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EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 9 MIN

Why You're WASTING Money on Exact Match Keywords

from My Amazon Guy · host Steven Pope

Send us Fan MailMany sellers overspend on exact match ads without realizing the wasted potential. This breakdown shows why broad, phrase, and auto campaigns often uncover better keywords. Real examples reveal how sellers can miss valuable sales opportunities by chasing volume only.Turn wasted ad spend into real profit, book a strategy call to fix your PPC targeting today: https://bit.ly/3ZlHh6G Take control of your ad strategy before Amazon does it for you, book your PPC call today: https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu#AmazonAds #PPCstrategy #AmazonAutomation #KeywordTargeting #AdSpendOptimizationWatch these videos on YouTube:Use Brand Analytics to Increase Sales https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnUKZXZ9uEk&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_b9RMGmU9XeqkI9D7QDOAI8&index=4Simplify Amazon Listing Compliance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ArGPygUCFpk&list=PLDkvNlz8yl_b9RMGmU9XeqkI9D7QDOAI8&index=11-----------------------------------------------Stop relying only on Amazon, download the DTC GrowthStack and start scaling your brand your way: https://bit.ly/4p7TyqjStop wasting ad spend,download our PPC guide and run campaigns that actually convert: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYXFix what’s burying your listings, download the SEO toolkit sellers rely on for rankings: https://bit.ly/3JyMDGoDon’t wait for chaos, grab the Amazon Crisis Kit before your traffic or rankings take a hit: https://bit.ly/4maWHn0Timestamps00:00 - Why Exact Match Ads Waste Seller Budgets  00:26 - Experience Running PPC for Almost 10 Years  01:01 - Seller Mindset Around Relevancy and Search Volume  01:37 - Data From 400 Brands on Match Type Spend  02:16 - Why Exact Match Misses Keyword Opportunities  02:39 - Sellers Chasing High Search Volume Mistakes  02:53 - Keyword Example: Markers vs Dry Erase Markers  04:36 - Long-Tail Keyword Phrases Sellers Overlook  05:24 - Niche Phrases Like Green Dry Erase Markers  06:10 - Competitor Targeting and Missed Brand Phrases  07:28 - The Problem With Closing Yourself Off With Exact  08:15 - When Exact Is Useful but Limited  08:45 - Relevance in Niche Keywords vs Broad Terms  09:13 - Final PPC Tips and Match Type Strategy  ----------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

Send us Fan Mail Many sellers overspend on exact match ads without realizing the wasted potential. This breakdown shows why broad, phrase, and auto campaigns often uncover better keywords. Real examples reveal how sellers can miss valuable sales opportunities by chasing volume only. Turn wasted ad spend into real profit, book a strategy call to fix your PPC targeting today: https://bit.ly/3ZlHh6G Take control of your ad strategy before Amazon does it for you, book your PPC call today:...

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