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PPC Basics - How to Pick The Best Keywords (Episode 488)17 Nov 202500:32:13

This is the best way to pick the right keywords to use in your Google Ads campaign. Chris Schaeffer discusses an effective method that will ensure anyone can get the best qualified traffic for their business from Google in these simple steps!

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Chris Schaeffer - http://www.chrisschaeffer.com

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PPC Basics - Building Your First Campaign (Episode 487)10 Nov 202500:32:25

This week Chris Schaeffer gives simple steps for building a Google Ads campaign that will deliver reliable traffic with minimal effort. This method is great for those that are trying Google Ads for the first time and want to minimize wasting money in the PPC marketing.

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Chris Schaeffer - http://www.chrisschaeffer.com

Submit a Question - https://www.paidsearchpodcast.com

How to Stop Spam and Bot Traffic & Leads (Episode 478)01 Sep 202500:31:09

In this episode, we break down how to spot and stop spam traffic and leads before they drain your budget. We cover the risks of leaving Search Partners and Display Network wide open, including mobile apps, ad farm sites, and suspiciously high CTRs. You’ll learn why location targeting should be set to “people in or regularly in your targeted area” and why “interested in” leads to bad traffic, especially with Search Partners. We also dive into shady search terms like competitor names, phone numbers, and support queries that often signal spam. We explain why chasing cheap clicks under $1 CPC can be dangerous, especially with broad match keywords. You’ll hear why click fraud tools are not a real solution, and how data exclusion can help when spam waves or tracking issues pop up. Finally, we put all the red flags together to show how Google’s recommendations often push you toward clicks, while the smarter move is optimizing for real conversions.

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Chris Schaeffer - http://www.chrisschaeffer.com

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_kJty78-Dhg

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Proactive & Reactive Management - The Principles of Google Ads #4 (Episode #388)27 Nov 202300:37:18

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Watch This Episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/xs3r3Zthqhk

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Principals of Google Ads #1 - Strategic Relevance - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MiKbcaDWQ6aICxH077DhM
Principals of Google Ads #2 - Phases of Success - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MTckaxZmPrH29Is5tgBpR
Principals of Google Ads #3 - Pay Per Value - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7tk9G3EAZ4uZIRhXSvpaXi

Pay Per Value - The Principles of Google Ads #3 (Episode #387)20 Nov 202300:34:49

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Principals of Google Ads #1 - Strategic Relevance - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MiKbcaDWQ6aICxH077DhM
Principals of Google Ads #2 - Phases of Success - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MTckaxZmPrH29Is5tgBpR

Phases of Success - The Principles of Google Ads #2 (Episode #386)13 Nov 202300:34:16

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Principals of Google Ads #1 - Strategic Relevance - https://t.co/mA2u7R9oYr

Strategic Relevance - The Principles of Google Ads #1 (Episode #385)06 Nov 202300:30:51

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My 5 Most Controversial Opinions (Episode #384)30 Oct 202300:36:00

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Answering Questions on Bidding, Remarketing, Keywords, & Search Partners (Episode #383)23 Oct 202300:45:43

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Below First Page Bid? (Episode #382)16 Oct 202300:39:18
Let's Build a High Funnel Google Ads Search Campaign (Episode #381)09 Oct 202300:41:33

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Watch This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JCFUrkpCGsc

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Show Notes:
In this episode Chris Schaeffer builds a basic Google Ads search campaign focused on a high funnel lead generation campaign. 

Answering 6 Questions from Listeners (Episode #380)02 Oct 202300:45:34

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This Episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/xD38qOhHujo

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Show Notes:
Six really good questions from listeners around the world about conversion tracking, manual bidding, using automatic rules, and automated bidding. All about Google Ads!

The Cheapest Traffic on Google! (Episode #379)25 Sep 202300:38:36

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This Episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/hnyLZUau94U

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Show Notes:
Answering questions from listeners and discussing how to get the cheapest traffic on Google using display campaigns. These tips will help you get more from your display campaigns on Google Ads!

