords went through a major overhaul last year, rebranding as Google Ads in the process. As Google introduces new tools and features, advertisers must change their PPC strategies and adapt. That makes it hard to keep up with new ways of approaching SEM every year. Search engine marketing is constantly changing.

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LeadSquared

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Do you analyze cross-platform attribution for leads influenced by Google on LinkedIn and vice-versa? What is the ideal conversion rate for Google Ads search campaigns in B2B marketing? Can you elaborate on top of the page bid option in AdWords? So, here is a list of those questions. Let us answer them one at a time.

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QuanticMind

MAY 11, 2018

Okay, you’ve just landed your dream job as an SEM professional and your boss is now asking you to deliver your “PPC strategy” — you know that brilliant, airtight strategy you put together that’s going to help your boss (and your company) not only to meet their business objectives, but also exceed them? AdWords audience targeting.

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QuanticMind

JUNE 23, 2019

Advertisers must constantly be on the lookout for ways to improve Adwords performance if they want to stay ahead of the growing competition. Bid optimization technology has advanced algorithms and data processing capabilities that can accurately calculate the best CPC to maximize campaign performance. PPC automated bidding is the key.

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QuanticMind

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Day 1 of #SMX East offers the keynote address from Google on online-to-offline (o2o), Shopping best practices, Display best practices and more. Day 1 Keynote: “Google Unveils New Online-To-Offline Ads Innovations” by Kishore Kanakamedala. Day 1 Keynote – Google Unveils New Online-To-Offline Ads Innovations.

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WebMarketCentral

JANUARY 24, 2008

This post focuses on interesting observations and helpful advice pertaining specifically to Google AdWords, the largest SEM platform. Who Uses Dynamic Keyword Insertion? Just a Bit Off Target With Pay-Per-Click by Future Now Even sophisticated, major retailers can make SEM mistakes. Techniques that Always Work?

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Navigate the Channel

OCTOBER 25, 2023

One paid search metric that is often highlighted – no matter if you’re using Google or Bing, your B2C or B2B, or if you are client side or agency – is the Cost-Per-Click metric, or CPC. To truly understand how to improve CPC, a paid search manager must first understand how CPC is calculated.

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Adobe Experience Cloud Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

This panel of B2B search engine marketers at Dreamforce 2009 talked about how to take your search marketing to the next level, including SEM tips and tricks, landing page strategies, Web site analytics, and more. Terry Whalen, CPC Search; and Lauren Vaccarello, salesforce.com.

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LeadSquared

APRIL 5, 2016

I’m talking about the number of questions that came up at the ‘Google AdWords for Beginners’ webinar session and all the answers we had to write! If you missed the ‘Google Adwords for Beginners’ webinar, you can watch it here. MCC helps you to access multiple AdWords accounts at a time.

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Online Marketing Institute

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Home Members Only News Features Columns SEM SEO PPC Social Media How To Google & Search First Time Here? In the last MarketingSherpa Search Marketing Benchmark Guide (2009), data indicated that the average CPC for B2B lead generation efforts was $3.33, vs. $0.78 Screen out negative keywords (continuously screen them out!)

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QuanticMind

MARCH 19, 2019

The key to success in Adwords automation today is less about what you should automate, but how. In this article, we offer a complete overview of the best solutions for automating SEM in 2019. Google AdWords Automation Features. Smart Campaigns are the new default campaign type when you sign-up for Google Ads.

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WebMarketCentral

DECEMBER 21, 2009

SEMRush offers a powerful suite of SEO and search marketing tools , particularly for those who've already done the basic SEO work and perhaps have an AdWords program running, but want to take efforts to the next level. The tool also provides a "related keyword report." The tool also provides a "related keyword report."

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Navigate the Channel

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Here’s what to understand about incorporating Google Ads B2B targeting in your content marketing mix. Google Ads is Google’s pay-per-click (PPC) platform, which allows businesses to gain visibility across Google’s assets. Choose Keywords Carefully. You could search with generic words on Google, Yahoo!

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TrustRadius Marketing

MAY 30, 2018

SEO stands for search engine optimization , and SEM stands for search engine marketing. SEO experts focus on generating traffic and leads through organic search whereas SEM experts aim to generate traffic and leads through organic and paid search. Perform keyword research. So, what’s a keyword?

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Webbiquity

JULY 24, 2012

In fact, recent WordStream research highlighted on eStrategy Trends reveals that, for keyword phrases with “high commercial intent,” almost two-thirds of all clicks are now on paid ads. Clearly, Google has been successful at shifting more traffic to paid results (which is where Google earns 97% of its revenue ).

