AdWords 201

What is AdWords 201?

The AdWords 201 class expands on the basics introduced in AdWords 101. Now that you know how AdWords works, we move on to how to optimize your campaign for maximum performance. We spend more time on keyword list optimization and introduce additional tools, including AdWords Editor and third party tools. Attendees also learn how to self-diagnose the health of their campaigns, determine return on investment (ROI), and adjust bids.

Is AdWords 201 the right course for me?

AdWords 201 attendees should have either attended AdWords 101, or have an existing, active AdWords account. To get the most out of the seminar, we suggest that you already be familiar with the basics of campaign creation, keyword match types, and creating ads.

What does AdWords 201 cover?

Morning session Afternoon session

Introduction

  • Definitions & terminology

How to Use AdWords Editor

  • Features and benefits
  • Tips and tricks

Advertising in a Down Economy

  • How to succeed in a downturn

Intermediate Optimization Techniques

  • How to geotarget your campaign
  • How to use demographic bidding
  • How to create a placement-targeted campaign
  • How to use site and category exclusion
  • How to use IP Exclusion
  • How to use Position Preference
  • How to use Ad Scheduling

Keyword List Optimization

  • Understanding how people search
  • Refining your keyword list
  • Other keyword tools
  • Search-based keyword tool
  • Insights for Search
  • Dynamic keyword insertion

Understanding ROI

  • What is ROI?
  • Determining the value of a keyword

Other bidding options

  • Budget Optimizer
  • CPM Bidding
  • Conversion Optimizer

Managing Accounts

  • My Client Center
  • AdWords API

How to Self-Diagnose

  • Why can't I see my ad?
  • Why is my Quality Score low?
  • How to use the disapproved ads tool
  • How to use the ads diagnostic tool

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Take-Aways, To-Dos, and Resources

Open Q&A

What's next after AdWords 201?

AdWords 101 and 201 provide you with all of the basics you need to know to run a good campaign, but AdWords 301 and 302 take you a step further, introducing the strategies and advanced tools that the professionals use. If you are looking to become a more savvy online marketer, you should check out AdWords 301 and 302.



 

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