ConversionXL

AUGUST 19, 2020

PPC has a role. Ask the following six questions to help SEO and PPC teams collaborate—and achieve better results than either could on their own. Are SEO and PPC teams communicating effectively and sharing insights? SEO and PPC teams that don’t communicate effectively (or at all) achieve less. SEO has a role.

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Hearpreneur

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Omni-channel messaging will become even more crucial as more organizations adopt this strategy, especially during a pandemic. Consumers make purchases through a number of channels, ranging from YouTube to Facebook, making it difficult to categorize their behavior. Thanks to David Wurst, Webcitz ! #4- Photo Credit: Mark Valderrama.

Artificial Inteligence 110

Artificial Inteligence Software Review Technical Review Entrepreneur 110

Occam's Razor

OCTOBER 21, 2013

A lot of the keywords I used to add to my campaigns came from the long, long tail I saw in my organic search data (I would take the best performers there and use PPC to get more traffic) and from competitive intelligence research. No keyword-level conversion analysis. How is this in Google's interest?

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

To craft a PPC ad that’s so compelling people are happy to click it. If PPC has been around since 1996 , why doesn’t it happen more often? The Current State of PPC. Not only 78% of marketers feeling “really good” about their PPC success in 2015, but 60% believe the PPC market has improved over 2014.

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PPC Matching Campaign San Francisco 48

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

When WordStream began receiving complaints that the seven-day free trial of their PPC management software wasn’t long enough, the brand decided to A/B test 14-day and 30-day trials. Prospect trial to conversion rates fell with the longer trials. If your campaign works and your brand awareness metrics improve, you win.

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Framework Marketing Acquisition Retention 102

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 19, 2016

You’d think conversion optimization and SEO should play together nicely, right? In theory, conversion optimization aims to improve the user experience, which, conveniently, is what Google wants to do as well with their top search results. How do you balance traffic acquisition with conversion optimization? Image Source.

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ConversionXL

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Here’s what you can test with this approach: Landing pages (especially recommended before you invest in PPC ). For one, you’re optimizing for micro-conversions—user engagement metrics that, you’re assuming, will translate into improvements at the macrolevel (i.e. Using heat maps to drive website optimization.

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Technical Review Software Review B2B Design 92

Occam's Razor

JANUARY 6, 2010

One was extolling the wonderfulness of their multi channel campaign tracking. No amount of great multi channel tracking will save this company, they suck at the basics. They did have PPC ads, which I click on the ad for specific product they land me on generic nonsense pages. That's sucking. That's sucking.)

Analytics 99

Analytics Web Campaign PPC 99

Occam's Razor

AUGUST 12, 2013

than multi-channel attribution modeling. Here's the outline of our incredible multi-channel attribution modeling adventure: ~ Three Unique Attribution Challenges. ~ Multi-Channel Attribution Models. Multi-Channel Attribution Analysis. ~ Multi-channel attribution across digital channels. Grab a Red Bull.

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Customer acquisition cost (CAC) is an important metric for any ecommerce business. Understanding CAC by each channel helps you identify areas of opportunity and streamline operations for better ROI. For example, if your customer acquisition costs are high for PPC ads , you can move budget to a marketing strategy with a lower CAC.

Acquisition 22

Acquisition eCommerce Cost Customer 22

Occam's Razor

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

That little bit of extra intent, when compared to other visitor segments, is the reason that conversion numbers (on ecommerce or non-ecommerce sites) for clean direct traffic usually look like these. So if Direct traffic is so important and often the metrics show very positive results then why don't we all obsess about it a lot more?

Analytics 122

Analytics Software Review Campaign Flash 122

Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 7, 2008

Most of the time, the experiments you run will have a zero percent conversion rate - meaning no customers were harmed during the making of this experiment. I would aim to get no more than 1o0 clicks per day - over the course of a week or two, youll get pretty good conversion data. Measure conversion rates.

Demand 167

Demand San Francisco Lean Continuous Deployment 167

Occam's Razor

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Paid Search or affiliates or email or display or YouTube or whatever channel you end up choosing. [ Remember: Engagement is not a metric, its an excuse. ]. The ideal metrics for this desired outcome are Visitor Loyalty & Visitor Recency. Another thing people forget is to measure the overall impact, beyond simple conversions.

