Yahoo Optimizer - Does It Really Work?
Posted by Administrator on Jun 30, 2008
I’d love to think that the Yahoo Sponsored Search Campaign Optimizer works, but I’m not convinced it does. We set most of our Yahoo sponsored search campaigns to run with the “Optimizer” turned on. This feature allows you to enter some variables for some business action such as revenue or CPA (cost per action).
We tried this for several weeks and all we seemed to get were ulcers and the campaign optimizer could not maintain any level of consistancy for us. Below are a few screen shots:
As you can see from this first screen shot, The optimizer did not maintain our revenue projection, CPA, and allowed clicks on keywords run with no conversions.
Here’s a 2nd screen shot from another campaign:
Here’s what Yahoo had to say….
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Mountain Biking - Give It A Try
Posted by Administrator on Jun 25, 2008
Have you been looking for a new way to get in shape and have some fun? You might want to try mountain biking.
Several months ago, I was looking to ride the trails at North shore near lake Grapevine. We have lived in the Dallas area for over five years and always talked about trying mountain biking. After begging my son to give it a try with me we discovered an amazing way to get in shape, have some fun, find new challenges, and make some new friends.
Mountain biking is alive and well here in the Dallas Fort Worth area and there are literally hundreds of trails. For information on Mountain biking trails here in Dallas visit DORBA, short for Dallas Off Road Bike Association.
DORBA and area bicycle shops sponsor weekly rides, endurance races, and skills clinics to provide activities for every level of riding experience.
After just a couple of months of riding my son and I participated in Judgement Day, a 65-95 mile endurance event over 12 trails in North Texas all which have to be completed within 24 hours. While we only made it 23 miles, we’ll be ready to give it a try again next year.
So if you are looking for a great way to get in shape and are bored with the tread mill, gym, or track, give mountain biking a try.
Dallas Bike Shop - Dallas Bike Works has a wide variety of frames, and bikes for every skill level and budget. Visit them online or call them at: 214-341-8921
Dave Ramsey - Business Coach Live - Dallas, TX
Posted by Administrator on Feb 22, 2008
Ever wish you had a business coach that provided sound advice you could trust?
Dave Ramsey’s Business Coach Live seminar does just that. Feb. 22, 2008 Dave Ramsey taught, inspired, and made his packed conference room laugh with his candid stories of success and even some of his personal failures.
Dave Ramsey offers business coaching seminars and total money makeover workshops across the country help both business owners and families get debt free.
Dave Ramsey has a syndicated radio and TV show. Visit him online to take advantage of his time tested financial instruction.
Yahoo Search Marketing Confusion
Posted by Administrator on Feb 6, 2008
This is a follow up post to Yahoo Search Marketing vs. Google AdWords:
Below is a screen shot of the errror message received when trying to login into your account while under review. It’s been about 12 hours since I last spoke with a Yahoo customer service rep.
It sure would be nice of Yahoo to just say: “Your account has been temporarily locked while under review”
Bad Credit Car Loans - Get Auto Financing Online
Posted by Administrator on Jan 29, 2008
Car shoppers with bad credit or poor credit can visit Community Auto Credit for a bad credit car loan and financing.
Community Auto Credit has a large lender and auto dealer network to match car buyers with with the right lender or dealership based on their credit or lending needs.
Car dealers, lead brokers, lenders, and other automotive professionals can meet with representatives from Community Auto Credit at the upcoming NADA show in San Francisco - February 2008.