Crack The Google Ads Auction Algorithm

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The Ecom Growth Newsletter #66

Get ready to level up your PPC game! Google Ads may be one of the priciest options out there for paid traffic, but it's also one of the most powerful. Sure, it can be a bit of a love-hate relationship, and those CPCs can add up over time, but the buying intent behind those clicks and the ability to drive conversions for your store makes it worth the investment.

Plus, who doesn't love a good challenge?

The Google Ads algorithm can feel like a mysterious, impenetrable black box. But don't worry; we're here to help you decode it and come out on top.

In this issue, we will crack the code on the Google Ads auction algorithm so your store can win more auctions, reduce your cost per click and profitably outspend your competition!

Let's get into it…

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Is an advertising platform that allows businesses to display ads on Google search engine, Google Maps, YouTube and other sites that partner with Google, in order to reach potential customers.

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Understanding the Google Ads algorithm is incredibly important to winning auctions and driving the desired result for your ad campaigns.

This can be the difference between a profitable and unprofitable campaign. By winning the auction, you can reach your target audience, increase your visibility and ultimately boost your conversion rate, which leads to a more successful ad campaign.

You need to understand the algorithm so it can do its job and send you more qualified buyers!

The algorithm has thousands of data points on your future customers, and the more signals you can feed it, the better the odds it will send a buyer!

Here are 12 key data points that the algorithm needs to consider when building up your customer profile:

#1. Advertiser's bid: The advertiser's bid represents the maximum amount the advertiser is willing to pay for a click on their ad. The algorithm considers the bid amount when determining the ad's position on the search results page.

#2. Ad relevance: The algorithm analyzes the ad's relevance to the search query. Ads that are more relevant to the search query will have a higher chance of winning the auction and being displayed on the search results page.

#3. Ad quality: The algorithm evaluates the quality of the ad based on various factors such as relevance, expected click-through rate (CTR), and the advertiser's past performance. This score is called Quality Score. Ads with higher quality scores are more likely to win the auction and have a lower CPC.

#4. Ad formats and targeting options: The algorithm considers the ad formats and targeting options used by the advertiser. Ad formats such as text ads, display ads, and shopping ads are evaluated differently. Targeting options such as geographic targeting and remarketing help the algorithm match the right ads to the right people at the right time.

#5. Advertiser's performance: The algorithm considers the advertiser's performance history, including their past ad campaigns and their adherence to Google's advertising policies and guidelines. Advertisers with a history of high-quality, high-performing ads are more likely to have a lower CPC.

#6. Advertiser's account history: The algorithm evaluates the advertiser's account history, including the account's past performance and its compliance with Google's advertising policies and guidelines. Advertisers with a history of following Google's policies are more likely to have a lower CPC.

#7. Ad Rank: The algorithm calculates an Ad Rank for each ad by considering the advertiser's bid, ad relevance, ad quality, ad formats, and targeting options. Ads with a higher Ad Rank are more likely to be displayed on the search results page and have a lower CPC.

#8. Context of the ad: The algorithm takes into account the context of the ad, such as the search terms the person has entered, the person's location at the time of the search, the type of device they're using, the time of the search, and other user signals and attributes. This helps to ensure that the ads are as relevant and useful as possible to the user.

#9. Customer Experience: The algorithm takes into account the customer's overall experience while interacting with the ad. Factors such as the ease of navigation on the landing page, the quality of the product or service being offered, and the effectiveness of the call-to-action can all impact the customer's experience.

#10. Ad Engagement: The algorithm also evaluates the level of engagement with the ad. Factors such as the click-through rate (CTR), the number of conversions and the number of times the ad is displayed to the same user are considered.

#11. Time on site: The algorithm takes into account the amount of time that users spend on the advertiser's website. Longer time on site can indicate that the user is engaged and interested in the content on the website, and this can lead to lower CPC.

#12. Bounce rate: The algorithm also considers the bounce rate, which is the percentage of users who leave the website after only viewing a single page. A high bounce rate can indicate that users are not finding the content on the website relevant or engaging, and this can lead to a higher CPC. Advertisers should keep their bounce rate as low as possible.

Pro Tip: Bounce rates between 20 - 40% are considered good, but the lower, the better.

At the end of the day, Google wants its customer (the searcher) to have the best possible experience with them.

So, to win the Google Ads auction, you need to create high-quality ads, bid on relevant keywords, and optimize your campaigns regularly. Additionally, you should ensure that your ads and campaigns align with Google's advertising policies and guidelines. By focusing on these factors and regularly monitoring and optimizing your campaigns, you can increase your chances of winning the auction and lowering your CPC!

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The Early Checkout Team

Today's Issue was written by: Zachary J. Radford

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