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Google Ads Search Campaign Setup

Est. Turnaround 2–3 Business Days
Pricing Range Project Rate
Google Ads Search Campaign Setup Flow Diagram

The Problem It Resolves

You want to launch Google Ads search campaigns to capture high-intent local or national buyers, but you lack a structured campaign architecture, keyword targeting strategy, or optimized ad headlines.

⚠️ What Usually Goes Wrong (Symptoms)

  • Mismatched purchase counts between your CMS (Shopify/WooCommerce) and Google Ads/GA4.
  • Missing lead triggers when dynamic AJAX or iframe forms are submitted successfully.
  • Duplicate transaction reporting on page refreshes or returning visits.
  • Google Tag Assistant showing "Tag Inactive" or "No Google tags found" errors.

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What is Included

  • In-depth buying-intent keyword research
  • Structured campaign and ad group layout
  • Responsive Search Ads copywriting (headlines and descriptions)
  • Precise geographic targeting (US/local market configuration)
  • Negative keyword exclusion list creation
  • Proper conversion tracking linkage

Step-by-Step Implementation

1

Conduct keyword research to isolate high-converting, buying-intent search terms.

2

Draft responsive search ad copy (headlines, descriptions) highlighting your unique selling points.

3

Configure geographic targeting options, bidding limits, and device exclusions.

4

Setup search ad assets/extensions (sitelinks, callouts, call assets).

5

Publish the campaign live and verify linkage with tracking tags.

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Final Deliverables

  • Fully configured and active Google Ads search campaign.
  • Comprehensive negative keywords exclusion list.
  • Ad copy draft sheets for your approval before launch.

Frequently Asked Questions

I primarily use Phrase Match and Exact Match keywords. Broad Match is avoided in setup to protect your budget from irrelevant search queries.

Yes, I configure geographic targeting by zip code, city, radius, or state to ensure your ads are only shown to valid local prospects.

I focus on a tightly-themed list of 10 to 20 buying-intent keywords per ad group, prioritizing search relevance over bulk keyword quantity.