Does google need a call to action to determine your QS

Discussion in 'Google AdWords' started by retrocode0071, Oct 31, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hello Adwords experts

    Does google look for a call to action to determine your quality score

    I have an OK quality score, I think it should be great

    When you click on that little google magnifying glass, they say

    * Optimize your ad text to include your keyword and a call-to-action (such as purchase or sign up).
     
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    bigmarvloyal Active Member

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    Hey

    The short answer is no.

    The longer answer is yes - in a round a bout kinda way.

    You see, Big G is telling you to include your ad group main keyword and a call to action. The keyword will be bolded when searchers see it = more people click your ad. The call to action - if effective = more people click your ad.

    The higher your CTR the better your QS - over time - so, yeah, in a weird kinda way - if done right - a call to action will increase your quality score.

    Cheers

    Stewart
     
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    I disagree. I SERIOUSLY think that an actual call to action word is taken into account in a small way when assigning quality score. I will publish findings soon when I have enough data but so far, ads that have the keyword but no "verb" words in the ad are showing a higher minimum CPC.
     
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    i actually believe that too cianuro. "Buy it here cheap", "Get it here" etc..etc.is always good!
     
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    retrocode0071 Banned

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    So, I think the same thing else they would not mention it up front.

    Now all we need is a list of approved ad word call to action words... I don't think they are all good......
     
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    I would be very interested in seeing the results of your findings - pm me when they are done?

    I've never even thought to make this hypothesis and test it to be honest... as it is quite ludicrous to suggest having a call to action will increase your Quality Score directly - and not as a result of increased CTR... in my opinion.

    Cheers

    Stewart

    PS - You also stated in your post - "ads that have the keyword but no "verb" words in the ad are showing a higher minimum CPC"... just activate the qualith score column in your adwords account and check your minimum bid - that is a much better indicator of QS than CPC.
     
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    I meant that the keyword had a "Great" QS in both instances but a different minimum CPC bid. 4 cents and 5 cents.
     
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    Ahhh I see what you mean... still, would be as kind to let me know what your results are with your testing?

    Cheers

    Stewart
     
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    Certainly, I will be posting a blog post. It's still a bit touch and go ATM though. If you have any data to contribute, it would be very much appreciated.
     
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    Yup, okay, I'm actually going to test this aswell on a new campaign... I'll let you know what the results are.

    Cheers

    Stewart
     
    bigmarvloyal, Nov 3, 2007 IP