Common mistakes made with B2B paid search

B2B marketing includes several electronic marketing channels, including email marketing and content marketing. One area that B2B marketing teams have started to use recently is paid search. However, unless you are an experienced paid search marketer, there are some areas that can catch out a novice. Here is some common mistake to avoid when planning a B2B paid search campaign:


It is not surprising to hear how failed campaigns stuck to deadlines without all of the elements of the campaign in place. Even if there is a deadline, be willing to push the date until everything is in place. Elements like landing pages, conversion tracking and links to other marketing channels are critical to the success of a PPC campaign.


PPC is a massive industry because you can change a campaign while it is running. Another common mistake is to start making changes too early. There needs to be enough data before you make any changes. High-volume campaigns can make changes sooner than low-volume ads.


Many people think that bidding for your brand names keywords is not necessary. They expect their optimized website to show in the search results and assume that is enough. This is not optimal. When you execute a PPC campaign that includes your brand, you get better brand presence and much greater control of landing pages.


There are also instances where marketers will ignore certain ad channels, networks, and tactics. Maybe it is due to an unsuccessful campaign in the past. Just remember that with PPC, everything is changing, all the time. What did not work three months ago, might work now.