YUNOVA · Google Ads

Module 11: Account strategy

Notes for offline study · 3 November 2026

Google Ads account audit

Key points

  • An audit reviews structure, tracking, keywords, ads and budgets.
  • Check that conversion tracking is accurate before judging performance.
  • The search terms report reveals wasted spend to fix with negatives.

Scaling profitable campaigns

Key points

  • Raise budgets gradually so bidding can adjust without big swings.
  • Expand with new keywords, audiences or locations that match winners.
  • Watch cost per conversion as volume grows.

Auction insights and competitor analysis

Key points

  • Auction insights show impression share and overlap with competitors.
  • Top-of-page and outranking rates show how often you appear above others.
  • Use the data to judge competition, not to copy rivals blindly.

Performance Planner and budget forecasting

Key points

  • Performance Planner forecasts results for different budget levels.
  • Forecasts use past performance and seasonality.
  • Plans are estimates, so review them against actual results.