Google Ads: Manual And Automated Optimization
Who is smart, human [manual] or machine [automation]? Well, It seems like we are in the era of automation. Google is executing new functions frequently, related to automation, whether its campaigns or bidding.
So let’s talk about the Smart VS Manual Optimization/Strategy/Bidding.
According to my experience, smart bidding works very well when we have some historical conversion data in accounts.
We implement smart bidding strategy to get more conversions/revenue than before. Therefore, automation works well when accounts/campaigns have a good history of conversions/revenue. However, this strategy tends to work well for 2 to 3 months and then you will start noticing a decline in conversions, traffic and revenue. Smart bidding then makes your account performance stagnant after three months of optimization.
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Automated Optimization Includes:
1. Smart Bidding Strategies- Target CPA
- Target ROAS
- Maximize Conversions
- Maximize Conversions Value
- Maximize Clicks Target impression Share
- Smart Shopping
- Smart Search [Adwords express]
- Smart Display
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Manual Optimization Includes:
1. Bidding Strategy- Manual CPC
- Standard Search [DSA, Call-only]
- Standard Shopping
- Standard Display
Control over/Pros.Cons between Automated & Manual
Control over/Pros.Cons | Automated [Smart] | Manual |
Can I change bids frequently? | ||
Less Management | ||
Location bid adjustment | ||
Device bid adjustment | ||
Time Saving | ||
Scheduling | ||
Demographic Adjustment | ||
History Necessary | ||
Negative Keywords Insertion? | ||
Search Queries Optimization | ||
Budget Adjustment | ||
Set up Priority [High, Medium & Low] |
- Considering the list of pros & cons, in automated optimization, we don’t have much control, especially over Avg.CPC. We can surely neglect higher CPC if automation gives us the sales/leads, at a good CPA.
- To gain control over Avg.CPC, most people move to manual bidding and end up losing the leads/sales at some stage. But only manual bidding is not the option I believe.
To maintain the CPC, To get continuous results, To increase the revenue, and To achieve other Key Matrix you have to choose proper optimization techniques that suit and best for your account.
We can certainly help you in google ads management with a number of strategies to achieve the best results that you were getting in the past.
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