Beginner Start here. No prior knowledge assumed.
Lesson 1
Microsoft Advertising Fundamentals
Where the inventory comes from, the audience difference, and why CPCs are usually lower.
Lesson 2
How Search Auctions Work
Auction mechanics apply across platforms — start here if paid search is new.
Lesson 3
Keyword Match Types
Broad, phrase and exact, and how match type governs what you actually pay for.
Lesson 4
Negative Keywords
The single highest-return habit in any search account.
Lesson 5
Conversion Tracking
Microsoft needs its own UET tag — nothing optimises without it.
Test your understanding ▼ Why are Microsoft CPCs often lower than Google?
Lower quality traffic Fewer advertisers compete in the same auctions Microsoft subsidises clicks Smaller ad formats
What must be installed before Microsoft smart bidding works?
A Google tag The UET tag with conversion goals configured A LinkedIn pixel Nothing
Advanced Depth, edge cases and strategy.
Lesson 1
Microsoft Audience Network
Native placements across MSN, Outlook and Edge with intent-informed targeting.
Lesson 2
LinkedIn Ads for Comparison
Judging when Microsoft profile targeting is the cheaper route to the same audience.
Lesson 3
B2B Marketing Strategy
The buying committee reality that shapes B2B search performance.
Lesson 4
Landing Page Optimisation
Paid traffic is wasted without a page that converts.
Lesson 5
Attribution Modelling
Crediting Microsoft fairly in a multi-channel mix.
Test your understanding ▼ What targeting is unique to Microsoft Advertising?
Device targeting LinkedIn profile targeting by company, industry and job function Geographic targeting Dayparting
How should Audience Network campaigns be structured?
Combined with search Kept separate, so performance is readable and budget controllable Always paused As one campaign