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6 Steps to Building a Brilliant Google Ads Account Structure
Building out a Google Ads account from scratch can be daunting. Worry no more! This guide will walk you through everything you need to do to create a well-structured account.
News Flash: PPC Is Inbound Marketing
News Flash: PPC Is Inbound Marketing! Why the distinction between inbound vs outbound marketing is NOT about "Free" vs. "Paid", but rather Interruption vs. Flow.
Social Media Management Tools: What’s the Right Tool for Your Business?
Which social media management tool is best for your business? Find out with our complete review of the top social media management tools!
Buying Twitter Followers: The (Cheap) Price of Friendship
Does your competitor buy Twitter followers? Are you considering buying more Twitter followers? Learn the pros and cons, plus how to earn more Twitter followers the safe and natural way!
Web Content Writers Wanted!
Whether or not it’s fair to classify WordStream as a startup, we certainly still think of ourselves that way. And one of the challenges of startup life is the rapid growth – meaning our needs often outpace our hiring.
Persuasive Copywriting: 4 Tips for Higher Converting Websites
Learn for tips for writing subtly persuasive copy that convinces visitors to convert on your website.
AdWords Keyword Planner Explained: How to Use Keyword Planner
If you're not already using Keyword Planner regularly in your AdWords management workflow, you should be! Check out this comprehensive overview to the AdWords Keyword Planner, a powerful keyword research tool built right into the AdWords interface.
How to Measure the ROI of Social Media (No, it’s Not Impossible!)
Confused about how to measure social media ROI? Learn why measuring the ROI of social media is a challenge plus tools to help you effectively track social media ROI.
5 Big Brand PPC Ads with Critiques: What We Like, What We’d Change
Let’s look at five big-brand Google Ads (formerly known as AdWords) ads and see what they do well and what they could do better.
How to Create Landing Pages for Your Google Ads Account
Learn nine guidelines for creating high-quality PPC landing pages that will drive more conversions through your AdWords account.
7 Ways to Use Facebook for Marketing
Whether you’re a big corporation or a small local biz, Facebook is a powerful marketing tool. In this post, we look at seven ways you can use Facebook for marketing.
What PPC Account Managers Say They Do vs. What They Really Do
PPC account managers claim to be spending lots of time optimizing their accounts, but our data suggests that actual AdWords account activity levels are low. Here's why it matters.
What’s the Best Ad Position in PPC? (Hint: Not Always #1)
Getting the best ad position is key in paid search. Learn how to get the best ad position possible in this comprehensive post.
Bid Adjustments: How Do They Work? The Math Behind Combined Bid Adjustments
Learn how bid adjustments in Google AdWords Enhanced Campaigns work when using multiple adjustments for time, location and device.
Don’t Read the Comments: 10 Logical Fallacies in the Comment Stream
Learn ten common logical fallacies and cognitive biases that show up in blog comments. Know how to recognize and avoid these commenting fallacies!
Dynamic Remarketing Ads: The Future of Google Remarketing
Learn why Google's new Dynamic Remarketing ads, currently in beta, are the greatest thing for e-commerce AdWords accounts since sliced bread.
Revisiting the Economics of Google Quality Score: Why QS Is Up to 200% More Valuable in 2013
We revisit the economics of Google Quality Score and find that Quality Score is up to 200% more valuable than it was four years ago. Learn why.
‘What Do Those Plus Signs Mean?’ Modified Broad Match for Beginners
What are those plus signs on your keywords in AdWords? That’s modified broad match, a keyword matching option introduced by Google in 2010. Read this primer on the modified broad match type to find out how to make the most of this keyword type.
Five Reasons to Bid on Branded Terms in PPC
Reluctant to bid on your brand terms in AdWords? Here are five great reasons to advertise on branded keywords in PPC.
Content Marketing vs. PR: What’s the Difference?
What's the difference between content marketing and public relations (PR)? Learn how they differ in terms of technique, metrics, and outcomes.
Dear eBay, Your Ads Don’t Work Because They Suck
Does AdWords work? eBay doesn't think so, but he problem is their ad strategy, not AdWords! Here's how they could fix it and get ROI from PPC.
Why Your Click-Through Rates Suck
Do your click-through rates in AdWords suck? Learn why your CTR is so low and how to fix it.
Google for Mobile: How Google Makes Money from Mobile
Learn about Google's mobile product portfolio including Google apps for mobile, Google devices for mobile, Google advertising for mobile and more.
3 Reasons Your Keyword Has a Low Quality Score
Learn three possible reasons that your keyword Quality Score is low, including low click-through rate, poor relevance and short-tail keywords.
Guide to Using LinkedIn Company Pages: Get Followers, Share Stories, Post Products
Learn how to use LinkedIn Company Pages to increase followers, gain engagement, and discover new business connections and potential customers. Read now for inside tips!
When Is 2% Not a Good CTR? The Relationship of Click-Through Rate & Ad Position
Is 2 percent a good click-through rate for PPC? Not always! Learn the importance of having a good CTR for your average ad position.
50 Things Every Content Marketer Should Know
Learn 50 content marketing skills and tactics every content marketer should know, from HTML to SEO to link building basics to how to create an editorial calendar.
