Automated advertising optimizer
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1. A method for automatically managing a paid search advertising campaign, comprising:
- automatically collecting statistical data corresponding to the performance of the advertising campaign;
automatically generating at least one of a keyword and a phrase based on the collected data;
automatically generating an ad linked to the at least one generated keyword or phrase; and
automatically adjusting a bid value corresponding to the at least one keyword or phrase, wherein the generated ad is displayed on the first results page of a search engine.
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Abstract
A method and system for automatically monitoring the performance level of various aspects of pay-per-click (PPC) and pay-per-action (PPA) advertising campaigns, and automatically revising the aspects to optimize performance levels, is provided. The advertiser is automatically notified if one or more particular aspects are resulting in less than desired click-through traffic. Further, the suspect aspects of the campaign are modified to ensure desired “click-through” regarding the advertisements and, thus, maximization of the advertiser'"'"'s return on investment (ROI) with respect to the advertising campaign is achieved.
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1. A method for automatically managing a paid search advertising campaign, comprising:
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automatically collecting statistical data corresponding to the performance of the advertising campaign;
automatically generating at least one of a keyword and a phrase based on the collected data;
automatically generating an ad linked to the at least one generated keyword or phrase; and
automatically adjusting a bid value corresponding to the at least one keyword or phrase, wherein the generated ad is displayed on the first results page of a search engine.
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2. A system for automatically managing a paid search advertising campaign, the system comprising:
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means for automatically collecting statistical data corresponding to the performance of the advertising campaign;
means for automatically generating at least one of a keyword and a phrase based on the collected data;
means for automatically generating an ad linked to the at least one generated keyword or phrase; and
means for automatically adjusting a bid value corresponding to the at least one keyword or phrase, wherein the generated ad is displayed on the first results page of a search engine.
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3. A computer program product for automatically managing a paid search advertising campaign, the program product comprising:
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a computer readable medium;
first program instruction means for automatically collecting statistical data corresponding to the performance of the advertising campaign;
second program instruction means for automatically generating at least one of a keyword and a phrase based on the collected data;
third program instruction means for automatically generating an ad linked to the at least one generated keyword or phrase; and
fourth program instruction means automatically adjusting a bid value corresponding to the at least one keyword or phrase, wherein the generated ad is displayed on the first results page of a search engine.
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4. A method for providing information regarding a paid search advertising campaign, the method comprising:
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setting a threshold value for each of at least one statistic related to the PPC advertising campaign;
continually monitoring a performance level for each of the at least one statistic related to the PPC advertising campaign; and
automatically generating a notification when the performance level of at least one of the statistics crosses its respective threshold value.
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5. A user interface comprising:
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first means for indicating a performance level of at least one aspect of a paid search advertising campaign;
second means for enabling a user to add or delete at least one of the at least one aspect whose performance level is indicated by said first means; and
third means for indicating a respective reason for a change in the performance level of the at least one aspect. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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7. A method for automatically managing a paid search advertising campaign, comprising:
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monitoring a change in at least one parameter with respect to the paid search advertising campaign;
displaying a graphical representation of the at least one parameter, wherein changes, including the monitored change, in the at least one parameter are represented. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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