The Google Ads Podcast

How do you know the viability and scalability of your business? Which metrics should you use to be able to justify your marketing spend, predict customer value, and optimize your acquisition strategy for long-term success?In this video, Usama Khan talks about the importance of CAC, nCAC, and LTV, and shares real-world examples of how to calculate and interpret these crucial metrics. You'll learn:- The difference between Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) and New Customer Acquisition Cost (nCAC)- How to calculate Lifetime Value (LTV) and why it's critical for your business- Using Shopify's customer cohort analysis to derive actionable insights- How these metrics apply to different business models (e.g., subscription vs. one-time purchase)- Balancing acquisition costs with expected customer value- Making informed decisions even with limited dataWhether you're running an eCommerce store, a subscription service, or any customer-focused business, this video will give you the tools to make data-driven decisions that can significantly impact your bottom line. Usama breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-understand examples, making this essential viewing for anyone looking to grow their business strategically.0:00 - Introduction to CAC, nCAC, and LTV metrics2:54 - Understanding LTV and its relationship to acquisition costs6:00 - Using Shopify's customer cohort analysis for metric calculation9:59 - Limitations and practical applications of these metrics👉 Get free guides, templates, SOPs, checklists, and worksheets to help you grow your business: https://sol8.com/free-stuff/👉 Get our latest content every Monday, straight to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter: https://sol8.com/newsletter/ 👉 Join our You vs. Google Mastermind to get exclusive access to weekly calls and Q&A sessions, insider resources and training, and a private Slack group: https://youvsgoogle.com/ 🔥 Get your copy of You vs. Google: The (Very) Unauthorized Guide to Google Adson Amazon here: <a...

13 Aug 202414min

Flowboost Labelizer allows you to have different labels based on the performance of your products. Instead of manually moving your product, you can assign custom labels and automatically move products across all your campaigns.Watch this video to learn how to automate product segmentation, improve ROAS, and gain more control over your campaigns. Our Senior Google Ads Strategist Colby Doyle dives deep into the ins and outs of Flowboost Labelizer.- How Flowboost Labelizer works and how to set it up for your campaigns- Discover strategies for using performance indexes to optimize your Shopping campaigns- Master the art of using custom labels for seasonal collections and more- Hear our experts discuss their experiences and best practices for using Flowboost Labelizer0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - Setting up the script6:30 - How to use performance indexes11:00 - Using additional custom labels for further product segmentation17:00 - Best practices for using Flowboost Labelizer 👉 Get free guides, templates, SOPs, checklists, and worksheets to help you grow your business: https://sol8.com/free-stuff/👉 Get our latest content every Monday, straight to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter: https://sol8.com/newsletter/ 👉 Join our You vs. Google Mastermind to get exclusive access to weekly calls and Q&A sessions, insider resources and training, and a private Slack group: https://youvsgoogle.com/ 🔥 Get your copy of You vs. Google: The (Very) Unauthorized Guide to Google Adson Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWSNLNRN 👉 WOULD LIKE TO SCALE AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH PPC?Sign up for a FREE Action Plan today: <a...

11 Aug 202420min

Seasonality bid adjustments are used to account for expected changes in conversion rates during specific time periods, like sales or holidays. Making bid adjustments allow you to tell the algorithm to expect changes in performance, so it can adjust bidding strategies accordingly. Without proper adjustments, you might miss opportunities during high-converting periods or waste budget during low-converting periods.In this video, our Specialists Manager, Glen Wilson, shows you when and how to handle seasonal fluctuations in ad performance by setting up your bid adjustments in Google Ads.0:00 - Introduction1:57 - How to create a seasonal bid adjustment in Google Ads5:25 - Setting up a bid adjustment for an expected increase 7:48 - Creating a bid adjustment for an expected decrease👉 Get free guides, templates, SOPs, checklists, and worksheets to help you grow your business: https://sol8.com/free-stuff/👉 Get our latest content every Monday, straight to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter: https://sol8.com/newsletter/ 👉 Join our You vs. Google Mastermind to get exclusive access to weekly calls and Q&A sessions, insider resources and training, and a private Slack group: https://youvsgoogle.com/ 🔥 Get your copy of You vs. Google: The (Very) Unauthorized Guide to Google Adson Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWSNLNRN 👉 WOULD LIKE TO SCALE AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH PPC?Sign up for a FREE Action Plan today: <a...

10 Aug 202412min

Need actionable advice and best practices for setting up and managing Meta Ads campaigns? Watch this video to discover tips for running more effective Meta Ads (Facebook) campaigns, particularly focusing on top, middle, and bottom funnel approaches. In this video, one of our Meta Ads Account Managers, Jonathan Paquin, talks about:- Why going for conversions right off the bat might be your best bet- How Meta's AI is secretly moving people through your funnel (even when you don't know it!)- The smart way to test your creatives without burning through your remarketing audience- Sneaky pitfalls to avoid when structuring your campaigns 👉 Want to increase your visibility and attract more new customers through Meta Ads? Go to https://sol8.com/meta-ads-management/00:00 - Introduction01:38 - Meta's AI and data capabilities03:44 - Creative testing strategies05:34 - Pitfalls of traditional funnel strategies👉 Get free guides, templates, SOPs, checklists, and worksheets to help you grow your business: https://sol8.com/free-stuff/👉 Get our latest content every Monday, straight to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter: https://sol8.com/newsletter/ 👉 Join our You vs. Google Mastermind to get exclusive access to weekly calls and Q&A sessions, insider resources and training, and a private Slack group: https://youvsgoogle.com/ 🔥 Get your copy of You vs. Google: The (Very) Unauthorized Guide to Google Adson Amazon here: <a...

