
5 Google Optimize tests to take AdWords to the next level
It sounds crazy. The industry is named after clicks, after all, but what happens after a user comes to your landing page is even more...

Bing Ads rolls out In-Market Audiences to all US advertisers
Bing Ads announced the availability of in-market audiences in the US on Tuesday, after piloting the audience targeting feature since last...

The status of Google’s presence in Google Shopping Auctions
Amazon has exited US Google Shopping auctions for all advertisers that had consistently seen it as a competitor for the last few...

5 PPC mistakes you’re probably making in your campaigns
Most common PPC campaign mistakes can be easily rectified. With extra awareness, time and effort, you can adjust your optimization...

Introducing Search Engine Land’s ‘Guide to PPC’
Our comprehensive Guide to PPC (pay-per-click) covers the fundamentals (how the AdWords ad auction works, how to set up an account and...

Improving PPC relevance with ZIP code-based geotargeting
This article will focus on lessons learned to manage a pay-per-click (PPC) program for a dental provider with multiple offices located...

Parallel tracking offers a page-speed improvement for AdWords advertisers
While it’s critical for advertisers to measure and track the traffic driven from their ads, there’s always been something of a tradeoff...

Ask the #SMXperts series — B2B SEM: Meeting challenges with smart tactics
The Ask the SMXpert series continues the question and answer (Q&A) segment held during sessions at Search Marketing Expo (SMX) West 2018....

Hidden PPC traffic killers
PPC channel. “Max the volume!” and “We’re down from last year, I’m very worried” are typical (if vague) remits from clients and bosses...

Beating remarketing addiction and testing for incremental value using Google Analytics
But is it really money well spent? Recently, we performed an audit for a multinational retailer with a specific concern: improving new...

Ask an #SMXpert: LinkedIn ads and search — The ultimate knockout punch
The Ask the SMXpert series continues the question and answer (Q&A) segment of sessions held at Search Marketing Expo (SMX) West 2018. The...

Improving e-commerce text ads with ad customizer data feeds
shopping ads are arguably the most important form of Google advertising for e-commerce accounts, you’re missing an opportunity if you...

Improve paid search lead-gen with cohort analysis
“Why am I seeing an influx of search clicks and leads, but no opportunities or closes?” “We spent $15K extra in search this month, so...

Driving calls with PPC: 5 mistakes most search marketers make
Most search marketers want the same thing out of their pay-per-click campaigns: driving conversions up and cost per conversion down....

Stay sharp and relevant with ongoing PPC training
Being strategically proficient is no longer a luxury — it’s a requirement. The challenge pay-per-click (PPC) professionals and their...

Google AdWords new responsive search ads can show 3 headlines
We’re finally here. Set up one ad with multiple headlines and a couple of descriptions, and Google will start testing combinations...

How to use good ol’ PPC to support fun and creative branded content
One way to increase the efficiency and profitability of a PPC budget is to examine how PPC can be used to support really fun and creative...

Unifying your search and social ad strategies
Join our paid search and social ad experts as they explore the advantages of unifying your search and social ad strategies. We’ll discuss...

Creating Landing Pages That Convert
If you’re looking to gather leads for your business, you need to have a landing-page strategy. Like every other marketing tactic, this...
























