Ep 290 | Start Creating Google Ads with Andrew Laws

Andrew Laws, the founder of yeseo.io, an SEO agency. Andrew is a total pro when it comes to all things digital marketing, and he's here to share his expertise on leveraging the Google Ad Grant to promote your nonprofit. Whether you're brand new to the Google Ad Grant or you've been using it for a while, Andrew has tons of practical tips and strategies to help you make the most of this incredible resource. We're talking keyword research, ad copywriting, conversion tracking, and so much more.

What you'll learn:
→ The key benefits of the Google Ad Grant for nonprofits
→ How to identify the right keywords and language to reach your target audience
→ Strategies for creating high-performing ad variations
→ Tools and resources to supercharge your Google Ads campaigns
→ Common mistakes to avoid when running Google Ads

Want to skip ahead? Here are key takeaways:

[9:38] Treat the Google Ad Grant like a commercial campaign, not just "free money." Even though you aren't paying for the ads, you want them to be successful and generate income for your organization.
[15:02] Focus on driving traffic to functional parts of your website, like landing pages. Have a clear CTA but don't have them go straight to a donation page necessarily.
[33:37] Use long-tail keywords to target specific audiences and avoid broad, expensive terms. This helps with getting the right people to click on your ads and have better quality visitors that are going to be interested in the work you do.
[35:02] Maintain a list of negative keywords to exclude from your campaigns. This will ensure you aren't accidentally targeting people that aren't the right fit for you.
[39:10] Leverage free tools like Google Ads Keyword Planner, SEMrush, and Facebook ad transparency. This can help you figure out what keywords to utilize to reach your goals.

Resources:
Google Ads Keyword Planner: https://ads.google.com/intl/en_us/home/tools/keyword-planner/
SEMrush: https://www.semrush.com/

Andrew Laws
Andrew Laws founded the yeseo.io SEO Agency and has been battling SEO for over 25 years. When he's not in the office helping clients grow, he can be found in the studio or on stage, making very loud noises. Andrew loves to talk about mindset, personal growth, business development, neurodiversity and odd music.

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