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Campaign types: Google Ads offers various campaign types, including Search, Display, Video, Shopping, App, and Smart campaigns.
Here are some examples of how GreenBanana might manage different campaign types:
- Google Ads Search Campaign:
A local flower shop wants to increase sales for their flower delivery service. GreenBanana SEO creates a search campaign targeting relevant keywords such as “flower delivery,” “same-day flower delivery,” and “local florist.” They craft compelling ad copy emphasizing the shop’s unique selling points, like fresh flowers and speedy delivery, and direct users to optimized landing pages on the client’s website. - Google Ads Display Campaign:
A startup offering eco-friendly cleaning products wants to raise brand awareness. GreenBanana SEO designs a display campaign with visually appealing banner ads that highlight the products’ environmental benefits and effectiveness. We would use targeting options like interest categories, topics, and placements to reach their target audience across the Google Display Network. - Google Ads Video Campaign:
A travel agency wants to promote its exclusive vacation packages. GreenBanana SEO creates a video campaign on YouTube, using engaging video ads showcasing the destinations and unique experiences offered by the packages. We would then employ targeting options like demographics, interests, and remarketing to reach potential customers who are passionate about travel. - Google Ads Shopping Campaign:
An online fashion boutique wants to increase visibility and sales for its clothing line. GreenBanana SEO builds out a shopping campaign with product listings featuring product images, product details, and prices. We would then optimize the product feed and use Google Merchant Center to manage product information, ensuring the ads are displayed to relevant users searching for similar products. - Google Ads App Campaign:
A mobile app developer wants to drive more installs for her new puzzle game. GreenBanana SEO creates an app campaign using creative assets like images, videos, and text to showcase the game’s unique features and engaging gameplay. We would then target users across Google Search, Google Play, YouTube, and the Google Display Network to maximize visibility and app installs. - Google Ads Smart Campaign:
A small business providing home organization services wants to attract new customers. GreenBanana SEO sets up a Smart campaign, leveraging Google’s machine learning algorithms to automate ad creation, targeting, and bidding. We would provide essential information, such as the business’s services, location, and desired audience, allowing the Smart campaign to optimize ads and targeting for the best possible results.
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Ad formats: Depending on the campaign type, different ad formats are available, such as text, responsive search, image, video, call-only, and shopping.
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Text:
A local pizza place wants to advertise for delivery service. GB creates a text ad with a headline like “Delicious Pizza Delivered Fast” and a description highlighting their fast delivery times, tasty menu options, and special offers. The text ad appears on Google Search results pages when users search for relevant keywords like “pizza delivery near me.”
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Responsive Search:
A car Toyota dealership wants to promote its latest offers on new vehicles. GreenBanana creates a responsive search ad by providing multiple headlines and descriptions, such as “Best Deals on New Toyota Prius,” “Limited Time Offer,” and “Flexible Financing Options.” Google Ads automatically tests different combinations of headlines and descriptions to determine the best-performing ad variations for users searching for new cars in the area.
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Image:
An online electronics store wants to showcase its latest products and discounts on the Google Display Network. GB designs image ads with eye-catching visuals, showcasing the products and highlighting the discounts available. These Google image ads are displayed on relevant websites and apps within the Display Network, attracting potential customers.
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Video:
A health supplement brand wants to educate potential customers on the benefits of its weight loss products just in time for summer. The GB team would create a short, engaging video ad that explains the product’s advantages and features customer testimonials. The video ad is displayed on YouTube and the Google Display Network, reaching users interested in health and wellness topics.
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Call-Only:
A plumbing company wants to generate more service calls from potential customers experiencing plumbing issues. We would create a call-only ad with a headline like “Emergency Plumber Available 24/7” and a description emphasizing their fast response times. The ad would include a click-to-call button, allowing users to call the company directly from the search results page.
