Google Ads for Broker Promotion
Paid search can deliver FTDs within days, but requires careful management.
Campaign Structure
Campaign 1: Branded Terms
Keywords: "[broker name]", "[broker] review", "[broker] login"Intent: Very high — people already know the brokerCPC: $1-5Conversion rate: 5-15%Campaign 2: Comparison Terms
Keywords: "[broker A] vs [broker B]", "best forex broker"Intent: High — comparing optionsCPC: $3-10Conversion rate: 2-5%Campaign 3: Generic Terms
Keywords: "forex trading", "trade forex online"Intent: Medium — need more convincingCPC: $2-8Conversion rate: 0.5-2%Landing Pages
Never send ad traffic to your homepage. Create dedicated landing pages:
Clear headline matching the search queryBroker comparison tableCTA button above the foldRisk disclaimerSocial proof (testimonials, ratings)Budget Allocation
Start with $500-1,000/month:
50% on branded terms (highest ROI)30% on comparison terms20% on generic terms (testing)Compliance
Google requires financial services advertiser verificationInclude risk warnings in ad copyLanding page must have risk disclosureNo guaranteed profit claims in adsROI Calculation
If CPA rate is $500 and your cost per conversion is $100:
ROI = ($500 - $100) / $100 = 400%That's $400 profit per FTD. Track religiously.