Only 3 Ads - Why is min PPC $0.10?

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  1. #1
    Hi all,

    I just started a new campaign with Google Adwords on a keyword that has
    only three competing ads. I used the AdWord Analyzer to count the number
    of ads. Anyway, I don't want to be at the top for this keyword. If there's only
    three ads, being the fourth is alright by me.

    I tried to enter my max PPC as $0.01 and Google Adwords says that my
    ad will only be active if I increase my max PPC to $0.10. I did that, thinking
    maybe I'll only be charged $0.01. But I've been charged $0.10 for each click
    and right now my ad is in second position.

    Why is this so?

    - Bina
     
    webbriefcase, Apr 16, 2006 IP
  2. diamond008

    diamond008 Peon

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    I noticed that the google adwords is becoming more expensive now. they do not allow you to have the bid less than 0.1. too sad:(
     
    diamond008, Apr 16, 2006 IP
  3. SEO_AM

    SEO_AM Active Member

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    The minimum bid floor I think is $0.05 for the search network. Even if you have the only ad it will cost you the minimum bid.

    Edit: typo on amount of min bid
     
    SEO_AM, Apr 16, 2006 IP
  4. sji2671

    sji2671 Self Made Mind

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    #4
    If the minimum bid is $0.10 and for publishers there are reports of around a 70% payout then how come people get paid $0.02 per click?
     
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    Micromag Well-Known Member

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    #5
    This wrong. Where you got this information?

    I already saw min bid of $0.03 for my keywords.
     
    Micromag, Apr 16, 2006 IP
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    Micromag Well-Known Member

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    #6
    min bid is for search network only, not for content network.

    the payout valuet is of %78.5

    Anyway the min bid floor of $0.10 information is completely wrong.
     
    Micromag, Apr 16, 2006 IP
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    GuyFromChicago Permanent Peon

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    Read this: http://adwords.blogspot.com/2006/01/common-adwords-misconception-explained.html

    Regarding the min bid brought up by others in this thread - there isn't one.
     
    GuyFromChicago, Apr 17, 2006 IP
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