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Google Ads management that turns searches into customers

Qovex Studio plans, builds and manages Google Ads campaigns across Search, Performance Max, Shopping, Demand Gen and YouTube. Every account starts with accurate conversion tracking, so Google optimises for leads and revenue, not clicks.

Paid search built on intent, not just keywords

Google Ads works because people tell you what they want. We structure campaigns around that intent and the value of each search.

We group keywords by intent, write ads that answer the search, and send each click to the page that matches it. Quality Score, rated 1 to 10 from expected click-through rate, ad relevance and landing page experience, rises when those three line up, and a higher score lowers what you pay per click.

In 2025 Google added AI Max for Search, a feature set that expands matching and tailors ad text with AI. According to Google, it delivers up to 14% more conversions at a similar cost. We test it against tightly controlled campaigns before scaling it.

  • Intent-based campaign structure
  • Negative keyword lists from search terms
  • Responsive search ads with tested copy
  • Landing pages matched to each ad group
  • Smart Bidding on real conversion value

Google Ads campaign types, compared

Google Ads has 6 main campaign types. The table compares where each one runs, the funnel stage it serves and the result it is usually measured by.

ApproachWhere it runsFunnel stageMain KPIControlBest for
SearchText adsGoogle Search and partnersPurchase intentCost per lead or saleHighLeads and services
Performance MaxAll channelsSearch, Shopping, YouTube, Display, Gmail, MapsFull funnelROAS or CPALowEcommerce and lead generation
ShoppingProduct adsShopping tab and SearchPurchase intentROASMediumOnline stores
Demand GenVisual adsYouTube, Discover, GmailAwareness to considerationCost per conversionMediumNew demand and audiences
YouTube videoVideo adsYouTube and ShortsAwarenessCost per view, reachMediumBrand and product launches
DisplayBannersMillions of sites and appsRemarketingCost per conversionMediumBringing visitors back

Most accounts combine Search for existing demand with Performance Max or Shopping for scale, and Demand Gen or YouTube to create demand. Google’s own recommendation for 2025 pairs Demand Gen, AI Max for Search and Performance Max.

Conversion tracking Google can optimise on

Smart Bidding is only as good as the conversions you feed it. Tracking is the first thing we fix.

We set up GA4 and Google Ads conversions through Google Tag Manager, add enhanced conversions to recover measurement lost to cookie limits, and import offline conversions from your CRM so Google optimises for qualified leads and revenue, not form fills. Consent Mode v2, required for advertising to users in the European Economic Area since March 2024, keeps measurement compliant.

Our Google Ads tool stack

Google’s own platform first, then the tools that make reporting and optimisation faster.

13 tools

Advertising · Measurement · Research · Conversion · CRM

Advertising

  • Google AdsCampaigns, bidding and ad assets.
  • Google Merchant CenterProduct feeds for Shopping and Performance Max.
  • YouTubeVideo and Shorts ad placements.

Measurement

  • Google Analytics 4Conversions, audiences and attribution.
  • Google Tag ManagerTags, enhanced conversions and consent.
  • Looker StudioLive reporting dashboards.
  • Google Search ConsolePaid and organic search overlap.

Research

  • SemrushKeyword research and competitor ad history.
  • Google Keyword PlannerSearch volumes and bid ranges.

Conversion

  • HotjarHeatmaps and recordings of landing pages.

CRM

  • HubSpotLead quality and offline conversion data.
  • ShopifyRevenue and product data for ecommerce.
  • ZapierLead routing and conversion sync.

How we manage your Google Ads

Eight steps from audit to profitable scale, each with a clear deliverable.

  1. 01

    Audit

    Account structure, search terms, bidding, tracking, wasted spend and competitors.

    Google Ads audit

  2. 02

    Strategy and forecast

    Campaign mix, budgets, target CPA or ROAS and expected volume.

    Media plan and forecast

  3. 03

    Tracking setup

    GA4, conversions, enhanced conversions, offline imports and consent.

    Verified tracking

  4. 04

    Keywords and audiences

    Intent groups, negatives, audience signals and product feeds.

    Keyword and audience map

  5. 05

    Ads and landing pages

    Responsive ads, assets and landing pages matched to intent.

    Ad copy and landing page briefs

  6. 06

    Launch

    Campaigns live with learning-period budgets and guardrails.

    Live campaigns

  7. 07

    Weekly optimisation

    Search terms, bids, budgets, assets and experiments every week.

    Optimisation log

  8. 08

    Report and scale

    Monthly results review, then budget moved to what works.

    Monthly performance report

What we report every month

Business results first, platform metrics second.

Business results

  • Leads, sales and revenue
  • Cost per acquisition
  • Return on ad spend
  • Lead quality from CRM

Efficiency

  • Cost per click
  • Conversion rate
  • Quality Score trends
  • Wasted spend removed

Reach

  • Impression share
  • Lost share to budget and rank
  • New search terms found
  • Audience growth

Next steps

  • Tests run and results
  • Budget changes proposed
  • Landing page fixes
  • Plan for next month

Ways to work with us

From a one-off audit to full account management.

What we never do

The habits that quietly waste ad budgets.

Account habits we avoid

  • Broad match without negatives or Smart Bidding
  • Sending every ad to the homepage
  • Optimising for clicks instead of conversions
  • Accepting every auto-applied recommendation
  • Changing bids daily during learning

Rules we keep

  • You own the Google Ads account
  • No hidden margin on ad spend
  • No long lock-in contracts
  • No reporting without conversions
  • No launch without verified tracking

Get more from your Google Ads budget

Share your account or goals. We will reply with the quickest wins and a plan to scale.

Request a Google Ads audit

Frequently asked questions about Google Ads

How much should I spend on Google Ads?

Your Google Ads budget depends on cost per click in your market, your conversion rate and your target cost per lead. We forecast spend and expected results from real keyword data before launch.

How long does Google Ads take to work?

Search campaigns bring clicks from day one. Smart Bidding needs about 2 to 4 weeks of learning, and stable, optimised results usually show within 60 to 90 days.

What is Performance Max?

Performance Max is a Google Ads campaign type that runs across Search, Shopping, YouTube, Display, Discover, Gmail and Maps from one campaign, using AI to find conversions within your target.

What is AI Max for Search?

AI Max for Search is a set of AI features for Search campaigns, launched in 2025, that expands keyword matching and tailors ad text and landing pages to each search.

What is a good Quality Score?

A Quality Score of 7 or higher out of 10 is good. It reflects expected click-through rate, ad relevance and landing page experience, and higher scores lower your cost per click.

Do I keep ownership of my Google Ads account?

Yes. Campaigns run in your own account, and you keep all data, history and access if we stop working together.

Do you charge a percentage of ad spend?

We price management by account scope and complexity, with spend paid directly to Google. Contact us for a quote based on your accounts.

Can you track phone calls and offline sales?

Yes. We set up call tracking and import offline conversions from your CRM, so Google optimises for qualified leads and closed revenue.

Should I run Google Ads or Meta Ads?

Google Ads captures people already searching; Meta Ads creates demand with visual ads to people who are not searching yet. Most growing brands use both.

Can you improve an account another agency manages?

Yes. We start with a full audit, fix tracking and wasted spend first, then restructure without resetting the learning that works.