In Episode 118, Gene dives into the right and wrong times to be using broad match for your Google Ads campaign, and his experience with it recently.Timestamps02:44 Why Broad Match Has Become So Popular

03:34 The Mistake I See Most Often

05:14 Why I Prefer Starting With Phrase Match

09:14 Broad Match Is an Amplifier

12:04 When I WOULD Use Broad Match

13:33 My ApproachGene & Ryan are digital marketing professionals and co-hosts of The PPC Cave — a podcast focused on Google Ads, PPC, lead generation, eCommerce, Performance Max, shopping campaigns, and digital marketing strategies.We break down real-world Google Ads management, campaign optimization, industry news, Reddit questions, client scenarios, and advertising strategies for both lead gen and eCommerce brands.For Google Ads questions or business inquiries: [email protected]: reddit.com/r/ThePPCCaveYouTube:youtube.com/@ThePPCCaveTikTok: tiktok.com/@ThePPCCaveInstagram: instagram.com/ThePPCCaveRyan: caseflowppc.comGene: fiverr.com/gene_villanoztempus59.com www.instagram.com/tempus__59Subscribe and tune into The PPC Cave for weekly PPC conversations, strategies, and insights.OpteoFree 28 day trial!https://www.Opteo.com/ThePPCcave

In Episode 117, Gene dives into 10 reasons on why your lead gen search campaign could be failing.Timestamps04:02 You're Targeting the Wrong Keywords

05:44 Your Search Terms Don't Match Your Service

07:36 Your Budget Is Too Small

13:02 Your Landing Page Is Weak

16:23 Your Offer Isn't Competitive

17:43 Your Conversion Tracking Is Broken

18:54 You're Making Changes Too Frequently

21:00 Your Ads Aren't Differentiated

22:13 Your Sales Process Is the Real Problem

24:02 You're Looking at the Wrong Metrics

26:11 Closing ThoughtsGene & Ryan are digital marketing professionals and co-hosts of The PPC Cave — a podcast focused on Google Ads, PPC, lead generation, eCommerce, Performance Max, shopping campaigns, and digital marketing strategies.We break down real-world Google Ads management, campaign optimization, industry news, Reddit questions, client scenarios, and advertising strategies for both lead gen and eCommerce brands.For Google Ads questions or business inquiries: [email protected]: reddit.com/r/ThePPCCaveYouTube:youtube.com/@ThePPCCaveTikTok: tiktok.com/@ThePPCCaveInstagram: instagram.com/ThePPCCaveRyan: caseflowppc.comGene: fiverr.com/gene_villanoztempus59.com www.instagram.com/tempus__59Subscribe and tune into The PPC Cave for weekly PPC conversations, strategies, and insights.OpteoFree 28 day trial!https://www.Opteo.com/ThePPCcave

In Episode 116, Ryan reveals the secret to having success with Google Ads lead gen!Timestamps03:25 We want to hear from you!

04:37 The Secret To Lead Gen Success

07:16 Google Ads Is The Hammer / Landing Pages Are The Wall / HouseGene & Ryan are digital marketing professionals and co-hosts of The PPC Cave — a podcast focused on Google Ads, PPC, lead generation, eCommerce, Performance Max, shopping campaigns, and digital marketing strategies.We break down real-world Google Ads management, campaign optimization, industry news, Reddit questions, client scenarios, and advertising strategies for both lead gen and eCommerce brands.For Google Ads questions or business inquiries: [email protected]: reddit.com/r/ThePPCCaveYouTube: youtube.com/@ThePPCCaveTikTok: tiktok.com/@ThePPCCaveInstagram: instagram.com/ThePPCCaveRyan: caseflowppc.comGene: fiverr.com/gene_villanoztempus59.com www.instagram.com/tempus__59Subscribe and tune into The PPC Cave for weekly PPC conversations, strategies, and insights.OpteoFree 28 day trial!https://www.Opteo.com/ThePPCcave

In Episode 115, Gene breaks down 5 important questions you should keep in mind before hiring a PPC manager.Timestamps01:44 How do you measure success

04:57 Account structure

07:44 Conversion tracking

10:30 Campaign that failed

11:54 First 30 days

15:27 Bonus red flagsGene & Ryan are digital marketing professionals and co-hosts of The PPC Cave — a podcast focused on Google Ads, PPC, lead generation, eCommerce, Performance Max, shopping campaigns, and digital marketing strategies.We break down real-world Google Ads management, campaign optimization, industry news, Reddit questions, client scenarios, and advertising strategies for both lead gen and eCommerce brands.For Google Ads questions or business inquiries: [email protected]: reddit.com/r/ThePPCCaveYouTube: youtube.com/@ThePPCCaveTikTok: tiktok.com/@ThePPCCaveInstagram: instagram.com/ThePPCCaveRyan: caseflowppc.comGene: fiverr.com/gene_villanoztempus59.com www.instagram.com/tempus__59Subscribe and tune into The PPC Cave for weekly PPC conversations, strategies, and insights.OpteoFree 28 day trial!https://www.Opteo.com/ThePPCcave

In Episode 114, Gene breaks down everything you need to know about the Google Marketing Live 2026 event.Timestamps03:34 Search Is Becoming Conversational

