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Google Advertising

Google advertising campaign is a powerful online advertising platform by Google that allows businesses to reach potential customers through targeted ads across various Google properties, including Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, and millions of websites in the Google Display Network. Businesses use Google Ads to drive traffic, generate leads, increase sales, and build brand awareness.


Benefits of Google Ads for Business:

  • Highly targeted: Reach users based on keywords, location, interests, demographics, and more.
  • Measurable results: Track conversions, clicks, and ROI.
  • Flexible budgets: Set daily budgets and bids, only paying when someone clicks your ad (PPC model).
  • Quick visibility: Show up on Googleโ€™s search results quickly.
  • Scalable: Works for businesses of all sizes. google advertising campaign

Types of Google Ads Campaigns:

  1. Search Campaigns
    • Where ads appear: Google search results.
    • Best for: Driving direct traffic and conversions.
    • Format: Text ads.
    • Example: A user searches “best hiking boots” and sees a related ad.
  2. Display Campaigns
    • Where ads appear: Across websites in Google Display Network.
    • Best for: Brand awareness and remarketing.
    • Format: Image or banner ads.
    • Example: Ads showing up on blogs or news sites.
  3. Video Campaigns
    • Where ads appear: YouTube and partner sites.
    • Best for: Brand storytelling, awareness, and engagement.
    • Format: Skippable, non-skippable, or bumper video ads.
    • Example: A 15-second brand video before a YouTube tutorial.
  4. Shopping Campaigns
    • Where ads appear: Google Shopping tab, search results.
    • Best for: E-commerce and online retailers.
    • Format: Product listings with image, price, and store info.
    • Example: A carousel of sneakers when searching “buy running shoes”.
  5. App Campaigns
    • Where ads appear: Google Search, Play Store, YouTube, and Display Network.
    • Best for: Promoting mobile app installs or in-app actions.
    • Format: Automatically created using your app’s assets.
    • Example: Ads encouraging users to install a fitness tracker app.
  6. Smart Campaigns
    • Where ads appear: Google Search, Maps, Display Network.
    • Best for: Small businesses and beginners.
    • Format: Simplified setup, mostly automated.
    • Example: A local coffee shop promoting directions to their store.
  7. Performance Max Campaigns
    • Where ads appear: All Google channels (Search, Display, YouTube, Gmail, Discover).
    • Best for: Maximizing conversions with automation.
    • Format: Mixedโ€”text, image, and video ads.
    • Example: A single campaign using machine learning to optimize across all platforms.

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Keywords for Google Ads Camapign

To run a successful Google Ads campaign, your keywords must match user intent and align with your business goals. Hereโ€™s a breakdown of the types of keywords to consider, along with examples and strategy tips:


โœ… 1. High-Intent (Commercial) Keywords

Users searching these are ready to buy or take action.

Examples:

  • buy wireless headphones
  • hire web designer NYC
  • best CRM software for small business

๐Ÿง  Tip: Use exact match or phrase match to control targeting and reduce wasted spend.


โœ… 2. Branded Keywords

Include your own brand and competitor brands (if allowed).

Examples:

  • nike running shoes
  • shopify pricing
  • mailchimp alternatives

๐Ÿง  Tip: Bidding on your brand name can protect you from competitors and increase visibility.


โœ… 3. Generic Keywords (Top-of-Funnel)

Broad, high-volume searches to build awareness.

Examples:

  • headphones
  • digital marketing
  • email marketing tools

๐Ÿง  Tip: Use these in awareness campaigns or pair them with display ads to attract early-stage leads.


โœ… 4. Long-Tail Keywords

More specific and often lower competition. Great for high ROI.

Examples:

  • best noise cancelling headphones under $100
  • affordable web hosting for photographers
  • CRM for freelance writers PPC Blog

๐Ÿง  Tip: Use broad match modified or phrase match to reach users with clear intent.


โœ… 5. Local Keywords

If you offer local services or have a storefront.

Examples:

  • plumber in Brooklyn
  • dentist open on Saturday near me
  • best coffee shop London Bridge

๐Ÿง  Tip: Use location extensions in your ad to boost local visibility.


โœ… 6. Negative Keywords

Exclude irrelevant or low-conversion traffic.

Examples to exclude:

  • free
  • DIY
  • review, reddit, comparison (if not relevant)
  • jobs (if you’re not hiring)

๐Ÿง  Tip: Regularly update your negative keyword list based on search term reports. google advertising campaign


  • Your business type or website
  • Target audience/location
  • Your campaign goal (sales, leads, traffic, etc.)

๐Ÿ”น 1. Engagement Metrics (indirect sales indicators)

These show how users interact with your content โ€” strong engagement often leads to higher conversions.

  • Likes, Shares, Comments
  • Click-Through Rate (CTR) โ€“ % of users who clicked a link in your post.
  • Engagement Rate โ€“ Interactions divided by reach or followers.
  • Video Views / Watch Time

๐Ÿ”น 2. Traffic & Conversion Metrics (direct sales path indicators)

  • Website Traffic from Social Media
  • Bounce Rate โ€“ % of users who leave after viewing one page.
  • Pages Per Session
  • Conversion Rate โ€“ % of social visitors who complete a goal (like purchasing).
  • Cart Abandonment Rate

๐Ÿ”น 3. Revenue Metrics (direct sales results)

  • Sales Volume from Social Media โ€“ Total units sold via social campaigns.
  • Revenue per Visitor (RPV) โ€“ Total revenue from social traffic divided by number of visitors.
  • Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) โ€“ Cost of acquiring a customer via social.
  • Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) โ€“ Revenue generated per dollar spent on ads.
  • Attribution Models โ€“ First-touch, last-touch, or multi-touch attribution to understand the role of social in the sales journey.

๐Ÿ”น 4. Platform-Specific Metrics

  • Instagram/Facebook Shop Sales
  • TikTok Shop Conversions
  • Pinterest Product Pins Clicks
  • LinkedIn Lead Gen Form Submissions