Answering Your Questions About Google Ads (Episode 477)25 Aug 202500:35:32

Let's talk about brand keywords and why they are the most dangerous and most abused traffic in Google Ads. We're answering emails from listeners today and we've got some good ones! From bid strategies to search campaigns to performance max we cover it all in this week's episode about Google Ads.


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Chris Schaeffer - http://www.chrisschaeffer.com

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How to Prepare for the Upcoming Holiday Sales Season (Episode #378)18 Sep 202300:47:12

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Joey Bidner at https://joeybidner.com

This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gu-seS8didI

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Show Notes:
It's that time of the year to start thinking about that time of the year... Christmas time, sales time! This week Joey Bidner joins Chris Schaeffer for a discussion about how to prepare your Google Ads campaigns for the upcoming holiday season. Also your questions answered about attribution models and websites/landing pages.

When to Use Exact Match Keywords (Episode #377)11 Sep 202300:41:18

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This Episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/QMIu5P8Io_w

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Show Notes:
Do you know when you should use exact match keywords? Let's talk about that! In this week's episode Chris Schaeffer discusses the way he uses exact match in his campaigns. This strategy is also important for the growth of your search campaign as well as how it relates to other campaign types in your account.

9 Very Important Questions from Listeners (Episode #376)04 Sep 202300:48:46

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This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9oF65LaxWCQ

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Show Notes:
Podcast listeners have sent in some very important questions about Google Ads and this week we jump in on some great topics from negative keywords to UTMs to bidding strategies.

What Does a Bad Search Term Look Like? (Episode #375)28 Aug 202300:38:47

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This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JBQXOv-f2qQ

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Show Notes:
Let's talk about broad match keywords, how to change your bids in Google Ads, and what a bad search term looks like!

CRAZY! Google Changes the Definition of Match Types for Keywords (Episode #374)21 Aug 202300:39:04

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Chris Schaeffer - https://www.chrisschaeffer.com

This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8Cn6AR2n4-s

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Show Notes:
Do you know if your Google Ads account is a sail boat or a race car? This week Chris Schaeffer discusses what makes a campaign fast and agile or slow and clumsy.

Strange Phenomenon Happening in Google Ads Right Now (Episode #373)14 Aug 202300:37:30

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Chris Schaeffer - https://www.chrisschaeffer.com

This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kw2EEFjjzh8

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Show Notes:
Let's talk about Ad Strength (our Metric of the Week), answer a question from a listener in Maryland who wants to know about using Experiments, and talk about the Topic of the Week which is focused on the price you pay and the benefits you receive for using automated bidding in Google Ads.

Answering Questions from Listeners! (Episode #372)07 Aug 202300:40:51

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Chris Schaeffer - https://www.chrisschaeffer.com

This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hUvUbIc1RSU

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Show Notes:
This week Chris answers questions from listeners about Google Ads bidding, Performance Max, shopping campaigns, and keyword targeting.

10 Steps to Building a Search Campaign in Google Ads (Episode #371)31 Jul 202300:40:32

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Chris Schaeffer - https://www.chrisschaeffer.com

This Episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/mjteO7aefpY

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Show Notes:
Learn how to build a search campaign in Google Ads in just a few minutes. This simple, tested process is the best way to get your ads running on Google quickly without the hassle! Just 10 simple steps.

Difference Between Automated & Manual Bidding (Episode #370)24 Jul 202300:43:13

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Chris Schaeffer - https://www.chrisschaeffer.com

Joey Bidner - https://joeybidner.com/

This Episode on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/kZNThdaaZfE

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Show Notes:
The topic of the week is about manual bids vs automated bids and what makes them so different. Also Joey Bidner discusses the metric of the week and Chris answers a listener's question about choosing the best bidding strategy in Google Ads.

All About Budgets in Google Ads (Episode #369)17 Jul 202300:45:23

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Chris Schaeffer - https://www.chrisschaeffer.com

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Show Notes:
This week Chris Schaeffer discusses how to choose the right budget in Google Ads, how daily and monthly budgets work, and answers frequently asked questions about how budgets work in Google Ads. It's all about budgets this week!