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Shopping:
A furniture retailer wants to increase online sales of their living room sets. GreenBanana set up shopping ads with high-quality images, product titles, and prices for each set. The shopping ads appear on Google Search results and Google Shopping, providing users with a visual representation of the products and allowing them to compare prices and features easily.
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Google Ads Keyword Targeting: Advertisers can target specific keywords or phrases that users search for on Google, allowing them to show ads to users with a high intent to purchase or engage.
Here are 3 Examples of Google Ads Keyword Targeting
- Travel Agency: A travel agency wants to target potential customers who are searching for vacation packages to tropical destinations. GreenBanana (GB) could target the following keywords and phrases:
- “Tropical vacation packages”
- “All-inclusive beach resorts”
- “Honeymoon destinations in the Caribbean”
By targeting these keywords, the travel agency’s ads will appear when users search for these terms, increasing the likelihood of reaching users who have a high intent to purchase a vacation package.
- E-commerce Store Selling Fitness Equipment: An online store selling fitness equipment wants to target people searching for home gym essentials. GB might target the following keywords:
- “Home gym equipment”
- “Buy exercise bike online”
- “Adjustable dumbbells for sale
By targeting these keywords, the e-commerce store can showcase its products to users who are actively looking to purchase fitness equipment for their home gyms.
- Local Italian Restaurant: A local Italian restaurant wants to attract customers searching for a place to dine in their area. GB could target keywords such as:
- “Italian restaurant near me”
- “Best pasta in Boston“
- “Hot dinner spots Boston”
By using these targeted keywords, the restaurant can attract users who are searching for an Italian dining experience in their area, increasing the chances of gaining new customers and reservations.
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Display targeting: Reach potential customers on the Google Display Network through placements, topics, interests, remarketing, and demographics.
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Placements 
A local pet store wants to promote its products to pet owners and enthusiasts. GreenBananaSEO (GB) could target specific websites or apps related to pets and animals, such as popular pet blogs, pet adoption sites, or pet care forums. By targeting these placements, the pet store’s display ads will appear on relevant websites and apps, increasing visibility among their target audience.
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Interests 
A mountain bike retailer wants to target users who are passionate about outdoor sports and adventure. GB could target the “Outdoor Enthusiast” interest category on the Google Display Network. This will allow their display ads to appear on websites and apps that cater to users with interests in outdoor activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, and camping, increasing the likelihood of reaching potential customers.
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Remarketing 
An online clothing store wants to re-engage users who have visited its website but haven’t made a purchase. GB could create a remarketing campaign targeting users who have viewed specific product pages, added items to their cart, or spent a certain amount of time browsing the website. By using remarketing, the clothing store can show tailored display ads to users who have already shown interest in their products, increasing the chances of converting them into customers.
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Demographics 
A company that offers financial planning services for retirees wants to target users within a specific age range. GB could use demographic targeting to show their display ads to users aged 55 and older, ensuring that their ads are being shown to an audience that is more likely to be interested in their services.
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Topics 
An eco-friendly cleaning products company wants to increase brand awareness among environmentally conscious consumers. GB could target the “Green Living” topic on the Google Display Network, ensuring that their display ads appear on websites and apps related to sustainable living, eco-friendly products, & environmental conservation. This approach helps the company reach potential customers who are more likely to be interested in their environmentally friendly cleaning products.
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Location targeting: Target ads to specific geographic locations, such as countries, regions, cities, or custom areas.
Below are three examples of location targeting using Google Ads, each is tailored for different types of businesses:
A. Local Bakery using Location Targeting:
A local bakery wants to attract customers from its surrounding neighborhood. They could use location targeting to show their ads to users within a specific area, such as:
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- Targeting a custom radius around the bakery’s address
- Targeting specific zip codes in the neighborhood
By using location targeting, the bakery can effectively reach potential customers who live or work nearby, increasing foot traffic and raising awareness of their business in the local community.
