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Best of 2008: SEM Landing Pages

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Here are a few of the best posts about SEM landing page design from last year. Lead Generation Form Optimization Tips and Tricks - Google Analytics by VKI Studios Darcy Foster explains how to use Google Analytics and Omniture for conversion rate measurement, then provides tips for testing different approaches to improving conversions.

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The Case of the Missing Leads: An SEM Mystery

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Sugar wasn't going to like this, and as the old saying goes, hell hath no fury like a woman with an underproducing SEM campaign. I'll talk nice to the analytical data set and buy it a few drinks, but if that don't work, I'll take it out back and knock it around until it gives up the answers. Or something like that. It's what I do."

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Best of 2007: Web Analytics

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And how can you most effectively use web analytics to make productive changes? Here are some of the best articles and blog posts from 2007 on optimizing the use of web analytics. One of the most appealing aspects of online marketing is the ability to test and measure virtually anything, in detail and with great precision.

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Best of 2009 (So Far): AdWords Tips and Tactics, Part 2

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by Search Engine Land Craig Danuloff clearly explains why the AdWords quality score is important, how it affects cost per click for SEM campaigns, and the factors that go into Google's calculation of quality score. Is The Hype Over Google AdWords Quality Score Justified?

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Best of 2008 (So Far) - Search Engine Marketing, Part 1

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Google Analytics Keyword Sleuth vs Search Query Performance Report by Google Analytics Blog Mark Curtis offers up a detailed comparison of these two helpful PPC keyword research tools. SEO and SEM Shortcuts, Spying and Stats to Dominate Google! Both are free, but one is considerably faster and more thorough.

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Best of 2008 (So Far) - Search Engine Marketing, Part 2

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How can "conquesting" be applied as an SEM tactic? What critical intelligence can be gained from PPC analytics? Essential metrics in paid-keyword campaigns by DMNews Olivier Silvestre provides guidance on optimizing landing pages, ad copy and keywords through the proper use of actionable SEM metrics.

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Best of 2009 (So Far): Search Engine Marketing

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What's the real the optimal cost per lead for your SEM program? Khalid Saleh provides helpful tips on how to improve conversion rates such as analyzing your analytics, viewing optimization as a long-term commitment, andstarting optimization during the initial site development process. How can you improve conversion rates?