The Right Way to Use Audiences (Episode 476)18 Aug 202500:33:02

What will Google look like 5 years from now? This week Chris Schaeffer discusses how AI will change the way people search and gather information and what that means for PPC managers. Also Chris discusses the right way to use audiences in Google Ads. If you aren't using audiences in your search campaigns this episode is critically important for you to hear!


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Are You Still in PHASE ONE of Google Ads Optimization? (Episode #368)10 Jul 202300:44:16

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Chris Schaeffer - https://www.chrisschaeffer.com

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/e5hJwbHi_Ng

Show Notes:
This week Chris discusses Search Impression Share Lost Due to Budget, answers a question from a listener, and discusses the topic of the week which is about the first phase of Google Ads optimization.

How Many Keywords Should You Have? (Episode #367)03 Jul 202300:41:24

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Show Notes:
This week Chris discusses Search Impression Share Lost Due to Rank, answers a question from a listener, and discusses the topic of the week which is about how many keywords are the best number of keywords to have in your Google Ads search campaigns.

BONUS Episode! Automating Your Google Ads - Keywords & Bidding (Episode #365)29 Jun 202300:43:02

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Show Notes:
Want to use more automation in your Google Ads? This is the podcast for you! Today Chris Schaeffer talks about some amazing tools that are built into Google Ads that can allow you to put your energy into other things outside of keywords and bids. These features are a great way to automate some aspects of your account!

Optimize Your Shopping Ads with a Special Guest! (Episode #366)26 Jun 202300:47:51

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Joey Bidner - https://joeybidner.com/

Chris Schaeffer - https://www.chrisschaeffer.com

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Show Notes:
This week Chris discusses the confusing metrics "Click Share" and discusses why he strongly disagrees with using the metric as a key performance indicator. A special guest also joins the podcast to discuss and answer questions about Google Shopping Ads and how to optimize them.

Why Are You Getting Traffic But No Sales? (Episode #364)19 Jun 202300:45:28

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Chris Schaeffer - https://www.chrisschaeffer.com

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Show Notes:
In this episode Chris Schaeffer discusses why you might be getting clicks but no sales in Google Ads. If you are concerned about wasting money in Google Ads consider these 3 reasons why you might be getting traffic but no results from your keywords. Also Chris answers a question from a listener in Seattle and discusses the Metric of the Week!

Ranked #1 Position on Google. Good Idea or Bad Idea? (Episode #363)12 Jun 202300:50:48

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Show Notes:
When is it a good idea to hit first position on Google? In this episode Chris Schaeffer talks about the metrics behind position metrics in Google Ads and asks a critical question about when is the right time to achieve top ranking in your paid ads.

The 4 Phases of Google Ads Success (Episode #362)05 Jun 202300:48:07

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Chris Schaeffer - https://www.chrisschaeffer.com

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Show Notes:
Learn about the 4 phases of a Google Ads campaign. Each phase is distinct and provides clear direction on how to move your campaign forward and get more value for the money you on spending on PPC. Also in this episode Chris Schaeffer discusses the definition of a conversion and answers a question from a listener.

How to Manage Risk in Google Ads (Episode #361)29 May 202300:44:11

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Show Notes:
Do you know how to manage the risk in your Google Ads search campaigns? If you don't know the risk factors that are in every account then you might be wasting a lot of money in Google Ads. Also in the episode Chris answers a question from a podcast listener and discusses clickthrough rate (CTR).

*Huge* Announcement + Google Ads Bidding Strategies (Episode #360)22 May 202300:35:57

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Show Notes:
Exciting new format announcement for the podcast! Let's talk about average cost per click, answer a question about audiences, and discuss a unique bidding strategy you may have never tried.

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359: How To Measure Click Types in Google Ads08 May 202300:42:49

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Show Notes:
Have you ever wondered where your money goes in Google Ads? When you see your budget being spent, how are people interacting with your ads? In this episode, Chris clears up a common misunderstanding about where your money goes in Google Ads and explains how to measure click types to best optimize your ads.

