Are broad match keywords really as troublesome as they say? As if! In Episode 74 of the Inside Google Ads podcast, host Jyll Saskin Gales drops major truth bombs about broad match, which she now champions as "end game" for Google's automation. Jyll addresses common concerns and misconceptions about broad match, sharing insights from real client accounts and providing practical tips for optimizing your campaigns.Learn when broad match is the right choice, how to interpret your search terms report, and what to do about those "hidden" search terms. Jyll also tackles the use of dynamic keyword insertion with broad match and clarifies the role of Performance Max campaigns in your overall advertising strategy.Tune in to discover how to get Google's AI working for you and future-proof your advertising efforts. Plus, be sure to stay tuned until the end of the episode for a new Insider Challenge to solve!You can get episode transcripts delivered to your inbox each week by signing up for free at https://free.jyll.ca/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode74 Inside Google Ads courseJoin more than 400+ Google Ads practitioners in Jyll's Inside Google Ads membership course. You'll find up-to-date Google Ads tutorials, and you can ask me your questions at an exclusive live video call every single month. Learn more at https://learn.jyll.ca/iga?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode74 Resources mentioned in this episode:Types of Keywords in Google Ads EXPLAINEDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK2j1--lbh4 Google Ads AI Max EXPLAINEDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKp8lEICwZQ Search Engine Land article about Dynamic Keyword Insertionhttps://searchengineland.com/google-ads-keyword-insertion-452019 Search Engine Land video about Dynamic Keyword Insertionhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/hs69TxeQ1Mw Find Jyll on social mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jyllsaskingaleshttps://youtube.com/@the_google_prohttps://tiktok.com/@the_google_pro https://www.instagram.com/the_google_pro https://www.threads.net/@the_google_pro
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Do ecommerce businesses need a Google Shopping feed?
Do you really need a Google Shopping feed to be successful with Google Ads? While it's not an absolute requirement, it is highly recommended for ecommerce businesses. In Episode 73 of the Inside Google Ads podcast, host and Google Ads Coach Jyll Saskin Gales dives into the nuances of using shopping feeds for B2C and B2B ecommerce businesses.In this episode, you’ll learn about:Why having your own ecommerce site is crucial for running Google Shopping ads.Whether Performance Max is a good choice for ecommerce without a product feed.Alternative campaign strategies, like Search and Demand Gen, for B2B businesses.The three available bid strategies for Google Shopping campaigns and which one to start with.A step-by-step approach to implementing a Target ROAS bid strategy successfully.How to use micro-conversions like "Begin Checkout" to gather more optimization data.Plus, stay tuned 'til the end of the episode for a new Insider Challenge!You can get episode transcripts delivered to your inbox each week by signing up for free at https://free.jyll.ca/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode73 Google Ads CoachingNeed some expert help with your Google Ads campaigns? Book a call with Jyll! Learn more at https://jyll.ca/pages/google-ads-coach?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode73 Find Jyll on social mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jyllsaskingaleshttps://youtube.com/@the_google_prohttps://tiktok.com/@the_google_pro https://www.instagram.com/the_google_pro https://www.threads.net/@the_google_pro
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Help! My Google Ads audiences aren't working!
What happens when your perfectly planned Google Ads audience targeting strategy doesn't work? As any seasoned practitioner knows, encountering obstacles is a normal part of the process. The most valuable skill you can develop is the ability to pivot and find a creative solution when things don't go according to plan.In Episode 72, host Jyll Saskin Gales tackles common audience targeting failures and provides actionable workarounds. Drawing from recent experiences and listener questions, Jyll explains why certain audience types are no longer compatible with specific campaigns and what you can use instead. She also dives deep into the complex world of personalized advertising policies, offering guidance for businesses in sensitive interest categories like dating services. You'll learn how to navigate these limitations by leveraging Google's data and focusing on a creative-led approach. Finally, Jyll reveals the results of a brand-new study comparing the size and effectiveness of Google-engaged audiences versus traditional tag-based remarketing lists.In this episode, you’ll learn:What to do now that Combined Segments are no longer compatible with most campaign types.The difference between Custom Segments, Custom Interests, and Custom Search Terms.How to navigate Google's personalized advertising policies for sensitive industries.Why focusing on creative is your most powerful tool in a restricted ad account.The surprising results of a new study on Google-engaged audiences vs. traditional remarketing.Plus, be sure to stay tuned until the end of the episode for a new Insider Challenge to solve!You can get episode transcripts delivered to your inbox each week by signing up for free at https://free.jyll.ca/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode72 Inside Google Ads courseJoin more than 400+ Google Ads practitioners leveling up with Jyll Inside Google Ads. You'll find up-to-date in-platform tutorials and guest lessons with the top experts in the world. Learn more at https://learn.jyll.ca/iga?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode72 Buy my bestselling book!Inside Google Ads: Everything you need to know about Audience Targeting is available now on Amazon, Kobo, Google Play and Indigo online! This book is your comprehensive guide to mastering audience targeting and achieving exceptional results. Learn more at https://jyll.ca/book?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode72 Read my Search Engine Land article about the Display network: https://searchengineland.com/author/jyll-saskin-gales Learn more about my Google-engaged audiences study on my blog: https://learn.jyll.ca/blog/study-should-you-use-google-engaged-audiences-in-2025?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode72 Find Jyll on social mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jyllsaskingaleshttps://youtube.com/@the_google_prohttps://tiktok.com/@the_google_pro https://www.instagram.com/the_google_pro https://www.threads.net/@the_google_pro
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Should you use Target CPA bidding in Google Ads?
