Creating a Google ads campaign

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Google Ads Campaign

Funneler’s advertising service creates and manages Google Ads campaigns for you. Our AI analyzes your business and builds optimized campaigns automatically.

Requirements

Before starting:

  • ✅ Active Funneler account
  • ✅ Website or landing page
  • ✅ Business information ready
  • ✅ Advertising budget in mind ($500+ recommended)

Step 1: Access Advertising Setup

  1. Click “Advertising” in the sidebar
  2. Select “Google Ads” tab
  3. Click “Create Campaign” button

If you don’t see Advertising:

  • May require specific plan tier
  • Contact sales for access

Step 2: Business Information

Provide details about your business:

Company Details:

  • Business Name: Your official company name
  • Industry: Select from dropdown
  • E-commerce
  • Services
  • SaaS/Software
  • Real Estate
  • Healthcare
  • Legal
  • And more…
  • Website URL: Your primary website
  • Target Location: Where your customers are
  • Country
  • State/Province
  • City
  • Radius

Click “Next”.


Step 3: Campaign Goals

Tell us what you want to achieve:

Primary Goal:

  • Generate leads (form submissions)
  • Get phone calls
  • Drive website traffic
  • Increase sales
  • Book appointments
  • Brand awareness

Target Audience:

  • Age Range: 18-65+ (adjust for your market)
  • Gender: All, Male, Female
  • Income Level: Any, Upper 50%, Upper 30%, Upper 10%
  • Interests: Select relevant categories

Click “Next”.


Step 4: Keyword Research

Our AI analyzes your business and suggests keywords:

AI-Generated Keywords:

Primary Keywords (High Intent):
- "digital marketing services san francisco"
- "marketing agency near me"
- "social media marketing consultant"

Secondary Keywords (Medium Intent):
- "online marketing help"
- "marketing strategy services"
- "small business marketing"

Long-Tail Keywords (Specific):
- "affordable digital marketing for small business"
- "b2b marketing agency san francisco"

Your Actions:

  1. Review suggested keywords
  2. Remove irrelevant ones (uncheck)
  3. Add custom keywords if needed
  4. See search volume and competition

Add Competitor URLs:
Optional but recommended:

  1. Enter competitor websites (up to 5)
  2. AI analyzes their keywords
  3. Discovers additional opportunities

Example:

Competitor 1: competitor1.com
Competitor 2: competitor2.com

AI finds they rank for:
- "marketing automation services"
- "content marketing agency"

Added to your campaign!

Click “Next”.


Step 5: Budget & Bidding

Set your advertising budget:

Monthly Budget:

  • Drag slider to select amount
  • Minimum: $500/month
  • Recommended: $1,000-$2,500/month
  • Maximum: No limit

Budget Breakdown:

Your Budget: $1,500/month

Estimated Results:
- 450-600 clicks per month
- 45-90 leads (10-15% conversion)
- $15-$25 cost per lead
- 1,500-2,000 impressions per day

Bidding Strategy:

  • Maximize Conversions: Get most leads within budget (recommended)
  • Target CPA: Specific cost per acquisition goal
  • Maximize Clicks: Focus on traffic volume

Advanced Options:

  • Daily budget cap
  • Dayparting (run ads specific hours)
  • Mobile vs desktop bid adjustments

Click “Next”.


Step 6: Ad Creative

Our AI generates ad copy for you:

Generated Ads Preview:

Headline Options (AI-generated):

1. "Expert Digital Marketing Services | Free Consultation"
2. "Grow Your Business | Digital Marketing Experts"
3. "Results-Driven Marketing | San Francisco Agency"

Description Options:

1. "Transform your online presence with our proven marketing strategies. 
    Get more leads and sales. Free consultation available."

2. "Award-winning digital marketing agency. SEO, PPC, Social Media. 
    Serving San Francisco businesses since 2015."

Your Actions:

  1. Review AI-generated copy
  2. Edit if desired
  3. Add your unique value propositions
  4. Select your favorites (Google tests multiple variations)

Best Practices:

  • ✅ Include call-to-action (“Call Now”, “Get Quote”)
  • ✅ Mention location for local businesses
  • ✅ Highlight unique benefits
  • ✅ Use numbers and specifics
  • ✅ Create urgency when appropriate

Click “Next”.


Step 7: Landing Page

Choose where to send traffic:

Option 1: Use Your Website

  • Enter specific landing page URL
  • Must be relevant to ads
  • Should have clear CTA

Option 2: Use Funneler Funnel (Recommended)

  • Select existing chat or call funnel
  • AI qualifies leads automatically
  • Higher conversion rates
  • Integrated lead tracking

Example:

Selected: "Marketing Services Chat Funnel"

Benefits:
✅ AI qualifies leads 24/7
✅ Books appointments automatically
✅ Seamless tracking
✅ Better ROI

Landing Page Requirements:

  • Mobile-friendly
  • Fast loading (under 3 seconds)
  • Clear headline matching ad
  • Obvious call-to-action
  • Trust signals (reviews, logos, guarantees)

Click “Next”.


Step 8: Review & Launch

Review your campaign setup:

Campaign Summary:

Campaign Name: San Francisco Digital Marketing
Goal: Lead Generation
Budget: $1,500/month
Keywords: 45 keywords selected
Ad Variations: 6 headlines, 4 descriptions
Landing Page: Marketing Services Funnel
Target Location: San Francisco Bay Area, 25 mile radius

Estimated Monthly Results:
- 500 clicks
- 60-75 leads
- $20-$25 cost per lead

Payment:

  1. Click “Proceed to Payment”
  2. Enter payment details (Stripe)
  3. Authorize monthly billing
  4. Campaign budget is separate from Funneler subscription

Launch Timeline:

Today: Submit campaign
1-2 days: Google Ads account setup
2-3 days: Campaign review by our team
3-5 days: Campaign goes live
7 days: Initial results available

Click “Launch Campaign” to start!


After Launch

What Happens Next:

Day 1-2:

  • Our team sets up your Google Ads account
  • Campaigns are built and configured
  • You receive confirmation email

Day 3-7:

  • Campaigns go live
  • Initial learning period
  • Google optimizes delivery

Week 2+:

  • Performance data available
  • AI makes optimizations
  • You see results in dashboard

Your Dashboard Access:

  • View in Advertising > Google Ads
  • See clicks, impressions, costs
  • Track leads generated
  • Monitor campaign performance

Updated on December 18, 2025

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