Designed for beginners with a focus on service-based businesses owned by women in Portland, Oregon.
2-hour session: an informative overview (Part 1) and a hands-on practical session (Part 2).
Grow Your Service Business with Google Ads: A Hands-on Guide
Part 1: Demystifying Google Ads for Service Businesses
Introduction (10 minutes)
Welcome and Course Overview
Brief introduction
Benefits of Google Ads for service-based businesses (increased brand awareness, targeted lead generation, local reach)
Online Marketing via Search Engines - How Does it Work? (15 minutes)
Understanding the concept of Pay-Per-Click (SEA) advertising vs Organic results in the SERPs (SEO)
Real-world examples of Google Ads for local service businesses
The Benefits of Google Ads for Women-Owned Businesses (15 minutes)
Specific advantages for women-owned businesses (wider audience, compete effectively, showcase expertise)
Targeting options to reach ideal clients (demographics, interests, location targeting)
Success stories of women-owned businesses using Google Ads
Campaign Planning for Service Businesses (10 minutes)
Defining your advertising goals (e.g., website visits, phone calls, appointment bookings)
The concept of budgeting and setting realistic expectations
Different campaign types suitable for service businesses (Search Network campaigns with a focus on local services)
10 Minute Break
Part 2: Hands-on Google Ads for Beginners (1 Hour)
Setting Up a Google Ads Account (10 minutes)
Walking through the account creation process
Basic account settings and navigation explained
Building Your First Search Network Campaign (40 minutes)
Creating a new campaign with a focus on local services
Defining your target audience (location targeting, demographics)
Keyword research: Brainstorm relevant keywords for your service and location using free tools like Google Keyword Planner
Writing compelling ad copy: The structure of text ads (headline, description, call to action) and tips for writing effective ad copy
Setting a daily budget
Q&A and Next Steps (10 minutes)