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First-Time Google Advertisers: Read This Before You Start Advertising

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TREEY® leverages Google Ads to connect your business with high-intent customers who are actively looking for what you offer. This approach helps ensure that your marketing budget is used efficiently and that you receive measurable, meaningful results. In short:

  • How Google Ads Work: We pick keywords, write an ad, set a budget. Your ads appear in Google to people searching for those keywords.
  • Why Use It: It’s a fast, flexible way to reach ready-to-buy customers and we can measure everything to ensure the money is well spent.
  • Worth It?: Usually, yes. It’s a powerful tool that can quickly connect you with people looking for exactly what you offer. 

Understanding Google Ads: FAQs for New Advertisers

General Understanding

What Exactly Are Google Ads?

Google Ads is an online advertising platform that allows businesses to reach people actively searching for their products or services. By partnering with an agency like ours, you benefit from customized ad campaigns that connect you with high-intent customers and drive measurable growth.

What Types of Google Ads Campaigns Are Available?

Google Ads offers five main types of campaigns to suit different business goals. These include Search Ads, which appear on Google search results; Display Ads (GDN), which are visual ads shown across websites and apps; Shopping Ads, perfect for promoting e-commerce products; Video Ads, which engage audiences on YouTube. By choosing the right type, you can effectively target your audience and achieve your objectives.

Who Should Use Google Ads?

Any business looking to boost online visibility and attract ready-to-buy customers can benefit. From local shops to e-commerce stores, if your target audience searches online for what you offer, a professionally managed Google Ads campaign can deliver immediate, impactful results.

What’s the Difference Between Google Ads and Organic SEO?

Google Ads is a paid advertising platform where you can quickly appear at the top of search results by bidding on specific keywords. Organic SEO, on the other hand, focuses on optimizing your website to rank higher in search results naturally over time. While SEO builds long-term visibility, Google Ads delivers instant results, making it ideal for businesses that need quick leads. By working with us, you can leverage both strategies to maximize your online presence effectively.

How Do I Know if Google Ads Is Right for My Business?

Google Ads is perfect for businesses looking to attract high-intent customers quickly. If you want immediate visibility and measurable results, it’s a great choice. Whether you’re launching a new product, entering a competitive market, or driving seasonal sales, Google Ads ensures your business reaches the right audience at the right time. Partnering with us ensures that every dollar spent delivers the best possible returns.

What Businesses Are Not Suitable or Allowed to Use Google Ads?

Google Ads isn’t suitable or permitted for all businesses. Here’s why:

  1. Prohibited Content: Google Ads strictly bans businesses promoting illegal, harmful, or restricted products and services. Examples include:
    • Counterfeit goods
    • Drugs or drug-related products
    • Weapons or explosives
    • Adult content
  2. Restricted Industries: Some industries face strict regulations or limitations, such as:
    • Gambling or gaming services
    • Financial services (e.g., high-risk loans, crypto trading)
    • Alcohol and tobacco promotions
  3. Unsuitable Business Models: If your business relies heavily on poor-quality landing pages, clickbait, or offers misleading claims, Google Ads may not approve your campaigns.
  4. Limited ROI Businesses: Certain businesses, like those with very low-profit margins or extremely niche markets, may find Google Ads expensive without guaranteed returns.

Can TREEY® Help My Malaysia-Based Business Reach Overseas Customers?

Yes, TREEY® can effectively assist your business in targeting international markets. Whether your focus is on customers in the USA, Australia, or any other region, we will customise your Google Ads campaigns to ensure precise targeting. This includes setting appropriate location parameters, creating culturally relevant advertisements, and optimising for different time zones.


Audience and Targeting

Whom Can I Target with Google Ads?

We tailor targeting to reach the specific audiences that matter most to your business. Whether by location, demographics, interests, or precise search terms, we ensure your ads appear in front of people most likely to convert into customers.

Where Do Google Ads Appear?

Your ads can show up across the Google search network, display network partner sites, YouTube, and even in Gmail. As your agency, we'll suggest the best placements to maximize your brand’s visibility and meet your campaign goals.


Strategy and Comparisons

Why Invest in Google Ads Over Organic SEO?

While SEO builds long-term organic visibility, it can take time. Google Ads delivers immediate presence in search results, giving you a fast track to potential customers. Many clients find value in running both SEO and paid campaigns, using Ads to drive quick results while SEO strategies mature.

