Headline Performance Review and Replacement

To conduct a comprehensive audit of a Google Ads account to ensure optimal performance and identify areas for improvement.

Objective:

The objective of this SOP is to guide team members on how to review the performance of headlines in Google Ads and replace the bottom 2 to 3 headlines every 4 weeks to ensure relevance and effectiveness.

Key Steps:

  1. Set Date Range:
    • Go to the Google Ads platform and set the date range to approximately 4 weeks.
    • Click on “Apply” to confirm the date range.
  2. Navigate to Ad Section:
    • Access the ad section where you want to review headline performance.
  3. Filter Headlines:
    • Add a filter and select “Asset Type.”
    • Filter to view only headlines.
    • Sort by impressions and show rows of 30.
    • Identify the bottom 2 to 3 performing headlines.
  4. Evaluate Headlines:
    • Ensure the headlines are relevant to the services being advertised.
    • Remove headlines that are not relevant or effective.
    • Consider replacing them with new headlines.
  5. Research Competitors:
    • Visit the Google Ads Transparency Center.
    • Search for industry-related keywords to see what top competitors are using in their headlines.
    • Analyze top-performing headlines of competitors.
    • Select relevant and effective phrases to use in your own headlines.
  6. Implement New Headlines:
    • Edit the ad and replace the underperforming headlines with new ones.
    • Ensure the new headlines align with the services being promoted.
    • Save the changes and monitor performance.

Cautionary Notes:

  • Do not edit automatically created headlines; you can only remove them if they are not relevant.
  • Ensure the new headlines are within the past month’s data range to allow for performance comparison.

Tips for Efficiency:

  • Regularly review and update headlines every 4 weeks.
  • Experiment with different headline variations to test effectiveness.
  • Monitor the performance of new headlines to optimize ad campaigns.
  • Research industry keywords and competitor headlines for inspiration.

By following these steps, team members can effectively review and replace underperforming headlines in Google Ads to enhance ad performance and relevance.

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