Google Ads Course 2025 - Comprehensive Notes
1. Introduction to PPC (Pay-Per-Click)
- PPC is an online advertising model where advertisers pay each time a user clicks on their ad.
- Common platforms: Google Ads, Bing Ads, Facebook Ads.
- Main objective: drive traffic to websites, generate leads/sales.
2. Google Ads Account Structure
- Google Ads hierarchy:
- Account: Associated with email and billing.
- Campaign: Set budget, location, bidding.
- Ad Groups: Group of related keywords and ads.
- Ads: Text/images that appear on Google Search or Display.
3. Key Concepts & Definitions
- Ad Rank: Determines your ad position. Formula: Ad Rank = Bid × Quality Score.
- Quality Score: Score from 1 to 10 based on ad relevance, expected CTR, and landing page
experience.
- CTR (Click-Through Rate): Percentage of users who click on your ad. (Clicks / Impressions) × 100.
- CPC (Cost-Per-Click): Actual price you pay per click.
4. Campaign Types in Google Ads
- Search Campaigns: Text ads on Google search results.
- Display Campaigns: Banner/image ads on Google Display Network.
- Shopping Campaigns: Product ads with image, price, and store name.
- Performance Max: AI-powered, all-in-one campaign type.
5. Keyword Strategy & Match Types
- Tools: Google Keyword Planner.
- Match Types:
- Broad Match: Ads show for loosely related searches.
- Phrase Match: Ads show for exact phrases with variations.
- Exact Match: Ads show only for exact search terms.
- Negative Keywords: Prevent ads from showing for irrelevant terms.
6. Writing Effective Ads
- Headline: Catchy, relevant to keywords.
- Description: Clear value proposition, CTA (Call to Action).
- Ad Extensions: Sitelink, Callout, Structured Snippets, Call extensions.
7. Bidding & Budget Management
- Manual Bidding: Set bids yourself.
- Automated Bidding:
- Maximize Clicks
- Maximize Conversions
- Target CPA (Cost per Acquisition)
- Target ROAS (Return on Ad Spend)
- Budget Allocation: Based on campaign goals and performance.
8. Landing Page Optimization
- Must be mobile-friendly and fast-loading.
- Should match ad content and keywords.
- Include strong CTA and minimal distractions.
- A/B Testing: Try different versions to improve conversions.
9. Tracking & Analytics
- Google Ads Conversion Tracking: Track user actions post-click.
- Google Analytics Integration: Measure performance, bounce rate, user flow.
- Use Data for Optimization: Pause underperforming keywords, adjust bids.
10. Scaling and Advanced Features
- Use Audience Targeting and Remarketing Lists (RLSA).
- Leverage Performance Max for omnichannel automation.
- Expand to Display, YouTube, and Gmail ads.
11. Auditing & Performance Review
- Conduct regular audits using KPIs like:
- Quality Score
- Impression Share
- Conversion Rate
- CPC Trends
- Optimize quarterly based on deep performance data.