B. Regional Car Dealership using Location Targeting:
A car dealership with multiple locations across a state or region wants to target potential car buyers in their service area. We could use location targeting options to reach users in specific areas, such as:
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- Targeting the entire state or region where their dealerships are located
- Targeting specific cities or towns where their dealerships are based
This location-targeting strategy will help the car dealership reach users within their service area who are actively searching for a new vehicle, increasing the chances of generating leads and sales.
C. An International E-commerce Store:
An e-commerce store that ships products worldwide wants to create separate ad campaigns for different countries to cater to the unique needs and preferences of customers in each market. We could use location targeting to show their ads to users in specific countries, such as:
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- Targeting individual countries or groups of countries where they have a strong customer base
- Excluding countries where they don’t offer shipping or have limited product availability
By employing location targeting, the GB Google Ads team can ensure their ads are shown to users in the markets they serve, increasing the chances of reaching potential customers and driving sales.
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Language targeting: Target users who speak specific languages.
Below are three examples of language targeting in Google Ads for different types of businesses or campaigns:
A Language School:
A language school offers courses in Spanish, French, and Italian. They want to target users who are interested in learning these languages. We could create separate ad campaigns for each language, targeting users who speak the respective language as their primary or secondary language. For example:
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Target Spanish speakers for the Spanish courses
Target French speakers for the French courses
Target Italian speakers for the Italian courses
By using language targeting, the language school can effectively reach users who are more likely to be interested in their courses, increasing the chances of generating leads and enrollments.
An Immigration or Multi-National Law Firm:
A law firm provides legal services in English and Spanish, catering to clients who are more comfortable speaking Spanish. We could create separate ad campaigns targeting English and Spanish speakers, ensuring their ads are shown to users who speak either language. This strategy allows us to target a wider audience and cater to the needs of their diverse clientele.
A Global SAAS Company:
This SAAS company sells its products worldwide and offers customer support in multiple languages, including English, French, German, and Japanese. GreenBanana (GB) could create separate ad campaigns for each language, targeting users who speak the respective language as their primary or secondary language. By using language targeting, we can tailor their ads and messaging to better resonate with users in different markets, ultimately driving more sales and increasing customer satisfaction.
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What is Demographic Targeting? Reach users based on age, gender, parental status, and household income.
Here are some examples of demographic targeting in Google Ads, catering to different types of businesses and campaigns:
An Online Toy Store:
An online toy store wants to target parents looking for toys for their children. They could use demographic targeting to focus on users with specific characteristics, such as:
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- Parental status: Parents
- Age range: 25-45 (as an example, since parents can be of various ages)
By using demographic targeting, the online toy store can effectively reach users who are more likely to be interested in their products, increasing the chances of generating sales.
Luxury Clothing Optional Vacation Packages:
A travel agency that survived C-VID specializes in clothing-optional vacation packages for couples and wants to target users who are more likely to be interested in high-end adventurous travel experiences. They could use demographic targeting to reach users based on criteria such as:
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- Age range: 35-65 (or any other age range they find suitable for their target audience)
- Household income: Top 10% or 20% (to target users with higher disposable income)
By targeting these demographics, GB can increase the likelihood of reaching users who are willing and able to purchase their “special” vacation packages.
Financial Aid Services for College :
A company offering financial aid consulting services for college students wants to target users who are likely to need their services. We could use demographic targeting to focus on specific age groups and parental status, such as:
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- Age range: 17-24 (to target potential college students)
- Parental status: Non-parents (to target users who are less likely to have children and more likely to be college-bound)
By employing demographic targeting, the GB Google Ad experts can effectively reach users who may require their services, increasing the chances of generating leads and helping students secure financial aid.
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What is Ad Scheduling used for? Control when ads are shown during specific days and hours.
Here are three examples of effective uses of ad scheduling in Google Ads for different types of businesses and campaigns:
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Local Pizza Joint:
A pizza place with the best pepperoni pizza in the area offers special lunch deals from Monday to Friday between 11 AM and 2 PM. GB could use ad scheduling to promote these deals by showing their ads only during these specific hours on weekdays. By controlling when their ads are shown, the restaurant can increase the chances of attracting customers who are searching for lunch options during the promotion hours, ultimately boosting foot traffic and sales and hopefully sending the GB Ad Account Executives a few free slices.
