PPC Playbook v2.0

90-Day Paid Advertising Strategy | January 15 - April 15, 2026 | Complete Execution Guide

Google Ads

$8,100

Meta Ads

$10,200

TikTok Ads

$2,300

YouTube Ads

$1,500

Total Budget

$24,600

Campaign Overview

Monthly Budget Allocation

Platform Jan (15-31) February March Total
Google Ads $1,800 $2,800 $3,500 $8,100
Meta Ads $2,000 $3,600 $4,600 $10,200
TikTok Ads $300 $800 $1,200 $2,300
YouTube Ads $300 $500 $700 $1,500
TOTAL $4,400 $7,700 $10,000 $24,600

Target KPIs

App Downloads

33,300

Cost Per Install

$0.74

Click-Through Rate

2.5%+

ROAS Target

3:1

90-Day Campaign Timeline

Jan 15-21, 2026
Launch Week

Brand awareness blitz. Heavy Meta spend on app installs. Google brand campaign launch. All platforms activated.

Jan 22-31, 2026
Optimization Phase 1

Analyze launch data. Pause underperforming ads. Scale winners. Add seller-focused keywords to Google.

Feb 1-14, 2026
Valentine's Push

Gift guide campaigns. Partner targeting on Meta. Seasonal creative refresh. TikTok spark ads launch.

Feb 15-28, 2026
Seller Acquisition Focus

Shift budget toward seller intent. "Turn your garage into cash" messaging. Retargeting website visitors.

Mar 1-15, 2026
March Madness Tie-In

Vince Carter creative featuring brackets. Sports audience targeting. Increased YouTube pre-roll on sports content.

Mar 16-31, 2026
Spring Golf Season Push

Maximum spend period. Spring upgrade messaging. Geographic targeting for warmer regions. Full scale on all platforms.

Core Audience Segments

Segment A: Buyers

Golfers looking to upgrade equipment. Budget-conscious. Research-heavy. Age 25-55.

Segment B: Sellers

Golfers with unused clubs. Recently upgraded. Garage cleaners. Age 35-60.

Segment C: Beginners

New to golf. Price-sensitive. Looking for starter sets. Age 25-45.

Segment D: Enthusiasts

Frequent players. Brand-aware. Equipment obsessed. High lifetime value.

Google Ads Campaigns

$8,100
Total Budget
6
Campaigns
$0.65
Target CPC
Ad Extensions (Apply to All Campaigns)
NEW IN V2
Sitelink Extensions
  • → Shop Used Clubs → /shop
  • → Sell Your Clubs → /sell
  • → How It Works → /how-it-works
  • → Download App → /download
  • → Our Mission → /1-million-kids
Callout Extensions
  • → Free to Download
  • → No Hidden Fees
  • → Peer-to-Peer Marketplace
  • → Save 40-60% vs Retail
  • → Trusted Community
Structured Snippets
  • Brands: Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping
  • Types: Drivers, Irons, Putters, Wedges
App Extensions
  • → iOS App Store link
  • → Google Play (when available)
Campaign 1: Brand Protection
$1,200 total Jan 15 - Mar 31 Brand Awareness

Keywords

fairway exchange fairway exchange app fairwayexchange fairway exchange golf fairway exchange reviews

Ad Variations

Responsive Search Ad 1
Fairway Exchange - Buy & Sell Golf Clubs
The peer-to-peer marketplace built by golfers, for golfers. Better prices. No ridiculous fees. Download free today.
fairwayexchange.com
Download App
Responsive Search Ad 2
Fairway Exchange - Official App
Join thousands of golfers buying and selling clubs the smart way. Fair prices. Trusted community. Get started free.
fairwayexchange.com/download
Get the App

Targeting Settings

Location

United States

Device

Mobile priority (70%), Desktop (30%)

Bid Strategy

Maximize clicks, $2.00 cap

Schedule

All day, every day

Campaign 2: Buyer Intent - Used Golf Clubs
$2,800 total Jan 15 - Mar 31 App Installs

