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  • Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
08/31/2015

Windows 10 Release Impacts PPC Advertising

Windows 10, released in July 2015, brought some changes to Internet marketing. While the full effect on Pay Per Click marketing remains uncertain, most believe the Windows 10 release will impact Bing PPC ads in some way.

We outline below some of the most important aspects of Windows 10 in regards to PPC campaigns.

  • Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
08/26/2015

PPC Click Fraud Sources

Here at enCOMPASS, we do a lot to protect our clients from click fraud. While we do not view click fraud as a big problem for our clients, it is a very real issue for PPC advertisers in general.

  • Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
06/03/2015

Why Your PPC Ads Do Not Show Up When You Search For Them

You’ve committed to digital marketing for your business. You’ve built a great website with lead forms and calls to action. You’ve also invested time and money into pay-per-click ads, and you want to check the performance of those ads.

  • Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
04/23/2013

SEO's Greatest Hits

Over the past ten years, Google algorithms have taken dramatic turns to say the least. Check out SEO's greatest hits.

  • Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
03/10/2013

The SEO Tip You Need to Pay Attention To

Want to know the secret to SEO?  Here is one of the most important tips you can take advantage of in 2013...

  • Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
  • Tips And Tricks
04/02/2012

Should I Bid on My Own Name or Company’s Name in My Paid Search Campaign?

Should I bid on my own name or company’s name in my paid search campaign? This is a question I often get from clients. The short answer is absolutely, unequivocally - YES!  While I completely understand the trepidation behind thinking one should not bid on their own name ("I already own the organic listings," "Why would I spend money on my own name?" "I would get those clicks anyway."), experts and studies point to the same conclusion – you should bid on your own name in your paid search campaigns.