Create your first ad in just a few steps

Google Ads makes it easy to show the world what’s unique about your business, so you can reach customers searching for what you offer.

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Step 1

Tell us your goal

We’ll tailor your ad based on the results you want. And, no matter which advertising goal you choose, Google Ads can help you across the board:

  • Get more calls to your business
  • Increase visits to your store
  • Drive people to your website
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step 2

Decide where to advertise

Go global, or stay local. You decide where you’d like to show your ads, and we’ll get them in front of the right people.

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Step 3

Create your message

Highlight what’s best about your business in 3 short sentences to get customers excited. Or create compelling banner ads by adding images.

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Step 4

Set your budget cap

You’ll never pay more than the monthly cap you set, and you can adjust or pause anytime. Plus, we’ll show you estimated results for your budget.

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Step 5

Go live

We’ll display your ads when people search for products or services like yours. Your ads can appear on Google Search and Maps, and across our network of partner sites.

You’ll pay for results, like when people click your ad to call your business, visit your website, or get directions to your store.

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Google helps improve your ads over time

We know you want to focus on what’s most important—running your business. So our smart technology will help find ways to improve your ads and get you better results.

Plus, we’ll provide reports, insights, and ongoing tips, so you can track your progress and make your ads even more successful.

Your goal

Choose calls to get customers on the phone to book appointments, schedule a job, or close a deal.

Select store visits if you own a physical location that relies on foot traffic.

Opt for take action on your website if you want people to shop on your online store, sign up for your mailing list, or fill out a form.

Your ad’s reach

For your ad to perform well, it has to find the right audience. Google Ads lets you choose the location where your ad will appear, including within a certain radius of your store or covering entire regions and countries.

Your message

Google Ads makes it easy to write effective ad copy or include images. With a variety of ad formats available, we’ll help you determine how best to craft your ad based on your advertising goals and marketing objectives.

Your budget

With Google Ads, you decide how much to spend, and never pay more than your monthly cap. There’s no minimum spend, and no commitment. We’ll recommend a budget based on businesses that are similar to yours, along with estimated results. Most ads start seeing results in about a month.

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Looking for advanced advertising strategies?

See all our campaign types and tools to learn how to do even more with your ads.

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