{"id":646711,"date":"2024-12-13T12:20:19","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T09:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/top-4-ppc-tactics-to-try-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2024-12-13T12:20:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T09:20:19","slug":"top-4-ppc-tactics-to-try-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/top-4-ppc-tactics-to-try-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"#Top 4 PPC tactics to try in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a299d9709cd8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a299d9709cd8\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/top-4-ppc-tactics-to-try-in-2025\/#Explore_underutilized_tactics_like_DSA_research_CLS_audits_Microsoft-based_exclusions_and_micro-conversions_to_stay_ahead\" >Explore underutilized tactics like DSA research, CLS audits, Microsoft-based exclusions and micro-conversions to stay ahead.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/top-4-ppc-tactics-to-try-in-2025\/#1_Use_DSAs_for_competitive_research\" >1. Use DSAs for competitive research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/top-4-ppc-tactics-to-try-in-2025\/#2_Screen_placements_using_CLS\" >2. Screen placements using CLS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/top-4-ppc-tactics-to-try-in-2025\/#3_Build_exclusion_lists_through_Microsoft\" >3. Build exclusion lists through Microsoft<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/top-4-ppc-tactics-to-try-in-2025\/#4_Boost_results_with_micro-conversions\" >4. Boost results with micro-conversions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/top-4-ppc-tactics-to-try-in-2025\/#Final_takeaways\" >Final takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"subhead\" itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_underutilized_tactics_like_DSA_research_CLS_audits_Microsoft-based_exclusions_and_micro-conversions_to_stay_ahead\"><\/span>Explore underutilized tactics like DSA research, CLS audits, Microsoft-based exclusions and micro-conversions to stay ahead.<br \/>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"bialty-container\">\n<p>Predicting the trends in PPC for 2025 is exciting but often tricky to act on.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To make it easier, I\u2019ve gathered four underutilized yet impactful action items to boost your campaigns in the year ahead.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive into the top tactics to try in 2025:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/h-1-use-dsas-for-competitive-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Use dynamic search ads for competitive research<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#h-2-screen-placements-using-cls\">Screen placements with Cumulative Layout Shift<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#h-3-build-exclusion-lists-through-microsoft\">Build exclusion lists using Microsoft tools<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#h-4-boost-results-with-micro-conversions\">Boost results with micro-conversions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-use-dsas-for-competitive-research\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_DSAs_for_competitive_research\"><\/span>1. Use DSAs for competitive research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dynamic search ads (DSAs) have been a beloved part of the PPC toolkit for years. Yet most advertisers only think about DSA as an active campaign type.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For those who need a refresher: DSA campaigns use a website and\/or feed to identify the right landing page and headlines for a search query.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The advertiser provides de<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">script<\/a>ions, assets and rules about what they do and don\u2019t want Google to include.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"776\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Dynamic-ad-targets.png.webp\" alt=\"Google Ads - DSA recommended categories\" class=\"wp-image-449173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Dynamic-ad-targets.png.webp 776w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Dynamic-ad-targets-600x234.png.webp 600w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Dynamic-ad-targets-200x78.png.webp 200w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Dynamic-ad-targets-768x300.png.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 776px) 100vw, 776px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>However, you don\u2019t need to actually run any ad spend to get access to the dynamic targets section. This means you can get free intel on your (or your competitor\u2019s website), including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monthly global search volume estimates.<\/li>\n<li>Keyword categories Google sees as being relevant to the site.<\/li>\n<li>Ad copy examples based on how Google understands the page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The only rule is not to include more than one URL per campaign.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Aside from that, you can use DSA to get insights into how Google sees your competitors.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"548\" alt=\"Google Ads - DSA setting\" class=\"wp-image-449175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-DSA-setting.png.webp 900w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-DSA-setting-555x338.png.webp 555w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-DSA-setting-800x487.png.webp 800w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-DSA-setting-186x113.png.webp 186w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-DSA-setting-768x468.png.webp 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-DSA-setting.png.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-DSA-setting.png.webp\" alt=\"Google Ads - DSA setting\" class=\"wp-image-449175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-DSA-setting.png.webp 900w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-DSA-setting-555x338.png.webp 555w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-DSA-setting-800x487.png.webp 800w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-DSA-setting-186x113.png.webp 186w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-DSA-setting-768x468.png.