SlideShare gets into the lead gen, PPC business

… re sharing on SlideShare. Generate leads. With AdShare, businesses can promote their SlideShare content on a pay-per-click (PPC) basis to SlideShare users who are browsing relevant/related content and, optionally, who are geographically located in a …

Why you need relevant PPC landing pages

… relevant pages and connecting the landing page to the paid search ad will increase your chances of getting the sale, especially when customers have entered a very specific product into a search engine. See this article for more tips on PPC landing pages.

Is your PPC agency under-performing? Some warning signs

… ? It seems more than fair to suggest that the key strength of PPC is its ability to drive a return. Campaigns can take a little … a decision based upon the aptitude and attitude of the agency’s PPC handlers. Now THAT’S getting off on the right foot! Photo …

Should I buy PPC ads if I rank organically?

… it should be clear from your own PPC campaign that a certain percentage of searchers … search engine's algorithm.   By routinely using PPC marketing, you ensure you are always visible.   Enjoy greater authority   By buying PPC and having the top rank, you …

PPC arbitrage Facebook-style

Yesterday, Facebook announced on its blog that its PPC ad platform now supports targeting options designed specifically for developers. … revenue they have the potential to generate. A form of PPC arbitrage, Facebook-style. Something else to keep an eye on …

Forget social media, SEO and PPC is where the money's at

… growth in spending on social media is a red herring: by 2014, 59% of the total online ad spend will go to SEO and PPC. That represents $31.5bn of the total online ad spending pie, or more than 10 times the size of the social media slice. This is an …

How to pack a punch: PPC copywriting tips and pitfalls

With recent reports showing that PPC is actually continuing to deliver return on … within the address.  More about testing Testing PPC ad copy cannot be stressed enough. … to make a good impression with a PPC ad, therefore ensuring that great copy is …

Joining the SEO and PPC dots

… some surprising clicks and conversions! Messaging Which PPC ad creative provides the best click through rate? Utilising the best performing PPC ‘message’ in your web page’s … by the search engines. Running a PPC campaign targeting those yet-to-be …

Amazon shuts the book on PPC arbitrageurs

… popular affiliate programs, appears set to target PPC arbitrageurs by making it harder for them … Pilgrim's Andy Beal points out, PPC arbitrage is the best justification for … 't the first company to target PPC abitrage amongst affiliates. Given the economic …

The impact of display URLs on PPC campaign performance

… 's well worth a read if you run PPC campaigns. As they say, the eyes don't … that display URLs are an important component of PPC ads. Modifying display URLs as a test poses … danger of reducing the branding value of a PPC ad by cluttering up the display of …

PPC roundtable briefing - impact of Google Suggest

… interesting to see how big an impact Google Suggest has on PPC and SEO in the long run, especially in light of apparent … . Meanwhile, we have just started work on our first PPC Bid Management Technologies Buyer’s Guide, which will nicely complement our …

Why you need to know PPC to be great at SEO

… rate low by selecting a PPC landing page containing content related … and higher converting content.    Actual PPC keyword data can be invaluable … referring level.   Many high converting PPC keywords are likely to be …

Top three conversion rate optimisation tools

… traditional eye tracking this is inexpensive and requires no extra hardware or expensive user groups. Here are some examples:  Our PPC page with clear route and call to action: Attention map: You can see how images draw the attention of the …

The A-Z of conversion rate optimisation

… that visit from a search engine will have a referring keyword query that you can replicate and highlight on the page. Match PPC ads to smart landing pages that reflect the search term. Ad campaigns should have dedicated landing pages. Campaign data can …

12 PPC landing page tips

… most common. Remember SEO If your PPC strategy is linked to an offline … . Related research: Paid Search Marketing (PPC) - Best Practice Guide Paid Search Marketing … : Why to be great at PPC you have to be good …