Introduction

We’re going to go over everything you need to know about Pay Per Click (PPC) marketing. We’ll cover what it is, how it works, and how you can set up your own PPC campaign. We’ll also talk about some best practices for optimizing your ads and ensuring a successful PPC campaign. Let’s get started!

First, what is PPC?

PPC (pay per click) advertising is one of the most effective ways to generate more sales and leads for your business. PPC marketing can be used to drive traffic, generate leads, and increase sales for websites.

However, if you are new to PPC or have never set up a campaign before, it can be confusing at first. There are a lot of different terms that get thrown around when it comes to PPC campaigns: Adwords, Google Ads, Bing Ads…the list goes on! In this guide we will break down everything you need to know about these platforms so that you can start running successful campaigns right away!

What is a PPC campaign?

Pay per click (PPC) is a digital marketing model where advertisers pay the publisher (typically a website owner) when the ad is clicked and/or displayed. A PPC campaign can be set up to run on Google Adwords, Bing Ads, Facebook Ads, and other networks that allow advertisers to bid on specific keywords in order to drive traffic to their website.

When you create your first PPC campaign it’s important that it has relevant search terms so that people are actually searching for keywords related to your business or product. Otherwise they won’t see your ad when they need it most!

What is a PPC budget?

When deciding how much you should spend on PPC, there are a few factors to consider. The first is your budget and how much money you can afford to lose. Next, think about how much you’re willing to pay for conversions (the sale or lead that comes from the ad).

Your budget needs to be realistic, as it will determine what kind of results and conversion rates you can expect from each campaign. If your budget is too tight, or not enough visitors are clicking through from an ad before making a purchase, then it might be time to reassess something else about the campaign or change tactics altogether if necessary.

How do I set up a PPC campaign?

To get started, you’ll need to:

• [Define your target audience](https://klientboost.com/ppc/how-do-i-set-up-a-ppc-campaign)
• [Choose keywords](https://klientboost.com/ppc/what-are-keywords) that are relevant to your business and industry
• [Set a budget](https://klientboost.com/ppc/how-much-does-payperclickcost/) for each campaign based on what you’re trying to accomplish
• [Create ad copy and landing page](https://klientboost.com/ppc/whatarealllandingsites/) tailored specifically for the keyword(s) you’ve chosen, keeping in mind that the user’s experience should be seamless from beginning (search engine query) to end (conversion). This means that the ad copy needs to address their needs immediately; otherwise, they may be lost before ever clicking through! The landing page should provide additional information about how you can help them solve their problem or meet their need—and ideally speak directly against any objections they might have had leading up this point (I’m too busy; I don’t know if this will work; etc.).

What are the best practices for PPC ads?

There are a few key components that can help you optimize your AdWords ads. Here’s what we recommend:

• Make sure you have a clear call to action. Use the right keywords and make it easy for customers to find what they’re looking for.
• Use good ad copy, including images and videos if applicable, that describes your business and its value proposition clearly, in order to entice searchers who are interested in purchasing or learning more about your product or service (or whatever it is you sell).
• Ensure that your landing page(s) are well optimized for the keyword(s) being used in the ad(s), making sure there is no discrepancy between what is being advertised online vs what exists on actual pages of content on that website (and vice versa). The goal here is simply making sure potential customers arrive at pages where they will be most likely want/need information provided via Google results – after all, this was why we clicked on them originally!

How do I optimize my PPC ads?

Optimizing your PPC ads is a necessary step to get the most bang for your buck. Ad optimization can help you target only the people who are likely to convert and make sure that you’re spending money on the right keywords.

Here’s what you need to do:

• Use negative keywords. Negative keywords are words or phrases that describe products, services, or topics related to your business that you don’t want associated with your ads (for example, “iPhone” if you sell Android phones). This makes sure that irrelevant impressions won’t show up in your campaigns and reduces the amount of wasted budget by reducing clicks from users who aren’t interested in buying from you anyway.
• Create landing pages for each ad group based on what they’re looking at so they can get more information about whatever they’re interested in buying before they buy it! For example: If someone searches for “cookware set” then take them straight into a landing page where they will find all of our cookware sets along with pricing information etcetera…that way we know exactly which product this person wants before sending them off site somewhere else which just wastes money because then we have no idea where else might be relevant content wise since all other pages have been excluded due to negative keyword usage!

A checklist to ensure successful PPC campaigns.

• Create an ad that uses a call to action and tells people exactly what they’ll get when they click.
• Make sure your landing page is relevant to the ad’s message and provides value, not just a simple redirect.
• Be specific with your keywords, choosing ones that are as close to exact-match as possible (and make sure you’re not over-optimizing them either!)
• Keep your budget in check so you don’t spend beyond what you can afford or waste money on ads that aren’t converting well enough for their cost. You should also be careful about using broad match keywords if the ROI isn’t worth it—you might end up paying for clicks from irrelevant users who may never convert into customers anyway!
• Make sure all of these settings are correct before launching any campaigns: bids, budgets and match type selections among others

We’ve given you an overview of what you need to know about PPC.

PPC is a great way to get your business in front of the right people. It’s also a great way to increase sales and gain followers on social media. If you’re not using PPC, you should consider giving it a try!

Conclusion

I hope this PPC guide has given you a good overview of what it takes to run a successful PPC campaign. If you’re looking for more in-depth information, we recommend checking out our other guides on the topic: