The PPC Cave

The PPC Cave

By Gene Villanoz and Ryan FentonBusinessMarketing
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The PPC Cave episodes

  • Google Merchant Center In 2025 I EP 54

    In this episode, Gene goes in depth on using Google Merchant Center effectively in 2025.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:07 AI Image Testing04:58 Building Out Store Profile06:00 Linking Socials7:08 Merchant Promos7:55 Store Quality18:16 Wrap UpGene & Ryan, 2 Fiverr Pros that co-host The PPC Cave, Google Ads for lead generation & eCommerce.For 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!

    21 min
  • The New Way TROAS Works | Episode 53

    In this episode, Gene and Ryan go in depth about target return on ad spending (TROAS) and how it works currently.Timestamps:00:00 Intro03:45 What is TROAS10:57 Gene’s Thoughts14:15 When do we want to use TROAS?18:57 TROAS vs Max Conv. Value in PMax25:51 Does Gene use TROAS?28:26 Time as a Metric31:46 Time is Data33:56 Ryan's Horror Story36:14 Gene's Horror Story38:39 Ryan Should You Use TROAS?40:06 Gene Should You Use TROAS?41:23 Wrap UpGene & Ryan, 2 Fiverr Pros that co-host The PPC Cave, Google Ads for lead generation & eCommerce.For 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!

    46 min
  • STOP Using Search Impression Share in 2025 | Episode 52

    In this episode, Ryan discusses a shift in Google Ads strategy, focusing on key performance metrics rather than search impression share. He uses a real client example in the plumbing niche to illustrate his points.


    Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:39 Challenges in the Plumbing Niche03:33 Search Impression Share Issues06:37 New Metrics to Focus On08:38 Final Thoughts & Recommendations10:02 Closing Remarks & Engagement


    Gene & Ryan, 2 Fiverr Pros that co-host The PPC Cave, Google Ads for lead generation & eCommerce.For any Google Ads related questions, email [email protected]!


    reddit.com/r/thePPCCave/youtube.com/@ThePPCCavetiktok.com/@ThePPCCaveinstagram.com/ThePPCCavefiverr.com/ryanfentonfiverr.com/gene_villanoz

    11 min
  • Lead Gen Metrics That Actually Matter in 2025 | Episode 51

    In this episode, we’ll break down what key lead gen metrics we would prioritize instead of search impression share in 2025.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    02:23 New Addition to PPC Cave Team

    04:47 Gene Entering the Lead Gen World

    06:25 Is Search Impression Share Still A Valuable Metric?

    13:06 Smart Bidding and Broad Match

    20:14 Ryan Client Testimonial Plumbing Niche

    30:43 Wrap Up


    Gene & Ryan, 2 Fiverr Pros that co-host The PPC Cave, Google

    Ads for lead generation & eCommerce.

    For 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!

    33 min
  • Scaling Google Ads in 2025 Without Wasting Budget | EP 50

    In this episode, we’ll break down how to grow your ad spend while maintaining (or improving) ROAS. Scaling your Google Ads campaigns sounds great—but doing it profitably is another challenge altogether. In 2025, Google’s automation, AI-driven optimizations, and rising CPCs make scaling tricky.

    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    00:41 Common Mistakes in Scaling Google Ads

    10:51 Scaling Slowly & Strategically

    17:13 Adjust Bidding Strategies for Scaling

    31:01 Final Thoughts & Takeaways


    For 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 follow The PPC Cave today!

    43 min
  • Reddit Questions Scaling & Low impressions I EP 49

    In this episode we continue our Q&A Series, and jump on Reddit to answer some questions.We speak about low impressions and how to get impressions and clicks faster along with scaling an account or campaign. Gene & Ryan, 2 Fiverr Pros that co-host The PPC Cave, Google Ads for lead generation & eCommerce.For 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!

    18 min
  • Google Ads Reports 2025: The Right & Wrong Way I EP 48

    In this episode we continue our series, How to Get Started As a Freelancer/Agency. We talk reporting, reporting is important to build trust, communication, and set the tone for future longevity with a client. Gene & Ryan, 2 Fiverr Pros that co-host The PPC Cave, Google Ads for lead generation & eCommerce.For 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!

    36 min
  • 2025 Big Performance Max Updates I EP 47

    In this episode we continue our series "Google Ads For Beginners" and review the new Performance Max updates here in January 2025.

    Have you seen any of the betas roll out in the accounts you manage?
    Gene & Ryan, 2 Fiverr Pros that co-host The PPC Cave, Google Ads for lead generation & eCommerce.
    For any Google Ads related questions, email [email protected]!
    reddit.com/r/thePPCCave/
    youtube.com/@ThePPCCave
    tiktok.com/@ThePPCCave
    instagram.com/ThePPCCave
    fiverr.com/ryanfenton
    fiverr.com/gene_villanoz
    Tune in and subscribe to The PPC Cave today!

    35 min
  • 4 Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Campaigns I EP 46

    In this episode we continue our series "Google Ads For Beginners" and go on about 4 items/default settings that could absolutely be runining your future campaigns or current campaigns.

    Some of these settings are defaulted by Google Ads themselves, with no way to change until after creating a campaign. Very sneaky Google!
    Check this full episode out.
    Gene & Ryan, 2 Fiverr Pros that co-host The PPC Cave, Google Ads for lead generation & eCommerce.
    For any Google Ads related questions, email [email protected]!
    reddit.com/r/thePPCCave/
    youtube.com/@ThePPCCave
    tiktok.com/@ThePPCCave
    instagram.com/ThePPCCave
    fiverr.com/ryanfenton
    fiverr.com/gene_villanoz
    Tune in and subscribe to The PPC Cave today!

    30 min

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Gene and Ryan co-host The PPC Cave discussing everything Google Ads for lead generation and e-commerce.