Tag Archives: Bidding

Brand Bidding & PPC Optimization: The Value Of Brand Keywords (Part 2 of 8)

Columnist Lori Weiman continues her series on brand bidding for PPC by discussing how brand terms improve the bottom line for advertisers. Lori Weiman on February 11, 2016 Brand Bidding & PPC Optimization: How We Go Here (Part 1 of 8) Welcome to Part 2 of Brand Bidding & PPC Optimization, a series to help today’s … Continue reading Brand Bidding & PPC Optimization: The Value Of Brand Keywords (Part 2 of 8)

What Is Header Bidding — And Why Should Publishers Care?

As an alternative to Google’s advertising waterfall, simultaneous bidding can increase prices for websites’ ad space. Barry Levine on December 21, 2015 Next to ad blocking, header bidding is one of the hottest topics among digital advertisers and website publishers. It’s complicated and quickly evolving, but it can give publishers more control over — and … Continue reading What Is Header Bidding — And Why Should Publishers Care?

Bidding on Competitors’ Brands: Pros, Cons & Common Mistakes

Evan CumminsJune 12, 2015 When done correctly, bidding on competitors’ brand terms can provide a nice boost to your online advertising performance. After all, if someone is looking for your direct competitor’s products or services, it stands to reason they might be interested in what you offer too. However, when done the wrong way, it … Continue reading Bidding on Competitors’ Brands: Pros, Cons & Common Mistakes

4 Best Practices To Building A Better Bidding Strategy With Volume-Based Optimization

Whitney SunseriMay 12, 2015 While algorithmic bidding certainly helps advertisers meet their goals for individual keywords, it may not necessarily result in maximizing profit for the overall collection of keywords. In order to achieve maximum profit, advertisers should consider utilizing a volume-based optimization strategy that has all keywords working together. What this means is that … Continue reading 4 Best Practices To Building A Better Bidding Strategy With Volume-Based Optimization

Google Adds App Install Ads To Display Network, Video Install Ads, New Bidding Strategy

Enhancements are designed to extend reach, boost engagement and focus on customer lifetime value. Ginny Marvin on March 31, 2015 Google announced several updates to its app install and app engagement ad offerings Tuesday. App install ads have been made available on the search network, YouTube and AdMob networks over the past year, and now Google … Continue reading Google Adds App Install Ads To Display Network, Video Install Ads, New Bidding Strategy