Learn the basics of Google Ads (including the down-low on Google Networks + Ad Ranks) and how to implement it effectively into your marketing system.
Every second, there are thousands of searches performed on Google, and themajority of search results pages include Google Ads. Paid for by businesses such asyours, an ad on Google can drive relevant traffic to your website exactly whenpeople search for the types of products or services you offer.
Google Ads (previously known as Google AdWords) is one of the largest advertising platforms, enabling businesses to reach audiences across the world.
Through this pay-per-click (PPC) network, online advertisers are able to pay Google to target users based on things like their keyword search, country, device type, and deliver to those who are actually interested in their product, saving them a lot of time and money in the long run. When implemented correctly, Google Ads can be one of the most cost-effective and efficient forms of online advertising, and we’ve got you everything you need to get started with Google Ads here.
Google Ads is Google's leading paid advertising platform and falls within thepay-per-click marketing strategy, where advertisers pay for clicks or impressions.Google Ads offers businesses the ability to reach local and global audiences bydistributing advertisements across their network of searching and browsing productsthat cater towards local and worldwide searches! Google Ads is a hands-off way foryou to make your business appear on Google Search or Maps at the exact momentwhen people are looking for products and services like yours.
Based on the keywords they want to target, businesses pay to get their ads ranked at the top of the search results page, so they can get more views and authority online. And, since the platform runs on PPC advertising, they only have to pay when a visitor actually clicks an ad, saving a lot of lost-revenue in the long run.
The marketplaces on Google Ads work much like an auction - people bid for clicks. However, it’s not always the highest bidder that wins. Apart from bidding, Google also takes into consideration the “quality score” of a website to ensure that the people clicking on ads have the best possible experience (without the risk of scammers or any nasty threats).
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Google Ads allows businesses to target users on two main networks:
On the search network:
The search network comprises the Ads you'll see in search results on Google,elsewhere on Google properties like Google Maps, and across other sites that showtext ads.
Advertisers bid on relevant keywords and this enables them to display their ads to those who enter these keywords into Google as part of a search. The paid search results are USUALLY displayed at the top and bottom of the page and have a small “Ad” icon next to them.
On the display network:
The display network deals with search aspects that do not focus on keywords andtext. We mean formats like YouTube, Gmail, and any other platform that worksclosely with Google.
Advertisers are offered the chance to display their banner ads on the websites that are a part of the Google Network. That’s a group of more than 2 million websites, videos, and apps where an ad can appear.
Which means that, depending on the competition and price bid by other advertisers, the advertiser either gets the desired position or is related to a lower position.
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Establish account goals - work out why you’re using Google Ads and understand the features you need to access.
Develop audience personas - determine who your ideal customers are, what they do, what they’re searching for and on what device.
Conduct keyword research by using keyword tools (like SEMrush) to discover cost, competition, and volume for the search terms (at every stage of your search).
Structure your Ads account into different ad campaigns and ad groups, each featuring relevant keywords and ads.
Once you’ve listed different keywords relevant, you can place your ads in the search results by bidding on the keywords.
Create the ad copy. Make sure that you include relevant keywords, a compelling headline, a clear call-to-action and ad extensions (If you need any help with that, find us here).
Design a mobile-friendly landing page that focuses on the benefits and features of your product or service, has high-quality images, a form, and a clear call-to-action.
Place a Google Analytics code on the website for conversion tracking.
The key to a successful ad campaign through Google Ads is routine optimization and testing of all your ad copy and landing pages!
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Due to Google Ads being a PPC advertising program, your ads are displayed for free and you’re only charged when someone actually clicks your ad in the Google search results. And with the Ads system being based on live auction, the click prices are determined by the amount of competition, and how much that competition is willing to pay for a click.
When implemented effectively, Google Ads can drive high-quality traffic to your website at costs that are much more affordable when compared to other forms of advertising.
However, if you don’t expertly manage the process, costs can rack up fast while still driving low-quality traffic. So the key to running a successful Ads campaign is to understand the factors that play into how much each click costs you. These can include:
Keyword Competition
Maximum bid and bid position
Your average monthly budgets
Click-through rates
The quality score of your keywords
If you target high-volume keywords with lots of monthly searches, you could be paying a hefty amount for that traffic, which can be anywhere between a few cents to well over ten dollars for a single click.
To manage your Google Ads costs? Set a daily budget at the campaign level. You can make changes to it any time you like, but ideally beginner advertisers should start small with a low budget, and determine whether to boost budget (or stop a campaign) based on insights and quality of leads.
Using Google Ads can offer more views and authority online, promise the affordability of PPC advertising that makes the most of your budget, and will also help you keep in-line with understanding who your audience really is (and how best to market to them).
Here’s a couple key tips to keep in mind to make Google Ads as effective for your business as possible (and plant the seeds for success):
Do all necessary research and preparation prior to implementing Google Ads.
Understand the ins and outs of paid search, bidding strategies, keyword research, account structure etc.
Make a budget on what you’re able to spend on each campaign, set your daily budget accordingly and keep track of the spend.
Do keyword research and bid on the phrase and exact keywords at higher bids to get more relevant clicks.
Optimise your ads with relevant and enticing content, and ensure you’re running A/B tests to improve your landing page.
If you’re scared? Start small, adjust based on results, and double down if your campaigns are generating affordable and profitable results.
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As one of the largest advertising platforms, Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) enables businesses to reach audiences across the world, utilising a PPC network where advertisers are able to target their users based on a number of factors, so they can deliver to those who are actually interested in their product. By implementing Google Ads effectively and consistently monitoring its results, businesses are able to save a lot of time and money in the long run, making Ads one of the most cost-efficient and effective forms of advertising.
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