{"id":22499,"date":"2023-10-26T07:33:58","date_gmt":"2023-10-26T11:33:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/localiq.com\/?p=22499"},"modified":"2024-09-24T16:57:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T21:57:12","slug":"7-google-ads-optimization-tips-to-maximize-your-roi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/localiq.com\/blog\/google-ads-optimization-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Google Ads Optimization Tips to Maximize ROI Now (+Free Checklist)"},"content":{"rendered":"
Running ads on Google is a smart decision for any small business owner. After all, paid search ads<\/a> on Google have an average return of $2 for every $1 spent.<\/a> However, despite the fact that 85%<\/a> of consumers use the internet to search for local businesses, it\u2019s not uncommon for small business owners and marketers to have trouble seeing results with their Google Ads\u2013either in the form of ads not generating the leads and revenue they expected, or simply not showing up at all.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With so many factors involved in the performance of any one ad, it can feel overwhelming to try to figure out what you\u2019re doing wrong. The good news is, it\u2019s oftentimes just a matter of making some broader adjustments. In this post, I\u2019m going to provide a wealth of Google Ads optimization tips to help you maximize the return on your investment in PPC.<\/p>\n The seven Google Ads optimization strategies I\u2019ll cover are:<\/p>\n Ready to optimize your Google Ads like a pro and get your ad costs<\/a> under control? Let\u2019s dig into these Google Ads tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to Google\u2019s data<\/a>, more than half of overall web traffic comes from mobile, yet PPC conversion rates are lower on mobile than on desktop. Why? Because speed is paramount to the optimal user experience\u2013especially on Google. When site speed is slow, a consumer who tapped on your ad is likely to exit the landing page before it even loads. Even worse, Google will still charge you for the click on your ad even though the customer never saw your website!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Image source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n That being said, the first item of business on your Google Ads optimization checklist is to make sure you have a well-designed website<\/a> that loads quickly and grabs the attention of the customer. This may mean modifying your landing page or even making site-wide adjustments, but it\u2019s well worth the time. The more seamless the experience is on your website, the lower the probability of a bounce and the more likely a visitor will be to trust you and become a customer.<\/p>\n To find and fix load-speed issues, start by running a local SEO audit<\/a> on your website. Then use these Google Ads optimization tools to check your site speed and diagnose what might be causing slow load times:<\/p>\n \ud83d\udce3Are your Google Ads leaving money on the table? Use our 100% free Google Ads Performance Grader<\/a> to get an instant audit<\/strong> of your Google Ads account.<\/p>\n Keywords are arguably the most important component of Google Ads<\/a> optimization. If the keywords you\u2019re bidding on aren\u2019t searched frequently or don\u2019t align with your target audience, they\u2019ll get little valuable traction and ultimately waste your ad spend.<\/p>\n Your strategy with choosing keywords<\/a> is to identify the search terms that consumers are using when their intent is aligned with your business\u2019s content and offerings and that also have a decent search volume. Make use of keyword research tools<\/a> to find the best keywords for your Google Ads optimization strategy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Our Free Keyword Tool is a great place to start with your Google Ads optimization.<\/em><\/p>\n Keyword research<\/a> will help you find a broad range of initial keywords, but it\u2019s important to expand and refine that list according to your specific offerings. And don’t forget to see what your competitors are targeting with the Google Ads library<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pro tips on keyword research:<\/p>\n If you\u2019re unsure where to start with keywords, a Dynamic Search Ads campaign might be what you need in order to optimize your Google Ads performance. In this case, use your landing pages as the target instead of keywords. This way, you\u2019ll be able to see what kinds of searches your landing pages are going to show up for. To learn more about Dynamic Searches, check out this article from WordStream<\/a>. And consider if Performance Max campaigns<\/a> (that place your ads across Google’s network) are for you, especially after all the Performance Max updates<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you feel like your site speed and keyword groups are in a good place, another area of optimization to focus on with your Google Ads is bidding<\/a>. Your bid is the amount you\u2019re willing to spend to get a click. It\u2019s important to be aware of your bid strategy and budget because if your bids are too low, they won\u2019t be competitive enough and will limit your ad\u2019s visibility at the top of the SERP. On the other hand, bidding too aggressively can drive up your costs without guaranteeing better results.<\/p>\n With Google Ads, you have two options when it comes to bidding: Set your own bids or use Google\u2019s Smart Bidding<\/a> so it\u2019s done for you. There are benefits and drawbacks to both.<\/p>\n When you set your own bids, you can manually set bids for individual keywords, ad groups, or campaigns. Alternatively, you can leverage Google\u2019s Smart Bidding instead to determine how much you are willing to pay for a click. Smart bidding strategies help to optimize bids for your ads based on your ultimate goal for your campaign and also save you lots of time from having to bid manually.<\/p>\n There\u2019s always a healthy debate about which smart bidding strategy is best and how it compares to manual bidding. There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all solution here \u2013 your bidding strategy is in your hands. To optimize your Google Ads performance, take the time to understand the pros and cons of automated bidding<\/a> to learn whether it\u2019s best for your business goals.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \ud83d\uded1 Are you paying more than other companies in your industry for Google Ads? Download our Search Ads Benchmark Guide<\/a> and find out.<\/p>\n When optimizing your Google Ads for maximum ROI, it\u2019s important to use audiences<\/a> and location targeting<\/a> so you can reach certain demographics or online behaviors that are typical of your ideal customers. This way, you can reduce irrelevant traffic and low-quality clicks. Different audiences can be set up to build awareness, influence consideration, or drive action.<\/p>\n For more help with audience targeting, check out these posts:<\/p>\n Equally, if not more important than targeting, is retargeting<\/a>, which too many advertisers neglect to do even when they are eligible. Google says<\/a> that only 2-4% of site visits result in a transaction, so it\u2019s important to retarget those who visited your site to drive them back to your page to hopefully make a conversion. This will work differently once Google has deprecated third-party cookies<\/a>. But it’s very useful now.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Image source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Although Google receives a high volume of traffic, it\u2019s best to not put your eggs in one basket. Make sure to diversify your networks, such as by advertising on Bing, Facebook<\/a>, Instagram, and more. This is an overall PPC optimization<\/a> strategy that will help to increase your audience size, get more impressions on your advertisement, and ultimately reach more customers.<\/p>\n Pro tip:<\/strong> Don\u2019t forget about smaller social networks such as LinkedIn, Reddit, and Pinterest. These networks house millions of users within specific demographics and niche types. In addition, since your audience behaves differently on different platforms, you\u2019ll be able to get a more holistic idea of your buyer personas. Plus, as the number of users on these social networks increases, you\u2019ll have more opportunities to take advantage of.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Image source<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n If you follow the tips in this guide, you\u2019ll take a huge step towards more efficient and effective Google Ads. And don’t forget you can also replicate your Google Ads on Bing<\/a> for more ROI.<\/p>\n\n
7 Google Ads optimization tips<\/h2>\n
1. Check your mobile site speed<\/h3>\n
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2. Choose relevant keywords<\/h3>\n
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3. Try Dynamic Search Ads<\/h3>\n
4. Revisit your bidding strategy<\/h3>\n
5. Target the right audience<\/h3>\n
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6. Use retargeting<\/h3>\n
7. Diversify your networks<\/h3>\n
Use this Google Ads optimization checklist to increase your ROI<\/h2>\n