(3:12) Types of interactions
(7:03) Headline clicks
(9:01) Call extensions
(12:13) Site link under the ad
(17:30) Image extensions
(20:07) Driving directions
(22:33) Google Search Partners
(25:38) Display network
(31:15) Price asset
(33:52) Lead form asset
(35:37) Call ads

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When Automation Fails: Broad Match vs Manual Control in Google Ads (Episode 475)11 Aug 202500:34:39

There is a scam going around to Google Ads managers that could cause some major destruction for anyone that is caught by the scammers. In this episode of the Paid Search Podcast Chris Schaeffer talks about how to avoid scammers and a very important issue around Google Ads automation and how to build a successful campaign when that automation fails.


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358: Answers to Your Google Ads Questions24 Apr 202300:44:39

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Show Notes:
In this episode, Chris is tackling all your Google Ads questions with topics concerning service-to-keyword ad groups, adding logos as an asset, SKAGs, max conversions, and more!

(3:36) When deploying a service-to-keyword ad group strategy, what should be done with Google-recommended keywords that overlap the ad groups? Should I start applying all Google-recommended keywords and later pause any underperforming or duplicated ones?
(13:03) How do I add a logo as an asset to my ads?
(16:59) Should I use SKAGs for competitor campaigns?
(27:31) When the goal is to generate leads, do you still see great results with a max conversions target CPA if it gets less than 30 conversions a month?
(35:35) Can you control lead value with max conversions?

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357: Let’s Talk Max Conversion Bidding in Google Ads17 Apr 202300:49:30

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Show Notes:
In this episode, Jason and Chris talk about all things max conversion bidding in Google Ads including when to use it, some of the drawbacks of max conversions, the importance of defining your conversions, what you can do to optimize bidding, and more.

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356: Unbelievably Good Google Ads Q&A About Locations, Match Types, Impressions & More!10 Apr 202300:52:56

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Show Notes:
We're back with another Q&A episode packed with questions from our listeners about locations, match types, impressions, headlines, keywords, and more!

(3:38) Can you have too few keywords in Google Ads?
(9:18) Dealing with different time zones
(16:26) What to do when your Google Ads results start getting worse
(23:34) Should I pin headlines in responsive ads?
(36:37) Should I run phrase and exact match keywords for the same keyword?
(48:59) Should I exclude locations I don’t want?

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355: There’s Always a Solution with Google Ads03 Apr 202300:39:04

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Show Notes:
In this episode, we're talking through four different scenarios we run into with advertisers that aren't getting the results they want in Google Ads and offering solutions for those common problems.

(7:47) How to test different landing pages with Google Ads

(14:43) How to get in front of the deepest funnel (ready to buy) traffic in Google Ads

(22:35) How to run Google Ads for your small business with a really small budget

(30:35) How to make the most Google Ads for your small business if your website is really bad

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354: What Are Close Variant Keywords?27 Mar 202300:36:33

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Link:
https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/9342105

Show Notes:
You've probably noticed close variant keywords in your search terms reports, but what exactly are they? In this episode, we're digging into the six rules that allow a keyword to qualify as a close variant.

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353: Bidding Strategies in 202313 Mar 202300:41:37

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Show Notes:
Bidding strategies are not one size fits all. In this episode, we're discussing the difference in bidding strategies and evaluating which will be most effective depending on the time the campaign has been running, its goals, and the business type.

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352: Interesting New Features in Google Ads06 Mar 202300:29:47

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This week we're digging into some interesting new features we've discovered in Google ads including changes to your business name and logo in the assets, the new ad strength details column, and how to add negative keywords from the account level.

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351: Awesome Google Ads Q&A About Match Types, Negatives, SKAGS, Ecommerce, and More!27 Feb 202300:49:20

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Show Notes:
We're back with another awesome Q&A episode! This time we're tackling questions about match types, negative keywords, SKAGS, E-commerce, responsive search ad headlines, and where to start if you're new to Google Ads.

