Why Target Underperformers?
- Already spending money — budget is proven
- Frustrated with results — open to change
- Your audit = instant value — proves your expertise
Tools to Find Underperformers
1. SpyFu — See PPC History & Wasted Spend
spyfu.com • Free tier + paid from $39/mo
- Enter any domain → See their entire PPC history (7+ years)
- Red flags it shows: Bidding on competitor names, broad match everything, low ad positions
- See exact keywords, estimated spend, ad copy variations
2. Semrush — Competitor Keyword Gaps
semrush.com • Free trial, from $139/mo
- Advertising Research: See competitor ad copies, landing pages, spend estimates
- Find gaps: Keywords competitors miss, underperforming ad groups
- Position tracking shows who's losing ground
3. iSpionage — Landing Page Intelligence
ispionage.com • From $59/mo
- See competitor landing pages + ad copy side by side
- Spot mismatches: Ad promises X, landing page shows Y
- Visual timeline of campaign changes