Google Certified

Does it Matter if my AdWords Manager is Google Certified? #FAQuesday

One question we hear a lot is whether it’s important to have someone who is Google Certified managing an AdWords account. Our answer is simple: Yes, it matters. Although it is possible to have a successful campaign without a certified pay-per-click manager, why risk failure?When you look for service providers in others industries — plumbing or auto repair, for example — you likely ensure that the candidates have training, knowledge, and certifications showing they are experts in their field. The stakes are just as high when it comes to PPC advertising. Digital marketing agencies earn Google AdWords certification by having at least one employee pass a series of tests demonstrating proficiency in creating, managing, and optimizing PPC campaigns. The first is a fundamentals exam to show overall knowledge, and the second is specific to a particular type of campaign: display, search, video, shopping, and mobile. The individual can choose which second exam to take, or it’s possible to become … Continued