05:16 Google Wants To Own Commerce

06:31 First-Party Data Became Mandatory

08:46 Demand Gen Is Google’s Meta/TikTok Competitor

11:20 Creative Is Becoming AI-Generated

12:36 Measurement Is Becoming Predictive

15:03 Ask Advisor = Google’s AI Marketing Assistant

16:38 Biggest Overall Message

18:31 Questions to Think AboutGene & Ryan are digital marketing professionals and co-hosts of The PPC Cave — a podcast focused on Google Ads, PPC, lead generation, eCommerce, Performance Max, shopping campaigns, and digital marketing strategies.We break down real-world Google Ads management, campaign optimization, industry news, Reddit questions, client scenarios, and advertising strategies for both lead gen and eCommerce brands.For Google Ads questions or business inquiries: [email protected]: reddit.com/r/ThePPCCaveYouTube: youtube.com/@ThePPCCaveTikTok: tiktok.com/@ThePPCCaveInstagram: instagram.com/ThePPCCaveRyan: caseflowppc.comGene: fiverr.com/gene_villanoztempus59.com www.instagram.com/tempus__59Subscribe and tune into The PPC Cave for weekly PPC conversations, strategies, and insights.OpteoFree 28 day trial!https://www.Opteo.com/ThePPCcave

In Episode 112, Ryan shows his negative keywording process for Google Ads!Timestamps00:13 Intro00:39 Opteo 28 Days

01:45 Episode 113

04:30 Search Terms

15:23 Keyword PlannerGene & Ryan are digital marketing professionals and co-hosts of The PPC Cave — a podcast focused on Google Ads, PPC, lead generation, eCommerce, Performance Max, shopping campaigns, and digital marketing strategies.We break down real-world Google Ads management, campaign optimization, industry news, Reddit questions, client scenarios, and advertising strategies for both lead gen and eCommerce brands.For Google Ads questions or business inquiries: [email protected]: reddit.com/r/ThePPCCaveYouTube: youtube.com/@ThePPCCaveTikTok: tiktok.com/@ThePPCCaveInstagram: instagram.com/ThePPCCaveRyan: caseflowppc.comGene: fiverr.com/gene_villanoztempus59.com www.instagram.com/tempus__59Subscribe and tune into The PPC Cave for weekly PPC conversations, strategies, and insights.OpteoFree 28 day trial!https://www.Opteo.com/ThePPCcave

In Episode 112, Gene and Ryan give their thought on Open AI finally launching ChatGPT ads.

Timestamps

04:22 OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Ads Manager

09:05 Why This Matters

09:34 ChatGPT Ads vs Google Ads

14:15 Early Features

14:42 Key Questions for Marketers

29:15 My Take

Gene & Ryan are digital marketing professionals and co-hosts of The PPC Cave — a podcast focused on Google Ads, PPC, lead generation, eCommerce, Performance Max, shopping campaigns, and digital marketing strategies.

We break down real-world Google Ads management, campaign optimization, industry news, Reddit questions, client scenarios, and advertising strategies for both lead gen and eCommerce brands.

For Google Ads questions or business inquiries: [email protected]

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In Episode 111, we recap Gene and Shaquira's conversations about AI workflows and how it can make or break your Google Ads campaigns.Use our Opteo free 28 day trial!https://www.Opteo.com/ThePPCcaveUse our Riverside discount code!: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=TPCPodcastReferral of $100 for a signed Client!Timestamps00:08 Setting the Scene: AI in PPC Today01:48 How Opteo is Using AI05:48 Demo Segment20:1 Where It’s All GoingGene & Ryan, 2 Fiverr Pros that co-host The PPC Cave, Google Ads for lead generation & eCommerce. Performance Max, PPC, lead generation, Google Ads, shopping campaigns, digital marketing, Reddit questions, advertising strategiesFor any Google Ads related questions, email [email protected]!reddit.com/r/thePPCCave/youtube.com/@ThePPCCavetiktok.com/@ThePPCCaveinstagram.com/ThePPCCavefiverr.com/ryanfentonfiverr.com/gene_villanozTune in and subscribe to The PPC Cave today!

In Episode 110, Gene and Shaquira dive into their thoughts on AI and how it can improve your workflow for managing PPC, but also being cautious of automation.Use our Opteo free 28 day trial!https://www.Opteo.com/ThePPCcaveUse our Riverside discount code!: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=TPCPodcastReferral of $100 for a signed Client!Timestamps01:46 Setting the Scene: AI in PPC Today09:59 How Opteo is Using AI15:12 Demo Segment38:10 Where It’s All GoingGene & Ryan, 2 Fiverr Pros that co-host The PPC Cave, Google Ads for lead generation & eCommerce. Performance Max, PPC, lead generation, Google Ads, shopping campaigns, digital marketing, Reddit questions, advertising strategiesFor any Google Ads related questions, email [email protected]!reddit.com/r/thePPCCave/youtube.com/@ThePPCCavetiktok.com/@ThePPCCaveinstagram.com/ThePPCCavefiverr.com/ryanfentonfiverr.com/gene_villanozTune in and subscribe to The PPC Cave today!

In Episode 109 Gene discusses his take on broad match vs phrase match.Use our Opteo free 28 day trial!https://www.Opteo.com/ThePPCcaveUse our Riverside discount code!: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=TPCPodcastReferral of $100 for a signed Client!Timestamps02:00 Phrase

02:31 Broad

04:10 Reddit Question

06:22 My TakeGene & Ryan, 2 Fiverr Pros that co-host The PPC Cave, Google Ads for lead generation & eCommerce. Performance Max, PPC, lead generation, Google Ads, shopping campaigns, digital marketing, Reddit questions, advertising strategiesFor any Google Ads related questions, email [email protected]!reddit.com/r/thePPCCave/youtube.com/@ThePPCCavetiktok.com/@ThePPCCaveinstagram.com/ThePPCCavefiverr.com/ryanfentonfiverr.com/gene_villanozTune in and subscribe to The PPC Cave today!