Matnelsonppc.com, LLC

Matnelsonppc.com, LLC

@matnelsonppc.com

Google Ads freelancer and consultant with over 14 years of experience. I share insights and lessons learned from my ongoing journey.

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Client: "Let's double our Google Ads budget!" Me: "Hold on. Those new leads might cost 3x more." Doubling spend triggers diminishing returns—spiking your Marginal CPA while hiding behind a "good" Average CPA. Scale safely with my new guide: 👇 www.matnelsonppc.com/blog/scale-y... #GoogleAds #PPC

matnelsonppc.comGoogle Ads Diminishing Returns: What It Is & How to Avoid ItLearn how the Law of Diminishing Returns impacts your Google Ads budget and how to scale your campaigns profitably.

I recently replaced Google Tag Manager with Cloudflare Tag Manager to unify my consent management and boost SEO performance—and I’m moving my clients there, too. Read my latest article to find out why I made the switch. 👇 fullstackppcdispatch.substack.com/p/why-i-repl... #GTM #Cloudflare

fullstackppcdispatch.substack.comWhy I Replaced Google Tag Manager with Cloudflare Tag ManagerIf you are unaware of Cloudflare, I highly recommend them for your website, here is why.

PMax can drive incredible results, but you have to treat it like a beta campaign and put strict parameters in place. I just published a new guide on how to get started with PMax without wasting your ad spend. Read the full guide here: www.matnelsonppc.com/blog/how-to-... #GoogleAds #PMax #PPC

matnelsonppc.comHow to Launch Performance Max Without Wasting Ad SpendDiscover 5 steps to getting started with a Google Ads PMax campaign without wasting budget. Optimize conversion signals and drive real business results.

Paying for Google Ads clicks but getting zero leads? Fix your keyword targeting, budget math, and landing page friction to start turning traffic into clients. Check out my full blog post here: 👇️ www.matnelsonppc.com/blog/why-you... #GoogleAds #PPCMarketing #PaidMedia #LeadGeneration

matnelsonppc.comWhy Your Google Ads Aren't Converting (And How to Fix It)Driving Google Ads clicks but no leads? Learn how to fix broad keyword waste, set a realistic budget, and optimize landing pages to start getting leads.

"How much should I spend on Google Ads per month?" It's the #1 question I get—and $300/month sadly won't cut it. In my new post, I break down a simple formula to calculate your ideal budget based on CPCs, and conversion rates. Read it here 👇 www.matnelsonppc.com/blog/how-muc... #GoogleAds #PPC

matnelsonppc.comHow Much Should I Spend on Google Ads Per Month?Not sure how much to spend on Google Ads? Learn a simple formula to calculate your ideal monthly budget based on leads, CPCs, and conversion rates.

Notice a sharp dip in your GA4 traffic since implementing a consent management banner? Don't panic—this might actually be a positive shift for your data strategy. Here’s why it’s happening and how to pivot: 👇 #GA4 #ConsentBanners #FirstPartyData #GoogleAds #MarketingTips medium.com/fullstack-pp...

medium.comYour Website Traffic Dropped After Adding Consent Banners — Here’s Why That’s Not Entirely Bad NewsAnd what you should do next to protect your data strategy

Tired of paying for junk leads? Google Ads AI needs strict guardrails, or it will drain your budget on spam. Discover how to train the algorithm to find quality leads in my newest Fullstack PPC Dispatch guide. Read it here: 👇 open.substack.com/pub/fullstac... #GoogleAds #PPC #PMax #AIMax

open.substack.comHow to Build Guardrails for Google Ads AILearn the 4-step guardrail system to train Google’s PMax and AI Max campaigns to prioritize high-quality leads while filtering out spam

If Google is automating my ads via PMax and AIMax, do I still need a consultant? The short answer is absolutely! However, many businesses are having to learn this the hard way. Read my new blog here: 👇 www.matnelsonppc.com/blog/how-ai-... #PPC #GoogleAds #PMax #PerformanceMax #AIMaxforSearch

matnelsonppc.comGoogle Ads AI: Why You Still Need a Human StrategistThinking of letting AI run your Google Ads? Think again. Discover why hiring a Google Ads freelancer is critical for guiding automation and ROI.

