{"id":3916,"date":"2021-08-04T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sortlist.com\/blog\/?p=3916"},"modified":"2023-08-04T11:45:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-04T09:45:52","slug":"ppc-optimization","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sortlist.com\/blog\/ppc-optimization\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Golden Rules of PPC Optimization: Take Control of Your SEA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you struggling with <strong>PPC optimization<\/strong> for your business? Is your latest search engine advertising campaign not showing results?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PPC or <strong>pay-per-click advertising<\/strong> is crucial to a business&#8217;s online presence. PPC optimization strategies remain one of most businesses&#8217; most important forms of advertising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best things about this kind of advertising is that you&#8217;ll see results immediately once implemented correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But where do you start with your <strong>PPC campaign<\/strong>? Let&#8217;s look at how you can optimize<strong> your PPC advertising campaign<\/strong> for optimal results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is PPC Optimization?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pay-per-click optimization<\/strong> improves and analyzes your campaigns at a campaign and ad group level. This can be achieved by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>updating your website landing pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>changing your ad copy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>modifying keyword bids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Those in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.com\/digital-marketing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital marketing<\/a> world know that to get the best <strong>PPC strategy<\/strong>, you must combine the optimization process with experimentation, analysis, and continuously optimizing to form an effective and long-lasting strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although <strong>PPC optimization<\/strong> may sound intimidating and technical, it&#8217;s relatively simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It\u2019s the practice of improving different elements of your online ads to gain more real estate or visibility online and get more clicks.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Pay-per-click<strong> ad<\/strong> platforms include Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Bing Ads, Microsoft Advertising, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can run an ad campaign from these various platforms directed at your target audience to improve your conversion rates and get clicks and sales. It&#8217;s ideal for those with a low search volume to <em>boost their sales funnel<\/em> through <strong>optimized PPC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are The Different PPC Strategies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To maximize your <strong>PPC<\/strong> budget and ad spend, you must deeply analyze your ad campaign, ad groups, ad text, key phrases, and landing page optimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what can you do to improve your <strong>PPC optimization<\/strong> strategies? Below we will be sharing seven valuable tips to enhance your PPC strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you feel uncomfortable setting up your own PPC campaign or taking charge of your search engine advertising, we suggest you work with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.com\/online-ad\/australia-au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online advertising agency<\/a> to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take this advice from the performance marketing agency, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.com\/agency\/pixated\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixated<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:140px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1.png\" alt=\"Arham Khan\" class=\"wp-image-9058\" width=\"187\" height=\"264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1.png 1414w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-768x1086.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-1086x1536.png 1086w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-50x71.png 50w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-288x407.png 288w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-576x815.png 576w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-339x479.png 339w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-678x959.png 678w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-373x528.png 373w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-746x1055.png 746w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-691x977.png 691w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-1382x1955.png 1382w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-973x1376.png 973w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-1048x1482.png 1048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-478x676.png 478w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-956x1352.png 956w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-516x730.png 516w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-1032x1460.png 1032w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-680x962.png 680w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/optinmonster-1-1360x1924.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you&#8217;ve got a team managing just your account day in day out, they&#8217;re only aware of exactly what&#8217;s happening in your account in your industry. We work across maybe 20\/30 different accounts at the moment, and so we can see trends and things that are working in other accounts, other industries, and we can apply that to new client accounts for example. So we get a lot more data from all these different accounts, and we can then use that to then apply to other accounts and fast track the growth.<\/p>\n<cite>Arham Khan &#8211; Co-founder of Pixated<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, if you want to keep things in-house, here is what you can try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Switch To Manual Bidding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You could have the best <strong>PPC ad<\/strong> in the world, but it won&#8217;t show the result you want without a proper <em>bidding strategy<\/em>. If you get the highest number of clicks on your ads and stay within your budget, you can use the automatic bidding option from Google.