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Posted on December 19, 2018December 14, 2018

Targeting Competitor Names in Google Ads

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We Are a Google Partner Specializing in Search Marketing and Search Optimization.

No, it is not illegal to target competitor names in your Google Ads keyword list as long as ads are shown in the United States – even trademarked names.

Some businesses will go a step farther and even put the competitor name in the ad text with text in front that may read lower priced than…, more options than… using Google Ads dynamic keyword insertion to autofill in the competitor’s name into the ad text.

Do this at your own risk, it can work to bleed off a competitor’s traffic or to showcase your own product or services positive attributes. But if you receive a cease and desist notice take immediate action to remove that competitor’s name to prevent problems.

Yes, this is done frequently, and yes it can generate good conversions. But typically over time Google will start to mark the competitor names as low quality score as the advertiser typically will not have content on their website using the competitor name. So it can work effectively for a while in some business sectors.

If you need assistance with a new Google Ads marketing strategy, I invite you to visit our website to learn more about the things we do.

Posted on October 3, 2018September 27, 2018

How to Compete Against a Competitor with Deep Pockets

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In Google Ads, you can compete effectively against large competitors who are spending a lot of money on Google Ads with a few creative approaches.

First, consider taking the gloves off. We will routinely target competitor names in very competitive spaces. Our ad text will show dynamic keyword insertion and phrases in the ad text like (Competitor’s Name) Too Expensive? Check out (Your Company Name) and then showcase features. Similar to (Competitor Name) is also another great way to get traffic and bleed off prospects who may have never known about you and were searching for your competitor.

Be watchful about the time of day your ads show. If you are competing against a company with a very large advertising budget, consider bidding down slow times of the day or times that do not typically convert for you and show your ads at your regular cost per click in peak times. This strategy keeps your name out there but focuses budget in peak decision making times.

Consider Display advertising and use In Market as a setting. This will show your ads in the Display Network and targets readers or browsing prospects that are actively looking for your competitor or services you offer.

If you are looking to boost your Google Ads exposure and be more competitive in your marketplace, I invite you to visit our website to find out more about McCord Web Services and what we do.

Posted on October 1, 2018September 27, 2018

When to Increase Your Budget in Google Ads

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We Are a Google Partner Specializing in Search Marketing and Search Optimization.

If you are not budget restrained, meaning that you have additional marketing dollars to spend, here is a quick primer on how to know if it makes sense to increase your Google Ads spending budget.

First, look at your campaign level results and sort the data for yesterday. If you did not spend your full budget yesterday, raising your daily budget will have no impact. Make sure to check a few days on top of just yesterday to assure that you are seeing enough results to be sure.

Second, if your program is profitable for you meaning are getting leads which leave room for profit, then the rule of thumb is to increase your ad spend as long as you have a positive ROI or return on investment. Make sure to look at the average cost per conversion when you evaluate what your leads cost versus what you make per lead.

It is important to have an awareness of important facts that are unique for your business such as one out of every ten leads makes a purchase or becomes a regular customer and regular customers typically will stay five years with us and have a lifetime value of X.

I do not recommend raising your ad spend budget without thought to assure that Google Ads is an investment in your growth and not an expense.

That being said for accounts that have taken the approach of increasing the ad spend without a limit while there is still positive ROI, the results can be absolutely, positively, mind boggling and wonderful.

If you are looking for a Google Ads optimization expert, I invite you to find out more about our services today.

Posted on September 17, 2018September 14, 2018

The Value of Our Monthly Google Ads Strategy Call

We Are a Google Partner Specializing in Search Marketing.
We Are a Google Partner Specializing in Search Marketing and Search Optimization.

We love to provide the best Google Ads consulting and management service possible to our clients. At all levels of our service, we provide time for a monthly strategy call.

Here’s the value of a monthly call:

  1. We get a chance to check our current Google Ads strategy against your needs.
  2.  We get feedback from you on what is trending in your business and in sales so as to rearrange our program if needed.
  3.  We get an opportunity to review your budget to keep on track with your marketing plan and revise budgets up or down.

I personally find that when we have regular feedback from the client in regards to how Google Ads is working for them, that performance is better and customer satisfaction with Google pay per click is higher.

As team members who participate in your success, the synergy between business owner and myself allows better targeting of Google Ads activity to match your business needs.

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