Lesson #12: Ad Position is a Tool. Use It.
Ad position shows where your ad appears on Google. It changes with every auction, and your “average position” tells how often your ad lands in top spots.
Google Adwords
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.
Running Ads on the Yahoo Network
The two major cost-per-click display networks are Google Display Network (GDN) and Yahoo Display Network. After the 2010 MSN–Yahoo merger, Yahoo took over MSN’s display network, becoming Google’s main competitor in display advertising.
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.
Lesson #7: Fix Negative Keyword Mistakes That Cost You Clicks
Target searches that matter. Check your search query report and make sure your negative keywords aren’t blocking ads you actually want to show.
Background: Negative Keywords & Negative Keyword Match Types
Negative keywords keep your Google Ads and PPC campaigns efficient by filtering out unwanted traffic. Choose the right match types to improve click-through rates, increase conversions, and focus your budget where it matters.
Keyword Match Types Explained
To build a successful Google Adwords campaign, it’s important to understand the different keyword match types that Google offers.
Lesson #6: Have More Than One Ad Running At A Time
One ad isn’t enough. Run multiple versions, monitor results, and pause low performers so your best ads get the spotlight (and better ROI).
Lesson #4: Don’t Forget To Set Budgets
Setting smart Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising budgets helps control spend and avoid surprises. Use both daily and account-level budgets to safeguard your campaigns. Since Google may exceed daily limits by up to 25%, set your cap slightly below your max spend. Even if funds are flexible, an account-level budget ensures you never exceed what you planned.
Background: The Difference Between The Search & Display Networks
The Google Search Network and Display Network serve different purposes, audiences, and metrics. To optimize your PPC campaigns, it’s crucial to understand how each works — and the consumer mindset behind every click or impression.