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Online Tutoring Service:
An online tutoring service wants to target students who are more likely to be searching for academic help during after-school hours. We could schedule their ads to run from 3 PM to 9 PM on weekdays when students are typically done with school and may be looking for additional academic support. By using ad scheduling, the tutoring service can effectively reach students at the times when they are most likely to be searching for help, increasing the chances of generating leads and bookings.
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E-commerce Store with Weekend Sale:
An e-commerce store is running a special weekend sale, offering discounts on select items from Friday evening to Sunday night. We could use ad scheduling to display their ads specifically during the sale period, ensuring that users see the promotional ads only when the sale is active. By controlling when their ads are shown, the e-commerce store can generate interest and drive sales during the limited-time offer, maximizing the impact of their marketing efforts.
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What are some examples of Bid Strategies? Choose from various automated and manual bid strategies, such as cost-per-click (CPC), cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM), cost-per-acquisition (CPA), or maximize conversions.
Here are Some examples of effective uses of different bid strategies in Google Ads for various types of businesses and campaigns:
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A Boston-based Plumber (CPC):
A Boston plumbing service wants to generate more leads by encouraging potential customers to visit its website or call for a quote. We could use a manual cost-per-click (CPC) bid strategy to control how much they’re willing to pay for each click on their ads. By focusing on CPC, the plumbing service can optimize its budget for driving traffic to its website and generating potential leads while maintaining control over its ad spend.
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Brand Awareness Campaign (CPM):
A Miami swimsuit brand wants to increase awareness and recognition among its target audience. GB could use a cost-per-thousand-impressions (CPM) bid strategy to maximize its ad exposure, paying for every 1,000 times its ad is shown. By using CPM bidding, the bathing suit brand can increase visibility and reach a larger audience, ultimately boosting brand awareness.
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E-commerce Supplement Store (CPA or Maximize Conversions):
A supplement store wants to optimize its advertising budget to drive sales and increase revenue. We could use either a cost-per-acquisition (CPA) or maximize conversions bid strategy, depending on their specific goals:
- CPA: The store sets a target cost per acquisition (the amount they’re willing to pay for each sale) and Google Ads automatically adjusts bids to meet this target. This strategy helps the GB maintain control over its ad spend while focusing on driving profitable sales.
- Maximize Conversions: Google Ads automatically sets bids to generate the most conversions possible within the store’s budget. This strategy allows the GB to optimize its campaign for sales without having to manually adjust bids, potentially driving more conversions and revenue.
By choosing the appropriate bid strategy, GreenBanana can optimize your ad spend and achieve your specific campaign objectives, whether it’s driving website traffic, increasing brand awareness, or maximizing conversions and sales.
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Budget control: Set daily or campaign-level budgets to control ad spend.
Here are two examples of using budget control in Google Ads for different types of businesses and campaigns:
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Christmas Campaign for a Retail Store:
A retail store wants to run a limited-time advertising campaign for their upcoming Christmas Bonanza sale. They have a fixed budget of $6,300 for the entire campaign, which will last two weeks. GB could set a campaign-level budget in Google Ads, ensuring that their total ad spend will not exceed $5,000 during the campaign period. This helps our team control their ad spend while promoting their holiday sale to potential customers.
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Ongoing Marketing for a Local Cleaner:
A local cleaning service wants to allocate a consistent amount of its monthly marketing budget to Google Ads to drive leads and bookings. They could set a daily budget in Google Ads, such as $100 per day, which will be automatically spread throughout the month (around $3,000 per month, considering a 30-day month). By setting a daily budget, the GB Team can effectively manage their ad spend and ensure that their ads are shown consistently throughout the month to reach potential customers.