Google Ads launches changes to Broad Match Modifier

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Google’s announcements normally send marketers into meltdown at the thought of perhaps another algorithm change. However, their latest update which launches changes to broad match modifier seems like it will work in advertiser’s favour! Here’s what’s happening.

The Current Situation

Google do everything they can to help promote businesses and match their websites to users search queries. They also strive to help solve these queries for users because after all, they are a search engine. For a while now, Google has been matching keywords to the meaning of a search, however, their new update makes it even easier for businesses to reach customers.

In the next few weeks, Google is making changes to phrase match and broad match modifier. The current system enables you to reach people by matching keywords which are:

  • An exact match
  • A broad match for reach
  • Phrase match and broad match modifier for a balance of both

However, broad match modifier will now be removed. In short, broad match modifier required adding a simple “+” before a word in your broad match keyword. Google then required that word (or a close variation) to appear in the user’s search query. Phrase match is a “keyword matching option whereby Google matches your ad only against keywords that include a phrase you designate.” It is a more targeted option compared to broad match, but more flexible than exact match.

How are Google Ads changing?

Google is implementing a significant update by amalgamating broad match modifier and phrase match, effectively expanding phrase match to encompass the traffic previously attributed to broad match modifier. Advertisers can now confidently reach their intended audience, relieved of concerns about irrelevant searches or unproductive traffic. To illustrate, consider the example Google provided:

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Image: Google Ads Help 

Are you using broad match modifier?

Google has stated that the changes will roll out slowly over a period of time. Specifically;

  • During February, phrase match and broad match modifier keywords will begin to transition to the new process. However, don’t worry as you won’t need to take any immediate action.
  • Then in July, the new feature will be rolled out across the globe and you will no longer be able to create new broad match modifier keywords. Google recommends starting to create new keywords in phrase match going forward to make the process smoother for yourself.

How should advertisers prepare?

Google has shared the following tips on how to make the most out of the upcoming changes:

  • Continue to monitor your performance as these changes may interfere with web traffic and you may have to adjust your budgets.
  • Check your Recommendations page for any new keyword suggestions and advice on which keywords to remove if they become redundant.
  • Continue to use negative keywords by excluding matches you don’t want with negative keywords.

You can reach Google’s full announcement here.

How can Vindicta Digital help?

Vindicta Digital are Google certified experts and therefore, are experienced in Google ads and SEO. Whether you want to reach people locally or globally, we are here to help you achieve that.

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