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PPC

5 Signs You Need a New PPC Agency

During the sales process, agencies often use their A-team to present their pitches. But after signing on with an agency to run…

By Justin Freid · 06 Mar 2013

PPC

Google PLA Ads: 6 Ways to Crush It

As this channel continues to grow, it will become increasingly important to actively optimize your PLA campaigns. Once your PLAs are live…

By Dave Schwartz · 25 Feb 2013

Analytics

How to Combine Your Online Marketing Technologies Effectively & Efficiently

Integrating your online marketing tools can be difficult, but the benefits are sizeable. Done correctly, not only does it allow for a…

By Dave Ragals · 22 Feb 2013

Analytics

Forecasting SEM Activity

Forecasting goals, targets, and budgets for coming months or quarters is neither easy nor quick, but you must get your forecasts as…

By Susan Waldes · 13 Feb 2013

Local

5 Reasons SMBs Should Focus on Search, Not Social for Customer Acquisition

SMBs are placing more and more emphasis on social media marketing as a customer acquisition tool. Here are five reasons why this…

By Jay Taylor · 12 Feb 2013

Local

5 Reasons Why People Hate International Search Marketing

Many people hate international search marketing because of the numerous, time-consuming challenges surrounding it. Topping the list: inaccurate translations, a lack of…

By Michael Bonfils · 07 Feb 2013

Analytics

4 SEM Trends & Takeaways From Covario INFLECTIONPoint 2013

For search marketers in 2013, the message today at Covario’s INFLECTIONPoint conference was clear: know your audience, use all your channels, data…

By Thom Craver · 06 Feb 2013

PPC

9 Most Misleading PPC Metrics

While impression share, time on site, average CPC, average position, conversion rate, CTR, first page bids, and quality scores are all important…

By Justin Freid · 06 Feb 2013

Industry

Insights From 7th Graders About Google, Smartphones, Panda, Privacy & Paid Search

How do teenagers feel about Google, Facebook, smartphones, privacy, and Panda? Here are some lessons gleaned from the students’ comments, questions, and…

By Glenn Gabe · 04 Feb 2013

SEO

The New SEO: Search Marketing Integration

The days of SEO as a distinct, independent discipline are numbered. SEO is fast evolving into a more creative, diverse, and challenging…

By Brad Miller · 30 Jan 2013