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The Paid Search Podcast | A Weekly Podcast About Google Ads and Online Marketing

Chris Schaeffer, Certified Google Ads Specialist
Google Ads
Performance Max
Bidding Strategies
PPC Management
Manual Bidding
Conversion Tracking
Digital Marketing
Keyword Targeting
Automated Bidding
Lead Generation
Online Marketing
Quality Score
Negative Keywords
Keyword Research
Optimization Score
Ad Copywriting
Call Ads
Optio
Competitor Campaigns
Broad Match Keywords

Google Ads expert and Premier Google Partner Chris Schaeffer talk pay per click, Google Ads, online marketing, and how to advertise your business effectively. This podcast helps business owners, digital marketing agency employees, and pay per click freelancers make the most of their Google AdWords budgets. New episodes come out every Monday, and ask your Google Ads questions at www.paidsearchpodc... more

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Let's talk about how to manage your keywords using this keyword risk process. Using low, moderate, and high risk keywords allow you to control the spend of your Google Ads search campaigns. Be sure and download the free PDF resource linked below!

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In today's episode Chris Schaeffer answers a question from a listener that disagrees with him! Let's talk about manual bidding verses automated bidding.

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Today Chris Schaeffer is talking about three big announcements that Google has made about Google Ads and why they should matter to you. We're talking about the upcoming "upgrade" from DSA to AI Max. Also the big push to get ads in the AI mode of Goog... more

Answering questions from listeners this week!

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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 782 ratings
  • Paid Search Podcast review

    No one else out there has a Google Ads podcast like Chris Schaeffer does. Chris is the real deal.. I’ve spoken with him by email repeatedly over the years and did a one hour consult with him on a plumbing campaign client, in a hyper competitive local market, that I just could not get enough legitimate traffic for, at a reasonable cost per click. I have been managing Google Ads since 2008 for my business and a fair amount for other companies as well. No hype with Chris, just pure how-to and grea... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carlin Wayne
    United Statesa year ago
  • True PPC wizard teacher

    Chris’s PPC podcast is a truly great source of learning. Please keep it coming Chris!

    Tim - Australia

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Timhenderson
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great show for anyone interested in PPC

    There are not many shows that continuously provide useful, actionable information in every episode. Great job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Richard1785
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Very Helpful

    This is the first podcast I have ever reviewed because it is just that useful. I especially loved the episode with Joey Bidner since I work with E-commerce brands. The code he provided for enhanced conversion tracking has helped me capture more sales!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheBruteBuckeye
    United States2 years ago
  • Gr 8 podcast for google ads

    A must listen

    Apple Podcasts
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    Flflironman
    United States2 years ago

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Fresh, practical tactics with examples help take campaigns to the next level.
Actionable PPC guidance and real-world consults shine through.
Fans appreciate the blend of strategy and hands-on optimization tips.
Listeners praise depth, clarity, and consistency in delivering up-to-date Google Ads tactics.

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Answering 5 Questions from Listeners (Episode 514)
Q: Is the 30 conversions-per-month rule still a prerequisite for using conversion-based bidding?
The 30-conversion rule is no longer required; you can start using maximized conversions with far fewer conversions, but you must ensure traffic quality and control to avoid unqualified leads and wasted spend.
Answering 5 Questions from Listeners (Episode 514)
Q: When should I pause a campaign if I'm not getting conversions?
Pausing is a last resort; start by lowering bids, reducing budget, narrowing keywords, and shifting to more exact match terms before deciding to pause, because momentum from existing campaigns matters and there may be a future opportunity nearby.
Answering 5 Questions from Listeners (Episode 514)
Q: If you have a low-budget campaign, should you switch to manual bidding or conversion-based bidding?
There isn't a one-size-fits-all; you can start with manual bidding or controlled automated bidding, but do not rely solely on maximized conversions in early stages; ensure traffic quality and control before shifting to automated strategies.
Answering 5 Questions from Listeners (Episode 514)
Q: What are your thoughts on AI Max, AI Overviews, and broad match moving forward?
AI Max generally performs poorly in controlled campaigns and can erode performance. Separate experiments should be used for testing new AI features rather than mixing them into tightly targeted campaigns, and broad match should be used cautiously or avoided in favor of more controllable approaches.
Answering 5 Questions from Listeners (Episode 514)
Q: If I use manual CPC with a lower bid than a competitor using maximize conversions, will I lose all auctions?
Maximize conversions does not always outbid manual bidding; it's a probabilistic system that can still lose many auctions. Manual bidding can force top positions for chosen keywords, but no bidding strategy guarantees winning every auction.

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