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QuanticMind

MARCH 22, 2017

Day 2 of #SMX West is all about updates on the much-discussed topic of attribution and new AdWords features and experiences. pictured: Bart Heideman, Global Product Lead, Conversions for @google ). Attribution In AdWords. SMX West 2017, Day 2. Featuring: Bart Heideman and @SeanQuadlin.

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QuanticMind

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

For your perusal, here are the quick hits: Brand SEM insight from “Brands Talk Search Marketing”: Featuring: Daniela de Simone, @erinever , @jknob8 , @simonheseltine , @CJSherman. Panelists discuss the ups and downs of various SEM tools, particularly on a finite budget. Featuring: @tedives , @suzyvirtual , @jpinocchio , @bgTheory.

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Single Grain

JANUARY 31, 2020

Plus, all this is complemented by the fact that SEMrush has one of the biggest keyword databases in the world. Find countries or regions that are more profitable in terms of advertising costs with the CPC map and modify your ad campaigns accordingly to benchmark your numbers, plan your marketing campaigns and estimate ROI.

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QuanticMind

JUNE 15, 2017

Day 2 of #SMX Advanced includes tips and tactics on branded keywords, audience targeting, expanded text ads and Google Shopping. QuanticMind has a wrap-up of Day 2’s SEM sessions from SMX Advanced 2017, including more quick hits on branded, audience, ETAs and Shopping: Protecting Your Branded Keywords .

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Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Search engine marketing (SEM) accounts for roughly three out of every eight dollars spent on digital advertising , with Google alone commanding 31% of the market. 7 deadly sins of Google AdWords by iMedia Connection. New Google AdWords Callout Extensions How-To: Highlight Offers in Your Ads by WordStream.

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QuanticMind

APRIL 9, 2019

Adwords bidding strategies have changed a lot in recent years. PPC advertising has always been keyword-focused, but audience targeting features are now more advanced when it comes to improving campaign performance. Here’s everything you need to know about the role audience bid modifiers play in Adwords bidding strategies.

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QuanticMind

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

As advertisers moved into the digital world and onto the Internet in droves, many ad platforms (like Google Ads) needed advertisers to actually set a maximum cost-per-click (CPC) that they were comfortable with. CPC was important, yes — but it was only one small part of a much larger story.

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Single Grain

JULY 3, 2023

SEM strategies comprise two major channels – PPC ads and SEO – to help brands acquire higher ranking and visibility. Work With Us What Is SEM vs SEO? Let’s take a quick look at each to make sure you’re clear on search engine marketing before moving on to SEM strategies. Let’s begin!

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 19, 2012

Read on for insights from Derek, and Eric’s Social Media Stat of the Week (this week: for Facebook advertising, CPM rates are up 41%, CPC rates are up 23%). Google+ made their profile pictures bigger. Eric’s Social Media Stat of the Week: CPM Rates are Up 41%, CPC Rates are Up 23%, and Ad Engagement is Down.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 14, 2012

Google AdWords) in conjunction to maximize first-page-of-the-search-results exposure. Understand Google AdWords quality scores? Discover the answers to these questions and many more here in 17 of the best AdWords and SEM guides of the past year. AdWords Guides, Tips & Tactics.

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Brandpoint

JUNE 24, 2021

To find CPA, divide your total cost (whether measuring by campaign, keyword or ad group) by the number of conversions. When measuring CPA, you only pay Google for every conversion rather than for every click. In AdWords, lower your CPA by increasing your Quality Score. CPC: Cost-per-Click. GA: Google Analytics.

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WebMarketCentral

OCTOBER 8, 2008

Ideally, a company eventually reaches the outer layer where pure branding activities (such as print advertising) help to maximize the effectiveness of lead generation programs (such as SEM) near the center of the circle. Since Google is the dominant search engine , it's AdWords search program is the place to start.

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QuanticMind

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Day 2 of #SMX East offers new insights on paid search trends, what Amazon is doing in search engine marketing, and SEM automation. Ability to adapt to major environmental changes, such as changes from Google to algorithms and bidding. SMX East 2017, Day 2. Ability to operate digital marketing campaigns at massive scale.

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QuanticMind

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

For search marketers new to mobile, consider using the following Google-recommended directional mobile bid modifier to start.[ Granular location segmentation can often provide performance lifts in search engine marketing (SEM). It’s far to expect different targets and results for mobile versus desktop.

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