Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Can PPC and Branding Help Lift Your Business?

By Jon Rognerud

Pay Per Click campaigns are proven effective online marketing methods that every business should consider, because they help with branding, improvement of web presence, search engine rankings, name recognition, building impressions, and so much more.

A strong brand is absolutely essential in the current business climate, since competition is so fierce, and you need to build "top of mind". If you have structured a PPC campaign to show at the most relevant times, both by keyword and by business hours, you can present a compelling ad - just at the right time.

A repeat of ads shown over time, and at certain time intervals can help on your budgeting, as well as your targeting & tracking of business. You also have the opportunity to alternate (A/B) test those ads, and try to find the winning ad for highest ROI.

Setting up a PPC campaign is fairly straight forward, but the business strategy, competitive analysis and ongoing management and tracking, makes it hard for most business owners.

In your search for the right mix of in-sourced versus out-sourced work, you need a knowledgeable, flexible partner that has at least 4 years experience. Some will charge you a flat fee, others a % of your spend of media, and sometimes a mix between the two, which may include a back end performance number. You should decide what works best for your business. - 15246

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