- August 29, 2023
- Posted by: Lionel
- Category: Paid Search For Ecommerce Blog
Hey there, digital explorer! 🚀 Ready to tap into the goldmine of data that is Google Analytics? Let’s dive into how you can use it to gain valuable insights from your paid search campaigns.
🌟 Why Google Analytics for Paid Search?
Before we dive in, it’s essential to know that Google Analytics isn’t just about tracking website visitors. For ecommerce store owners and digital marketers, it’s a powerful tool that provides insights into how paid search traffic behaves on your site and how well it converts.
🚀 Setting Up for Success: Linking Google Ads & Analytics
Sign in to Google Analytics.
Click on Admin at the bottom left.
In the middle column (Property), click Google Ads Linking.
Choose your Google Ads account, follow the steps, and you’re linked!
📊 Key Insights to Track
1️⃣ Source/Medium Report
Discover which platforms are driving traffic and conversions.
How to Access: Go to Acquisition > All Traffic > Source/Medium.
Look Out For: “google / cpc” for Google Ads traffic.
2️⃣ Paid Keywords Report
Find out which keywords are driving the most traffic and conversions.
How to Access: Acquisition > Google Ads > Keywords.
Insight: If a keyword has a high bounce rate, maybe the landing page content isn’t matching the user’s expectation from the ad.
3️⃣ Ad Content Report
Evaluate the performance of your ad variations.
How to Access: Acquisition > Google Ads > Ad Content.
4️⃣ Landing Pages Report
See which landing pages users arrive on from your paid search campaigns and how they perform.
How to Access: Acquisition > Google Ads > Landing Pages.
Insight: A landing page with a low conversion rate might need better alignment with the ad content or improved design.
5️⃣ Campaigns Report
Track performance metrics for specific Google Ads campaigns.
How to Access: Acquisition > Google Ads > Campaigns.
Tip: Use UTM parameters when creating ads to track custom campaigns here.
6️⃣ Hour of Day Report
Discover when your audience is most active.
How to Access: Acquisition > Google Ads > Hour of Day.
Actionable Insight: Consider adjusting your ad scheduling based on peak times.
7️⃣ Devices Report
Know which devices your audience uses – desktop, mobile, or tablet.
How to Access: Audience > Mobile > Overview.
Tip: Ensure your ads and landing pages are optimized for all device types, especially the most popular ones.
🛍️ Ecommerce Tracking
If you run an online store, set up Ecommerce tracking. It will give insights into:
- Products sold
- Revenue generated
- Transactions completed
- … and much more!
How to Set Up: Go to Admin > Ecommerce Settings > Enable Ecommerce.
🚫 Don’t Forget to Exclude Internal Traffic
You don’t want your own visits to skew the data. Exclude internal IP addresses.
How to Set Up: Admin > Filters > Add Filter > Exclude IP addresses.
🌈 Wrap-Up
With Google Analytics in your toolkit, you’re no longer flying blind. You’ll know which ads resonate, where to allocate budget, and how to optimize for better results. Dive in, explore, and let data-driven decisions pave your way to success! 🎯