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.
Go deeper
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.