Tag: Google Adwords

Managing business development of an ad platform

Here’s a great example of a business development program of an ad platform: Google provides similar service through its AdWords Partner program. Facebook and Google are offering the free 1-on-1 help for one simple reason: It improves the quality of ads. Because of this, two positive effects take place: a) the users are happier. As two-sided […]

Rule-based AdWords bidding: Hazardous loops

1. Introduction In rule-based bidding, you want to sometimes have step-backs where you first adjust your bid based on a given condition, and then adjust it back after the condition has passed. An example. An use case would be to decrease bids for weekend, and increase back to normal level for weekdays. However, defining the […]

Total remarketing – the concept

Here’s a definition: Total remarketing is remarketing in all possible channels with all possible list combinations. Channels: Programmatic display networks (e.g., Adroll) Google (GDN, RLSA) Facebook (Website Custom Audience) Facebook (Video viewers / Engaged with ads) etc. How to apply: Test 2-3 different value propositions per group Prefer up-selling and cross-selling over discounts (the goal […]

In 2016, Facebook bypassed Google in ads. Here’s why.

Introduction The gone 2016 was the first year I thought Facebook ends up beating Google in the ad race, despite the fact Google still dominates in revenue ($67Bn vs. $17Bn in 2015). I’ll explain why. First, consider that Google’s growth is restricted by three things: natural demand keyword volumes, and approach of perfect market. More […]

Advertisers actively following “Opportunities” in Google AdWords risk bid wars

PPC bidding requires strategic thinking. Introduction. Wow. I was doing some SEM optimization in Google AdWords while a thought struck me. It is this: Advertisers actively following “Opportunities” in AdWords risk bid wars. Why is that? I’ll explain. Opportunities or not? The “Opportunities” feature proposes bid increases for given keywords, e.g. Week 1: Advertiser A […]

Ohjelmallisen ostamisen alusta: ideaaliominaisuuksia

Full-metal digitalist. Maailma muuttuu, markkinoijani Tällä hetkellä digitaalinen media on siirtymässä ohjelmallisen ostamisen malliin, ts. mainokset ostetaan ja myydään mainosalustan (esim. Google AdWords, Facebook) kautta. Myös perinteinen offline-media (TV, printti, radio) tulee ajan myötä siirtymään ohjelmallisen ostamisen järjestelmiin, joskin tässä menee arvioni mukaan vielä 5-10 vuotta. Miksi ohjelmallinen ostaminen voittaa? Syy on selkeä: Ohjelmallinen ostaminen […]

A Little Guide to AdWords Optimization

Hello, my young padawan! This time I will write a fairly concise post about optimizing Google AdWords campaigns. As usual, my students gave the inspiration to this post. They’re currently participating in Google Online Marketing Challenge, and — from the mouths of children you hear the truth 🙂 — asked a very simple question: “What do […]