The Definitive Guide to Google AdWords

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2. SEM and the Google Ecosystem

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3. AdWords in Depth

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4. Marketing with AdWords

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5. Getting Started with AdWords

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6. Local Advertising and Location Targeting

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7. Keyword Strategy

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8. Creating Ads and Landing Pages

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9. The Display Network

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10. Mobile Advertising with AdWords

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11. Account Management and Optimization

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12. Google Analytics and Actionable Data

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13. Testing with Website Optimizer

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14. Back Matter

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There is one simple way to exponentially increase the amount of traffic coming to your website and the number of people aware of your product or service: through the use of Google AdWords and related marketing technologies. The Definitive Guide to Google AdWords will walk you through every step needed to maximize your marketing and advertising power.  

Everything related to the platforms are covered in detail—account setup, campaign creation, reporting, optimization, analytics, ad creation, mobile advertising, and much more. Learn to take full advantage of all of the marketing options available through AdWords, including:

• Geo-targeting, distribution, and placement of ads
• Advanced account management and budget strategies
• Keywords, metrics, and ROI management
• Tools such as Keywords Editor, Website Optimizer, and Conversion Optimizer
• Mobile marketing implementations and strategies
• Working with the various APIs available for developers

With The Definitive Guide to Google AdWords, you will learn how AdWords works and how you can harness its power to increase your visibility and dramatically impact your potential for increased revenue.

Bart Weller is a software developer and writer. He lives in the Central Rockies of Colorado with his wife, two country cats, six misanthropic llamas, and dog Duffey (named in honor of the late John Duffey, former lead tenor with the Seldom Scene bluegrass band). He loves all kinds of music except for Heavy Metal and is a volunteer DJ at the local community radio station. His hobbies are clearing deadfall and fixing things. Among the people he admires are Albert Einstein, Alan Kay, Abraham Lincoln, George Carlin, Richard Feynman, and J.J. Cale.

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