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DKI And Advert Relevance

Discussion in 'Google AdWords' started by CustardMite, Mar 22, 2007.

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    I understand how to use DKI (Dynamic Keyword Insertion).

    I understand how to make my adverts relevant to improve Quality Score (to a point, at least).

    What I want to know is this - since having the search term in your advert improves its relevance (particularly in the headline), does DKI ensure a very relevant advert, or the opposite (does Google penalise you or reward you for using DKI to put the search term in, rather than writing a genuinely relevant advert)?:confused:
     
    CustardMite, Mar 22, 2007 IP
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    DKI won't work if your QS is to low so my guess is you get no direct QS benefit from simply using DKI.
     
    GuyFromChicago, Mar 22, 2007 IP
  3. CustardMite

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    But do you get penalised for using DKI (and hence not having the search term in the advert)?
     
    CustardMite, Mar 22, 2007 IP
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    I used to believe all the hype about DKI, but lately I've been having second thoughts. It's all too common now. With Yahoo's new super-easy-to-use DKI tool, it's a snap to drop in DK's and as a result Y is becoming blanketed with DK's. I wonder if G will ever add such a tool...
     
    flip, Mar 22, 2007 IP
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    Good question...but I'd say no.
     
    GuyFromChicago, Mar 22, 2007 IP
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    When determing ad relevance into QS, Google uses your back up text if you are using DKI.

    There are no penalties for using DKI, its just the CTR increases you can benefit from (& hence QS increases) by having the exact search term in the title.
     
    PPCblogger, Mar 23, 2007 IP
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    Makes perfect sense. Has G' put that in writing anywhere?
     
    GuyFromChicago, Mar 23, 2007 IP
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    No - But then again, they don't even talk about DKI in their help centre.

    Why is it shrouded in such myth?! I think its about time they added a proper help page.
     
    PPCblogger, Mar 23, 2007 IP
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    Much appreciated.

    Next question - what happens if I'm running two (or more) adverts? They can't appear in different positions, even if they have different quality scores, as that would wreck the experiment - does Adwords average the quality scores, take the best, worst, or something else?
     
    CustardMite, Mar 27, 2007 IP