PPC Fundamentals

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

beginner PPC Advertising 5 hours

Chapter 8: Ad Groups and Structure

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Chapter 8: Ad Groups and Structure

8.1 Ad Group Organization

Well-organized ad groups improve ad relevance and performance. Organize ad groups logically with tightly themed keywords and relevant ads.

Ad Group Organization Principles:

  • Group related keywords
  • Create focused ad groups
  • Match ads to keywords
  • Use clear naming
  • Limit keywords per group

Ad Group Structure:

  • 3-5 closely related keywords
  • 2-3 relevant ads
  • Shared theme or product
  • Similar search intent

Organization Methods:

  • By product/service
  • By theme
  • By match type
  • By performance
  • By campaign goal

8.2 Account Structure

Logical account structure enables effective management and optimization.

Account Hierarchy:

  • Account → Campaigns → Ad Groups → Ads/Keywords
  • Clear organization
  • Logical grouping
  • Easy navigation

Structuring Best Practices:

  • Use descriptive names
  • Maintain consistency
  • Group logically
  • Keep it simple
  • Document structure

8.3 Structure Best Practices

Follow best practices for effective account structure.

  • Plan structure before creating
  • Use clear naming conventions
  • Group related items
  • Maintain organization
  • Review and refine

8.4 Structure Optimization

Optimize structure for better management.

  • Consolidate similar groups
  • Split large groups
  • Reorganize as needed
  • Improve naming
  • Simplify structure