Columnist Andrew Ruegger believes that programmatic could be key to the future of paid search. Andrew Ruegger on November 23, 2016 What is the future of paid search buying? Will the search engines or bid management platforms release an innovation that transforms how we buy? Will a new player emerge and totally revolutionize the search … Continue reading The future of paid search buying
Damien Bianchi — November 19, 2016 — November 19, 2016 A common theme with marketers is to acquire as much intelligence, data, and insight as possible in order to “place your bets”: meaning, you want to make sure that the money you are spending on marketing will ensure the people you want to reach actually … Continue reading Search: The Art And Science Of Identifying Your Target Audience
Columnist Mark Ballard explains how we can use statistics to supplement our conversion data and intuition when deciding on keyword-level bids in AdWords. Mark Ballard on November 14, 2016 Paid search is an industry that’s grounded in data and statistics, but one that requires practitioners who can exercise a healthy dose of common sense … Continue reading Coaxing smarter paid search bidding decisions out of sparse conversion data
by Laurie Sullivan, Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, October 26, 2016 Thanksgiving Day store closures and an increasing number of mobile searches with fewer clicks to purchase could make it an interesting holiday buying season this year. Some retail stores that have historically kicked off Black Friday sales on Thanksgiving Day have decided to remain closed, but … Continue reading Massive Inefficiencies Will Disrupt Search Campaigns, Retail Holiday Sales
by Keith Reinhardt Follow @FreshAddressSeptember 30, 2016 How much are you willing to pay for a qualified lead? Whether it’s $ 5 or $ 500, the real answer is “too much” if you’re overlooking one crucial step in the lead generation and nurturing process. That step is email validation and hygiene. Here’s how ignoring it … Continue reading SEM + Email Hygiene: A Match Made in (Lead Gen) Heaven
Columnist Kristi Kellogg recaps a session at SMX East that dives into how marketers can integrate their paid search and social efforts for better marketing results. Kristi Kellogg on September 30, 2016 From left to right: Pamela Parker, Executive Features Editor, Marketing Land & Search Engine Land; Tara Siegel, Senior Director of Social at … Continue reading Using paid search and social together
by Laurie Sullivan@lauriesullivan, September 27, 2016 Some 48% of shoppers participating in a study released Tuesday say the ability to easily search and find products on a retailer’s Web site can make or break a deal. For 37% the stakes rise during the gift-giving season, according to those participating in the study. Advertising Week seems … Continue reading Retailers Serving Too Many Irrelevant Results In Site Search
Columnist Christi Olson describes the changing face of search engine results pages and how new technology and functionality is benefiting both searchers and advertisers. Christi Olson on September 15, 2016 Hold on tight! Search is continuing to evolve, from queries typed into a search box on a desktop to a conversational experience using more … Continue reading Search takes to the cloud as users engage with new actions
by Laurie Sullivan, Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, September 7, 2016 All types and sizes of agencies and design firms are finding new business with brands, but the relationships are definitely changing, per a report released Wednesday. Typical projects now range between $50,000 and $250,000, with the typical annual deals up to $20 million, according to the … Continue reading Search Data Shows How Agency-Brand Relationships Are Changing
Considering automated solutions for your paid search accounts? Columnist Jacob Baadsgaard lists the six questions you should ask yourself when deciding whether to invest in paid search management software. Jacob Baadsgaard on August 19, 2016 On the surface, paid search management software has all the glitz and glam of a new-age technological marvel. It’s sleek, … Continue reading Paid search management software: Is it right for your business?
