Essential Digital Marketing Formulas
You don’t need to be a math whiz to master digital marketing. Learn five simple formulas that’ll help you understand your data and improve ad performance.
CPC
Lesson #10: Don’t Autobid
Automated bidding in Google Ads can optimize for clicks or conversions, but it’s not always ideal for beginners. Start with manual bidding to maintain control over costs and performance.
Background: What It Means To Bid
Paid ads run on an auction model — you bid the max you’re willing to pay per click, but you almost always spend less. That’s how PPC platforms like Google Ads and Facebook manage cost efficiency.
Lesson #9: Google Ads Bidding Explained: You Rarely Pay Your Full Bid
Google Ads success comes down to smart testing and targeting. Use multiple ads, pick the right keywords, target only where you sell, and know how bids really work. Stay strategic — and let your best ads win.
Lesson #8: Do Not Use More Than One Match Type In The Same Ad Group
When managing Google Ads, use only one keyword match type per ad group. Separating match types into individual ad groups improves performance tracking, control, and optimization.