Google Ads
Campaign Setup
What is a Search campaign?
Search campaigns display text ads when users actively search for keywords you've targeted.
For example:
Someone searches:
"HVAC company near me."
If you've targeted that keyword, your ad may appear above the organic search results.
Search campaigns generally produce some of the highest conversion rates because users are expressing immediate intent.
They're especially effective for:
- Lead generation
- Professional services
- Local businesses
- SaaS
- Healthcare
- Legal services
Go deeper
Want the full playbook? Read Google Ads Playbook for 2026: Setup, Bidding, and Scaling — A practical guide to launching and improving Google Ads in 2026, from campaign setup and tracking to bidding, automation, and common mistakes.