How to Do Keyword Research for Google Ads Like a Pro

 Chapter 4: Mastering Keyword Research & Targeting

🔍 What Is Keyword Research?

Keyword research involves identifying the terms and phrases that potential customers use when searching for your products or services. Choosing the right keywords is essential for ensuring your ads reach the right audience.

🛠️ Tools for Keyword Research

• Google Keyword Planner (free inside Google Ads dashboard)
• Ubersuggest
• SEMrush / Ahrefs
• Google Trends

🎯 Types of Keywords

• Broad Match: Reaches the widest audience (e.g., women’s shoes)
• Phrase Match: Ads appear for searches containing the keyword phrase (e.g., "women’s running shoes")
• Exact Match: Shows only for exact matches (e.g., [women’s running shoes])
• Negative Keywords: Prevent ads from showing for unwanted terms

🧠 Pro Tips

• Use long-tail keywords to target specific intent
• Analyze competitor keywords
• Group related keywords by ad group