𝟮.𝟱 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀. 𝟭 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗜 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲. The way people search has already changed. I put together my key takeaways on what this means for SEO, paid ads, and commerce marketers — plus a real AI Mode search example. #GoogleAds #AIMode #AIOverviews medium.com/fullstack-pp...

medium.comGoogle’s AI Overviews & AI Mode Are Changing Search — Here’s What Marketers Need to KnowNot all disruption is bad. Sometimes, it’s exactly what we need to get back on track.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗣𝗖 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵:   • OpenAI launches CPC ads.   • Google Ads launches AI-qualified call analysis.   • The "Ads Advisor" becomes your account auditor. Catch up on the week's updates in the latest Dispatch. 👇 #GoogleAds #ChatGPTAds #PPC open.substack.com/pub/fullstac...

open.substack.comHere's Your Fullstack PPC DispatchWeek in Review: April 20th - 24th, 2026

𝗜𝗻 𝗺𝘆 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺, I break down why we need to start treating AI like a new employee. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 👇 medium.com/fullstack-pp... #AI #AIAgent #GenerativeAI #AgenticAI #PPCMarketing

medium.comWhy We Need to Treat AI Agents Like New EmployeesThink about the last time your company hired someone new. There was an onboarding process, right? Paperwork, introductions, training…

Why? AI Overviews are shifting organic traffic, creating a performance paradox. While CPCs are rising (up 40% in some sectors), intent-driven AI queries are seeing 23x conversion rates. Read my deep dive into the data: 👇️ www.matnelsonppc.com/blog/why-you... #GoogleAds #PMAX #AIMaxforSearch

matnelsonppc.comAI & Google Ads: Why Ad Spend Is Up 32% Since 2022Organic clicks are dropping, but conversion rates are rising. Learn why your Google Ad spend is climbing and how to adapt your strategy to the AI Supercycle.

💡Google Ads Pro Tip: Only launch Performance Max campaigns if you have sufficient CRM data. Otherwise, start with Search exact match terms, build lead quality, then scale with PMax. #GoogleAdsTips #PerformanceMax #PMax

In today's edition of Fullstack PPC, I describe how the Google Ads AI Auditor (AI Agent) takes an "AI vs. AI" approach to make certain Google's AI automation capabilities are aligning with your business goals. Read the full article here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-yo... #GoogleAds #AIAgent

linkedin.comWhy Your Google Ads Need an Independent Second OpinionIf you've spend a lot of time in your Google Ads account(s), you've probably noticed the "Recommendations" tab is always there, nudging you to "increase your reach" or "switch to Broad Match. "The rea...

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿, you know that manual audits and keyword research take a significant amount of optimization hours. I’ve developed 8 AI Agents to help you get those hours back. Give them a try for free: 👉 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗣𝗣𝗖.𝗮𝗶 #GoogleAds #AIAgents

This administration has only put themselves first to fight their crusade war. This proves that MAGA is a lie and Turning Point is a fraud. It is sad to see how many pastors are leading their congregation away from the teachings of Christ.

The best teacher we have in my life is Professor Struggle. Struggling sucks, I know! But without it, you never learn, grow, and evolve. Don't let life's struggles keep you down; find the balance in how you can learn from them to work in your favor.

Watching Pam Bondi testify today was sickening. So many lies it’s disturbing, and all in the name of their false god. If there is a Hell, I’m pretty certain Bondi is already there. Just sayin 🤷‍♂️

If the Super Bowl 2026 projections are correct (~200M) of how many will tune in to watch the game, that means only ~3% of fans watched the MAGA halftime pathetic show. That’s a good sign if you ask me. 🤓 In number terms that’s “a loser”. 😂 #SuperBowl #BadBunny #ladygaga

Deciding on hiring a marketing agency or freelancer really comes down to the phase business owners are in. I break down the pros and cons for both in my new article; I hope you find it helpful: 👇 www.matnelsonppc.com/blog/ppc-fre... #PPC #LocalSEO #SmallBusiness #DigialMarketing #GoogleAds

matnelsonppc.comPPC Freelancer vs. Agency: Which is Best for Local Business?Deciding between a PPC freelancer or agency? Compare pros, cons, and support levels for local businesses with $1,000–$5,000 monthly budgets.

I've been looking into how Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is becoming the new SEO baseline for visibility. I put together a guide on how to adapt your content for Google’s SGE (Search Generative Experience). 🔗 www.matnelsonppc.com/blog/ai-sear... #SEO #SGE #GenerativeAI #GEO #AEO

matnelsonppc.comGEO & SGE: Optimize Your Content for AI SearchGEO & SGE: Navigate the future of search with Mat Nelson's guide. Learn how to optimize your content for AI-powered search engines and stay ahead in 2026.

Why is $100 spent on Amazon worth less to America than $100 on Main Street? 📉 It’s about Wealth Velocity. Big Tech is hoarding the "soil" of our economy, leading to what economists call Digital Feudalism. My latest article dives into the data: www.linkedin.com/pulse/reclai... #SmallBiz #Economy

linkedin.comReclaiming the American Dream: Why Small Business is the Cure for Economic InequalityThe American economy is often described as a machine, but it is more accurately understood as an ecosystem. For over two centuries, the "soil" of this ecosystem has been the small business owner—the p...