Case Study

PPC Campaign for a Tech Startup

Problem Statement

The main goal for this tech startup was to generate high-quality leads through Google Ads. The company focused on increasing awareness and interest in their innovative products while reducing cost-per-lead (CPL) and improving return on investment (ROI).

PPC Campaign for a Tech Startup

Challenge

The tech startup faced several challenges:

  • High Cost-per-Lead (CPL): Despite running PPC ads, the company struggled with a high cost per lead, making their ad spend inefficient.
  • Low Conversion Rates: Although the ads attracted clicks, the conversion rates were lower than expected. This resulted in wasted budget and poor ROI.
  • Competitiveness in the Tech Industry: With numerous competitors in the tech space, it was challenging to stand out with PPC ads and target the right audience.

Solution Provided

We implemented a comprehensive PPC strategy to improve lead quality, lower CPL, and boost ROI. Our approach included:

Keyword Research & Optimization

  • We conducted thorough keyword research to identify the most relevant and high-converting keywords for the startup’s target audience. By focusing on long-tail keywords with lower competition, we improved ad targeting.
  • Negative keywords were added to prevent the ads from appearing on irrelevant searches, thus optimizing budget usage.

Ad Copy Improvement

  • We rewrote the ad copy to make it more compelling and targeted. The copy emphasized the unique selling points (USPs) of the tech startup’s product. This increased the ad’s relevance and appeal.
  • We ran A/B tests on different ad variations to identify the most effective messaging and calls-to-action (CTAs).

Landing Page Optimization

  • We optimized the landing pages to improve user experience (UX) and increase conversion rates. Clear, concise information and prominent CTA buttons were added to the design.
  • The landing pages were also made mobile-friendly, ensuring accessibility across devices.
  • Conversion tracking was set up to measure the effectiveness of both the landing pages and ads in real time.

Conversion Tracking & Analytics

  • We implemented conversion tracking to monitor all actions taken by visitors, from form submissions to product inquiries. This helped adjust the campaign based on performance insights.
  • We also used Google Analytics to track user behavior, identifying areas for further improvements in targeting and landing page design.

Bid Management & Budget Allocation

  • We adopted smart bidding strategies to optimize cost-per-click (CPC) and allocate the budget more effectively across the best-performing keywords and ads.
  • Automated rules were used to adjust bids and optimize the campaign in real time, ensuring more efficient use of the ad budget.

Development Steps

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Campaign Setup

We set up a Google Ads campaign, carefully selecting keywords, creating ad groups, and designing ads based on audience insights.

Conversion Tracking Implementation

Conversion tracking was configured to track key actions such as form submissions, sign-ups, and demo requests.

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A/B Testing & Optimization

We continually tested and optimized ad copy, landing pages, and bidding strategies to improve ad performance and lead generation.

Real-Time Analytics Monitoring

We closely monitored campaign performance through Google Ads and Google Analytics, adjusting bids, ad creatives, and targeting as needed.

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Continuous Refinement

Based on performance metrics, we continuously refined the PPC campaign to achieve better results over time.

Competitor Analysis & Benchmarking

Based on performance metrics, we continuously refined the PPC campaign to achieve better results over time.

Results

Reduced Cost-per-Lead by 35%

By optimizing keywords, improving ad copy, and better targeting, we reduced the cost per lead by 35%. This made the PPC campaign more cost-effective.

Improved ROI

Through better budget allocation, optimized ads, and higher conversion rates, the startup saw a significant improvement in ROI.

Increased Lead Quality

The refined targeting and keyword selection led to higher-quality leads, which improved conversion likelihood and business growth.

Higher Conversion Rates

Optimized landing pages and clearer CTAs resulted in a noticeable increase in conversion rates, turning more visitors into qualified leads.

Enhanced Campaign Performance

By using analytics and conversion tracking, we continuously refined the campaign, leading to consistent performance improvements and more effective lead generation.

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