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Note that you must go through the process of creating a campaign before you can turn on DSA.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, if you\u2019re setting up a Google Ads account just to use DSA as a competitive research tool, you will need to provide a form of payment \u2013 or the ad account will eventually be canceled.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Knowing how Google understands your competitors can help you determine where to focus your content efforts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This can mean cleaning up areas they\u2019re leaving on the table or understanding whether they have secured complete dominance.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Dig deeper: How to benchmark PPC competitors: The definitive guide<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-screen-placements-using-cls\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Screen_placements_using_CLS\"><\/span>2. Screen placements using CLS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cumulative layout shift (CLS), part of Google\u2019s Core Web Vitals, has historically been an SEO-exclusive metric.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It looks at how much the modules on your site change after 75% render.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Google uses 5 seconds to come up with the score, but 8 seconds is a safer metric.<\/p>\n<p>Any CLS score of .2 or higher is bad, and keeping your score equal to or less than .1 is ideal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"654\" alt=\"Sample GTmetrix performance repor with CWV insights\" class=\"wp-image-449176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Sample-GTmetrix-performance-repor-with-CWV-insights.png.webp 1600w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Sample-GTmetrix-performance-repor-with-CWV-insights-600x245.png.webp 600w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Sample-GTmetrix-performance-repor-with-CWV-insights-800x327.png.webp 800w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Sample-GTmetrix-performance-repor-with-CWV-insights-200x82.png.webp 200w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Sample-GTmetrix-performance-repor-with-CWV-insights-768x314.png.webp 768w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Sample-GTmetrix-performance-repor-with-CWV-insights-1536x628.png 1536w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Sample-GTmetrix-performance-repor-with-CWV-insights.png.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Sample-GTmetrix-performance-repor-with-CWV-insights.png.webp\" alt=\"Sample GTmetrix performance repor with CWV insights\" class=\"wp-image-449176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Sample-GTmetrix-performance-repor-with-CWV-insights.png.webp 1600w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Sample-GTmetrix-performance-repor-with-CWV-insights-600x245.png.webp 600w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Sample-GTmetrix-performance-repor-with-CWV-insights-800x327.png.webp 800w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Sample-GTmetrix-performance-repor-with-CWV-insights-200x82.png.webp 200w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Sample-GTmetrix-performance-repor-with-CWV-insights-768x314.png.webp 768w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Sample-GTmetrix-performance-repor-with-CWV-insights-1536x628.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>One of the biggest detractors of CLS is having too many ads or pop-ups on the page. Sites designed for ads will naturally have poor CLS scores.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Between Performance Max, search partners and conventional display, we know many placements are \u201cjunk.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Rather than visiting each site to vet the content, applying a site speed test can help you weed through the many spammy domains.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While there currently isn\u2019t a way to do this automatically (the API is expensive), there\u2019s still value in auditing placements for CLS.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Before moving on, CLS is a factor in Quality Score (which impacts your bids). It\u2019s a factor in your landing page experience and shouldn\u2019t be ignored.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Most landing page tools enable brands to meet CLS thresholds, but it\u2019s still a good idea to audit.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- START INLINE FORM --><\/p>\n<p><!-- END INLINE FORM --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-css-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-build-exclusion-lists-through-microsoft\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Build_exclusion_lists_through_Microsoft\"><\/span>3. Build exclusion lists through Microsoft<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Microsoft is a treasure trove of innovation and tools that go beyond Microsoft Advertising.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One of Microsoft\u2019s most powerful resources is the universally available web publisher report <strong>and<\/strong> our ability to apply URL exclusions at all account levels (MCC, Account, Campaign and Ad Group).\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1341\" height=\"73\" alt=\"Microsoft Ads - URL exclusions\" class=\"wp-image-449177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions.png 1341w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-600x33.png.webp 600w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-800x44.png.webp 800w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-200x11.png.webp 200w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-768x42.png.webp 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1341px) 100vw, 1341px\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1341\" height=\"73\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Ads - URL exclusions\" class=\"wp-image-449177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions.png 1341w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-600x33.png.webp 600w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-800x44.png.webp 800w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-200x11.png.webp 200w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-768x42.png.