Summary  
This chapter explains four match types—broad, phrase, exact, and negative—as pattern-matching strategies that determine how closely input strings must align with defined keywords in order to trigger an action.  

General domain of usage  
Online advertising campaigns

Match types are how you control **who** sees your ads—and **when**. In this chapter, you'll get a clear, practical breakdown of broad, phrase, exact, and negative match types so you can reduce wasted spend, tighten your targeting, and reach the right audience more consistently.

### Key Points:
- **Match types** define how closely a search query must match your keyword before your ad is triggered;
- **Broad match** casts a wide net — use cautiously with automation and strong negatives;
- **Phrase** offers balance, matching phrases in order while allowing flexibility;
- **Exact match** delivers the most precise targeting — ideal for high-intent, high-value keywords;
- **Negative keywords** block irrelevant or low-converting traffic and should be used in every campaign;
- Mix match types strategically: **exact for control, phrase to scale**, and **broad with automation**;
- Maintain a growing **negative keyword list** to continuously improve ad efficiency.


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An introduction to Google Ads, exploring how it can benefit your business or clients, the different types of campaigns available, and a guided look inside the platform’s interface.

Learn how to set up your Google Ads account for long-term success, from structuring it professionally and integrating key tracking tools to configuring billing, permissions, and essential business settings.

Master keyword research and targeting by learning how to use the Keyword Planner, understand match types, and build ad groups strategically for maximum campaign performance.

Learn how to create ads that drive results by writing compelling ad copy, leveraging ad extensions for greater impact, and following best practices to ensure smooth approval.

Discover how to design landing pages that drive action, ensure a strong message match with your ads, and use testing and optimization tools to continually improve performance.

Gain full control over your ad spend by understanding daily vs. lifetime budgets, choosing between manual and automated bidding, and optimizing your Quality Score for better results.

Unlock the full potential of audience targeting by creating core, custom, and lookalike audiences, applying high-converting remarketing strategies, and leveraging Customer Match with GA4 audiences in your campaigns.

Learn what Performance Max campaigns are, when to use them, how to provide high-quality creative assets and data, and the best practices for monitoring and optimizing their performance.

Explore why short-form video is so powerful in 2025, how to create effective YouTube ads using accessible tools, and proven targeting strategies to maximize video campaign success.

Master conversion tracking and attribution by setting up Google Ads tracking, using UTM tags and GA4 events, comparing attribution models, integrating multiple data sources, and building advanced reports in Google Looker Studio.

Learn how to troubleshoot poor campaign performance, manage negative keywords and UX issues, perform regular account audits, adapt strategies during force majeure events, and apply lessons from cross-industry case studies.

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Understanding Match Types

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Understanding Match Types

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