(2:51) How to transition from single keyword ad groups
(8:12) When to use negative keywords
(23:35) Do phrase and exact match keywords still matter?
(25:56) How to measure RSA headline success
(33:01) Multiple performance max campaigns
(36:08) E-commerce Google Ads account structure
(39:23) Getting bad leads from Google Ads
(44:17) Where to start if you are new to Google Ads

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350: The Right Way to Think About Responsive Search Ads20 Feb 202300:44:14

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Links:
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About Ad Strength for responsive search ads - https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/9921843

Show Notes:
Our sponsor Opteo has just released a new tool that helps create responsive search ads. So in that spirit, in this episode, we're breaking down the basics of responsive search ads from what they are to how we create headlines and descriptions, diving into some advanced topics, and sharing what we focus on when creating responsive search ads.

(3:14) What is a responsive search ad?
(7:11) The power of one great responsive search ad
(9:38) The mystery of responsive search ads
(13:13) How we create responsive ad headlines
(24:29) How we create responsive ad descriptions
(26:57) The downside of pinning responsive search ads
(32:45) Do you focus on ad strength when creating responsive search ads?
(36:36) The secret to responsive search ads
(40:54) The second secret to responsive search ads

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349: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself After Launching a Brand-New Google Ads Campaign13 Feb 202300:52:14

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Show Notes:
A lot can go right and wrong in the first month of a brand-new Google ads campaign. In this episode, Jason and Chris share five questions that will help you know what to look for after your initial "test drive," how to interpret the data, and how to respond to it in order to set your campaign up for long-term success.

(6:18) Am I bidding too low?
(19:42) Are my keywords working?
(28:43) Am I missing good keywords?
(39:46) Should you be spending more on Google Ads?
(45:37) When is the right time to add Performance Max?

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Competitor Campaigns: When, Why, and How (Episode 474)04 Aug 202500:34:13

Let's talk about quality score, bidding, and competitor campaigns! This week we dive into a discussion on some of the more complicated factors in Google Ads that throw many advertisers for a loop. And especially the always complex decision of whether or not to target your competitors in PPC. Let's talk about that!

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348: How to Launch a Brand-New Google Ads Account for Long-Term Success06 Feb 202300:49:29

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Show Notes:
In this episode, we're talking about how to launch brand-new Google Ads accounts with long-term success in mind by explaining what can go wrong, why it went wrong, and the negative results that can occur.

(5:25) Our mindset for new account builds in Google Ads

(9:07) Using only zip code targeting is a bad sign

(15:17) Don’t play games with your ad schedule

(18:45) The power of conversion tracking

(22:35) How many ad groups should you have?

(26:49) The exact match only strategy leads to problems

(33:29) How many keywords are enough?

(40:20) The most common bidding mistakes in Google Ads

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347: Amazing Google Ads Q&A About Performance Max for B2B, Chat Bots, Manual Bids on High Spend Accounts and More!30 Jan 202300:40:14

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Show Notes:
We're jumping back into our inbox for another amazing Google Ads Q&A episode! This week we're answering questions about the form asset in Google Ads,  location settings, Performance Max for B2B, chatbots, manual bidding on large accounts, and more.

(4:04) Do you use the form asset in Google Ads?

(9:33) Why am I getting leads from locations I don’t want?

(17:15) How to get Performance Max to work for B2B

(21:14) How will AI chatbots affect Google Search and Google Ads?

(26:39) How do you do manual bids on high-spend and large Google Ads accounts?

(34:55) How granular should ad groups be?

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346: Outstanding Google Ads Q&A about Optimization, Ad Group Negatives, Huge Account Management, and More23 Jan 202300:38:28

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Show Notes:
We're back with our best Q&A episode yet answering questions from listeners about Google Ads optimization, ad group negatives, match types, managing huge accounts, and the "limited by budget" status.

(2:57) Do you follow a Google Ads management optimization routine?
(8:29) Should you add negative keywords at the ad group level?
(13:40) Should you add all three match types in each ad group?
(25:28) How do you manage a huge Google Ad account?
(34:10) What do you do when you see the “limited by budget” status?

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