Google Adwords remains as the premier paid traffic source in the internet today, and any business can setup and run ads on the Adwords network within hours. Any adwords campaign needs compelling ads in order to be successful. There is a limitation on the number of text characters when advertising on adwords so make sure you select the right combination of words and statements to get your audience's attention and generate click-throughs.
Learning what to write in each line, and making sure you are using the right URL extensions are just some of the critical elements of a successful Google Adwords ad. If you're just starting a new Google Adwords campaign, here are some essential tips for writing that first ad:
1. Use the keyword in the headline. Perry Marshall and Bryan Todd, authors of the book "The Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords" explain that more people click on ads when the headline includes the keyword or keyphrase that they were searching on. This means it is to your advantage to include the keyword or keyphrase in that very first line; weave these words into the headline to create an attention-grabbing headline that has the potential to generate more clicks.
2. Describe your benefit in the second line. Most readers will respond to an ad that clearly lists a key benefit near the beginning. Make sure you are listing your benefit on the second line, not your offer or a feature. Think about giving them what they want' before highlighting a feature or a special offer.
3. Use the third line for your feature or offer. When you've clearly stated the benefit, then it's time to introduce your special offer or a feature that supports the benefit. Keep it short and simple, and make sure this line does not overpower the second line.
4. Place your landing page URL in the last line. You can enter any URL you want on the last line and lead surfers to any page on the web. Many Adwords users make the mistake of assuming that they have to enter their website's homepage URL. You can setup a different landing page for each ad you run to encourage more clicks and even track your performance.
5. Test results with a similarly written ad. If you want more clicks from each campaign, consider running two very similar ads with slightly different wording. You can still use the same keywords and keyphrases, but tweaking these slightly and measuring for performance can help you generate more clicks on each ad run.
Don't be afraid to start your very first Google Adwords campaign. You'll soon be able to grasp the dynamics of a successful Adwords campaign with practice. Follow these guidelines and start running ads now.
Marketing with a Pay Per Click Program is an effective technique that most websites can use to find more customers. Creating quality Google Ads is one of the best skills to have when using Pay Per Click - and there are many quality training guides available online.
Write Effective Google Adwords Ads
Posted June 14, 2009