How to Set Up a Google Ads Account and Choose Campaign Objectives

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Introduction to Google Ads Account Setup

Experienced marketer Amit Tiwari from AmitTiwari.net guides you through the foundational steps needed to create and properly set up a Google Ads account. This fourth video in his series focuses on the critical first step of selecting the right campaign objective, which directly impacts who sees your ads and how successful your campaign will be.


Step-by-Step Google Ads Account Creation

Accessing Google Ads

  • Visit ads.google.com using Chrome or preferred browser.
  • Sign in with your Google account email, ensuring it's the one linked to payment methods.

Initial Account Setup

  • Click 'New Google Ads Account'.
  • Skip immediate campaign creation to configure your account properly.
  • Select your billing country, time zone, and currency based on where you'll pay or your client’s location.

Billing and Payment Profile

  • Google may offer promotional credits (e.g., spend ₹20,000 and get ₹20,000 back) , availability varies.
  • Create a new payment profile as either an individual or organization.
  • Understand the importance of the Ads Transparency Center, which verifies advertiser identities and ad histories.
  • Enter your legal information (e.g., PAN card for India), address, and contact details accurately.
  • Add payment methods (credit/debit card, net banking, bank transfer) and choose between prepaid or postpaid billing.
  • Verify your payment method, typically via an OTP.

Finalizing Account Setup

  • Address any tax information requirements such as PAN or GST details.
  • Familiarize yourself with the Google Ads dashboard and its menus:
    • Campaigns: Manage campaigns, ad groups, and ads.
    • Goals: Track ad conversions and performance.
    • Tools: Access automation, troubleshooting, and reporting.
    • Billing: Update payment and billing info.
    • Admin: Manage account users and security settings.

Understanding and Selecting Campaign Objectives

Importance of Campaign Objectives

  • Your campaign objective defines the audience Google will target and the ad options shown during creation.
  • Selecting the right objective helps Google optimize who sees your ads to maximize desired actions.

Available Campaign Objectives

  1. Sales: Target users more likely to complete purchases.
  2. Leads: Focus on users likely to submit contact information.
  3. Website Traffic: Drive visitors to your site regardless of conversion.
  4. App Promotion: Encourage users to install your mobile app.
  5. Awareness and Consideration: Increase brand visibility and reach.
  6. Local Store Visits and Promotions: Promote physical store visits.
  7. Create without an objective: For custom campaign setups.

How Objectives Impact Ad Targeting

  • Google adjusts which audience segment sees your ad based on your objective.
  • For example, sales-oriented campaigns target users prone to buying, while website traffic campaigns prioritize users likely to click.

Upcoming Topics

The next video will explore various ad types you can create based on these campaign objectives, starting with how to create effective search ads that deliver quality results. For strategies on aligning your marketing goals, see Mastering OKRs: Aligning Startup Goals for Success.


Conclusion

By following Amit Tiwari’s tutorial, you can:

  • Successfully set up your Google Ads account, including payment and billing details.
  • Understand the crucial role of campaign objectives in guiding Google Ads to the right audience.
  • Prepare to build targeted advertising campaigns that align with your marketing goals.

Stay tuned for the next video in the series where you’ll learn to create and optimize your first search ad campaign for improved performance and ROI.

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