Keywords

used golf clubs buy used golf clubs used golf clubs near me pre owned golf clubs second hand golf clubs cheap golf clubs discount golf clubs used titleist irons used taylormade driver used callaway clubs

Negative Keywords (Expanded)

repair fitting regrip reshaft lessons instruction rental free donate charity junior kids left handed custom build vintage antique collector DIY

Ad Variations

Responsive Search Ad 1
Used Golf Clubs at Fair Prices | Fairway Exchange
Stop overpaying for clubs. Shop thousands of quality used clubs from real golfers. No middleman. Download the app free.
fairwayexchange.com/buy
Shop Now
Responsive Search Ad 2
Buy Quality Used Golf Clubs | Skip the Markup
Why pay retail? Find premium used drivers, irons, and putters from verified sellers. Fair prices, trusted marketplace.
fairwayexchange.com/shop
Browse Clubs
Responsive Search Ad 3
Premium Used Clubs - Save 40-60% vs New
Titleist, TaylorMade, Callaway & more. Peer-to-peer golf marketplace. Better selection. Better prices. Download free.
fairwayexchange.com
Get the App

Targeting Settings

Location

United States (Golf-heavy states priority)

Device

Mobile (80%), Desktop (20%)

Bid Strategy

Target CPA: $1.50

Audiences

Golf enthusiasts, Sports equipment shoppers

Campaign 3: Seller Intent - Sell Golf Clubs
$2,400 total Jan 22 - Mar 31 Seller Acquisition

Keywords

sell golf clubs sell used golf clubs where to sell golf clubs best place to sell golf clubs sell golf clubs online sell golf clubs near me golf club consignment trade in golf clubs golf club buyback how much are my golf clubs worth golf club repair donate golf clubs

Ad Variations

Responsive Search Ad 1
Sell Your Golf Clubs | Get More Than Consignment
Stop getting lowballed. Sell direct to golfers and keep more of what you earn. Free to list. Fair pricing tool included.
fairwayexchange.com/sell
List Your Clubs
Responsive Search Ad 2
Turn Old Golf Clubs Into Cash | Fairway Exchange
Your garage full of clubs = money waiting to happen. List in 5 minutes. Sell to real golfers. Get paid what they're worth.
fairwayexchange.com/sell
Start Selling
Responsive Search Ad 3
Sell Golf Clubs - Better Than eBay or Consignment
Lower fees than eBay. Better prices than consignment. The smart way to sell golf equipment. Download free app now.
fairwayexchange.com/sell
Get the App

Targeting Settings

Location

United States

Device

All devices

Bid Strategy

Target CPA: $2.00

Schedule

Increase bids weekends +20%

Campaign 4: Competitor Conquest
$900 total Feb 1 - Mar 31 Market Share

Keywords

2nd swing golf global golf used clubs callaway preowned golf club consignment near me ebay golf clubs facebook marketplace golf clubs sideline swap golf pga value guide

Ad Variations

Responsive Search Ad 1
A Better Way to Buy & Sell Golf Clubs
Skip the middleman markup. Peer-to-peer means better prices for buyers AND sellers. No consignment fees. Download free.
fairwayexchange.com
Try Fairway Exchange
Campaign 5: Spring Golf Season
$600 total Mar 1 - Mar 31 Seasonal Push

Keywords

spring golf gear golf season 2026 upgrade golf clubs new golf clubs 2026 golf bag upgrade beginner golf clubs starter golf set

Ad Variations

Responsive Search Ad 1
Spring Golf Season - Upgrade Your Bag for Less
Golf season is here. Get the clubs you want at prices you'll love. Shop thousands of quality used clubs. Download free.
fairwayexchange.com/spring
Shop Spring Deals
Campaign 6: Display Retargeting
$200 total Jan 22 - Mar 31 Retargeting

