AdWords Top Contributors are long-time members of the AdWords Help Forum who, over time, have distinguished themselves as true AdWords experts. They've kindly taken time away from their professional lives to help other users succeed with AdWords by providing helpful tips, advice, and support via the AdWords Help Forum. They've helped out thousands of AdWords advertisers over the years, and they'd love to hear from you too. If you'd like to connect with them, please check out their profiles below. Learn how to become an AdWords Top Contributor.
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Richard Ball ("RBall")
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| I've been using AdWords since 2002 and started answering questions in the AdWords Help forum in 2006. Before working as a search marketing consultant, I was a software engineer at AOL. MIT is my alma mater. It is an honor to be named a Top Contributor by Google. I try to answer questions from an advertiser's perspective, which does not always align with how a Google employee might answer a question. I think it's important to consider different perspectives. I also enjoy learning from other members in the forum. When not in the forum, I'm not in the forum. |
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Kim Clinkunbroomer ("MrsC")
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| I jumped feet first into AdWords in 2004 when a then web design client asked how he could market his website. I fell in love with AdWords and how easy it was to get my client's ads online and was always pleased to hear my customer raving about great results. I quickly introduced other clients to AdWords and found my business shifted primarily to AdWords by 2006. I found the Help Forum in 2006 while researching, decided to answer a few questions, and soon found myself spending as much time as I could afford helping other advertisers. Now all I do is AdWords, and I own and operate a Google AdWords Partner Company located in Chicago, Illinois, working with large to small AdWords advertisers across many different verticals. |
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Jon Gritton ("Cobnut")
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| I've been using AdWords since 2002 when I took over management of the account for my then employers. Upon creating my own company I began to attract other clients and helped many to improve their results. I became an active poster in the previous forum and have always enjoyed helping other users and learning myself in the process. My current business is currently more focused towards web applications but almost all our clients do use AdWords so I get to keep my hand in. I'm thrilled to be considered a Top Contributor and hope to continue posting as long as I'm allowed! |
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Lakatos Bela ("Lakatos")
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| I joined the Google AdWords forum in 2006 and as a result of my active participation I was awarded a Top Contributor status in 2008 which I am really thrilled with. A Google Advertising Professional and a Platinum Expert Author in PPC category by Ezine Articles, I and a few of my TC friends also run a blog named AdWords Help Experts where we provide additional assistance to fellow advertisers. Currently I am working on a multi-million dollar project headquartered in Seattle, WA, in the capacity of a SEM advisor. Needless to say, our main focus is on Google AdWords. |
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Pete Bardo ("Petebardo")
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| I joined the AdWords Forum to learn about the program; what works, what doesn't work, how to improve performance, etc. I started answering beginner type questions as a responsible member of the forum. I figured if I answered the simple questions, someone with more experience would be available to answer more advanced questions. I found that in researching the answers to questions on the forum, my learning curve on AdWords was accelerated. It was a surprise, and an honor, to be invited to the Top Contributor group. I don't do AdWords for any clients, only for my boss. But I don't mind taking a couple minutes here and there to help make sense (or cents). |
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Brian Valentini ("vkore91")
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| My first experience with the AdWords Help Forum was when I was looking for answers to a Conversion Tracking question. As a person who enjoys hands-on learning, I appreciated the pace at which I could discover new information from people who had a similar passion for search marketing. I enjoy giving back to a community, whether it's through my participation in the AdWords forum, or through my volunteer work as a Big Brother in the Chicagoland area. In my spare time I am a devoted dad to my 1 year old son. Chasing after him keeps me busy. |
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Theresa Zook ("TAZook")
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| I began working in online marketing in 2008 and soon found and joined the AdWords forum. I received so much help and useful information that it's a pleasure to help others in turn. I've been online since 1994, have always been a big fan of user-to-user forums, and believe this one is an incredible resource for AdWords advertisers. I visit it to answer questions and to read others' questions and answers to improve my own knowledge for my full-time job and my consulting work. Being recognized as a Top Contributor is an unexpected honor, and I hope to be on the forum--sharing and learning--for a long time to come. |
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Rob Wroblewski ("RobW")
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| I joined the AdWords Forum because I was just getting started and needed a place to read questions and answers to everyday problems. As I learned more about AdWords I started to answer questions and get more involved in the community. The forum provided a great place to practice my writing and style while also helping others. Much to my surprise, I was invited to be a top contributor at the end of 2009. Although I'm happy to answer easy questions, I'm always on the hunt for that particular inquiry where I can unravel the intricacies and techniques of AdWords. |
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Jack Porter Smith ("Jack Porter Smith")
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| Although my life doesn't revolve around AdWords, my career certainly does, and as such I have found myself deeply involved within the AdWords community. The forum is a great place to share, learn and meet fellow professionals who enjoy online marketing. By posting a few times a day, or week, I feel I can give something back to a community I have learned so much from. I stumbled across the forum a while ago and becoming a Top Contributor was a great privilege for me, so please feel free to ask any questions and if I can't answer, I'm sure one of the other guys can help! |
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Calin Sandici ("AdWiser")
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| I have developed, and then managed the development of websites and later e-commerce solutions and associated back-office software since 1998. AdWords found me on a cold winter day, while trying to help an old friend and schoolmate, and got me hooked instantly. As for this forum, I remember the traffic source that landed me here, but I don't remember exactly the reason. Now, a few months further down the road, I know at least some of the reasons behind my visitor loyalty and recency. The knowledge, the fun, and the satisfaction. The huge knowledge I can absorb, and the little knowledge I can share. The fun and satisfaction in solving problems. That's reason enough for me to hang around - until session timeout do us part - and to return on the next visit. Being invited to join such a select club, the AdWords forum top contributors, has made me very happy and very proud at the same time. |
