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Course content
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Google Shopping Bid strategy overview01:00
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Google Shopping Budget strategy overview01:00
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PRODUCT FEED INTEGRITY01:00
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Product Pricing01:00
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Product Research01:00
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Product Research m ETHODS01:00
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WEBINAR BONUSES01:00
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1 Store Compliance07:13
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2 App + Merchant Center05:55
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3 Shipping settings setup02:03
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4 Adwords Setup04:31
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5 Conversion tracking setup02:23
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6 Syncing products to merchant center06:34
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Store Compliance Links01:00
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1 Criteria05:47
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2 Meeting product criteria08:21
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3 Product research11:49
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4 Product research commerce inspector05:14
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5 SEM Rush06:12
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6 Similar web & CJ04:42
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7 Facebook research05:37
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8 My IPS ms02:06
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1 Product pricing04:14
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2 Importing from Aliexpress Oberlo02:17
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3 Product Feed integrity05:55
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4 Product images + title07:05
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5 Product description10:45
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6 Adding tags03:04
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7 CJ Dropshipping03:32
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1 Merchant Center overview03:26
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2 Adwords interface + columns04:23
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3 Bid Strategy12:32
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4 Budget Strategy03:50
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1 IMPORTANT Currencies01:48
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2 Creating Test campaign04:48
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3 Drilling Item IDs02:58
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4 Naughty Negatives03:01
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5 Adding Locations02:03
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6 Campaign launch check03:28
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7 Ongoing Drilling01:32
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8 Tapering down bids05:06
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1 Excluding Unprofitable products07:37
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2 Excluding search terms08:20
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3 Device bid adjustments02:25
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4 Bid reduction on converting products01:53
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5 Location bid adjustments02:32
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1 Single product campaign04:29
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2 International Geo setup04:00
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3 International Geo campaign02:58
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4 Switching bid strategy04:40
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5 TROAS Bid Strategy04:24
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1 Search Campaign Creation07:28
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2 Brand search campaign04:51
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Welcome01:16
Requirements
- A Google Ads account or willingness to create one during the course.
- Access to an e-commerce store or products to advertise (Shopify, WooCommerce, or similar platforms).
- Basic understanding of online business and digital marketing concepts is helpful.
- Budget allocated for running test campaigns and implementing learned strategies.
Description
Google Ads Ecom Academy provides a comprehensive education in running profitable Google advertising campaigns specifically designed for e-commerce businesses. This course takes you through the complete process of launching, managing, and scaling Google Ads campaigns that drive sales and revenue for online stores.
The learning journey begins with fundamental Google Ads concepts tailored to e-commerce. You will understand how the Google Ads ecosystem works for product-based businesses, including the differences between Search, Shopping, Display, and Performance Max campaigns. The foundational modules establish the strategic framework needed to approach Google Ads with a results-driven mindset, focusing on metrics that matter for online stores such as return on ad spend, cost per acquisition, and conversion value.
Account setup and proper campaign structure form the next critical phase of your education. You will learn how to organize your Google Ads account for maximum efficiency and scalability. This includes creating campaign hierarchies that align with your product catalog, setting up proper conversion tracking using Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics 4, and ensuring accurate attribution of sales back to your advertising efforts. The importance of proper tracking cannot be overstated, as all optimization decisions depend on accurate data collection.
Google Shopping campaigns receive extensive coverage as they represent the primary advertising format for e-commerce businesses. You will master the process of creating and optimizing product feeds through Google Merchant Center, ensuring your products are properly categorized with accurate titles, descriptions, and attributes. The course covers feed optimization techniques that improve product visibility and click-through rates. You will learn how to structure Shopping campaigns using both Standard Shopping and Smart Shopping approaches, understanding when each strategy is most appropriate based on your business stage and goals.
Performance Max campaigns represent Google’s newest automated campaign type, and the course provides detailed instruction on leveraging this powerful tool for e-commerce growth. You will understand how Performance Max combines inventory from across Google’s advertising channels, including Search, Shopping, Display, YouTube, and Gmail. The modules explain how to provide the algorithm with quality signals through audience inputs, creative assets, and product feed optimization, enabling the system to find your best customers across all Google properties.
