PPC Fundamentals

Learn the fundamentals of pay-per-click advertising including setup, management, and optimization.

beginner PPC Advertising 5 hours

Chapter 5: Campaign Creation

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Chapter 5: Campaign Creation

5.1 Campaign Setup

Campaign creation is the foundation of PPC advertising. Create and configure campaigns properly to achieve your advertising goals.

Campaign Setup Steps:

  1. Choose campaign type
  2. Set campaign name
  3. Define campaign goal
  4. Set budget
  5. Configure targeting
  6. Set bidding strategy
  7. Create ad groups

Campaign Types:

  • Search: Text ads in search results
  • Display: Visual ads on websites
  • Video: YouTube ads
  • Shopping: Product ads
  • Performance Max: Automated campaigns

Campaign Goals:

  • Sales
  • Leads
  • Website traffic
  • Brand awareness
  • App promotion

5.2 Campaign Settings

Configure campaign settings carefully for optimal performance and control.

Budget Settings:

  • Daily budget
  • Campaign budget
  • Budget strategy
  • Budget optimization

Targeting Settings:

  • Geographic targeting
  • Language targeting
  • Device targeting
  • Audience targeting
  • Schedule (day/time)

Bidding Settings:

  • Bidding strategy
  • Target CPA
  • Target ROAS
  • Maximize conversions
  • Manual CPC

5.3 Campaign Best Practices

Follow best practices for effective campaign creation.

  • Set clear campaign goals
  • Use descriptive names
  • Configure settings properly
  • Start with appropriate budget
  • Test and optimize

5.4 Campaign Management

Manage campaigns effectively for ongoing success.

  • Monitor performance regularly
  • Adjust budgets as needed
  • Refine targeting
  • Optimize settings
  • Test improvements