The Beginner’s Guide to PPC (Pay-Per-Click) Advertising – Explained Simply
Let’s face it: we’ve all seen ads when we’re scrolling through Google, YouTube, or Instagram. Some we ignore, but others? We click on them instantly. That’s PPC in action. PPC (Pay-Per-Click) is a type of online advertising where you pay only when someone clicks your ad. It’s fast, measurable, and one of the most effective ways to drive traffic to a website or promote a product or service. Let’s break it down into simple parts 👇 1. Google Ads – The King of Search Advertising If you’ve ever searched something on Google and seen those little “Ad” labels at the top, that’s Google Ads at work. Here are the main types: Search Campaigns: Text ads that appear on Google search results when someone types relevant keywords. Display Ads: Visual banner ads shown across millions of websites in Google’s network. Shopping Ads: Product-based ads (with images & prices) that show when you search for something to buy. Performance Max: A newer type of campaign that automates everything using Googl...