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

Search Engine Land

Although researcher and Optmyzr evangelist Navah Hopkins previously strongly supported broad match in favor of exact match type, the study found that exact match outperformed broad match for the majority of accounts in terms of: Cost Per Click. Click Through Rate. Conversion rate. Cost Per Acquisition. Why we care.

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SEO topic clusters: How to create, measure and analyze

Search Engine Land

Sometimes called content siloing , this approach involves creating a central main content page (pillar page) and connecting it with related subtopic pages through strategic linking. With topic clusters, you can build a network of interconnected content that showcases your expertise and authority in a specific subject.

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

Search Engine Land

Top-of-funnel campaigns often utilize the Google Display Network, which has different benchmarks, ad content, and benefits. Because PPC can be (incorrectly) synonymous with bottom-funnel marketing, it’s important to differentiate top-of-funnel campaigns from the rest of your PPC marketing. Increase website traffic. Boost brand engagement.

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

Search Engine Land

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. If your CTR is low, it might be time to rethink your ad creative.

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The Straightforward Guide to the Google Display Network

Hubspot

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? Though the audience intent is not as strong, you get a much lower cost-per-click, and many more impressions. Why Use the Google Display Network?

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What every marketer needs to know about programmatic advertising

Martech

Ad network vs. ad exchange Types of programmatic advertising How big is the programmatic advertising market? What is a retail media network? Ad network vs. ad exchange. An ad network is a platform connected to a certain number of websites, offering inventory for advertisers on those sites. What is a retail media network?

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