You've got questions about Target CPA bidding, and in episode 71 of the Inside Google Ads podcast, host Jyll Saskin Gales has answers! She clarifies the differences between Maximize Conversions and Target CPA bid strategies, offering insights into when and why you might consider switching. Jyll also advises whether to start new campaigns with Target CPA or not, and if it's necessary to change to Target CPA if Maximize Conversions is already performing well. She also debunks myths about bid strategy statuses, and whether or not you need to worry about the "learning period."Plus, stay tuned 'til the end of the episode for a new Insider Challenge!You can get episode transcripts delivered to your inbox each week by signing up for free at https://free.jyll.ca/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode71 Google Ads CoachingNeed some expert help with your Google Ads campaigns? Book a call with Jyll! Learn more at https://jyll.ca/pages/google-ads-coach?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode71 Find Jyll on social mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jyllsaskingaleshttps://youtube.com/@the_google_prohttps://tiktok.com/@the_google_pro https://www.instagram.com/the_google_pro https://www.threads.net/@the_google_pro
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Do Google Ads Demand Gen campaigns work for lead generation?
Can Google Ads Demand Gen campaigns actually generate demand, or are they a waste of money? In episode 70, host Jyll Saskin Gales dives into Google's newest campaign type, Demand Gen, to find out how you can yield impressive results and generate quality leads. To do so, she interviews three seasoned Google Ads practitioners – Heather Broussell, Austin Lindquist, and Jack Hepp – who share their real-world success stories using Demand Gen for diverse lead generation clients, from educational institutions to home services and cybersecurity firms. Their experiences will inspire you with practical examples of how to make Demand Gen work for your own accounts. Tune in to discover how these experts leveraged creative strategies, precise targeting, and thoughtful landing page experiences to drive high-quality leads and exceed client expectations.Key Topics Discussed:How an educational institution achieved brand awareness and enrollment goals with Demand Gen, including unexpected geographic reach.Using Demand Gen to boost leads for a home services business during their slower season.Creative Demand Gen targeting strategies for a cybersecurity client, focusing on problem-aware audiences with a low-friction conversion path.The critical role of compelling creative in Demand Gen campaign success.The importance of sophisticated audience targeting options available in Demand Gen.Setting realistic conversion expectations and optimizing bidding strategies for Demand Gen campaigns.Why your landing page and offer are just as crucial as your ad creative and targeting for Demand Gen results.Plus, be sure to stay tuned until the end of the episode for a new Insider Challenge to solve!Google Ads Experts featured in this episodeHeather Broussell of Antares Digital Marketing https://antaresdigitalmarketing.comAustin Lindquist of Ring Ring Marketing https://www.ringringmarketing.comHarrison Jack Hepp of Industrious Marketing https://industriousmarketing.coYou can get episode transcripts delivered to your inbox each week by signing up for free at https://free.jyll.ca/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode70Inside Google Ads courseJoin more than 400+ Google Ads practitioners leveling up with Jyll Inside Google Ads. You'll find up-to-date in-platform tutorials, including brand new Demand Gen lessons to reflect recent platform changes. Learn more at https://learn.jyll.ca/iga?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode70 Find Jyll on social mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jyllsaskingaleshttps://youtube.com/@the_google_prohttps://tiktok.com/@the_google_pro https://www.instagram.com/the_google_pro https://www.threads.net/@the_google_pro
Do you want your burning Google Ads questions answered by a trusted Google Ads Expert? Inside Google Ads is hosted by Jyll Saskin Gales, a seasoned Google Ads Coach with over a decade of Google Ads experience, including 6 years working at Google. Each weekly episode contains practical advice based on real-world experience with Google Ads accounts. You'll gain a deeper understanding of bidding strategies, keyword match types, conversion tracking, creative best practices, campaign efficiency and more. Plus, test your skills with a new Insider Challenge at the end of every episode.Whether you're a novice or an experienced advertiser, tune in for valuable PPC tips that can transform your advertising approach and maximize your campaigns' success.Each episode transcript is also available for free via email, subscribe at jyll.ca/insidegoogleads
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