Not all who ponder are lost. This is a unique PPC book, in that it does not primarily consist of Pay-Per-Click tactics or technical aspects of account creation and management (the what), but rather the framework of philosophy (the why). Kirk takes his years of experience managing PPC accounts and navigating the complexities of building his agency to share insights and learnings. Whether the reader is just beginning in the world of PPC, or is a tried and true expert hoping to find new insights into common problems, Ponderings of a PPC Professional is worth the investment.

Not all who ponder are lost. This is a unique PPC book, in that it does not primarily consist of Pay-Per-Click tactics or technical aspects of account creation and management (the what), but rather the framework of philosophy (the why). Kirk takes his years of experience managing PPC accounts and navigating the complexities of building his agency to share insights and learnings. Whether the reader is just beginning in the world of PPC, or is a tried and true expert hoping to find new insights into common problems, Ponderings of a PPC Professional is worth the investment.

Machine learning and automation are disrupting every industry-Advertising is no exception. The modern digital advertising landscape is dominated by the likes of Facebook and Google Ads, and the traditional optimization levers that PPC managers grew accustomed to are being stripped away and replaced by automated solutions. Google AdWords, as we once knew it, no longer exists. We have officially entered the age of automation, and there's no turning back. In Join or Die, Patrick Gilbert shares how he transformed AdVenture Media into a modern, automation-driven advertising powerhouse. From the failures and mistakes that nearly lost the agency multiple clients and millions in revenue, to the exaltation of successful breakthroughs, Join Or Die is brutally transparent, honest and best of all, practical. Gilbert's writing is replete with specific strategies you'll be able to implement in your own campaigns right away. Gilbert also elucidates how the technology that powers the most profitable campaigns actually works, arming his readers with the knowledge to apply automation and machine learning successfully across the entire spectrum of digital advertising channels. If you follow Gilbert's automation playbook, you'll realize the machine isn't your enemy, but a friend in need of your guidance. But the machine waits for no one. Join, or die.

The Marketer's Manual to All Things Automated At a time when the importance of understanding the world of automated marketing has never been greater, Marketing Automation Unleashed: The Strategic Path to B2B Growth takes readers on an in-depth exploration of marketing automation and its significant impact on how we do business today. Casey Cheshire employs nearly a decade of experience as a marketing leader and consultant, as well as his in-depth discussions with industry experts, to deliver a comprehensive tutorial on the wide array of strategies, techniques, tools, and uses of marketing automation. Cheshire explains in detail how to build a successful marketing automation campaign by following the "Cheshire Success Index," a ten-step program divided into four distinct phases: Foundational, Growth, Alignment, and Optimization. Each phase leads readers through a series of questions and strategies to aid them in setting up cutting-edge marketing campaigns that are as effective as they are efficient. Along the way you will discover ways to bridge the all-too-common gap between sales and marketing teams, tools to help you identify and engage your customer, new techniques for nurturing your customer, and how to test the effectiveness of your campaign as it progresses without the tedious headache of traditional methods. Marketing Automation Unleashed: The Strategic Path to B2B Growth is an easy-to-read guide through the changing terrain of the marketing world, one focused on the ultimate goal of generating revenue rather than simply bringing in lead.

Artificial intelligence is radically altering the digital marketing landscape. But if you're a PPC professional, there's no need to panic; the sky isn't falling. Former Google AdWords evangelist Frederick Vallaeys understands what's coming next, and with his expert guidance you'll not only survive, but you'll also thrive in tomorrow's AI world.In this invaluable volume, you'll learn: - What AI and other digital marketing technology can and cannot do- How agency owners can reposition their business in the current environment- New skillsets to develop or look for in potential new hires- Four essential roles digital marketing professionals will continue to play in the future- And moreData isn't everything. Human intuition and creativity will always be essential components of successful marketing. So relax! Read Digital Marketing in an Artificial Intelligence World, and in no time at all you'll be leveraging AI, not competing with it.

