Creating a Google Ads account
Creating a Google Ads Account – Account Setup and Navigation
1. Visit the Google Ads website
– Open your preferred web browser.
– In the address bar, type “ads.google.com” and press Enter.
– You will be redirected to the Google Ads homepage.
2. Start the account creation process
– Click on the “Start Now” button on the Google Ads homepage.
– If you already have a Google account, click “Sign in” and enter your credentials. Otherwise, click “Create account” to proceed.
3. Fill in your account details
– Enter your email address, password, and phone number on the account creation page.
– Click “Next” to continue.
4. Customize your account preferences
– Choose your country/territory and time zone from the respective dropdown menus.
– Provide any promotional code you may have in the designated field (optional).
– Click “Submit” to proceed.
5. Set up your first advertising campaign
– After completing the account setup, you will be directed to the Google Ads dashboard.
– To create your first campaign, click on the “Campaigns” tab located on the left sidebar.
6. Select your campaign goal
– Choose the goal of your advertising campaign.
– Google Ads provides different options like Sales, Leads, Website Traffic, Product and Brand Consideration, and more.
– Select the one that aligns with your objectives and click “Continue.”
7. Configure your campaign settings
– Provide a name for your campaign.
– Select the campaign type and subtype based on your advertising goals.
– Set the budget for your campaign.
– Specify the locations, languages, and networks in which you want your ads to appear.
– Adjust the advanced settings according to your requirements.
– Click “Save and Continue” to proceed.
8. Create your ad group
– Enter a name for your ad group.
– Set the default bid for your ad group.
– Create the first ad for your ad group by adding a headline, description, and URL.
– Customize additional settings as per your preferences.
– Click “Save and Continue.”
9. Review and launch your campaign
– Review the summary of your campaign settings.
– Make any necessary adjustments or edits if required.
– Ensure that everything is set up according to your expectations.
– Click “Save and Continue.”
10. Set up billing information
– If you haven't already set up your billing information, you will be prompted to do so.
– Enter your billing details, including payment method, billing address, and preferred payment cycle.
– Click “Submit” to complete the billing setup.
11. Explore the Google Ads dashboard
– Once your account and campaign are fully set up, you can navigate through the Google Ads dashboard to monitor your ads' performance, manage budgets, make optimizations, and more.
– Familiarize yourself with the various features and sections available in the dashboard, such as Campaigns, Ad Groups, Ads, Keywords, and Reports.
Congratulations! You have successfully created a Google Ads account and set up your first advertising campaign. Now you can start optimizing your ads, monitoring performance, and driving results for your business.
