Introduction to Google Ads

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Course Benefits

  • Learn fundamentals of search engine marketing.
  • Learn step-by-step process for running online marketing campaigns in Google Ads.
  • Learn the key features and capabilities of Google Ads.
  • Learn to navigate through Google Ads user interface.
  • Learn how to set up accounts, Ad campaigns, and Ad groups in Google Ads.
  • Learn key strategies and tools to build targeted keyword lists.
  • Learn how to write Ads within Google Ads.
  • Learn how to track Ad performance within Google Ads.
  • Learn how to integrate Google Analytics with your Google Ads account.
  • Learn how to leverage Google Analytics features for optimizing your marketing initiative.

Course Outline

  1. Overview of Search Engine Marketing
    1. Understanding Search Engine Marketing (SEM)
      1. Snapshot of SEM Industry
      2. Advantages of SEM over Other Marketing Methods
    2. Introduction to SEM Terminologies
      1. Definitions and Significance of Important Parameters
    3. Organic vs Paid Traffic
    4. Marketing Plan 101
      1. Differentiate Your Services
      2. 4Ps of Marketing
      3. Target and Segment Your Audiences
      4. Understand your Customers Pain Points
  2. Introduction to Google Ads
    1. Getting Started with Google Ads
      1. Step 1: Signing up for Google Ads
      2. Step 2: Set Time Zone and Currency
      3. Step 3: Verify your account
      4. Step 4: Activating Your Account
    2. Navigating through Google Ads
      1. User Interface Elements
      2. Home Tab
      3. Campaigns Tab
      4. Opportunities Tab
      5. Reporting Tab
      6. Billing Tab
      7. My Account Tab
    3. Understanding Google Ads Account Structure
      1. Ads Account
      2. Campaign Level
      3. AdGroups Level
    4. Access Management
  3. Working with Keywords
    1. Building Keyword Strategy
    2. Keyword Discovery and Keyword Research
      1. Keyword Discovery
      2. Keyword Research
    3. Leveraging the Google Keywords Tool
    4. Demo for the Google Keyword Tool
    5. Focusing and Targeting Keywords
      1. Broad Match
      2. Phrase Match
      3. Exact Match
      4. Setting up Negative Keywords
  4. Writing Ads in Google Ads
    1. Writing Effective Ads in Google Ads
    2. Review of Google's Guidelines
    3. Understanding Google's Text-Ad Structure
  5. Creating and Managing Your Ad Campaigns
    1. Creating Ad Campaigns
    2. Creating AdGroups
    3. Managing Campaign Settings
      1. How to edit, pause, delete, or resume a campaign?
  6. Ads Reporting and Account Performance
    1. Reports
    2. Generating Reports in Google Ads
    3. Step 1: Select Campaign
    4. Step 2: Settings
    5. Step 3: Choosing Report Details
    6. Step 4: Activating Your Report
    7. Step 5: Template, Scheduling, and Email
  7. Integrating Google Analytics with Google Ads
    1. Tracking Online Marketing Campaigns through Google Analytics
    2. Introduction to Ads Reports in Google Analytics
      1. Overview of Report Structure
      2. Ads Campaigns Report
    3. Filtering Ads Related Data in Google Analytics
      1. Introduction to Custom Filters in Google Analytics

Class Materials

Each student will receive a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the class examples.

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