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Performance Max (or PMax) is a new type of advertising campaign in Google Ads that is becoming increasingly relevant in the world of pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. As online advertising becomes more complex and fragmented, PMax campaigns use machine learning and automation to optimize ad delivery and bidding strategies across multiple Google networks and platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a Senior PPC Strategist at Portent, I have been able to launch and test PMax since its inception in 2022, improving performance for my clients along the way. In this blog post, I will cover the top PMax optimization best practices that have proven to be the most effective in my day-to-day work with clients. Since implementing these strategies with one client, we have increased our ROAS 3x since launch!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\nLaunching PMax in July 2022, we used these best practices to increase our ROAS from a 94% in our first month, to a 300% by fall 2022.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are a seasoned PPC advertiser or new to Google Ads, these best practices will be helpful for readers looking to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and tactics in online advertising. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Google’s PMax Campaigns?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
PMax campaigns are a campaign type in Google Ads that aim to maximize the performance of a specific advertising goal, such as a purchase or form fill, across different Google campaign types, networks, and platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of PMax campaigns is to use machine learning to optimize ad delivery and bidding strategies in real-time, allowing advertisers to target the right audience and serve the most effective ads at the right time and place. PMax campaigns also offer various targeting options, including audience targeting, demographic targeting, and location targeting, to help advertisers give Google the correct signals to reach their desired audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PMax campaigns offer more control over ad creation and targeting compared to Smart Shopping campaigns. While Smart Shopping campaigns automatically generate and display ads based on a product feed and machine learning, PMax campaigns allow advertisers to create and customize their ad assets and choose their own targeting options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
PMax campaigns can target audiences across a wider range of Google properties, including YouTube and the Google Display Network, while Smart Shopping campaigns were limited to the Google Search and Google Display Networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Google PMax campaigns offer several benefits, there are also some potential drawbacks to consider. Some of these challenges include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A lack of transparency in where ads are shown and what campaign types receive what percentage of impressions and clicks can make it difficult for advertisers to understand and optimize their campaigns fully. <\/li>
PMax, while possible<\/em> for goals beyond e-commerce, may not be a good fit for lead gen strategies as there are limited case studies proving its effectiveness. <\/li>
PMax campaigns require a significant investment in ad creative and may not be as effective for all types of advertising goals or industries.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
For more information on whether PMax is the best campaign type for your business, read our blog post on the Pros and Cons of Google Ads Performance Max Campaigns<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6 Best Practices to Optimize PMax Campaigns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You need to do many things before launching your PMax campaigns and Google Ads account in general. Our 6 best practices ask that you identify your top target markets and personas before diving into the campaign setup. Your feed is also a critical component of PMax success that isn’t editable in Google Ads. With our 6 best practices, your PMax campaigns will be up and running with a profitable ROAS in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Feed Optimization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
To talk about PMax Optimization, we need to start at the foundation of effective shopping ads, your Google Merchant Center Feed. The quality of your product feed determines whether your products appear in relevant search results and how effectively they compete against other products. A well-optimized feed can improve your click-through rates, conversion rates, and, ultimately, your return on investment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to optimize your feed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ensure your feed contains accurate and up-to-date product information, including product titles, descriptions, images, and pricing. <\/li>
Verify that your feed meets Google’s technical requirements, such as using the correct format and including all required attributes. <\/li>
Regularly monitor and adjust your feed so you can stay competitive and relevant in an ever-changing e-commerce landscape. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
There are third-party tools, such as Feedonomics<\/a>, GoDataFeed<\/a>, and Data Feed Watch<\/a>, that can make it easier to manage and update your feed. Overall, feed optimization is a critical component of a successful Google Shopping advertising strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Create Effective PMax Asset Groups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As you assess the strategy of your shopping ads, you need to define your different audiences. These audiences, in turn, will impact the creative strategy, including the images, headlines, and other assets you create to draw their attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
An asset group is a collection of assets centered on a theme or related to a specific target audience. Each asset group in a campaign can target any listing group from your product feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many reasons to differentiate your PMax asset groups within a campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specific ROAS by Product Category <\/li>
Product Type Organization<\/li>
Budget (To Manage Large Product Groups)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Once you decide on your audiences and create your PMax asset groups, you can begin crafting the audience assets and choosing which of your products to target.<\/p>\n\n\n
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