018: Pinning For Responsive Search Ads Explained and Why I Almost Never Do It

The Rothman PPC Podcast: Google Ads and Your Business

Ever wrestled with the urge to micromanage every detail, even when you know it's best to step back and trust the process? That's exactly the dilemma we unpack in this conversation about the use of pinning in responsive search ads in Google Ads. In this discussion, we'll explain what pinning is, and we'll examine the allure of control versus how Google's machine learning and AI can fully optimize unpinned ads. If you've ever questioned the balance between firm control and algorithmic autonomy in your ad campaigns, specifically your ad copy and structure, this episode promises to provide clarity.
Join Jason for a journey into the heart of Google Ads' responsive search ads, where he'll explore the delicate dance between advertiser controlled headline and description placement versus the unpinned machine-tailored configurations (aka responsiveness). We'll cover the one time where it can make sense to use pinning and why most of the time it's so critical to let go, allowing machine learning to conjure up the most compelling ad combinations for the search user.
This deep dive isn't just about pinning—it's about understanding how to maximize the powerful tools at your disposal in Google Ads for the most effective ad performance. Stay tuned, and by the end of this episode, you'll understand how a PPC expert makes informed decisions about pinning and you'll be that much closer to wielding the full potential of responsive search ads to captivate and convert your audience.
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