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

The Rothman PPC Podcast: Google Ads and Your Business

The Rothman PPC Podcast: Google Ads and Your Business
018: Pinning For Responsive Search Ads Explained and Why I Almost Never Do It
Feb 26, 2024
Jason Rothman

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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Episode Artwork 018: Pinning For Responsive Search Ads Explained and Why I Almost Never Do It 18:03 Episode Artwork 017: Check Your Conversion Status 16:13 Episode Artwork 016: 11 Ways To Improve Your Google Ads Ad Copy (Search Campaigns) 20:31 Episode Artwork 015: The Easy Formula For Google Ads Ad Copy Success 14:30 Episode Artwork 014: How To Deal With The Ramp Up Period In Google Ads 22:35 Episode Artwork 013: The Decision You Have To Make About Updated Phrase Match Keywords 31:24 Episode Artwork 012: Broad Match Has Changed! 30:27 Episode Artwork 011: Three Ways To Lower Your Bounce Rate in Google Ads 23:16 Episode Artwork 010: 4 Ways You Can Improve Your Google Ads Management In 2021 21:24 Episode Artwork 009: A Weird Secret About Google Ads Management 17:29 Episode Artwork 008: Are you going to cry about search terms? 25:38 Episode Artwork 007: Danger, Careful With Comparisons 24:41 Episode Artwork 006: The Secret To Social Proof 21:55 Episode Artwork 005: Solve All Your Conversion Problems With The Segment Button 32:03 Episode Artwork 004: There Are Three Types Of Keywords In Google Ads 28:14 Episode Artwork 003: You Shouldn't Have Turned Off Your Ads 27:57 Episode Artwork 002: A Major Decision Search Advertisers Must Make During A Time Like This 35:07 Episode Artwork 001: Call Only Ads In Google Ads Have Changed (New Visit Website Feature) 33:47