8 Aug 20246min

Looking to optimize your cross-platform advertising strategies and improve overall marketing performance? This video provides valuable insights into creating a cohesive cross-platform advertising strategy.In this video, one of our Meta Account Managers, Jonathan Paquin, talks about:- The key differences between Google and Meta advertising- Understanding the marketing funnel: Top, Middle, and Bottom- Strategies for aligning ad content across platforms- Leveraging the strengths of each platform- Tips for optimizing campaigns based on performance data- Approaches for different client scenarios👉 Want to increase your visibility and attract more new customers through Meta Ads? Go to https://sol8.com/meta-ads-management/ 00:13 - Introduction 01:15 - Differences between Meta and Google ads02:13 - Meta's user information and targeting capabilities03:05 - Meta's suitability for certain products and services03:40 - Social proof and engagement on Meta04:12 - Visual aspects and brand storytelling on Meta05:08 - Targeting capabilities comparison05:38 - Market readiness and funnel stages recap06:11 - Strategy for aligning Google and Meta ads👉 Get free guides, templates, SOPs, checklists, and worksheets to help you grow your business: https://sol8.com/free-stuff/👉 Get our latest content every Monday, straight to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter: https://sol8.com/newsletter/ 👉 Join our You vs. Google Mastermind to get exclusive access to weekly calls and Q&A sessions, insider resources and training, and a private Slack group: <a...

6 Aug 20248min

Struggling to get clicks at a reasonable price? We get it. Finding the optimal cost per click (CPC) for your Search campaigns can be challenging. There are a lot of factors that can stop you from getting low CPCs: high competition, limited keyword relevance, low quality score. Not to mention, Google is always maximizing their revenue, which influences your campaign performance. In this video, John Moran, Glen Wilson, and Usama Khan discuss the strategies you can use to find the “sweet spot” and get low, cheap clicks while maximizing your ad spend efficiency. 👉 Get free guides, templates, SOPs, checklists, and worksheets to help you grow your business: https://sol8.com/free-stuff/👉 Get our latest content every Monday, straight to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter: https://sol8.com/newsletter/ 👉 Join our You vs. Google Mastermind to get exclusive access to weekly calls and Q&A sessions, insider resources and training, and a private Slack group: https://youvsgoogle.com/ 🔥 Get your copy of You vs. Google: The (Very) Unauthorized Guide to Google Adson Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWSNLNRN 👉 WOULD LIKE TO SCALE AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH PPC?Sign up for a FREE Action Plan today: https://sol8.com/ap/ Solutions 8 is a global authority in the Google Ads space and one of the world's leading PPC and digital marketing agencies. Our YouTube channel is dedicated to sharing our most effective marketing strategies to help you achieve your business goals.🖥️ Keep in mind that the digital marketing industry—and the Google Ads platform especially—is continually evolving and adding (or removing) tools and capabilities. Though we do our best to keep our content relevant, some older content may no longer apply to your current...

4 Aug 20246min

Want to improve your product descriptions and titles? Learn how to craft effective prompts that guide AI in producing your desired output. In this video, Glen Wilson talks about various strategies on how to develop your own prompts, including:- Using more advanced AI models- Refining prompts- Employing markdown in prompts- Developing specific rules for content generation (e.g., avoiding category repetition in titles)- Creating specialized GPTs for different types of marketing content💡 Join our You vs. Google Mastermind to get exclusive access to weekly calls and Q&A sessions, insider resources and training, and a private Slack group: https://youvsgoogle.com/ 0:30 - Intro1:26 - Model comparison 2:00 - Challenges with content length and sentiment3:32 - Introduction to using markdown in prompts6:25 - Creating specialized GPTs for various content types👉 Get free guides, templates, SOPs, checklists, and worksheets to help you grow your business: https://sol8.com/free-stuff/👉 Get our latest content every Monday, straight to your inbox. Sign up for our newsletter: https://sol8.com/newsletter/ 🔥 Get your copy of You vs. Google: The (Very) Unauthorized Guide to Google Adson Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWSNLNRN 👉 WOULD LIKE TO SCALE AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH PPC?Sign up for a FREE Action Plan today: <a...

2 Aug 20247min

Nathan Perdriau, Co-Founder and Head of Paid Media at Blue Sense Digital, joins our Google Ads Strategist, Caden Thompson, to explore the concept of incrementality testing and its growing importance in modern marketing attribution.In this video, Nathan and Caden discuss why traditional attribution models are becoming less reliable and how incrementality testing can provide a more accurate picture of marketing effectiveness. They share insights on conducting these tests, including considerations for budget changes, geo-targeting strategies, and the importance of benchmarking.Whether you're grappling with attribution challenges or simply seeking to expand your marketing knowledge, this dialogue between Nathan and Caden offers a nuanced look at an increasingly crucial aspect of digital marketing strategy.0:00 - Introduction and the importance of incrementality testing3:38 - Benchmarking and geo-targeting strategies8:04 - Structuring and timing incrementality tests12:18 - Understanding true incrementality in profit14:25 - Early signals and engagement metricsConnect with Nathan and Blue Sense Digital here:Blue Sense Digital website: https://www.bluesensedigital.com.au/Nathan on LinkedIn: / nathan-perdriau YouTube channel: / @bluesensedigital Podcast: / @blues-brothers-podcast 👉 Get free guides, templates, SOPs, checklists, and worksheets to help you grow your business: <a...

31 Jul 202416min