Paid search includes the implementation of pay per click services to create targeted ads on search engines including Google, Yahoo! and Bing. While PPC is still a relatively new concept to marketers, its results thus far are astounding. Google release their Q3 earnings report in October and posted a $10 billion increase in revenue, 23% of which is due to a surge in paid search revenue. While this is a small piece of the puzzle, truth is research indicates paid search is expected to continue its upward trend thru 2016 (*important note models end at 2016).
As paid search becomes the new era of advertising, marketers should pay attention to the reputation of PPC companies. Ensure your PPC firm is a Certified Google AdWords Partner. Also, make sure the firm has a reputable list of clients and has demonstrated their expertise in the field.