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Search Engine Marketing

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
12:30pm
UC-19

Attendance: 30 + E-board

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Search Engine Marketing 101
How does SEM fit into marketing mix?

Because SEM is still a relatively new technology, companies often overlook the value it can add to their overall marketing programs. However, they are slowly starting to realize how targeted SEM is, and are willing to invest more funds in it!
Business media mix can include display/SEM, print, social media, and TV.

What is SEM/Pay per Click?

A method of advertising on the web by bidding on the terms and purchases that define one?�s product or services. If the bid is accepted, the advertisement will be displayed in the sponsored listing portion of the SE result page.

Why invest in SEM?
BETTER CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE! HIGHER RETURNS & ABILITY TO QUICKLY REACT TO CONSUMERS??BEHAVIOUR!

Targeting: Ads are shown only to people who want your product/service
Messaging: Relevant to queries; ability to quickly update based on performance
Redirecting: specific landing pages based on their search; leads to higher conversions
ROI: only pay for ads when consumers click; higher conversion rates due to targeted copy & landing pages; better return on investment
Feedback: know what consumers deem attractive based on ad copy performance; view user?�s search queries to determine search behavior; react quickly to change promotions
Positioning: Display your ad at the top of the search results page; determine how consumers view your company when competitors are present

How does SEM work?

Develop a list of keywords that users might search for
Organize similar keywords into ad-groups
Group like ad-groups together into a campaign to control the budget & set targeting options
Keywords Text Ads Landing Pages
Keyword bid + Relevancy

Ad copy testing

Helps identify the edge that will drive more qualified clicks and conversions from search engine traffic
Advanced techniques, like dynamic keyword insertion, and strong calls to action help drive strong CTR and often help reduce overall click costs

Geo-Targeting
What do SEM associates actually do each week?

Spend about 60% of the time dealing with client requests and only 40% on actual campaign optimizations

Why they love their jobs

Client interaction at a very early stage
Ability to control & spend millions of dollars by ourselves
Seen as a ?�subject matter expert??by those around you, and get to field questions from all levels
Because the industry is still small, you get to meet/know a lot of people