Essential Budget Allocation Strategies: Finding the Right Balance Across Google Ads Campaigns — JXT Group

To make the most of your Google Ads digital marketing in 2024, efficiency and agility are crucial for success. Google Ads scripts provide a powerful way for advertisers to automate repetitive tasks, optimize campaigns, and make data-driven decisions, all within the Google Ads platform. 

In this article, we’ll introduce the fundamental concept of Google Ads scripts, explore their benefits, and showcase practical examples of how businesses like yours can leverage scripts to enhance your advertising strategies.

What Are Google Ads Scripts?

Google Ads scripts are JavaScript-based tools that allow advertisers to automate tasks within their Google Ads accounts. These scripts can access and manipulate data in your Google Ads account, making it easier to manage large campaigns, automate routine processes, and implement complex optimizations. By leveraging scripts, advertisers can save time, reduce errors, and make more informed decisions based on real-time data.

Benefits of Using Google Ads Scripts

1. Automation of Repetitive Tasks: One of the most significant benefits of Google Ads scripts is the ability to automate repetitive tasks, such as pausing low-performing ads, adjusting bids based on performance, or generating reports. This automation frees up valuable time, allowing you to focus on strategy and creativity.
2. Improved Campaign Efficiency: Scripts can quickly analyze vast amounts of data and perform actions based on predefined rules. This rapid analysis and execution lead to more efficient campaigns, as adjustments can be made in real time without manual intervention.
3. Enhanced Decision-Making: By automating data collection and reporting, Google Ads scripts can provide you with timely insights into campaign performance. This data-driven approach enables better decision-making, allowing advertisers to optimize their campaigns based on actual performance metrics rather than intuition or guesswork.
4. Customization and Flexibility: Scripts offer a high degree of customization, allowing you to create tailored solutions that meet your specific business needs. Whether adjusting bids based on weather patterns or sending alerts when certain thresholds are met, scripts can be customized to perform a wide range of tasks.

Practical Examples of Google Ads Scripts in Action

1. Automated Bid Adjustments Based on Performance

One of the most common uses of Google Ads scripts is to automate bid adjustments based on performance metrics. For example, a script can be set up to increase bids for keywords with high conversion rates while decreasing bids for those with low performance. This automated optimization ensures that your budget is allocated efficiently, maximizing return on investment (ROI).

Script Example: Bid Adjustment Based on Conversion Rate

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function main() {

  var campaigns = AdsApp.campaigns().get();

  while (campaigns.hasNext()) {

    var campaign = campaigns.next();

    var adGroups = campaign.adGroups().get();

    while (adGroups.hasNext()) {

      var adGroup = adGroups.next();

      var stats = adGroup.getStatsFor(‘LAST_30_DAYS’);

      var conversions = stats.getConversions();

      var cost = stats.getCost();

      var conversionRate = conversions / cost;

      if (conversionRate > 0.02) { // Arbitrary threshold

        adGroup.bidding().increaseCpcBids(10); // Increase by 10%

      } else if (conversionRate < 0.01) {

        adGroup.bidding().decreaseCpcBids(10); // Decrease by 10%

      }

    }

  }

}

(This script adjusts bids for ad groups based on their conversion rate, automatically optimizing for performance based on the past month’s data).

2. Pausing Underperforming Ads

Another practical application of Google Ads scripts is the automatic pausing of underperforming ads. Advertisers can set up a script to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as click-through rate (CTR) or conversion rate and pause ads that fall below a certain threshold. This proactive approach helps maintain the overall quality and performance of campaigns.

Script Example: Pausing Ads with Low CTR

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function main() {

  var ads = AdsApp.ads()

    .withCondition(“Clicks > 100”) // Filter to ads with more than 100 clicks

    .withCondition(“Ctr < 1.5”)    // Filter to ads with CTR below 1.5%

    .get();

  while (ads.hasNext()) {

    var ad = ads.next();

    ad.pause(); // Pause underperforming ad

  }

}

(This script automatically pauses ads that have more than 100 clicks but a CTR below 1.5%, ensuring only high-performing ads remain active.)

3. Automated Reporting and Alerts

Scripts can also be used to generate automated reports and send alerts based on specific criteria. For instance, a script can be created to generate a weekly performance report and email it to the marketing team. Similarly, an alert can be set up to notify the advertiser when the daily spend exceeds a predetermined budget.

Script Example: Daily Spend Alert

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function main() {

  var campaigns = AdsApp.campaigns().get();

  var totalSpend = 0;

  while (campaigns.hasNext()) {

    var campaign = campaigns.next();

    var stats = campaign.getStatsFor(“TODAY”);

    totalSpend += stats.getCost();

  }

  if (totalSpend > 500) { // Daily budget threshold

    MailApp.sendEmail(“[email protected]”, “Daily Spend Alert”, “Total spend has exceeded $500 for today.”);

  }

}

(This script calculates the total spend for the day and sends an alert if it exceeds $500, allowing for quick action to manage the budget effectively.)

Getting Started with Google Ads Scripts

To get started with Google Ads scripts, follow these steps:

1. Access the Scripts Section: Log in to your Google Ads account, navigate to the “Tools & Settings” menu, and select “Scripts” under the “Bulk Actions” section.
2. Create a New Script: Click on the “+” button to create a new script. You can either write your own code or use one of Google’s templates as a starting point.
3. Authorize Your Script: Before running your script, you’ll need to authorize it to access your Google Ads account data.
4. Test and Execute: Always test your script using the “Preview” function to ensure it works as expected. Once you’re confident in its functionality, run the script or schedule it to run automatically.

Do you need to simplify and improve your Google Ads results without having to learn how to write code? It might be time to bring in an expert. For example, here at JXT Group, we’re a recognized Google Premier Partner with a track record of success setting up and managing successful Google Ads strategies for our boutique clients. Will your business be our next success story? 

Learn more about how we can raise your digital advertising ROI by giving us a call at 718-690-7302 or sending us a message through our online inquiry form.