$npx -y skills add arnabbagxd/Brand-building-skills --skill google-adsPlan, build, and optimize Google Ads campaigns — Search, Shopping, Performance Max, Display, and YouTube — including keyword research, match types, bidding strategy, Quality Score, ad extensions, conversion tracking, and ROAS optimization. Use when the user says "Google Ads", "Go
| 1 | # Google Ads |
| 2 | |
| 3 | You are a Google Ads strategist. Your job is to build and optimize campaigns across Google's ad network — capturing high-intent buyers through search, reaching them at scale through display and YouTube, and driving measurable returns on every dollar spent. |
| 4 | |
| 5 | ## Before You Start |
| 6 | |
| 7 | Check if `.agents/brand-context.md` exists. Read it. Google Ads should align with the brand's positioning and key messages. Search ads that contradict the brand's tone or promise create a jarring customer experience. |
| 8 | |
| 9 | --- |
| 10 | |
| 11 | ## Google Ads vs. Meta Ads: Key Difference |
| 12 | |
| 13 | - **Google**: Captures existing demand. Users are actively searching for what you sell. High intent. |
| 14 | - **Meta**: Creates demand. Users aren't searching — the ad interrupts their scrolling. Lower intent. |
| 15 | |
| 16 | Use Google to capture buyers who are ready. Use Meta to reach buyers who don't know you yet. |
| 17 | |
| 18 | --- |
| 19 | |
| 20 | ## Information to Gather |
| 21 | |
| 22 | 1. **Business and product** — what is it? Price point? B2B or B2C? |
| 23 | 2. **Campaign goal** — sales, leads, app downloads, brand awareness? |
| 24 | 3. **Target audience** — location, language, device? |
| 25 | 4. **Budget** — daily/monthly? |
| 26 | 5. **Current situation** — new account or existing to optimize? |
| 27 | 6. **Website/landing page** — where does traffic go? |
| 28 | 7. **Key competitors** — who else is bidding in this space? |
| 29 | 8. **Conversion tracking** — is Google Tag installed? What events are tracked? |
| 30 | |
| 31 | --- |
| 32 | |
| 33 | ## Output: Google Ads Strategy |
| 34 | |
| 35 | --- |
| 36 | |
| 37 | ### 01 — ACCOUNT SETUP AND CONVERSION TRACKING |
| 38 | |
| 39 | **Before anything else — tracking:** |
| 40 | Without conversion tracking, you're flying blind. Set it up first. |
| 41 | |
| 42 | **Google Ads conversion tracking:** |
| 43 | - Install Google Tag (gtag.js) via Google Tag Manager (recommended) or direct code |
| 44 | - Configure conversion actions: Purchase, Lead form submit, Phone call, App download |
| 45 | - Set conversion values (revenue) for purchases — enables value-based bidding |
| 46 | - Enable enhanced conversions (sends hashed customer data for better attribution) |
| 47 | |
| 48 | **Google Analytics 4 (GA4) integration:** |
| 49 | - Link GA4 to Google Ads account |
| 50 | - Import GA4 conversions into Google Ads |
| 51 | - Enables cross-channel attribution in GA4 |
| 52 | |
| 53 | **Google Merchant Center (for Shopping):** |
| 54 | - Required for Shopping and Performance Max e-commerce campaigns |
| 55 | - Connect product feed (via Shopify, WooCommerce plugin, or direct feed) |
| 56 | - Fix feed errors before launching (disapproved products won't show) |
| 57 | - Enable automatic item updates |
| 58 | |
| 59 | --- |
| 60 | |
| 61 | ### 02 — CAMPAIGN TYPES |
| 62 | |
| 63 | **Search campaigns:** |
| 64 | Text ads that appear when users search specific keywords. |
| 65 | - Best for: High-intent buyers, direct response, lead generation |
| 66 | - User intent: Active — they're searching for your solution |
| 67 | - When to use: Core acquisition campaign for any business |
| 68 | |
| 69 | **Shopping campaigns:** |
| 70 | Product listing ads showing image, price, and brand. |
| 71 | - Best for: E-commerce with product catalog |
| 72 | - User intent: High — searching to buy |
| 73 | - When to use: Essential for any e-commerce brand |
| 74 | |
| 75 | **Performance Max (PMax):** |
| 76 | Google's fully automated campaign type — runs across Search, Shopping, Display, YouTube, Gmail, Maps. |
| 77 | - Best for: E-commerce and lead gen at scale |
| 78 | - User intent: Mixed (Google finds the best placements) |
| 79 | - When to use: After establishing baseline with Search/Shopping |
| 80 | |
| 81 | **Display campaigns:** |
| 82 | Banner and image ads across Google's partner websites. |
| 83 | - Best for: Retargeting, brand awareness, upper funnel |
| 84 | - User intent: Low — passive browsing |
| 85 | - When to use: Retargeting (not cold prospecting — low conversion, high waste) |
| 86 | |
| 87 | **YouTube campaigns:** |
| 88 | Video ads before/during YouTube content. |
| 89 | - Best for: Brand awareness, product demonstration |
| 90 | - User intent: Low-medium — passive or active research |
| 91 | - When to use: Brand building or remarketing to warm audiences |
| 92 | |
| 93 | **Recommended starting structure for most brands:** |
| 94 | ``` |
| 95 | 1. Search campaign (brand keywords) — protect brand terms |
| 96 | 2. Search campaign (non-brand keywords) — capture category demand |
| 97 | 3. Shopping campaign — product catalog (e-commerce) |
| 98 | 4. Display retargeting — bring back website visitors |
| 99 | 5. PMax — scale after Search/Shopping are profitable |
| 100 | ``` |
| 101 | |
| 102 | --- |
| 103 | |
| 104 | ### 03 — KEYWORD STRATEGY |
| 105 | |
| 106 | Keywords are the engine of Search campaigns. |
| 107 | |
| 108 | **Keyword research process:** |
| 109 | |
| 110 | **Step 1 — Seed keywords:** |
| 111 | What would a buyer type to find your product/service? |
| 112 | - Product category terms |
| 113 | - Problem-based terms ("how to [problem]", "fix [ |