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Optimizing your Performance Max campaigns with Google Ads, GA4 data

Search Engine Land

Performance Max ads have been touted as an efficient way to manage Google Ads across multiple Google-owned channels, making campaign management simpler for PPC advertisers. On the surface, I’ve seen great results from our clients’ Performance Max campaigns, but it’s certainly left me wondering which channels performed best.

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Microsoft’s Audience Network expansion: Higher CPCs, lower CTRs, no added value

Search Engine Land

Learn how the mandatory Audience Network expansion impacted this software company, which saw 26% of its budget spent with no added conversions or performance benefits. Through their multi-channel studies, Microsoft found that accounts that utilized both the Search and Audience Network performed better than those using only Search.

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Why it’s time to reevaluate your match type and bidding strategy

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Advertisers have been encouraged to reevaluate their match type and bidding strategies to effectively optimize costs and maximize campaign performance. For advertisers, it’s crucial to test new strategies in your campaigns before making decisions. Conversion rate. Why we care. This ensures enhanced performance. The results.

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Setting PPC goals: How to tailor KPIs and metrics for each funnel stage

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Surprisingly, many lack clearly defined campaign goals beyond boosting traffic or conversions. PPC campaigns can help achieve many objectives, so understanding the difference between KPIs and metrics is key to setting yourself up for success. KPIs for top-of-funnel PPC campaigns Increase brand awareness.

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4 new Microsoft features, and 5 other December updates

Search Engine Land

Microsoft says “Smart remarketing lists have been proven to drive increased performance across the Microsoft Search and Audience Networks. Advertisers who leverage these lists see a 92% increase in click-through rate (CTR) and a 45% reduction in cost-per-acquisition (CPA) when they use these lists on the Microsoft Search Network.1

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Level up your video game ad strategy: A guide to measuring success

Search Engine Land

Measuring impressions can give you an idea of the reach of your video game ad campaign. Click-Through Rate (CTR) Click-through rate (CTR) measures the number of clicks an ad receives divided by the number of impressions. CTR is a good indication of how engaging your video game ad is.

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The Straightforward Guide to the Google Display Network

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Millions of dollars are poured into the Google Display Network (GDN) every day. Google offers endless options for marketers to promote their products, so how is this network different? Why Use the Google Display Network? GDN, by comparison, bypasses a lot of costly competition from other networks.