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this means relying on Google to do the job for you, which comes with a few disadvantages you should be aware of. The first of the drawbacks is that there&#8217;s no easy way for you to change your ad campaigns if they aren&#8217;t performing well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manual bidding<\/strong> gives you more control and more options for leveraging your ads. It&#8217;s a more <strong>advanced<\/strong> and <strong>customized bidding<\/strong> approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allowing you to increase ad visibility, lower your cost per acquisition (CPA), and enable you to convert specific keywords to ad clicks and conversions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Remarketing Strategies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent research has shown that only about 2% of visitors convert on their first visit to a site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This means that there\u2019s a potential of 98% of visitors that already showed a genuine interest in your business and with the right motivation and offers could potentially be converted to a client.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>remarketing process<\/strong> involves following a client that clicked on your ads but did not convert. Then place new ads in front of them so that your business remains top-of-mind, and once the client is ready to complete the transaction, they know exactly where to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google allows you to <strong>segment your remarketing lists<\/strong> to show ads relevant to their current needs. Having a list of visitors that already indicated an interest in your page could go a long way to optimize your conversion rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">List the Negative Keywords<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing which keywords to target is critical for <strong>SEO<\/strong> and <strong>PPC<\/strong>, but very few people know how important <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.com\/blog\/everything-you-want-to-know-about-negative-keywords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">negative keywords<\/a> are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A negative keyword list can go a long way to helping <strong>eliminate keyword confusion<\/strong> and help you target more effectively. These keywords seem to relate to your business, product, or services, but they don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53.png\" alt=\"keywords\" class=\"wp-image-9056\" width=\"585\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53.png 2245w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-768x543.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-1536x1086.png 1536w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-2048x1448.png 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-50x35.png 50w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-288x204.png 288w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-576x407.png 576w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-339x240.png 339w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-678x479.png 678w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-373x264.png 373w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-746x527.png 746w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-691x488.png 691w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-1382x977.png 1382w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-973x688.png 973w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-1946x1376.png 1946w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-1048x741.png 1048w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-478x338.png 478w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-956x676.png 956w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-516x365.png 516w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-1032x730.png 1032w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-680x481.png 680w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/they-wont-push-a-product-53-1360x961.png 1360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>An example of these keywords would be if you sell indoor plants; one of your negative keywords might be &#8216;outdoor trees&#8217; or &#8216;landscaping.&#8217;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting your list of negative keywords would ensure that people searching for these do not accidentally end up on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore Different Ad Platforms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Google Ads is undeniably the leader in the field, but that doesn&#8217;t mean it should be the only platform to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few new players in the <strong>PPC marketing<\/strong> realm. These newer platforms often have much less competition, which means you could see much better results for a lower budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few great new contenders include <strong>Microsoft Ads<\/strong> and <strong>Amazon Ads<\/strong>. Using low competition on these platforms and the size and reach of <strong>Google ads<\/strong> can benefit your ad marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/blog-789-new-ui-hero-border-833x469-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9060\" width=\"675\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/blog-789-new-ui-hero-border-833x469-1.jpeg 833w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/blog-789-new-ui-hero-border-833x469-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/blog-789-new-ui-hero-border-833x469-1-50x28.jpeg 50w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/blog-789-new-ui-hero-border-833x469-1-288x162.jpeg 288w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/blog-789-new-ui-hero-border-833x469-1-576x324.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/blog-789-new-ui-hero-border-833x469-1-339x191.jpeg 339w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/blog-789-new-ui-hero-border-833x469-1-678x382.jpeg 678w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/blog-789-new-ui-hero-border-833x469-1-373x210.jpeg 373w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/blog-789-new-ui-hero-border-833x469-1-746x420.jpeg 746w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/blog-789-new-ui-hero-border-833x469-1-691x389.jpeg 691w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/blog-789-new-ui-hero-border-833x469-1-478x269.jpeg 478w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/blog-789-new-ui-hero-border-833x469-1-516x291.jpeg 516w, https:\/\/cdn.blog.production.sortlist.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/blog-789-new-ui-hero-border-833x469-1-680x383.jpeg 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.ads.