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New pilots from Microsoft Ads and the secret to happiness at work; Wednesday’s daily brief
Plus, B2B tech finally sees the SEO light
Video and vertical-based product ads pilots arrive on Microsoft Audience Network
Disclaimers in ads, third-party integrations with Universal Event Tracking, flexible insertion orders and inline appeals for rejected product offers were also among Microsoft Advertising’s September announcements.
How to write ad copy that actually converts (and 3 major mistakes to avoid)
When testing copy, make it worth testing. Use power words or emotional calls-to-action to really analyze what messaging has a stronger appeal and why.
Three PPC targeting tactics that power every stage of the funnel
"You can make any channel work for you depending on who your prospects are and which channels they use and which targeting options are available across all channels."
A new way to approach your PPC personas: Learning from the sales process to limit waste and accelerate ROI
By splitting your personas into buyer types, you'll have more targeted messaging and higher conversions.
Target impression share bidding, other August changes now available in Microsoft Ads
Other August announcements include new automated extensions, labels for account organization and changes to unified accounts.
Video Extensions in Microsoft Advertising give search marketers opportunity to test video ads in SERPs
Video Extensions give advertisers the opportunity to test new types of visual ads directly in search results.
Microsoft Advertising launches Multimedia Ads beta starting today
Multimedia Ads give search marketers the opportunity to be an exclusive ad type in a SERP and the added visual element will draw more eyes to your ad.
Expanded verticals for Dynamic Remarketing beta and additions to RSAs in Microsoft Advertising
New additions to RSAs mean you can customize campaigns around events and searcher locations.
User experience is the difference between mediocre and next-level search marketing
A positive user experience is the now and the future of helping your target audiences get things done while meeting your marketing KPIs.
Microsoft Advertising launches new Tours and Activities ad format in open beta
Available for advertisers in the U.S. and UK, this new ad format, unique to Microsoft Advertising, can show in Bing search, Bing Maps and Bing Travel Guides.
Similar Audiences and Google Merchant Center store importing are coming to Microsoft Advertising
Microsoft Audience Network is also expanding to two new markets: France and Germany.
How and why you should pause paid search (for science)
With the right structure and parameters, pausing paid search can be an invaluable source of data for PPC professionals.
Facebook Import is now available in Microsoft Advertising
Advertisers can import up to 10,000 campaigns for each account.
Advertisers can now bring their customer segments into Microsoft Advertising via a new integration
And, Customer Match is now generally available to all advertisers on Microsoft’s platform.
Microsoft Advertising to treat phrase match the same way Google Ads does
The new treatment will begin in mid-May.
Microsoft Advertising Partner Summit announces video ads, in-browser price comparisons and Facebook import
Plus, Microsoft announces private search for Bing API
Microsoft Advertising announces Automotive Ads open beta in the US and UK
This beta opens up the use of automotive feeds and the API for advertisers.
Microsoft Advertising introduces more automation via ad suggestions with auto-apply
Ad suggestions marked as auto-apply will start serving after 14 days if no action is taken.
Microsoft Advertising blocks 1.6 billion ads while dealing with the pandemic, says annual ad quality review
Microsoft says it is committed to keeping the ads in Microsoft Bing fair and in compliance with its ad policies.
Static headlines now available for DSAs in Microsoft Advertising
Marketers can now have full control over their ad text with Dynamic Search Ads
Key trends in PPC, reporting and analytics in 2021 and beyond
With COVID shifting consumer behavior in 2020, use these trends from speakers at SMX Report to find equilibrium in 2021.
Maryland’s ad tax is here, and advertisers should look to their European counterparts for how to deal with it
Last year, Google passed digital service taxes onto advertisers in the UK, Turkey and Austria, and it’s likely to do the same in the U.S. as well.
How the Microsoft Search Network can maximize your search campaigns
When it comes to search marketing, it can be tempting to stick with what you know. Maybe it's time to step out of your comfort zone.
Microsoft Ads to replace Manual CPC with Enhanced CPC by end of April
Microsoft Advertising says eCPC increases conversions while lowering CPA, but some advertisers worry about loss of control.
Microsoft Advertising now offers Filter Link Extensions
Filter Link Extensions give advertisers more visibility and the opportunity to tell customers more about their business offerings.
PPC 2020 in review: COVID leaves its mark on e-commerce and paid search
Platforms pivoted to accommodate advertising during a crisis and automation continued to be at the heart of paid search changes.
Using auction insights for better PPC competitor analysis
Here's how Google and Microsoft auction insights can help you identify core competitors and track their bidding activities month by month.
Microsoft Advertising promotion extensions available in time for the holidays
Promote deals and offers for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas and other occasions in your text ads.
Marketing that our collective future depends on
MJ DePalma, Microsoft Advertising's Head of Multicultural & Inclusive Marketing, lays out the three core building blocks of what the company calls Marketing With Purpose.
Microsoft’s Digital Marketing Center for search and social management adds features, opens beta
The free platform is now open to U.S. small businesses.
Microsoft Advertising adds brand safety with IAS partnership
Audience Network ads will be blocked from pages deemed to have moderate or high brand risk.
Insights to reimagine your holiday 2020 planning
The holiday consumer’s journey starts with search. As the pandemic continues, your brand should be relying on it more than ever.
Microsoft Advertising expands LinkedIn Profile, dynamic remarketing, in-market audience targeting
B2B marketers can use LinkedIn Profile targeting in Search and Audience campaigns in more countries. Retail advertisers can retarget product engagers automatically with dynamic remarketing ads.
Call analytics: How they can drive down costs and improve search conversions
With call volume on the rise, these platforms give marketers more ways to connect the digital experience to over-the-phone.
Back to school looks very different this year
For back to school season, know that virtual and online schooling is top of mind, and parents are leveraging search to know and do more.
Microsoft Advertising Editor gets updated with recommendations and campaign-level targeting
The new features are designed to help advertisers with bulk campaign management and optimize performance.
Microsoft Advertising offers free stock images for Audience ads
A new partnership with Shutterstock opens up the stock image library to advertisers.
What’s behind the hype about Customer Data Platforms?
How CDPs aim to solve some of marketers' most vexing challenges.
Video: Christi Olson of Microsoft on audience targeting, syncing with Google and Promote IQ
Christi Olson is the head of Evangelism for Search and Advertising at Microsoft.