Audience Targeting

Audience 1

Website visitors (last 30 days)

Audience 2

App openers who haven't converted

Audience 3

Cart/listing abandoners

Exclusion

Converted users (last 14 days)

Ad Variations

Display Ad 1
Still Looking for the Perfect Clubs?
Your next set is waiting on Fairway Exchange. Come back and find your perfect match.
Continue Shopping
Display Ad 2
Ready to List Those Clubs?
Turn your unused clubs into cash. It only takes 5 minutes to list on Fairway Exchange.
List Now

Meta Ads (Facebook + Instagram)

$10,200
Total Budget
5
Campaigns
$0.80
Target CPI
Campaign 1: App Install - Broad Golf Audience
$4,000 total Jan 15 - Mar 31 App Installs

Audience Targeting

Age

25-55

Gender

All (skew male 70%)

Interests

Golf, PGA Tour, Golf Digest, Golf equipment, Country clubs

Behaviors

Online shoppers, Mobile app installers

Placements

Instagram Feed, Stories, Reels; Facebook Feed, Stories

Optimization

App installs, Advantage+ placements

Ad Variations

Video Ad 1 (15 sec)
The Smart Way to Buy & Sell Golf Clubs
Stop overpaying for clubs. Stop getting lowballed when you sell. Fairway Exchange: the peer-to-peer marketplace built for golfers. Download free. 🏌️
Install Now
Carousel Ad
Why Golfers Are Switching to Fairway Exchange
Card 1: "Better Prices Than Retail" | Card 2: "Lower Fees Than eBay" | Card 3: "More Than Consignment Pays" | Card 4: "Built By Golfers" | Card 5: "Download Free"
Learn More
Static Image Ad
Your Next Set is Waiting
Quality used clubs. Fair prices. No BS. Join thousands of golfers on Fairway Exchange. 🏌️‍♂️⛳
Download App
Campaign 2: Lookalike Audiences
$2,500 total Jan 22 - Mar 31 Scale Winners

Audience Targeting

Source Audience 1

1% LAL of App Installers

Source Audience 2

1% LAL of Purchasers

Source Audience 3

2% LAL of Website Visitors

Exclusions

Existing app users, Past 30-day converters

Ad Variations

Video Ad (UGC Style)
I Found My Dream Clubs for 60% Off
"I was skeptical at first, but Fairway Exchange completely changed how I buy golf equipment. Found a set of Titleist irons for half what I'd pay retail. Legit sellers. Easy process."
Try It Free
Video Ad (Seller Focus)
I Made $2,300 Selling My Old Clubs
"My garage was full of clubs I never used. Listed them on Fairway Exchange and made $2,300 in two weeks. Way more than the consignment shop offered. So easy."
Start Selling
Campaign 3: Valentine's Day Gift Guide
$1,200 total Feb 1 - Feb 14 Seasonal

Audience Targeting

Primary

Partners of golf enthusiasts

Interests

Gift shopping, Relationships + Golf (combined)

Age

25-55

Recent Behavior

Valentine's Day shoppers

Ad Variations

Carousel Ad - Gift Guide
The Perfect Gift for the Golfer in Your Life 💚
They won't stop talking about golf? Give them what they really want. Quality clubs at fair prices. Gifts under $150. Download Fairway Exchange.
Shop Gifts
Video Ad (15 sec)
Valentine's Day = New Clubs Day
Show them you listen. Show them you care. Get them the clubs they actually want. Fairway Exchange. ❤️⛳
Find the Perfect Gift
Campaign 4: Retargeting & Re-engagement
$1,500 total Jan 22 - Mar 31 Conversions

Audience Targeting

Audience 1

Website visitors (7 days) - didn't install

Audience 2

Video viewers (75%+) - didn't install

Audience 3

App installers - no purchase (14 days)

Audience 4

IG/FB engagers (30 days)

