How to set up a Google Ads campaign?

@mike 

Setting up a Google Ads campaign involves several steps, and here is an overview of the process:

1. Create a Google Ads account: If you don't have a Google Ads account yet, create one by visiting the Google Ads website, clicking on the "Start Now" button, and following the prompts.
2. Define your campaign goals: Before you start creating your campaign, you need to decide what you want to achieve with your ads. For instance, you might want to increase website traffic, generate more leads, or boost sales. Be specific about your goals to ensure you create ads that align with them.
3. Choose your campaign type: Google Ads offers several campaign types, including Search, Display, Video, Shopping, and App campaigns. Each campaign type has unique features and targeting options, so choose the one that suits your advertising goals.
4. Create ad groups: Once you have chosen your campaign type, you can create ad groups within it. Ad groups help you organize your ads and target specific sets of keywords and audiences. For example, if you are running a search campaign for a clothing store, you might create ad groups for different clothing categories like shirts, pants, and shoes.
5. Select keywords and create ads: Within each ad group, you need to select relevant keywords that you want your ads to show for. You can also create multiple ad variations for each ad group, which will rotate to show different versions of your ads to your target audience.
6. Set your budget and bid strategy: You need to set a daily budget for your campaign and decide how much you are willing to pay for each click or impression (depending on your bidding strategy). You can choose from several bidding strategies like Manual CPC, Target CPA, or Target ROAS, depending on your goals.
7. Launch your campaign: Once you have set up your campaign, reviewed your settings, and ensured that everything is correct, you can launch your campaign and start showing your ads to your target audience.

Remember to monitor your campaign performance regularly and make adjustments as necessary to improve your results.