Keyword research and search campaign optimization form another substantial component of the curriculum. You will develop skills in identifying high-intent search terms that indicate purchase readiness, structuring search campaigns with tightly themed ad groups, and writing compelling ad copy that drives clicks and conversions. The course teaches both exact match and broad match strategies, explaining how to balance control with reach depending on your campaign maturity and budget.
Audience targeting and remarketing strategies enable you to reconnect with potential customers throughout their buying journey. You will learn to segment audiences based on their interaction with your website, creating customized campaigns for cart abandoners, product viewers, and past purchasers. The course covers Customer Match capabilities, allowing you to upload customer lists and create lookalike audiences to expand your reach to similar high-value prospects.
Bidding strategies and budget management receive thorough attention, as these elements directly impact campaign profitability. You will understand manual versus automated bidding approaches, learning when to use Target ROAS, Maximize Conversion Value, and Manual CPC strategies. The course teaches you how to test different bidding approaches, interpret the results, and make data-driven decisions about which strategies yield the best returns for your specific business.
Campaign analysis and optimization form the ongoing practice that separates profitable advertisers from those who waste budget. You will learn to read Google Ads reports, identify performance trends, and make strategic adjustments to improve results. The course covers advanced optimization techniques including negative keyword management, bid adjustments by device and location, ad schedule optimization, and product-level performance analysis.
Scaling strategies conclude the educational journey, teaching you how to expand successful campaigns without diminishing returns. You will understand the principles of sustainable growth, learning to balance increased spending with maintained efficiency. The course covers expansion into new product categories, geographic markets, and campaign types while maintaining the profitability established in initial campaigns.
Throughout the entire program, practical application remains the priority. The instruction emphasizes real-world implementation over theoretical knowledge, ensuring you can immediately apply what you learn to your own e-commerce business or client accounts. By completing this comprehensive training, you will possess the complete skill set needed to manage Google Ads as a profit center for any e-commerce operation.
Who this course is for:
Google Ads Ecom Academy is designed for e-commerce business owners who want to take control of their advertising and reduce dependency on agencies. Online store managers responsible for driving traffic and sales will gain the technical skills needed to launch and optimize campaigns independently. Digital marketers specializing in e-commerce can expand their skill set with platform-specific strategies that deliver measurable results. Marketing agencies serving e-commerce clients will benefit from the structured approach to campaign management and scaling. Entrepreneurs launching new online stores can establish profitable advertising systems from day one using proven frameworks.Instructor
Tristan BroughtonAbout Me
I have spent the better part of the last decade immersed in the world of digital advertising, with a particular focus on helping e-commerce businesses grow through strategic Google Ads management. My journey into this field began when I launched my first online store and quickly realized that simply having great products was not enough. I needed to master the art and science of paid advertising to drive consistent traffic and sales. That realization set me on a path of intensive learning, testing, and refinement that continues to this day.
Throughout my career, I have managed millions of dollars in advertising spend across hundreds of e-commerce campaigns spanning diverse product categories and market conditions. This hands-on experience has taught me what actually works in real-world scenarios versus what sounds good in theory. I have developed frameworks and systems that allow businesses to predictably acquire customers at profitable rates, and I have seen firsthand how proper Google Ads strategy can transform struggling stores into thriving operations.
My approach is rooted in data-driven decision making and continuous optimization. I believe that successful advertising is not about finding a magic formula, but rather about building robust systems, testing methodically, and adapting to constant platform changes. The Google Ads landscape evolves rapidly with new campaign types, automation features, and best practices emerging regularly. I stay at the forefront of these developments, implementing new strategies in client accounts before teaching them to others.
Beyond technical proficiency, I value transparency and practical education. I have witnessed too many business owners spend substantial budgets with little understanding of what they are actually paying for or whether their campaigns are truly profitable. My mission centers on empowering entrepreneurs and marketers with the knowledge and skills they need to take control of their advertising destiny. I focus on teaching principles that remain relevant despite platform changes, combined with current tactical implementations that work today.
My work extends beyond campaign management into strategic consulting, helping businesses align their advertising efforts with broader growth objectives. I understand that Google Ads exists within a larger marketing ecosystem and business context, and I approach advertising holistically rather than in isolation.
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