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Google AdWords Blog Posts
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Do You Suspect Click Fraud? Here's a Simple Solution...
We recently had reason to suspect that one of our client’s Pay per Click campaigns was being targeted by one of their competitors. We suspected that they were clicking the ads to try and use up the daily budget early in the day. The trouble was how to identify who was clicking the Ads. Read more
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- Analytics
- 14th Sep 2010
- 9 Comments
Acquisio Review - Advantages and Disadvantages
We recently signed up for a month long trial with Acquisio, a Pay Per Click campaign management tool that is aimed at agencies around the world. Read more
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- Paid Search
- 19th Mar 2013
- 8 Comments
How To Track PPC Engagement By Making Analytics Work With AdWords
Our week long focus on PPC continues today as Graeme looks at how to make Google Analytics and Google AdWords work together for essential engagement tracking and report analysis. Plus, keep reading till the end for a little Analytics freebie. -
- Paid Search
- 19th Apr 2012
- 8 Comments
Why the AdWords Phrase and Exact Match Update isn't all Bad
Initially this seemed like a tragic new update. One that takes more control away from the marketers’ hands and passes it over to Google. The more I read into it though, the more I’m starting to realise that it’s not such a bad thing. -
- Analytics
- 12th Apr 2011
- 7 Comments
Google Exams - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
We had a target to achieve as a company – by the end of March 2011 everyone working on PPC accounts was to have taken both the AdWords Fundamentals Exam and the AdWords Advanced Exam. In addition to this, I was also aiming to take the Google Analytics Individual Qualification. I’m very pleased to report that we all took the exams and passed, but this post is here to go in a bit more detail than that.We now have 9 AdWords Qualified staff who work on clients PPC accounts and we also have me – a Google Analytics Qualified Individual to help the team out with all things analytical; although I have to admit they’re all pretty good without me, I’m just the one who gets excited about it and in to the really techy bits. I wanted to write this blog post to explain my experiences with the two exams – one was easier and the other harder than anticipated.
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- Paid Search
- 28th Sep 2012
- 7 Comments
Google have hardly been subtle in the changes they’ve made in recent times, nor have they been apologetic. From major algorithm updates to tweaks in the colouration and complexity of sponsored ads (integration within maps, site links and even images for instance); the face of results pages has changed drastically. However, some might argue that this is more of an effort to please stakeholders, rather than users or advertisers. -
- Paid Search
- 3rd Jan 2012
- 6 Comments
Can Competitors Use My Brand Name in AdWords?
Is a competitor bidding on your brand name in Google AdWords? Or using your brand name in their ad text? Read more
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- Paid Search
- 9th Aug 2011
- 5 Comments
Google AdWords Ad Extensions - Part 1 of 3 - Location Extensions
There is a lot of confusion over the ad extensions feature on AdWords. Most accounts I come across do not make the most of them, and it’s still used infrequently compared to the rest of AdWords features. Over the next three weeks I will review and explain the three different ad extension features – location, product and site link, they are great if you can utilise just one and even better if you can use all three. -
- Paid Search
- 22nd Mar 2013
- 5 Comments
A Step By Step Guide For Switching To AdWords Enhanced Campaigns
Our week long focus on PPC is almost over but we still have time to look at what the experts we interviewed on Wednesday called the biggest change to PPC in 2013. If you’ve put off switching to Enhanced Campaigns, Dean has put together this guide on exactly how to change over.
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- Paid Search
- 24th Dec 2009
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To join search engine marketing in with the festive spirit, this blog post will provide you with 12 tips for optimising your AdWords Pay per Click campaign.
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- Analytics
- 26th Jul 2011
- 5 Comments
First Click v. Last Click Attribution in Google Analytics and AdWords
There is a fundamental difference in the way that Google Analytics and AdWords report traffic mediums and which mediums lead to conversions; one of reasons why the numbers will always vary. Read more
