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is this still operating

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Several replies here answer the basic question but leave two practical gaps: how to test PPC on a tight budget and how to run ads when the advertiser does not own the destination site (see and ). The short guidance below fills those gaps with concrete steps, common metrics to watch, and simple safeguards.

Low-cost test framework:

  • Define one measurable conversion (sale, lead, or phone call) and calculate a maximum acceptable cost per conversion from product margin.
  • Target a narrow set of long-tail keywords or placements; apply geo and time-of-day limits and set conservative max CPCs.
  • Use a single, fast landing page focused on one offer and one clear CTA; enable conversion tracking.
  • Tests should run until a modest sample (about 50–100 clicks) is reached, after which non‑performing keywords are paused.

Running campaigns for someone else: common business models include a setup fee plus monthly retainer, a percent of ad spend (low double digits), or performance-based fees tied to leads/sales. A practical workflow includes a written scope, account access or manager link, analytics and conversion tracking, a short live test phase, and periodic reports (impressions, clicks, conversions, CPA).

Options when no owned site exists and quick troubleshooting: platform-native lead forms or call-focused ad formats can collect prospects without a full website; marketplace product pages or a simple hosted landing page are other routes. Key metrics to monitor are CTR, conversion rate, and CPA/ROAS. Typical fixes — low CTR: tighten keywords and rewrite headlines; high CPA: improve page experience and add negative keywords; low impressions: broaden match types or adjust bids. Small, measured tests and clear client contracts reduce financial risk.

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Member Avatar for MaynardCoss

Yes of course. PPC or paid search campaign is the easiest way to get your website on the first page of Google fast. Not only that your website will be on the first page, but you will make sales fast as well.

Member Avatar for tFest

Yea, it works, but only for big advertisers.
Its worth for small business because for $20 product, you just can't pay $50 for PPC campaign.

Member Avatar for rosario1990

You can use this for branding your website. Getting more traffics and reputation as well.

Member Avatar for jasonkaven

It works to some extent.

Member Avatar for Talukdar01

It is still operating and it is working effectively. PPC is a good way to get instant traffic. PPC can provide result in short term.

Member Avatar for rimids736

PPC is a type of sponsored online advertising that is used on a wide range of websites, including search engines, where the advertiser only pays if a web user clicks on their ad. Hence the title, ‘pay per click.’When our clients ask us to define Pay Per Click, we tell them that PPC is a very cost-effective means to get their site noticed by their target audience while our other Internet marketing strategies are gradually helping their site achieve their natural ranking potential.

Member Avatar for WebOutGateway

Yes! It is still one of the most used marketing strategy nowadays because it can increase traffic on your website and can build your brand awareness easily. You can use this strategy in Facebook and in Google.

Hope it helps!

Member Avatar for Ashley_8

Yes it still operates. It is one of the methods where you can bring in targetted traffic to your website almost immediately if you have a good campaign.

Member Avatar for j_yassine2005

1 Best PPC (Pay Per Click) Publisher Ad Networks
Google Adsense

Member Avatar for gyno

so does it mean i need to get website before i can benefit from this operation finacially or is there anyway i can do it fpr someone's site and yet get paid, how does it really work, i need to have full details on this pls

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