This is an advertising method where an advertiser pays a certain amount of money every time someone clicks on one of their ads, and therefore is taken to their website. This method was popularized by Google’s “Adwords” program. And while there are many other PPC programs available, Adwords is still the largest, most popular and most effective.
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AdWords is deceptive. Where as programming a website appears complicated and a subject most people would never attempt, AdWords seems approachable. But in programming, you learn from your mistakes and never lose a penny. AdWords mistakes, on the other hand, can cost thousands of dollars and can incur penalties that can never be overcome.
I find myself asking the same AdWords questions to every potential client. In the hopes of improving everyone’s campaigns, I will list my general questions here, along with the typical answers I receive.
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