The Paid Search Podcast | A Weekly Podcast About Google Ads and Online Marketing

Google is Hiding 60% of Search Terms, What Is The Solution? (Episode 520)

Google Ads is hiding more and more search term data, and it’s becoming a serious problem for advertisers. Try Opteo for free for 28 days - https://opteo.com/psp In this episode, Chris Schaeffer explains why search terms—not keywords—are the foundation of successful Google Ads management, why Google’s increasing lack of transparency matters, and what you can do to protect your campaigns. You’ll learn: * The critical difference between keywords and search terms * Why search terms are the first step in measuring paid search quality * How hidden search terms make optimization more difficult * Why less visibility leads to more wasted ad spend * How this shift especially impacts small advertisers * Why transparency has always been one of Google Search’s biggest advantages * How broad match negative keywords can help reduce unwanted traffic Google Ads wasn’t built on showing ads to people who might be interested. It became the world’s most powerful advertising platform because it reached people at the exact moment they were searching for a product or service. That’s why understanding what people actually searched is so important. Your keywords are only what you tell Google to target. Your search terms reveal where your advertising dollars are really going. If Google continues hiding that information, advertisers lose one of the most valuable tools they have for improving performance and holding the platform accountable. Chris Schaeffer - http://www.chrisschaeffer.com Submit a Question - https://www.paidsearchpodcast.com

Did You Just Break Your Google Ads? 4 Most Dangerous Google Ads Changes (Episode 519)

This week Chris Schaeffer answers questions from listeners and discusses 4 ways to break your Google Ads account. Don't make these key mistakes that can result in an unrecoverable campaign. Try Opteo for free for 28 days - https://opteo.com/psp Chris Schaeffer - http://www.chrisschaeffer.com Submit a Question - https://www.paidsearchpodcast.com

Google AI Max & AI Mode (Episode 518)

Chris Schaeffer and Joey Bidner discuss Google AI Mode and Google Ads AI Max in this week's episode of The Paid Search Podcast. AI is a growing aspect of the Google universe and advertisers have an opportunity to expand their marketing efforts in ways that were not possible just a few years before. But is it always the right choice for everyone? Let's talk about that! Try Opteo for free for 28 days - https://opteo.com/psp Chris Schaeffer - http://www.chrisschaeffer.com Joey Bidner - https://joeybidner.com Submit a Question - https://www.paidsearchpodcast.com

This is the Best Way to Manage Keywords! (Episode 516)

Let's talk about how to manage your keywords using this keyword risk process. Using low, moderate, and high risk keywords allow you to control the spend of your Google Ads search campaigns. Be sure and download the free PDF resource linked below! Try Opteo for free for 28 days - https://opteo.com/psp Keyword Risk PDF: https://files.chrisschaeffer.com/xGNjxsAZ Chris Schaeffer - http://www.chrisschaeffer.com Submit a Question - https://www.paidsearchpodcast.com

Responding To A Listener’s Google Ads Challenge (Episode 516)

In today's episode Chris Schaeffer answers a question from a listener that disagrees with him! Let's talk about manual bidding verses automated bidding. Try Opteo for free for 28 days - https://opteo.com/psp Chris Schaeffer - http://www.chrisschaeffer.com Submit a Question - https://www.paidsearchpodcast.com