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1341px) 100vw, 1341px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Yet this report doesn\u2019t need to limit itself to just Microsoft.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can take the URLs you find distasteful from the Audience Network and Syndicated Partners (Microsoft\u2019s Search Partners, then exclude them on Google through account-level exclusions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This means you can find and exclude bad placements at a fraction of the price.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1392\" height=\"611\" alt=\"Microsoft Ads - URL exclusions at all account levels\" class=\"wp-image-449178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-at-all-account-levels.png.webp 1392w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-at-all-account-levels-600x263.png.webp 600w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-at-all-account-levels-800x351.png.webp 800w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-at-all-account-levels-200x88.png.webp 200w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-at-all-account-levels-768x337.png.webp 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-at-all-account-levels.png.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1392\" height=\"611\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-at-all-account-levels.png.webp\" alt=\"Microsoft Ads - URL exclusions at all account levels\" class=\"wp-image-449178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-at-all-account-levels.png.webp 1392w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-at-all-account-levels-600x263.png.webp 600w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-at-all-account-levels-800x351.png.webp 800w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-at-all-account-levels-200x88.png.webp 200w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusions-at-all-account-levels-768x337.png.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>While many complained when the Audience Network was auto-added into traditional search campaigns,  harvesting the placements for exclusion lists has real value.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This also paves the way for testing the Audience Network as a stand-alone campaign type with more confidence (especially with the introduction of impression-based remarketing).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you want to add URL exclusions to Google, you\u2019ll need to download the list and then copy\/paste the list into the account-level exclusions:<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1148\" height=\"341\" alt=\"Microsoft Ads - URL exclusion downloads\" class=\"wp-image-449179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusion-downloads.png.webp 1148w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusion-downloads-600x178.png.webp 600w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusion-downloads-800x238.png.webp 800w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusion-downloads-200x59.png.webp 200w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusion-downloads-768x228.png.webp 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1148px) 100vw, 1148px\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusion-downloads.png.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1148\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusion-downloads.png.webp\" alt=\"Microsoft Ads - URL exclusion downloads\" class=\"wp-image-449179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusion-downloads.png.webp 1148w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusion-downloads-600x178.png.webp 600w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusion-downloads-800x238.png.webp 800w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusion-downloads-200x59.png.webp 200w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Microsoft-Ads-URL-exclusion-downloads-768x228.png.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1148px) 100vw, 1148px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-boost-results-with-micro-conversions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Boost_results_with_micro-conversions\"><\/span>4. Boost results with micro-conversions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The final tip is testing micro-conversions (especially if you\u2019re in a low-volume industry).\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When Optmyzr <em>(disclosure: I serve as the company\u2019s brand evangelist)<\/em> examined bidding strategies and corresponding performance, meeting conversion thresholds was more important than budget.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"740\" alt=\"Which bidding strategies do best with low spend?\" class=\"wp-image-449180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Which-bidding-strategies-do-best-with-low-spend.png.webp 1080w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Which-bidding-strategies-do-best-with-low-spend-493x338.png.webp 493w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Which-bidding-strategies-do-best-with-low-spend-800x548.png.webp 800w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Which-bidding-strategies-do-best-with-low-spend-165x113.png.webp 165w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Which-bidding-strategies-do-best-with-low-spend-768x526.png.webp 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Which-bidding-strategies-do-best-with-low-spend.png.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"740\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Which-bidding-strategies-do-best-with-low-spend.png.webp\" alt=\"Which bidding strategies do best with low spend?\" class=\"wp-image-449180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Which-bidding-strategies-do-best-with-low-spend.png.webp 1080w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Which-bidding-strategies-do-best-with-low-spend-493x338.png.webp 493w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Which-bidding-strategies-do-best-with-low-spend-800x548.png.webp 800w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Which-bidding-strategies-do-best-with-low-spend-165x113.png.webp 165w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Which-bidding-strategies-do-best-with-low-spend-768x526.png.