Keywords on Mobile: Not Comparable to Desktop
Now that mobile search has overtaken desktop, it's important to understand the differences: on mobile, shorter keyword counts have higher CTR, while longer keywords lead to increased CPC.
Jason Tabeling is a Partner at Rosetta responsible for all things paid, owned, and earned media. Jason has a deep understanding of digital marketing, including paid search marketing and online display advertising. He has successfully managed dozens paid search campaigns during his career, and has developed evolving integrated strategies across all connected devices for various clients focusing on each clients core competencies in both the online and offline channels.
Now that mobile search has overtaken desktop, it's important to understand the differences: on mobile, shorter keyword counts have higher CTR, while longer keywords lead to increased CPC.
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