AdWords launches Search Funnels to show all keywords in conversion funnel

Google AdWords just got a lot more complicated thanks to a new feature called Search Funnels.

Currently, conversions in AdWords are attributed to the last ad someone clicks before making a conversion, masking the fact that many customers perform multiple searches before finally converting. AdWords Search Funnels help you see the full picture by giving you insight into the ads your customers interact with during their shopping process.

The process of tracking only takes into account AdWords ads so it’s far from an ideal solution (ideally this would be done in Analytics, not AdWords) however it’s certainly a big step forwards. Basically when somebody clicks on an advert Google monitors the other searches they perform for 30 days and, in the even that they end up converting on your site, all their searches and clicks where they either saw your advert or clicked on the advert will be reported to you.

Full details here & a good overview here.

BY Patrick Altoft AT 9:31am ON Wednesday, 24 March 2010

Patrick Altoft is Director of Search at Branded3 and has worked in the SEO industry for over 10 years. With experience across some of the worlds largest brands as well as startup businesses Patrick is well known in the industry and speaks regularly at the major SEO conferences and events. Follow Patrick on Twitter or Google+