Campaign 128

Campaign Analytics Metrics Search 128

ConversionXL

MARCH 29, 2017

In our 2016 State of Conversion Optimization Report , which many people in growth roles completed as well, we found that… Only 32% of small companies (less than 500 employees) say they have a documented, structured optimization process. Even at large companies, that number only increases to 42%. process… Image Source.

Marketing 48

Marketing Distribution Retention eCommerce 48

Up and Running

MARCH 14, 2017

You must conduct client interviews, website usage tests, and maybe even set up a small PPC campaign to figure out whether or not the market is interested in you offering. Startup validation tactic 3: PPC (pay-per-click) test campaigns. In the Lean Startup methodology, one of the most important elements is getting out of the building.

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Business Plan PPC Lean Campaign 94

Occam's Razor

OCTOBER 14, 2014

Outcomes of the conversations with your Finance team and Sr. Conversion rate is one of those metrics that I strongly encourage you only create benchmarks for from your own data. Even if they give you conversion rate benchmarks. Any big shifts in investment (marketing, customer experience, team sizes, tools).

Analytics 133

Analytics Vertical Metrics Web 133

ConversionXL

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Prescriptive analytics The digital analytics metrics you need to know How to use analytics to improve marketing campaigns Define your mission, goals, and KPIs Set key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure marketing performance What to look for in a digital analytics product 9 tools for your digital analytics stack 1.

Analytics 106

Analytics Metrics Channel Campaign 106

Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 7, 2020

Just because it’s an established marketing channel, though, doesn’t mean it’s lost any of its relevance. While it might be tempting for you to hand over full control to a PPC firm, that’s risky. Do you research on PPC firms. Focus on Purchase Intent.

Search 71

Search PPC Kansas City B2C 71

The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Here are the most effective digital marketing channels to skyrocket your business’s success. Pay-Per-Click Advertising (PPC) Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising ensures that your message reaches the right people. The ROI from your pay-per-click (PPC) advertising campaigns will increase with consistent monitoring and tweaking.

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Channel Social Media Marketing PPC 158

Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 30, 2012

Pay-per-click advertising (PPC), when used correctly, is a very powerful way to drive traffic and conversions. With the YouTube Video Targeting Tool you can put your ads in specific video channels or even specific videos. Savvy PPC bidders can find some real bargains here for long tail kinds of terms.

Advertising 67

Advertising PPC Social Media B2B 67

Up and Running

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

For these queries, you have to choose your data source and date range as well as what metrics and dimensions you want to include. You pay them a commission for each conversion, usually around 20% of the purchase price. This is mainly in terms of conversions but also with regards to leads and customer retention. Email campaigns.

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Acquisition Cost Affiliate Customer 127

Occam's Razor

JANUARY 20, 2010

End of a minor web analytics lesson on going beyond obvious metrics and never, ever, never forgetting context. Of course look at our favorite metric bounce rate by keyword (that tells you if you can get people to give you one solitary click , the most primitive measure of SEO success). Start a conversation. Back to our story.

Analytics 90

Analytics Search SEO Metrics 90

Duct Tape Marketing

OCTOBER 14, 2016

But as social media has evolved to become a core marketing channel, the way we interpret these numbers has changed. As a brand, counting followers is a ‘vanity metric’ that is not always reflective of success. This is of particular importance as audiences can differ greatly from channel to channel.

Social Media 28

Social Media Media Channel Analytics 28

Occam's Razor

AUGUST 9, 2016

Along the way I'll share some of my favourite metrics and analytics best practices that should accelerate your path to becoming a true Analysis Ninja. SEO & PPC, Because You Should! At this point you'll be a little confused about some metric or the other. Awesome, right? Play with Enhanced Ecommerce Reports.

Analytics 60

Analytics Metrics eCommerce PPC 60

Occam's Razor

JULY 22, 2013

My solution to these problems was to create a simple framework we can use to put our customers first, evaluate our marketing programs, and right-align our view of success (metrics). Identify gaps in our content/engagement/channel strategy on the web, 2. micro-conversion). What consideration state might someone be in?