Ad Variations

Dynamic Ad - Website Visitors
Still Thinking About It?
The clubs you were looking at are still available. Come back and find your perfect match on Fairway Exchange.
Continue Shopping
Static Ad - App Re-engagement
New Clubs Added Daily
Fresh inventory just dropped. Open the app and find your next upgrade. Deals go fast. ⛳
Open App
Campaign 5: Spring Golf Season Blitz
$1,000 total Mar 15 - Mar 31 Scale

Audience Targeting

Geo-Targeting

Warmer states priority (FL, TX, AZ, CA, GA)

Interests

Golf + Spring activities + Outdoor recreation

Behavior

Recent sports equipment purchasers

Budget Pacing

Accelerated delivery

Ad Variations

Video Ad (Reels)
Spring Golf Season is HERE ☀️⛳
Time to upgrade your bag. Find quality used clubs at prices you'll love. Fairway Exchange - the smart way to gear up for spring.
Shop Spring Deals
Video Ad (Seller)
Spring Cleaning? Sell Those Old Clubs 💰
Clear out the garage. Cash in on clubs you don't use. List in 5 minutes. Get paid what they're worth. Fairway Exchange.
List Your Clubs

TikTok Ads

$2,300
Total Budget
3
Campaigns
$0.50
Target CPI
Campaign 1: Spark Ads - Organic Amplification
$1,200 total Feb 1 - Mar 31 Awareness + Installs

Strategy

Boost top-performing organic TikToks as Spark Ads. Identify posts with 10%+ engagement rate within first 24 hours and amplify with paid spend. Maintains authentic feel while scaling reach.

Audience Targeting

Age

18-45

Interests

Golf, Sports, Outdoor activities

Behavior

Video viewers, App installers

Hashtags Following

#golftiktok #golf #golflife

Content to Boost (Organic Posts)

Spark Ad Candidate 1
"Why Not eBay" Comparison
POV: Your clubs sat on eBay for 30 days. You listed them on Fairway Exchange... Sold in 3. 📱✅
Download App
Spark Ad Candidate 2
"Expensive Drivers" Myth-Bust
Plot twist: A $150 used driver from 2020 performs within 5% of a $600 new one. Stop paying for logos.
Shop Smart
Spark Ad Candidate 3
"List in 5 Minutes" Tutorial
From garage to listed in 4 minutes 37 seconds. Timed it. Here's exactly how fast you can turn old clubs into cash. ⏱️
Try It Yourself
Campaign 2: In-Feed Native Ads
$800 total Jan 15 - Mar 31 App Installs

Audience Targeting

Age

21-40

Interests

Golf, Sports equipment, Deals & discounts

Custom Audience

Website visitors LAL

Optimization

App install events

Ad Variations

Native Video 1 (9-15 sec)
Hook: "Stop scrolling if you play golf"
Stop scrolling if you play golf. ⛳ You're probably overpaying for clubs OR getting lowballed when you sell. There's a better way. Fairway Exchange. Peer-to-peer. No BS. Link in bio.
Download Free
Native Video 2 (9-15 sec)
Hook: "I turned my garage into $2,000"
I turned my garage into $2,000. 💰 All those clubs I never used? Sold them on Fairway Exchange in 2 weeks. Way better than consignment. Way easier than eBay. Download free.
Start Selling
Native Video 3 (9-15 sec)
Hook: "Golf is expensive. It doesn't have to be."
Golf is expensive. It doesn't have to be. 🏌️ Quality used clubs from real golfers. Fair prices. No middleman markup. Fairway Exchange. Download and see for yourself.
Shop Now
Campaign 3: Creator/Influencer Whitelisting
$300 total Feb 15 - Mar 31 Authentic Reach

Strategy

Partner with 2-3 micro-influencers in the golf space (10K-100K followers). Whitelist their content to run as ads from their accounts. Higher trust, better engagement, authentic feel.

