Are rising Google Ads CPCs making you sweat? It's not a good enough excuse to stick with manual bidding. In fact, that's counterproductive! In episode 67 of the Inside Google Ads podcast, host Jyll Saskin Gales explains why higher costs with Smart Bidding strategies like Maximize Conversions are actually a good thing, and contribute to better performance. She also addresses concerns about using Maximize Conversions in new accounts with no prior data and clarifies whether duplicate ad groups inflate your CPCs.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=episode67 Inside Google Ads courseMonthly live Q&A calls with Jyll and guest experts? More than 100 up-to-date Google Ads tutorials? Join more than 400+ Google Ads practitioners leveling up with Jyll Inside Google Ads. Learn more at https://learn.jyll.ca/iga?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode67 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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Does Performance Max give enough transparency or control?
PMax channel reporting is here! Time to celebrate? In a very candid episode of Inside Google Ads, host Jyll Saskin Gales dives into the latest buzz from Google: the upcoming channel reporting feature for Performance Max campaigns. While the promise of transparency—finally seeing how your PMax spend is distributed across Google's various channels like Search, Display, Maps, and Gmail—might sound exciting, Jyll offers a more nuanced perspective. She explains why this visibility without the ability to directly control channel allocation could lead to more frustration than success. Jyll also discusses recent PMax updates (like the introduction of a full search terms report and the ability to add up to 10,000 negative keywords).and Demand Gen updates (channel reporting and controls), further highlighting the perplexing nature of this PMax news. Join Jyll as she shares her honest opinion on these developments and what they might mean for your Google Ads strategy.Plus, stay tuned until 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=episode66 Google Ads CoachingWant to put Jyll's brain (and 10+ years of expertise) to work on your Google Ads account? Book a Google Ads coaching call! Learn more at https://jyll.ca/pages/google-ads-coach?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode66 Catch Jyll's new interview with Scott Redgate on Scott's YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/ScottRedgate 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 bid adjustments in Google Ads?
Are bid adjustments in Google Ads still a "thing"? In Episode 65 of Inside Google Ads, host Jyll Saskin Gales tackles your questions about bid strategy adjustments. First, Jyll provides alternatives to manual CPC with location bid adjustments. She emphasizes the importance of addressing the root cause to guide automation effectively. Next, Jyll explains Google's customer lifecycle goals features in detail, which you may know as "bid for new customers only" mode. She proposes a practical rule of thumb for when these features might be beneficial. Finally, Jyll answers a philosophical question about the impact of your bidding strategy on Google Ads performance.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=episode65 Buy my book!Inside Google Ads: Everything you need to know about Audience Targeting is available now on Amazon! This book is your comprehensive guide to mastering audience targeting and achieving exceptional results. Go to Amazon in your country and search "Inside Google Ads" to find the paperback and ebook editions. Learn more at https://jyll.ca/book?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode65Join my SMX Master Class: Beyond Search for 6 hours of on-demand training with me based on "Jyll's Triangle of Google Ads Success." https://searchengineland.com/smx/master-classes/topics/google-ads-beyond-searchFind 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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Buy my book today on Amazon!
Guess what?! Jyll's book, "Inside Google Ads: Everything You Need to Know About Audience Targeting," is officially out today! You can buy it on Amazon, in paperback or ebook.To celebrate, host Jyll Saskin Gales shares a little taste of what you'll find inside with a special podcast episode. In this short but sweet installment (episode 64 of Inside Google Ads), she reads an excerpt about Your data segments aka remarketing. Jyll shares the four main types of remarketing, and dives into the first one, which is all about using your website data.Ready to learn how to reach the right audience? Buy the book by searching "Jyll Saskin Gales" on Amazon, or find the full list of localized links at jyll.ca/bookFind 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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Can you still use custom segments in Google Ads?
Struggling to understand Google Ads custom segments? Are you not seeing them anymore in your audience targeting settings? You're not alone! In Episode 63 of the Inside Google Ads podcast, host Jyll Saskin Gales breaks down the complexities of custom segments in Google Ads.Just in time for the launch of her new book, "Inside Google Ads: Everything You Need to Know About Audience Targeting" (available on Amazon April 16th, 2025), Jyll gives listeners an exclusive sneak peek into her chapter about Custom Segments. She clarifies what custom segments are, how they work, and the four key inputs you can use. Then, she shares one of her big "aha!" moments about the relationship between content targeting and audience targeting through custom segments.Next, Jyll answers one listener's question about custom segments in search campaigns and clarifies their compatibility across different campaign types like Display, Demand Gen, Video, and Performance Max. Finally, she answers an agency owner's question about the best way to leverage website URLs for custom segments.Key topics discussed in this episode:Understanding the definition and usage of custom segments in Google Ads.Exploring the four inputs for creating custom segments: interests, searches, websites, and apps.The relationship between content targeting (topics, placements, keywords) and audience targeting through custom segments.Compatibility of custom segments with different Google Ads campaign types (Display, Demand Gen, Search, Video, PMax).Clarification on using website URLs when creating website-based custom segments.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=episode63 Buy my book!Inside Google Ads: Everything you need to know about Audience Targeting hits Amazon on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025. 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=episode63 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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