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💁♂️ Understand Keyword Matching Options- Google offers several ways to match keywords. Similarly the way we use punctuations while inputting our keywords. ⌚ Keywords indicate different types of matches- 1. Broad Match 2. Broad Match Modifier 3. Phrase Match 4. Exact Match 1. Broad Match- It is the default setting for all keywords in Google ads. You don't need to use any sign of punctuation to specify that a keyword is a brand match type keyword. Synonyms, singular and plural variations of kwd can trigger your ads. 2. Broad Match Modifier- BMM is similar to BM but a little more targeted. It is specified by + sign before each kwd. Your ads will only show for searches using these words or close variations of them, like- Misspellings or Plurals. [ BMM- Targeted - + sign - close variations like MP ] 3. Phrase Match (PM) - PM is specific and Highly Targeted. Use quotation marks " " to indicate that keywords should be phrase matched (PM). In this match, ads will only appear when someone types the phrases that matches the entire keyword phrase. 4. Exact Match (EM) - It helps in getting a higher CTR. Reason is because, your ads will only appear when searches are specifically relevant to the keyword phrase. In this EM type kwd, the search must be identical to your keyword phrase, or a close variations with synonyms, or with the words in a different order. Use square brackets to [ ] for your exact match keyword. ♻️kwd- keyword, CTR- Click Through Rate #ppc #keywords #keywordmatchtype #exactmatch #broadmatch #phrasematch #broadmatchmodifier #digitalmarketing #seo #digitalmarkter #ads #ads #advertisement #digitalneel07 #googleads

🔍 Why Search Intent Should Drive Your Keyword Strategy Search intent is more than just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of a successful keyword strategy. Understanding why someone is searching and what they aim to accomplish can lead to more meaningful traffic and better conversion rates. Instead of chasing high-volume keywords, aligning your content with the intent behind the search can help meet user expectations and increase relevance. Here’s how to break it down: Informational Intent: Users are looking for knowledge or answers. Optimize for blog posts, guides, and “how-to” content. These users are early in their journey but can be nurtured toward conversion. Navigational Intent: These users know exactly where they want to go. Your goal here is brand visibility—make it easy for them to find you if they’re searching for your company or service specifically. Transactional Intent: These searchers are ready to buy. Make sure your product pages and offers are optimized for these high-intent keywords with clear CTAs. Commercial Investigation: Here, users are comparing their options before a purchase. This is where reviews, comparison posts, and product features shine, helping potential customers make a decision. Pro Tip: Categorize your keywords by intent and adapt your messaging to meet users where they are in their journey. This approach not only improves click-through rates but also enhances conversion rates. What’s been your experience with search intent? Let’s discuss! #GoogleAds #SearchIntent #KeywordStrategy #PPCOptimization

What is Exact Match Keyword in Google Ads? • Adding square brackets around a keyword makes a keyword exact match • Exact match means the users search term must contain the keyword exactly as stated within the square brackets • The keyword: roof repair is shown as exact match below: • [roof repair] Exact Match Example: If you had the exact match keyword: [roof repairs] Google could match it to the following user search terms: • roof repairs • roof repair Additional: • As you may have noticed [exact match] isn't just exact. It also includes 'close variants' • Google made this change back in 2015 so that people who extensively use exact match, don't miss out on relevant traffic • Remember this when using exact match as it no longer means the users search term needs to exactly match your keyword • However, the close variant matching isn't as open as it is with phrase match keywords • Exact match remains the most restrictive and accurate match type Exact Match Advantages: • Higher quality traffic than standard broad match and phrase match • keeps traffic highly relevant Exact Match Disadvantage: • It can limit your traffic and reduce the volume of relevant searches Tags: #googleppcads, #googlesearchads, #googleads, #digitalmarketing, #advertising, #marketing, #sem, #googledisplayads, #googlebannerads, #googleshoppingads, #videoads #googleadvertising, #localgoogleadsservice #googleadvertisingcost #advertiseongoogle #googleadskeywordplanner #googleadsspecialist #googleadsexpert #googleadsagency #googlelocalserviceads #googleadcampaignmanager #googleadshelp #googleadsforsmallbusiness #paidgoogleads #googleadwordscampaign #googlemybusinessads #googlelocalleads #localadservices #Exactmatchkeyword #cleaningbusiness #paidadsservice

How to use Search Term report like a seasoned expert🤓 Search Term report is the go-to place for most advertisers as it shows what actual queries were matched against your keywords. Here's how I do it: 1️⃣ Non-converting spenders Keywords that spend more than your CPA and never convert. Use the filter: Cost > $100 (or whatever your CPA is) Conversions < 0.01 2️⃣ Hidden budget wasters Keywords that get a few clicks with a low spend and a low CTR (2-3x below average) Use Filter: CTR <1% (ad group avg. 3%) Clicks > 0 Cost <20€ Conversions <0.01 3️⃣ High rollers Find search terms that have a CPA above your ad group average. I usually go 2x my avg. CPA, and then lower it as I filter out other keywords.   Filter: CPA > $150  Conversions > 0 4️⃣ Possible conversion drivers Search queries that convert, but the ad does not resonate with that term, meaning they have low CTR. Filter: CTR <7% Conversions > 0 Impressions >100 (optional if you get too many keywords) 5️⃣ No click keywords These keywords are hurting your avg. CTR, which affects your ad rank.  Filter: Clicks =0 6️⃣ High relevance but non-converting Look for keywords with above-average CTR. I usually go for 2-3x above average. Filter: CTR > 15% Conversions < 0.01 7️⃣ High CPCs You will have keywords with high CPCs. I look at 2-4 times the average ad group CPC. I need to understand if it makes sense to spend that much on particular search terms. Filter: CPC > 15% Conversions < 0.01 8️⃣ General negative keywords Google says that 15% of daily searches are new. This means that you might get search terms that are not relevant to your business that you haven’t thought about before. Filter: Search term = {your term} How do you work with Search term report? ------ ⭐️ Like what you see? Subscribe to my free weekly newsletter. https://lnkd.in/dvXbQkP5

What if you have 5 keywords in your Google Ads account all eligible for the same search query? Google's keyword prioritization methodology is complex. Last week, Ginny Marvin wrote an EXTENSIVE article on keyword prioritization and new AI-based relevance matching. Here are my personal takeaways 👇 🔷 Use #Pmax search themes to fill gaps instead of duplicating keyword match types 🔷 Misspellings as negatives won’t block correctly spelled queries, but correct spellings as negatives will block their misspelled queries 🔷 If you have the broad match campaign setting enabled, the broad match keyword will be treated as exact match if it's an identical query 🔷 Exact match keywords are not "cheaper" than broad or phrase match 🔷 Quality score is based on historical impressions for "identical" searches of your keyword, so match type doesn't matter and non-identical searches aren't factored. (I didn't know this❗) 🔷 Good hack to check if a word will be considered a misspelling of your keyword is to perform a Google search and see if it returns "These are results for" the spell-corrected query. Given how many layers there are to prioritization of keywords, this is all the more reason to consolidate your ad account to house conversion data together and improve your chances of winning auctions. What do you think about how Google prioritizes keywords and their relationship with Pmax? #ppc #sem #googleads #sea ==== ♻️ Repost to share with your network if you found this valuable 💡Hit "follow" for more practical PPC tips, tactics, and updates like this

🔍 Highly Recommended Read: Does Google Search take priority over pMax? What about Exact Match vs. Broad Match KWs? A juicy article from Ginny Marvin will help you understand the prioritization dynamics taking place in each and every new auction. 👉 https://shorturl.at/uYrWO #GoogleAds #SearchMarketing #pMax #SEM #PerformanceMax #PPC #PaidSearch

The likelihood of success in your Google Ads search campaigns comes down to 2 variables: 1. Your keyword match types 2. Your bidding strategy You can spend all the time in the world crafting stellar ad copy, doing the best keyword research, highlighting benefits/features, but the campaign won't serve you well with the wrong keyword match types and/or bidding strategy All of the above is also necessary and important of course, but understanding the relationship between keyword match types and bidding strategies is equally as important Read my - recently updated - thoughts about this topic here: https://lnkd.in/dC6eWM6F

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#Keywordmatchtype-Google Ads In Google Ads, keyword match types determine how closely related a search query must be to your keyword in order to trigger your ad. There are four main keyword match types: 1. Broad Match (denoted by no symbols): Searches that include any word in your keyword, in any order, will trigger your ad. Example: Keyword: buy shoes online Search query: "online shoe shopping" (broad match) 2. Phrase Match (denoted by " " ): Searches that include your keyword phrase, in the exact order, will trigger your ad. Example: Keyword: "buy shoes online" Search query: "Where to buy shoes online" (phrase match) 3. Exact Match ( denoted by [ ] ): Only searches that exactly match your keyword will trigger your ad. Example: Keyword: [buy shoes online] Search query: "buy shoes online" (exact match) There are two types of negative matches: 1. Negative Exact Match: Excludes searches that exactly match the negative keyword. Example: Negative keyword: [free shoes] Search query: "free shoes" (ad won't show) 1. Negative Phrase Match: Excludes searches that include the negative keyword phrase, in the exact order. Example: Negative keyword: "free shoes online" Search query: "where to get free shoes online" (ad won't show) Vaishnavi Anney Subhash Mangalam

Do You Know What is Google Ads Keywords match and Keyword Match types? Here Is The Some Information About it. #DigitalMarketing, #Keywordsmatch types, #GoogleAds Subhash Mangalam Vaishnavi Anney Google Ads keyword match refers to the way Google matches keywords in an advertiser's account to search queries entered by users on Google. The keyword match type determines how closely the search query must match the keyword in order for the ad to be triggered. Here are the Google Ads keyword match types: ➡ . Exact Match (denoted by [ ]): The search query must be identical to the keyword, including the same words, order, and spelling. Example: [buy shoes online] ➡. Phrase Match (denoted by " "): The search query must contain the exact phrase, including the same words and order, but can include additional words. Example: "buy shoes online" ➡. Broad Match (denoted by no symbol): The search query can contain the keyword in any order, with additional words, and can be pluralized or modified. Example: buy shoes online ➡. Broad Match Modifier (denoted by +): The search query must contain the core words, but can be modified with additional words, and can be pluralized or modified. Example: +buy +shoes +online ➡. Negative Match (denoted by -): The search query cannot contain the negative keyword. Example: -free Understanding keyword match types is crucial for effective Google Ads campaign management, as it helps advertisers control which search queries trigger their ads and ensure relevant traffic to their website.