Creator Criteria

Follower Count

10K - 100K

Engagement Rate

5%+ average

Content Style

Golf tips, equipment reviews, lifestyle

Audience Demo

Matches our target (25-45, US)

Suggested Creator Brief

Content Direction
Hook: Start with a relatable golf frustration (expensive equipment, getting ripped off selling, etc.)

Body: Introduce Fairway Exchange as the solution. Show the app briefly. Mention peer-to-peer, fair prices.

CTA: "Link in bio" or "Download free" - keep it casual

Tone: Authentic, not salesy. Like telling a friend about something you actually use.

YouTube Ads

$1,500
Total Budget
2
Campaigns
$0.03
Target CPV
Campaign 1: Skippable In-Stream (Pre-Roll)
$1,000 total Jan 15 - Mar 31 Awareness + Consideration

Placement Targeting

Channel Targeting

Golf instruction channels, Equipment review channels, PGA Tour content

Topic Targeting

Golf, Sports equipment, Outdoor recreation

Keyword Targeting

Golf club review, Best driver 2026, Golf tips, Used golf clubs

Audience

In-market: Sporting goods, Custom intent: Golf equipment buyers

Video Ad Scripts

15-Second Skippable Ad
Script: "The Smart Way to Buy Golf Clubs"
[0-5 sec - HOOK]: "Still paying retail for golf clubs? There's a smarter way."

[5-12 sec - VALUE]: "Fairway Exchange. Buy quality used clubs direct from golfers. Save 40-60% vs new. Sell your old clubs for what they're actually worth."

[12-15 sec - CTA]: "Download the app free. Link below."

[SUPER]: Fairway Exchange logo + "Download Free" button
30-Second Skippable Ad
Script: "Built By Golfers, For Golfers"
[0-5 sec - HOOK]: "Tired of getting ripped off buying OR selling golf clubs?"

[5-15 sec - PROBLEM]: "Retail markups are insane. eBay fees eat your profit. Consignment shops lowball you. We built something better."

[15-25 sec - SOLUTION]: "Fairway Exchange. Peer-to-peer marketplace for golfers. Better prices when you buy. More money when you sell. No middleman."

[25-30 sec - CTA]: "Download free today. Join thousands of golfers who switched to the smart way."

[SUPER]: App store badges + QR code
Campaign 2: Video Discovery Ads
$500 total Jan 22 - Mar 31 Engagement

Strategy

Promote our YouTube content (How It Works video, Equipment guides) to appear in search results and related videos. Drive subscribers and engaged viewers who can convert later.

Targeting

Search Targeting

Used golf clubs, Golf equipment reviews, Best irons 2026

Placement

YouTube search, Watch page related

Audience

Golf enthusiasts, Equipment researchers

Bid Strategy

Max CPV: $0.10

Videos to Promote

Video 1
How Fairway Exchange Works (3-5 min)
Thumbnail: Split screen showing buying vs selling. Text: "The Smart Way to Buy & Sell Golf Clubs"
Video 2
Complete Seller's Guide (10-12 min)
Thumbnail: Money/clubs imagery. Text: "Turn Your Garage Into $2,000+"
Video 3
Budget Bag Setup 2026 (8-10 min)
Thumbnail: Full bag setup. Text: "Complete Golf Bag Under $500"

Conversion Tracking Setup

4
Platforms
8
Key Events
CRITICAL: Complete ALL tracking setup before launching paid campaigns. Without proper tracking, optimization is impossible.
Pre-Launch Tracking Checklist
  • Meta Pixel - Install on website and all landing pages
  • Meta SDK - Configure iOS App Events
  • Google Ads Tag - Global site tag + event snippets
  • GA4 - Link to Google Ads account
  • TikTok Pixel - Base code + event tracking
  • Mobile Attribution - Firebase/Adjust/Branch setup
  • UTM Parameters - Standardized structure
  • Test Conversions - Fire test events on all platforms
Conversion Events to Track
EventTriggerValuePriority
app_installApp first opened$0.74🔴 Critical
sign_upAccount created$2.00🔴 Critical
first_listingUser lists first club$5.00🔴 Critical
purchaseTransaction completedDynamic🔴 Critical
add_to_cartItem saved/favorited$1.00🟡 Important
view_itemClub detail viewed$0.25🟡 Important
UTM Parameter Structure
/* Standard Format */
?utm_source={platform}
&utm_medium={ad_type}
&utm_campaign={campaign_name}
&utm_content={ad_name}
&utm_term={keyword_or_audience}

