Sometimes maligned as a money pit, pay-per-click advertising can be a very effective tool for driving traffic and market research, if used carefully. This session will focus on the strategies, tools, and techniques of using Google Adwords tools for keyword research, pay-per-click traffic, landing page optimization, and market research in a cost effective manner. The concepts and techniques apply beyond PPC with Google to SEO, competing search providers, and conversion optimization.

Presenter: Mark Simko

 

Mark Simko runs Digifix, a Long Island based IT support business focusing on tech issues confronting local small businesses. Recently, those issues have shifted Internet presence management.

Mark started with computers in the 1970's when he learned languages such as Fortran, Cobol, APL, PL1, assembler and machine language. He was involved with the adoption of computer technologies in manufacturing and retail in the opthalmic eyewear business. He's also run quality assurance and testing at a laser printer cartridge remanufacturing & specialty coatings company.

Mark's built his first web site in 1995. He's been a member of the New York Joomla User Group from its earliest days. He currently helps clients manage their online presence through web site development, social media programs, mobile website optimization, local search optimization, SEO, and pay-per-click management.

Website: http://digifix.us