In short, for us there is no such thing as the “perfect algorithm”, because markets change from time to time. Back then, we didn’t even know social media and now almost everyone uses it. For us, relying on a ready-made algorithm is like driving a car without a steering wheel. You will arrive, the only question is where. Would you blindly hand someone 100 euros if they promised to come back in an hour with 200 euros without informing you of their approach? We want to have things in our own hands. That’s why we are not fans of one-click solutions. Nevertheless, one-click solutions also have their advantages. Campaigns can usually be controlled with just a few clicks and this can be a solution, especially for people who do not want to delve into the topic of advertising on Amazon.
The PPC Butler does not have a fixed algorithm, as this goes against our understanding of marketing.
For us, marketing is a question of strategy. Am I chasing the best-selling batch or do I want to be particularly profitable? Some companies want to be particularly profitable with their advertising, while others pursue the goal of maximum sales with break-even acos. Larger companies sometimes deliberately run unprofitable campaigns in order to secure as much market share as possible and increase their brand awareness.
We also believe that the product itself should have a place in the marketing strategy. Let’s take the example of a vase. Here you do not have to occupy the top positions with your advertising, as there is a greater “scroll depth” in such categories. This means that customers first browse through various offers and look at the different materials and designs of a vase before making their purchase decision. The shortlisted vases are first placed in the customer’s shopping cart, after which the purchase is made. Imagine, on the other hand, a bicycle lock, where the customer generally looks at the price and the ratings. The product selection usually takes place on the first page in the upper half. As you can see, the campaign setup and the control of the bids depends on the individual strategy on the one hand and on the product itself on the other.