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Stop Obsessing Over Keyword Volume in B2B Paid Search

In B2B paid search, focusing on massive keyword lists can be detrimental to your pipeline. Discover how narrowing down to high-intent keywords can significantly boost your results and revenue.

The Misconception of Massive Keyword Lists

Don't get mad, but stop obsessing over keyword volume in B2B paid search. It's killing your pipeline. Massive keyword lists don't equal better performance. The reality? Most B2B SaaS companies are wasting budget trying to rank for every possible search term their ICP might use. But data shows that only a small subset of keywords actually drive qualified pipeline.

Proven Results with a Focused Approach

We recently scaled a client's account from 500+ keywords to 30 high-intent ad groups. The result?

  • 252% increase in purchase value
  • 240% increase in ROAS
  • Same budget

The Strategy for Success

The process is straightforward:

  • Analyze which keywords drive opportunities (not just leads)
  • Remove keywords that only generate top-of-funnel activity
  • Double down on terms that match buying intent
  • Track pipeline metrics, not just conversion metrics
  • Test new keywords only after maximizing winners

Focusing on What Truly Matters

We need to stop hiding behind vanity metrics and complexity. Your CFO doesn't care about impression share or click-through rates. They care about pipeline and revenue. Focus on the keywords that match your ICP's buying intent. Everything else is just noise.

Conclusion

#Marketing is not magic; it's a means of communication.

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