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What was once thought of as \u201cplug and play\u201d has become a hyper competitive arena requiring analytical and mathematical expertise to properly execute a campaign regardless of the search engine or platform. YPM\u2019s certified team of search analysts manages an array of complex campaigns across some of the most competitive verticals on the Internet today.<\/p>\n<p>While many businesses have already attempted to use paid search management, either internally or with a third party, many have not utilized the strategy and therefore require indoctrination to the strategy, leadership in its potential and expectations which are clearly communicated and managed. 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