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Best Google Ads Keywords for Dropshipping (2025)

The right keywords at $1.12 CPC can deliver 2.8x ROAS. Here are the exact keywords to target—and the expensive ones to avoid—for your dropshipping store.

High-Converting Keywords for Dropshipping

[product] with [unique feature]
$0.60-1.20
high intent

Feature-specific searches indicate product awareness and purchase readiness

Where to buy [product]
$0.80-1.50
high intent

Explicit purchase intent, ready to buy immediately

[problem] solution
$0.40-0.90
medium intent

Problem-aware searches convert well with proper advertorial funnels

[product] that [benefit]
$0.50-1.00
medium intent

Benefit-focused searches show clear purchase motivation

[product] under $[price]
$0.70-1.30
high intent

Price-conscious but ready to buy—matches dropshipping value proposition

Keyword Types by Intent

Different keyword types serve different purposes. Build a balanced strategy:

Product Keywords

Specific product names and SKUs. Highest conversion rate but limited volume.

Avg CPC

$0.90

[your product name][brand] + [product type][product] + [color/size]
Conv Rate: 2.7%

Category Keywords

Product category searches. Good balance of volume and intent.

Avg CPC

$1.12

men's running shoesorganic face creamwireless earbuds
Conv Rate: 1.8%

Competitor Keywords

Searches for competing brands. High intent but requires strong value prop.

Avg CPC

$1.46

[competitor] alternative[competitor] vsbrands like [competitor]
Conv Rate: 1.3%

Problem/Solution Keywords

Searches for solutions to problems your product solves.

Avg CPC

$1.01

how to fix [problem]best [solution] for [problem][problem] products
Conv Rate: 1.4%

Keywords to Avoid for Dropshipping

Add these as negative keywords to stop wasting budget:

[product] reviews

Research phase—send to advertorial instead of product page

[product] Amazon

User wants Amazon specifically, won't convert on your store

Cheap [product]

Bargain hunters with high return rates and complaints

[product] near me

Local intent, dropshipping can't fulfill urgency

[product] same day delivery

Shipping expectation mismatch guaranteed

Product Feed Keyword Optimization

For Shopping campaigns, your keywords come from your product feed. Optimize titles for search:

Title Formula

[Benefit/Use Case] + [Product Type] + [Key Feature] + [Differentiator]

Only advertise products with proven conversion data from other channels first

Use unique images—even simple edits differentiate from competitors

Include shipping timeframe in product description to reduce returns

Focus on products with 30%+ margins to survive Google Ads CPCs

Build custom labels for margin tiers and only advertise profitable products

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