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By Luís Daniel Rijo in Search News —

Google unveils Best Practices for high-quality leads in Performance Max Campaigns

Lead generation remains a crucial focus for many advertisers, and Google Ads has responded with guidance on optimizing Performance Max campaigns for attracting high-quality leads.

Performance Max
Performance Max

Lead generation remains a crucial focus for many advertisers, and Google Ads has responded with guidance on optimizing Performance Max campaigns for attracting high-quality leads. Their recommendations tackle data measurement, bidding strategies, audience targeting, and security measures.

Fueling AI with the Right Data

  • Enhanced Conversions for Leads: Bridge the online-offline gap and provide Google AI valuable first-party data by connecting CRM leads back to your campaigns. Eng Breaking, an English learning program, saw a 4.3x increase in conversion rate using this feature.
  • Define Clear Conversion Categories: Select goals like "qualified lead" or "request quote" to trigger built-in protections against invalid traffic.

Maximizing Value through Bidding

  • Value-Based Bidding: Prioritize leads with higher sales potential using "Maximize conversion value" bidding. This strategy delivered a 14% increase in conversion value for advertisers switching from target CPA.
  • Map Your Lead Journey: Start with micro-conversions and gradually shift towards higher-value actions as data grows.

Leveraging Existing Data

  • Share First-Party Data: Upload Customer Match lists to reach similar high-value audiences.
  • Use Conversion Value Rules: Steer campaigns by adjusting conversion value based on factors like location, device, and audience segments.

Combating Invalid Traffic

  • Frictionless Verification: Implement tools like ReCaptcha to stop automated bots.
  • Double Opt-In: Confirm email addresses through verification links to ensure engagement with real customers.
  • Server-Side Validation: Add an extra layer of security by validating form data on your server.

Google emphasizes the importance of providing comprehensive data and leveraging built-in features to ensure Performance Max campaigns deliver high-quality leads.

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