How much revenue growth did your agency see last year??? How many new employees were added to your team??!? How fast have you grown in the past four years??!?!?!?!!?! Get a few digital agency owners together, and these questions will all be asked within the first 30 seconds of the meet-and-greet, if not sooner. But, what if these are the wrong questions on which to be focused? What if the way you think about growth, personal fulfillment, and how you lead your agency doesn't need to center around revenue or employee headcount growth? If you are getting exhausted by the endless emphasis on revenue or employee growth as the assumed, primary goal of every agency owner, then this book is for you. It is a clarion call for agency owners to stop chasing unicorn-like growth, and instead focus on serving their clients, employees, friends, family, neighbors and thus make an indelible imprint on the world. This book is not anti-growth, but it does offer an alternate path for the over-worked agency owner.

Covering the latest breaking news in Google AdWords, the fifth edition introduces revised, expanded and new chapters covering Enhanced Campaigns, Google AdWord’s Express, Google’s Product Listing Ads, and the introduction to Google’s Universal Analytics. Nuances in Big Data advertising are also revealed and expanded sections and necessary updates have been added throughout. Updates specific to this edition include: Powerful bidding strategies using remarketing lists for search ads New ad extension features Automation capabilities using AdWords scripts Bonus Online Content that includes links to dozens of resources and tutorials covering: registering a domain name, setting up a website, selecting an email service, choosing a shopping cart service, finding products to sell, and starting up an Google AdWords account Readers are given the latest information paired with current screenshots, fresh examples, and new techniques. Coached by AdWords experts Perry Marshall, Mike Rhodes, and Bryan Todd advertisers learn how to build an aggressive, streamlined AdWords campaign proven to increase their search engine visibility, consistently capture clicks, double their website traffic, and increase their sales. Whether a current advertiser or new to AdWords, this guide is a necessary handbook.

Talk in interaction - Comparative dimensions is a collection of current conversation analytical work on interactional practices. How do speakers correct the errors made by other speakers? How is disappointment expressed in interaction? How are disputes constructed in different kinds of interaction? Do girls and boys construct play interaction in the same way? These are among the topics addressed in the volume. The central theme of the volume is comparative analysis of interactional practices. The authors analyse the specific phenomena through different kinds of comparative perspectives. Some of the studies analyse the different ways of construction a certain conversational action, some compare the realization of certain activities in different kinds of interactions (e.g. everyday vs. institutional interaction), and some explore the culture- and language-specific aspects of interaction. In addition, the articles address the issues of gender and the change in interactional practices over the time. Furthermore, the volume explores the possibilities and challenges of comparative analysis within conversation analysis in general.

Attribution modelling is the process of understanding the customer purchasing journey and determining the most effective marketing channels / campaigns for investment at a particular point in time. A lot has been said about attribution modelling over the years. However, talking about attribution is the easy bit, implementing it is the real challenge. This book has been written to help you implement attribution modelling in Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) and Facebook. This expert guide will teach you, how to leverage the knowledge of attribution modelling in order to understand the customer purchasing journey and to determine the most effective marketing channels for investment.

In the rapidly paced world of marketing, fresh graduates and traditional marketers alike are learning that the industry is blending with technology at a rate never before seen.It's no longer enough to just be a traditional marketer: in today's tech-driven industry, you've got to be able to build websites, install analytics, run pay-per-click campaigns, join Twitter chats, understand SEO strategy, and experience the underrated power of email marketing. In Part 1, you'll learn the hard skills crucial to a marketing career, like: search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click advertising (PPC), social media marketing, reporting & analytics, web development, and email marketing.In Part 2, you'll read about the soft skills essential to business, likewriting emails, getting your first entry level position, working as a marketing freelancer, starting your marketing agency, and how to work remotely.Also included are in-depth vignettes and interviews with renowned communicators for insightful alternate views on what makes a successful marketer.Authors Gil & Anya Gildner are the cofounders of Discosloth, a search marketing company that has worked with brands like Volvo, MSF, AirTreks, and have been featured in Inc Magazine, the New York Times, Arkansas Business, the Washington Post, and more. They regularly speak at industry conferences and conduct corporate & academic training seminars.