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Google Ads
Campaign Setup

What campaign types are available in Google Ads?

Google currently offers several campaign types: Search Campaigns Show text ads on Google Search. Performance Max Uses AI to advertise across all Google properties from a single campaign. Shopping Campaigns Promote physical products using Merchant Center. Demand Gen Displays visual ads on YouTube, Discover, and Gmail. Display Campaigns Banner advertising across Google's Display Network. Video Campaigns YouTube advertising. App Campaigns Promote mobile applications. Choosing the correct campaign type depends entirely on your business goals rather than which format is newest.
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Want the full playbook? Read A Beginner’s Guide to Google Ads Campaign Options in 2026 — Learn the 9 Google Ads campaign types, when to use each one, budget benchmarks, setup steps, and practical optimization tips for stronger results.