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Best Google Ads Keywords for Subscription Boxes (2025)

The right keywords at $1.35 CPC can deliver 2.5x ROAS. Here are the exact keywords to target—and the expensive ones to avoid—for your subscription boxes store.

High-Converting Keywords for Subscription Boxes

[niche] subscription box
$1.00-2.20
high intent

Direct subscription intent

monthly [product] box
$0.90-1.80
high intent

Subscription-format seeking

best [niche] subscription
$1.20-2.50
high intent

Comparison with purchase intent

[niche] gift subscription
$1.10-2.30
high intent

Gift buyers have specific intent

[brand] subscription
$0.50-1.20
high intent

Brand-aware, high conversion

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

$1.08

[your product name][brand] + [product type][product] + [color/size]
Conv Rate: 3.3%

Category Keywords

Product category searches. Good balance of volume and intent.

Avg CPC

$1.35

men's running shoesorganic face creamwireless earbuds
Conv Rate: 2.2%

Competitor Keywords

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

Avg CPC

$1.76

[competitor] alternative[competitor] vsbrands like [competitor]
Conv Rate: 1.5%

Problem/Solution Keywords

Searches for solutions to problems your product solves.

Avg CPC

$1.22

how to fix [problem]best [solution] for [problem][problem] products
Conv Rate: 1.8%

Keywords to Avoid for Subscription Boxes

Add these as negative keywords to stop wasting budget:

[competitor] cancel

Churning customers, terrible retention

[niche] box free

Freebie seekers, no LTV

[niche] box spoilers

Already subscribed, researching current box

cheap [niche] subscription

Price-sensitive = high churn

[niche] subscription one month

No commitment intent

Product Feed Keyword Optimization

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

Title Formula

[Brand] + [Niche] + Subscription Box + [Frequency] + [Key Value Prop]

Create separate feed items for each subscription term (monthly, 3-month, annual)

Use custom labels for new subscriber offers vs. gift options

Update product images monthly to reflect current box contents

Include subscription terms prominently in title and description

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