Getting Your Small Business Started with Google Ads

Published: Nov. 7, 2022, midnight

When your prospective customers are looking for your product or service chances are high that they\u2019ll Google it.\xa0 When somebody is looking for a dentist near them, they\u2019ll Google it. If somebody needs a mechanic in their town, they\u2019ll Google it. And when they Google it, they\u2019ll see organic results as well as paid results.\xa0

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Today we\u2019ll be exploring the topic of Google Ads and how to get started with them. Google Ads are a powerful form of advertising and even though Google has made big steps to make them more accessible, there are some things you need to understand and areas to avoid.\xa0\xa0

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Tune in to learn how to get started with Google Ads.

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We\u2019ll discuss:

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Why Google Ads are such a powerful form of advertising.

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How Google Ads work.\xa0\xa0

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Choosing between Smart Campaign and Expert Mode options when setting up your Google Ads account.

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An overview of what types of ad campaigns you can run and which type a first time advertiser should use and why?\xa0

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Choosing your ad networks, schedule, and location\u2013what ad networks you can choose and how you can target by location.

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Setting up a daily budget and choosing your bidding strategy.\xa0\xa0

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What keywords are, how they work, and tips for selecting keywords.

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What negative keywords are and why they are so important.

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What keyword match types are and why it\u2019s so important to get them right.

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The important elements of any ad and tips for building your ads.

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The importance of landing pages when creating ad campaigns.

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Key things you should measure when running Google Ads to maximize your return on investment.\xa0

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For extra information, you might find these articles helpful: https://www.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2022/03/21/how-to-run-google-ads\xa0

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https://www.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2021/09/07/ppc-reporting

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