/* Example */
?utm_source=meta&utm_medium=paid_social&utm_campaign=app_install_broad&utm_content=video_15sec&utm_term=golf_enthusiasts
Attribution Windows
PlatformClick-ThroughView-Through
Google Ads30 daysN/A
Meta Ads7 days1 day
TikTok Ads7 days1 day
YouTube Ads30 days3 days

A/B Testing Framework

12
Test Ideas
2 wks
Min Duration
95%
Confidence
Testing Rules
Golden Rule: Only test ONE variable at a time.
  • Min sample: 1,000 impressions per variant
  • Min duration: 7-14 days for day-of-week variations
  • Significance: 95% confidence before declaring winner
  • Budget split: 50/50 for new tests
  • Primary metric: Choose ONE (usually CPI or ROAS)
Test Queue (Priority Order)
#TestVariablePlatform
1Buyer vs Seller FocusMessagingMeta
2Video vs StaticFormatMeta
3UGC vs PolishedStyleTikTok
4Price Hook vs Problem HookHeadlineGoogle
515 sec vs 30 secLengthYouTube
6Emoji vs No EmojiCopyMeta/TikTok
71% LAL vs 2% LALAudienceMeta
8Mobile vs All DevicesTargetingGoogle
Optimization Decision Tree
IF CPI > $1.50 for 3+ days
THEN Pause ad. Review creative and targeting.
IF CTR < 1% after 1,000+ impressions
THEN Test new creative. Hook isn't working.
IF CPI < $0.50 with stable volume
THEN Increase budget 20-30%. Scale winner!
IF Frequency > 3.0 and performance declining
THEN Refresh creative. Audience fatiguing.

Reporting & Analytics

Daily
Quick Check
Weekly
Deep Dive
Monthly
Strategy
Daily Check (5 min)
  • Budget pacing - On track for daily spend?
  • CPI check - Any campaigns above $1.50?
  • Ad disapprovals - Any ads rejected?
  • Anomalies - Anything unusual?
Weekly Report Template
MetricThis WeekLast WeekTargetStatus
Total Spend$____$____$____🟢/🟡/🔴
App Installs____________🟢/🟡/🔴
Cost Per Install$____$____$0.74🟢/🟡/🔴
CTR (Avg)____%____%2.5%🟢/🟡/🔴
New Sellers____________🟢/🟡/🔴
Weekly Analysis Sections:
1. Executive Summary (2-3 sentences)
2. Top 3 Performers & why
3. Bottom 3 & action taken
4. Active A/B test status
5. Next week priorities
6. Budget reallocation needs
Industry Benchmarks
MetricOur TargetIndustry AvgTop Performers
CPI (iOS)$0.74$2.50-4.00< $1.50
CTR (Meta)2.5%0.9-1.5%> 2.0%
CTR (Google)3.5%2.0-3.0%> 4.0%
Video View Rate25%15-20%> 30%
Install to Signup60%40-50%> 65%
🔄 Creative Refresh Schedule
PlatformFrequencyEarly Refresh Trigger
Meta (Feed)Every 2-3 weeksFrequency > 3.0 or CTR drops 20%
Meta (Stories)Every 2 weeksCompletion rate < 50%
TikTokEvery 1-2 weeksEngagement drops or trend changes
Google SearchEvery 4-6 weeksCTR < 2%
YouTubeEvery 4-6 weeksView rate < 20%