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Framework Marketing Metrics Audience 163

Occam's Razor

JULY 1, 2008

conversion rate (average as reported by shop.org) and you are dutifully reporting our revenue of $1 million as a result. In blue below is the typical direct conversion impact and in red it a very large area that we almost always ignore quantifying. It's a tall order, but after two years of blogging why stop now. : ).

Analytics 116

Analytics Conversion Campaign Redemption 116

ConversionXL

JUNE 2, 2022

It’s not a channel, campaign, or tactic. ABM is a full-court press to build powerful engagement with contacts on the channels that they’re most active. ABM must target the entire buying committee, not just one or two individuals who may never be involved in sales conversations. ABM isn’t a quick and easy win. Do they get along?

Customer 98

Customer Marketing Channel Acquisition 98

ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Your conversion rate is mainly determined by the quality of traffic. The act of conversion was opt-in to their email list. The total traffic and conversion numbers in this “case study” are of course ridiculously low and mostly not statistically significant at all, but serve as an illustrative example. Image credit.

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Clickthrough Conversion Matching Social Media 129

ConversionXL

MAY 19, 2016

There are many different channels now – attribution is the real b h. Different channels make it harder, sure, but it’s table stakes to compete at a high level these days.”. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy because, as Ed points out, having so many different acquisition channels, devices, purchase influences, etc.

Analytics 78

Analytics Metrics Channel Software Review 78

Occam's Razor

AUGUST 11, 2015

Custom reports allow you to deeply focus (by eliminating the rif-raf metrics and dimensions, they save time and show just what you want). We mis-align metrics and dimensions across Users, Session, Hits. Key Metrics: Map Overlay Visualization. Explore here: Dimensions & Metrics Explorer. Business Outcomes Analysis.

Analytics 60

Analytics Customer Metrics eCommerce 60

Occam's Razor

MAY 14, 2012

A lot of digital analytics focuses on direct response (conversions, leads, etc.). Bonus One: Read: Brand Measurement: Analytics & Metrics for Branding Campaigns ]. There are many different tools, both online and offline, that measure the elusive metric called brand strength. No eBay PPC ad or SEO listing showed up.

Analytics 128

Analytics Search Advertising Metrics 128

Occam's Razor

SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

We'll start with digital at the highest strategic level, which leads us into content marketing, from there it is a quick hop over to the challenge of metrics and silos, followed by a recommendation to optimize for the global maxima, and we end with the last two visuals that cover social investment and social content strategy.

Analytics 154

Analytics Marketing Social Media Technical Review 154

ConversionXL

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Email generates as much as $42 for every dollar spent , and is a top-three marketing channel for 87% of B2B and 76% of B2C marketers. For example, you can partner with social media and PPC teams to create content that encourages subscribers to sign up to receive something of value. The reviews prove it. total revenue / total spend).

Email 136

Email Customer Marketing Software Review 136

Occam's Razor

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Step 1: Optimal Metrics. Step 3: Assisted Conversions. You'll find it here: Digital Metrics Ladder of Awesomeness. The metrics ladder lays out a path that will get you there, step by step while ensure your org is coming along with you. Step 1: Optimal Metrics. Tough metrics. Smart metrics.

Analytics 60

Analytics Metrics Technical Review Channel 60

ConversionXL

MAY 14, 2019

The first step to set up YouTube Ads is to create a YouTube channel. Sign in to YouTube with your Google Account, then click on “My channel.”. If you don’t already have a channel, you’ll be prompted to create one. Once you click “Create Channel,” you can start uploading your video ads. Drive conversions.

Campaign 133

Campaign Audience Channel Metrics 133

ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Google’s machine learning–based metrics, for example, give you access to insights and audience segments you can put to work immediately in your campaigns. From Google’s Session Quality and Conversion Probability reports to related smart retargeting platforms, machine-learning segments users like no PPC manager can.

Artificial Inteligence 131

Artificial Inteligence CPA Campaign Metrics 131

Occam's Razor

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Why is it that we analysts feel like we have some amazing untapped ability that could revolutionize any business we touch, and yet we have to fight to be included in strategic conversations where we could do the most good, and we have to fight not to be ignored when we have something important to say? You can start with something simple.

Analytics 142

Analytics DC Revenue Web 142