Google published a study on the use of Text Ads combined with Product Listing Ads. The study shows how you can gain from utilizing both ad types. From this study, we learned that PLAs can: Increase brand recognition: People who see a brand’s PLAs and text ads are 75% more likely to search for that […]
How Tablet Shoppers are Changing Online Sales [Infographic]
Today’s infographic comes from Monetate. The burgeoning tablet market has made understanding trends in hardware important when optimizing a website to create a relevant customer experience. This infographic includes information about the habits of tablet shoppers, including some exclusive data from the new Monetate EQ report. Via: Get Elastic
Bing Ads Launches Ability To Edit Keywords Via Excel Web App
A few months back Google Adwords removed the ability to edit keywords via a web based spreadsheet editor. Today, Bing Ads announced the launch of a new feature allowing you to edit keywords via the Excel Web App. It’s pretty easy to use, just go to the keywords tab, select multiple keywords and click “Edit […]
Google AdWords Adds New Campaign Type: Search Network with Display Select
Until now, you had the option of showing your AdWords ads on the Search Network, Display Network or both. Google announced a new option called Search Network with Display Select. The new Search Network with Display Select will allow to show your ads mostly on the Search Network AND some highly targeted pages in the Display […]
Why We Don’t Buy: Consumer Views On Shopping Cart Abandonment
Magento and Bronto have release a white paper analyzing actual consumer data on what stops them from making a purchase. Rather than depending on assumptions, in this study we go directly to consumers and ask them about their awareness of shopping cart technology, expectations for marketing when they abandon a cart, and if any of […]
The Challenge Of Shopping Cart Abandonment [Infographic]
This infographic comes from SaleCycle. It addresses the challenge of shopping cart abandonment. Cart abandonment rates fell in Q3 2013 with 1.6% fewer shoppers leaving their purchase at the till compared with the previous quarter. Taken from a consolidation of statistics from 200 global brands, our Quarterly Infographic looks at all the key cart abandonment […]
Does Google Rank PLAs Differently On Google Shopping & Standard SERPs?
Recently, Hannah, a Google AdWords community manager posted the following question on the AdWords discussion forum: Is the ranking of PLAs on Google search different to the ranking of products on Google shopping pages? This question was answered by Kat, a Google employee: In some circumstances, you may notice differences in how your products are […]
Google AdWords Now Includes Ad Extensions In Ad Rank Calculation
Google AdWords just updated Ad Rank, the algorithm that decided what position to show your ad. Previously, Ad Rank was calculated by using your max CPC bid and your Quality Score. With this update, Ad Rank will also take into account the expected impact from your ad extensions and formats. Here are some notes from Google: […]
Increase Conversions By Offering Additional Shipping Options [Infographic]
Today’s infographic is from ColderIce, it features tips on how to increase your conversion rate by offering additional shipping options.