What’s the Difference Between Google Ads and Social Media Marketing?

Google Ads (Pull Marketing): Targets users who are actively searching for your product or service. This approach is ideal for capturing customers ready to make a purchase right now.

Social Media Marketing (Push Marketing): Targets users based on interests and demographics, building brand awareness and engagement. It often reaches potential customers earlier in their decision journey, nurturing them until they’re ready to buy.


Performance and Results

How Do I Know If My Google Ads Are Working?

We provide in-depth reports that go far beyond basic metrics like impressions and clicks. Using a dashboard similar to below, you’ll see:

Core Performance Indicators

  • Impressions: The number of times your ads were shown.
  • Clicks: How often people engaged with your ads.
  • Click-Through Rate (CTR): The percentage of users who clicked after seeing your ad, helping you gauge ad relevance and appeal.
  • Cost-Per-Click (CPC): Your average spend per click, ensuring you understand the value of each visitor.
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  • Demographics (Age & Gender): Discover which groups engage most, allowing you to tailor messaging and targeting.
  • Locations: See where your ads perform best geographically, so you can focus on areas that produce more high-quality leads.
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    • Keywords & Search Terms: Identify the exact phrases people searched before clicking your ad, helping refine your keyword strategy and improve relevance.
    google ads agencyCompetitive Benchmarks
    • Auction Insights: Compare your impression share and positioning against competitors, giving you an understanding of your market standing. Imagine "You" represents your website competing in Google Ads auctions. Here's how your ads dominate the competition:
      • Search Impression Share: 89.72% – Your ads show up almost every time people search.
      • Top of Page Rate: 87.62% – Most of the time, your ads appear right at the top of the page.
      • Absolute Top of Page Rate: 78.70% – In most cases, your ads are the very first thing people see.
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        By reviewing these data points, we can pinpoint what’s working, what needs adjustment, and how to continually improve performance. Over time, we’ll refine your targeting, bids, and ad creative—ensuring that every advertising dollar you invest moves you closer to achieving your business goals.

        Why Do Some Ads Show Up More Often Than Others?

        Ad visibility depends on your bid, ad quality, and competition. TREEY® guarantees high Impression Share and Absolute Top of Page Rate by outperforming most rivals, ensuring your ads consistently secure top positions and maximum visibility.

        Why Spend Money on Ads and Still Get No Sales Sometimes?

        Google Ads brings targeted traffic, but turning visitors into customers also depends on your website experience, pricing, and product appeal. If sales are slow, we work with you to refine keywords, improve ad messaging, and enhance landing pages, ensuring that your campaign steadily becomes more effective.

        Can Google Ads Guarantee Sales?

        No platform can guarantee sales, but Google Ads can significantly improve your visibility and opportunities to convert. By combining strategic targeting, effective ad copy, and a user-friendly site, we increase the likelihood of turning clicks into customers.

        Why Aren’t My Ads Showing on Google?

        While we guarantee your ads will rank among the top, achieving 100% visibility throughout the delivery period isn’t always realistic. At certain times, you might not see your ads when searching. This could be due to factors like low budget, budget depletion, competitors bidding higher, keyword Quality Score, and more. 

        Why Shouldn’t You Test Google Ads by Searching on Google?

        Manually searching for your ads can harm performance. Clicking your own ad wastes money (though I’m sure you won’t). It also lowers your Click-Through Rate (CTR) by adding impressions without clicks, confuses Google’s algorithm, and doesn’t give accurate results due to factors like location and user behavior.


        Optimization and Improvement

        How Do I Improve My Google Ads Campaign Over Time?

        We continually monitor performance, testing different keywords, ad formats, and landing page strategies. Through data-driven adjustments and ongoing refinement, we enhance your campaign’s efficiency and ROI, helping you achieve better results month after month.

        Why Consider Hiring a Certified Agency Instead of Doing It Myself?

        Running successful campaigns requires expertise, experience, and time. We stay updated on Google’s best practices, handle complex optimizations, and provide strategic insights—so you can focus on your core business while we deliver higher-quality leads. 


         

        About the Author

        TREEY® elevates brands' online presence with SEO and Google Ads expertise since 2012. We work with only 2 companies per industry, helping them outrank 90% of competitors on Google Ads. No management fees on ad spend—just results, ethics, and zero conflicts of interest!