PPC Fundamentals

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

beginner PPC Advertising 5 hours

Chapter 6: Ad Creation

Chapter 6 of 15

Chapter 6: Ad Creation

6.1 Ad Copy Writing

Compelling ad copy drives clicks and conversions. Write effective ad copy that resonates with your audience and drives action.

Ad Copy Elements:

  • Headline: Attention-grabbing title
  • Description: Supporting details
  • Display Path: URL structure
  • Extensions: Additional information

Writing Best Practices:

  • Include keywords naturally
  • Highlight unique value proposition
  • Create urgency or scarcity
  • Use clear call-to-action
  • Focus on benefits
  • Keep it concise

Ad Copy Formulas:

  • Problem-Solution-Benefit
  • Feature-Benefit-CTA
  • Question-Answer-CTA
  • Urgency-Offer-CTA

6.2 Ad Formats

Different ad formats serve different purposes and platforms. Create appropriate formats for each platform and campaign type.

Search Ad Formats:

  • Expanded text ads
  • Responsive search ads
  • Call-only ads
  • App promotion ads

Display Ad Formats:

  • Banner ads
  • Responsive display ads
  • Image ads
  • Video ads

Ad Extensions:

  • Sitelink extensions
  • Call extensions
  • Location extensions
  • Callout extensions
  • Structured snippets

6.3 Ad Testing

Test different ad variations to find winners.

  • Test multiple headlines
  • Test descriptions
  • Test CTAs
  • Test formats
  • Analyze performance

6.4 Ad Best Practices

Follow best practices for effective ad creation.

  • Write compelling copy
  • Use relevant keywords
  • Include clear CTAs
  • Test variations
  • Optimize based on data