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How Can We Really Measure The ROI of Optimization?

ConversionXL

How can you tell what caused that – optimization, SEM, seasonality, word-of-mouth, or something else? But as Investopedia says , data points are often non-stationary: “Non-stationary data, as a rule, are unpredictable and cannot be modeled or forecasted. Same question: how can you justify your contribution? Word-of-Mouth.

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Search Engine Marketing - No Panacea for Startups

Startup Professionals Musings

Probably every one of you who has a business and a website have been approached through email or personal contact, and asked to spend money on Search Engine Marketing (SEM). SEM is sometimes called “buying your way into search results.” For sites displaying the ads, this is called pay per click (PPC). Cost per action (CPA).

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Startups Stick with Organic vs Paid Search Results

Startup Professionals Musings

Paid search engine ranking (PPC) is buying advertising for your business from Google or another search engine company. PPC is sometimes called “buying your way into search results.” For sites displaying the ads, this is called pay per click (PPC). Keyword research and budget forecasting. Cost per action (CPA).

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