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Making an Efficient Generic Paid Search Strategy - 7thingsmedia - Figaro Search Seminar - June 2014
The document outlines strategies for optimizing generic paid search presented by Ben O'Neil from 7thingsmedia, emphasizing the importance of direct response techniques, customer acquisition, and branding. It discusses various tactics such as ad scheduling, geo-targeting, device targeting, and remarketing to improve conversion rates and ROI for brands. The presentation highlights challenges faced by typical clients and provides solutions for effectively leveraging generic search in a competitive market.
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- 1. HOW TO MAKEGENERICS WORK THROUGH PAID SEARCH Presented by: Ben O’Neil, Account Manager 17th July 2014
- 2. Contents • 7thingsmedia introduction •Why invest? • Old World • Typical client briefs • How to optimise • Summary • Q&A @7thingsmedia @IABUK
- 3. Affiliates LONDON | NEWYORK | SINGAPORE Display International Leadgeneration Mobile PPC SEO Socialmedia
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- 5. Why invest inGenerics? • Many question the value of generic paid search • Can budget be better spent elsewhere? • Account audits provide some shocking insight – Leads to scepticism of generic tactics @7thingsmedia @IABUK What are the benefits: • Direct Response technique • New customer acquisition • Branding element
- 6. Old world Keyword Grouping Ad Copy& Destination Successful Conversion @7thingsmedia @IABUK
- 7. Typical client briefs ClientA: Fast Fashion Retailer Client B: City Centre Hotel Chain Client C: New Cosmetics Brand @7thingsmedia @IABUK
- 8. What issues couldthese brands face?
- 9. How can weoptimise?
- 10. How do weoptimise Google released over 1,000 changes to the Adwords eco-system in 2013 @7thingsmedia @IABUK
- 11. Match types Google Search receives500 million never- before-seen queries per day Google UK, May 2014 @7thingsmedia @IABUK
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- 13. Match types Typical situation •Broad and Exact keyword match types – Match types both inefficient and constrictive Solution • Broad Modified keywords for long tail queries • Allow for greater intent, conversational searches @7thingsmedia @IABUK
- 14. How can AdScheduling help a brand?
- 15. Ad scheduling Ad Schedulingconsistently NOT used in accounts We know conversion differs • Per hour • Per day • Per season • Different across verticals? @7thingsmedia @IABUK
- 16. Ad scheduling Typical situation: •Generic ads showing 24hrs a day, 7 days a week 0.00% 0.50% 1.00% 1.50% 2.00% 2.50% Midnight Noon Midnight Conversion Rate - 10% - 20% + 30% + 15% OFF Solution • Schedule ads to only run at key trading hours • Bid Adjustments to alter Ad Positioning @7thingsmedia @IABUK
- 17. Geo-targeting Conversion per locationwill also differ greatly • Does your brand have physical stores? − Where? Brand awareness not the only factor: • Affluence/disposable income? • Trends per region? • Weather? Where is your customer located? @7thingsmedia @IABUK
- 18. Geo-targeting Typical situation: • Targetinggenerics UK wide Solution • Geo-target store locations • Trial other locations over time − Discover your target audience • Bid Adjustments across regions, cities etc. @7thingsmedia @IABUK = Store Location
- 19. Enhanced campaigns Google releasein February 2013 • “Marketing for a constantly connected world” • Removal of device specific targeting Wealth of wider releases • Bid Adjustments • Expanded Site Links • Remarketing for Search • New ad extensions @7thingsmedia @IABUK
- 20. How can devicetargeting be utilised?
- 21. Device targeting Desktop queriesfor clothing declined by -15%, while Mobile queries grew by 32% and Tablet searches grew by 40% - (Q4 2013 YoY) @7thingsmedia @IABUK
- 22. Device targeting Typical situation: •Responsive mobile site • Reducing bids on mobile - no analysis Solution • Analyse performance at campaign level • Take advantage of low cost traffic over competition @7thingsmedia @IABUK
- 23. Product Listing Ads Typicalsituation • “All Products” basic campaign build out • No negative keyword optimisation Solution • Build out of granular Ad Groups/Campaigns • More aggressive bidding strategies • Negative keyword’s for broad, low intent terms @7thingsmedia @IABUK
- 24. Product Listing Ads Typicalsituation • “All Products” basic campaign build out • No negative keyword optimisation Solution • Build out of granular Ad Groups/Campaigns • More aggressive bidding strategies • Negative keyword’s for broad, low intent terms @7thingsmedia @IABUK
- 25. Remarketing for SearchAds Remarketing now available on search text ads • Gathers IP addresses based on past behaviour • Past buyer? • Basket abandoned? • Browsed specific category? @7thingsmedia @IABUK
- 26. Remarketing for SearchAds @7thingsmedia @IABUK
- 27. How can anew brand make a noise?
- 28. Remarketing for SearchAds Typical situation • Remarketing for Search (RLSA) not being used • Or not being used correctly • Generic menswear keywords • 6% Conversion Rate • 7:1 ROI Client Example Solution • Gather IP addresses based on past behaviour • Utilise lists for more aggressive generic strategy – Higher ad positions for past visitors Previous buyer New? Anti Wrinkle Cream Abandoned basket @7thingsmedia @IABUK
- 29. Tactical generic targeting Tyingtogether several of these efficiency tools, your generic strategy can become highly tactical • With restrictive budgets • Against more established competitors • You need to make a noise at the right time for your business @7thingsmedia @IABUK
- 30. How to makean impact 478% Revenue • Deliver generic ads: - At peak trading hours - In key locations - RLSA specific campaigns - During sale • December YoY • 20% Generic Revenue • 2.5:1 ROI Client Example @7thingsmedia @IABUK
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- 32. Summary +anti +wrinkle +cream •Match Types • Ad Scheduling • Geo-targeting • Mobile Bid Strategy • Remarketing for Search • Tactical Generics EFFICIENT INCREMENTAL BUSINESS @7thingsmedia @IABUK
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- 34. fin. connect: ben.oneil@7thingsmedia.com www.7thingsmedia.com @7thingsmedia Confidential Information This documentis the property of 7thingsmedia LTD. and is strictly confidential. It contains information intended only for the person(s) and or Company to whom it is addressed. All information contained herein will be treated as confidential material with no less care than afforded by your own company’s confidential material. All service and product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies and are hereby acknowledged. Copyright © 2014 7thingsmedia LTD.
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- #19 Conversion will differ across regions – consider brand awareness, affluence, tastes
- #24 Gather IP addresses based on past behaviour Visitor – Incl. area of site Basket reached Checkout success Client – Basket visitors
- #25 Gather IP addresses based on past behaviour Visitor – Incl. area of site Basket reached Checkout success Client – Basket visitors
- #26 Gather IP addresses based on past behaviour Visitor – Incl. area of site Basket reached Checkout success Client – Basket visitors
- #27 Gather IP addresses based on past behaviour Visitor – Incl. area of site Basket reached Checkout success Client – Basket visitors
- #29 Gather IP addresses based on past behaviour Visitor – Incl. area of site Basket reached Checkout success Client – Basket visitors