WebMarketCentral

JANUARY 24, 2008

This post focuses on interesting observations and helpful advice pertaining specifically to Google AdWords, the largest SEM platform. Google Campaign Optimizer No Substitute for Experience by StraightUpSearch A prescient blog post on the importance of trusting experience and established best practices in SEM over Google's optimization tool.

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WebMarketCentral

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

MarketingSherpa recently published its Search Marketing Benchmark Guide for 2008 , providing data on cost per click (CPC), conversion rates, SEO and other key online marketing metrics. A third of respondents anticipate double-digit spending increases on both SEO and Google PPC programs in 2008.

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WebMarketCentral

JANUARY 22, 2008

In the words of the author, "You need to set three key metrics on the way to managing by revenue: required margin per sale; close and conversion rates; and affordable CPC. s AOL and then searches for the brand on Google before making a purchase, only Google gets paid for the sale."

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