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re not hitting 50+ conversions in a 30-day period with your conventional conversions, weaving in some micro-conversions may help.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Micro-conversions track smaller wins on the path to the ultimate sale. They need to use different values so ad platforms understand which are more valuable.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it\u2019s likely ideal to use Maximize conversion value bidding when using micro-conversions so you can communicate effectively with the algorithm.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Here are some example micro-conversions and potential conversion values:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start form<\/strong>: 10-15% value associated with your completed form conversion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch video<\/strong>: 5% of completed form or phone conversion actions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phone calls vs. phone calls of a certain length<\/strong>: 10% of phone call conversion value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that none of the ROAS, CPA and other conversion metrics should be reported as final conversions to stakeholders or clients.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These tools help ad platforms work with accounts with low volume.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, if you use this method, you may need to exclude some data while you work out the right balance of conversion actions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"712\" alt=\"Google Ads - Balancing conversion actions\" class=\"wp-image-449181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Balancing-conversion-actions.jpg.webp 1600w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Balancing-conversion-actions-600x267.jpg.webp 600w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Balancing-conversion-actions-800x356.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Balancing-conversion-actions-200x89.jpg.webp 200w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Balancing-conversion-actions-768x342.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Balancing-conversion-actions-1536x684.jpg 1536w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Balancing-conversion-actions.jpg.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"712\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Balancing-conversion-actions.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Google Ads - Balancing conversion actions\" class=\"wp-image-449181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Balancing-conversion-actions.jpg.webp 1600w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Balancing-conversion-actions-600x267.jpg.webp 600w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Balancing-conversion-actions-800x356.jpg.webp 800w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Balancing-conversion-actions-200x89.jpg.webp 200w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Balancing-conversion-actions-768x342.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2024\/12\/Google-Ads-Balancing-conversion-actions-1536x684.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-takeaways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_takeaways\"><\/span>Final takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These tactics offer valuable opportunities to test and refine your PPC strategy in 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, your core business metrics and objectives should guide which approaches to adopt and which to set aside.<\/p>\n<p>For risk-averse businesses, straightforward techniques like using DSAs for insights and auditing placements with CLS are ideal starting points.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, if you\u2019re open to experimenting, exploring Microsoft\u2019s tools for exclusion lists and incorporating micro-conversions can unlock additional potential for your campaigns.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"about-author\">\n<p>About the author<\/p>\n<div class=\"information\">\n<div class=\"author-module\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-3 text-center\">\n<div class=\"avatar\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle avatar-border\" alt=\"Navah Hopkins\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2022\/03\/Navah.Hopkins.png.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid rounded-circle avatar-border\" src=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/wp-content\/seloads\/2022\/03\/Navah.Hopkins.png.webp\" alt=\"Navah Hopkins\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-12 col-lg-9\">\n<div class=\"about\">\n<div class=\"name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Navah Hopkins<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"row g-2 pt-2\">\n<div class=\"col-auto twitter\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/follow?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fsearchengineland.com%2F&amp;region=follow_link&amp;screen_name=navahf&amp;tw_p=followbutton&amp;variant=2.0\" rel=\"me\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"opens in a new tab\"><i class=\"fab fa-x-twitter\"><\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-auto\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/navahhopkins\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"opens in a new tab\"><i class=\"fab fa-linkedin\"><\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tA veteran of the digital marketing industry and &#8220;Top 25 PPC Expert,&#8221; she began as an SEO in 2008, transitioning to PPC in 2012. She manages the strategy and execution of paid <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a> campaigns, as well as helping brands build relationships with profitable partners and customers. Throughout her career, Navah makes a point to give back and loves sharing lessons learned on the international speaking circuit as well as local universities. She is a frequent contributor to several publications and in 2019, she became a founding member of the Paid Search Association.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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