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/post\/october-2019\/achieve-more-with-the-redesigned-microsoft-advertising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Microsoft Ads<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optimize Your Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that your website is also optimized. You need to have an <strong>effective landing page<\/strong> to convert your visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the ad has gotten the potential client to your site, you must ensure that your landing page is optimized to get them through the next step and convert them into sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure your website is fast; your page should load within 2.5 seconds. Also important is visual stability; nothing frustrates visitors more than looking for their place after losing it due to an image loading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, ensure your website is <strong>interactive <\/strong>and <strong>responsive<\/strong> when visitors click on elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few other ways to optimize your landing page is to include photos of the products so that the visitor can see what they are potentially buying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, ensure that all product information includes a precise price. Finally, a solid call to action can make all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test Your Ad Copies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your ad can make or break your entire strategy and waste your precious budget. As such, you must test and analyze your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.com\/blog\/copy-strategy\/\">ad copy<\/a>. You can do this with <strong>A\/B testing<\/strong>, which you can set up directly with Google Ads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For A\/B testing, you&#8217;ll have two ads with a different copy to determine which ad gets more clicks. Google will then present these ads to two different sets of viewers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the testing period, you&#8217;ll have good data on which ad was better optimized. This way, you&#8217;ll know which ad to use in the future, and it can provide valuable insights into what works for future ad creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Demographic Target to Reach Your Audience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the things that makes this form of <strong>digital marketing <\/strong>campaign so successful is that you can target your audience more accurately based on demographics. This means you can exclude locations you know won&#8217;t target your clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, knowing your audience&#8217;s demographics by <strong>analyzing your demographic results<\/strong> from past ads can be a valuable tool in lead generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"module_call-to-action--block_142b28d28336109a4c0564189f368d53\" class=\"sl_custom_module module_call-to-action align_text_left\">\n    <div class=\"module_call-to-action__wrapper\">\n        <h4 class=\"js-texte-typing\">Do you             \n                <span data-text=\"need a PPC specialized agency?|some help with your Google Ads campaigns?|want more qualified traffic?\" class=\"js-texte-typing-text\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"cursor\">|<\/span>\n                    <\/h4>\n        \n        <p>Discover the most relevant agencies for your project based on your own specific requirements.<\/p>\n\n        \n            \n                <span class=\"js-ga-gutenbergBlock-callToAction btn btn-blue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-o=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc29ydGxpc3QuY29tL3Byb2plY3QvbmV3P2F1dG9sb2FkPXRydWU=\">Find an agency!<\/span>\n\n            \n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is PPC Better Than SEO?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing the difference between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortlist.com\/blog\/seo-everything-you-need-to-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEO<\/a> (search engine optimization) and <strong>PPC<\/strong> (pay-per-click or SEA, search engine advertising) is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SEO improvement leads to a <strong>better ranking in search results<\/strong>. At the same time, PPC is paid-for ads (such as Google ads) designed to bring interest to your website and get sales conversions. While both are suitable investments of your time and money, they bring different results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>If you can wait for SEO to build up over 12 months, that\u2019s always a good investment. But the majority of clients, want sales now.  Delayed results mean SEO isn\u2019t the right channel, plus they\u2019re not guaranteed. You might not get rankings, Google might change the algorithm\u2026With paid media you can turn a campaign on within a couple of weeks and get those conversions immediately.<\/em><\/p>\n<cite>Arham Khan &#8211; Co-founder of Pixated<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>PPC<\/strong>, to run successful and relevant ads, there are a few things that you need to optimize for better ad results. These elements include the ad (images, text, colors, design, etc.), landing pages, and keyword targeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s good to remember that <strong>PPC optimization<\/strong> is an ongoing process, not a project that can be completed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, it&#8217;s a <strong>continuous process<\/strong> of improving different elements to keep seeing results. The reason for this is that the field of <strong>PPC<\/strong> is constantly evolving and changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New search engines, multiple devices, increased competition, and complex bidding rules contribute to the ever-changing nature of <strong>pay-per-click (PPC) ads<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\/related<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Google Ads for PPC Optimization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/ads.google.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Ads<\/a> is a popular platform that helps you manage, optimize and analyze ad campaigns. As one of the largest and most widely used online advertising platforms, <strong>PPC<\/strong> marketers can use the tools to grow their businesses and reach new clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can access many useful PPC optimization tools from the Google Ads dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, from Google Ads, you can access Google Analytics to see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How your ads are performing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track clicks on your websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time on-page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where you are losing visitors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What your conversion rate is<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An <strong>optimized PPC campaign<\/strong> can go a long way in ensuring you get traffic to your website and that the visitors convert to clients. 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