This free book covers Search Ads, Display, YouTube Ads, Performance Max, Keywords, Bidding, Audiences, Quality Score, Tracking, Optimisation, and Scaling.
Perfect for beginners, students, freelancers, and business owners.
Why This Ebook Is Free
I created this Google Ads Mastery Ebook to help students, freelancers, and business owners in India learn Google Ads without paying thousands of rupees. This book is 100% free — no signup required — because my goal is to share real experience from running ads for multiples companies in Delhi, Noida and worldwide online.
Google Ads is Google’s paid advertising platform that allows businesses to show ads across the Google ecosystem — Search, Display Network, YouTube, Gmail, Discover, Maps, and more. Ads appear exactly when users are searching for products, services, or information, making Google Ads the most powerful “intent-based” advertising platform ever created.
⭐ Why Google Ads Is the #1 Paid Marketing Channel
High Intent Audience: Users actively search for solutions → higher conversion rates.
Flexible Budget Control: Start with ₹200/day, scale to lakhs.
Full Analytics: Every click, conversion, and keyword is measurable.
Fast Lead Generation: Compared to SEO, results start immediately.
Multiple Campaign Types: From Search to YouTube to Performance Max.
Display Network Ads (Banner ads on 20 lakh+ partner sites)
YouTube/Video Ads
App Install Campaigns
Smart Campaigns
Performance Max (PMax) — Google’s AI-powered campaign
Shopping Ads (for eCommerce)
⭐ Why Google Ads Skill Is High-Income
India’s demand for Google Ads experts is rising rapidly due to:
Growing number of startups in Delhi & NCR
Increasing competition for leads
Digital shift after Covid
Brands needing PPC professionals
Freelancing becoming the new career path
A certified Google Ads expert easily earns:
Freelancing: ₹25,000 to ₹2,00,000 per month\
Full-time Jobs: ₹30,000 to ₹1.5 lakh+
Own Agency: Unlimited earning potential
CHAPTER 2 — WHAT IS GOOGLE ADS & HOW IT WORKS
(Deep Explanation)
Google Ads works on a concept called the Auction System. Every time someone searches for a keyword, Google runs an instant auction between advertisers.
⭐ Key Components of Google Ads
Keywords → What users search
Ads → Your message
Bids → How much you’re willing to pay
Quality Score → Relevancy score by Google
Ad Rank → Determines your ad position
Landing Page → Where users land after clicking
⭐ How Ads Are Ranked: Ad Rank Formula
Ad Rank = Bid × Quality Score × Expected Impact of Ad Extensions
Quality Score Factors
Expected CTR → Click-through rate
Ad Relevance
Landing Page Experience
If your Quality Score is high, Google rewards you with:
Cheaper cost per click
Better ad positions
Higher impression share
⭐ Example (Delhi Search Market)
Search keyword: “Digital marketing course in Delhi” 10+ institutes bid on this keyword. Google ranks them based on:
Their ad quality
Their landing page
Their bidding strategy
Even if you bid less, you can outrank competitors with a strong Quality Score.
CHAPTER 3 — ACCOUNT STRUCTURE: CAMPAIGN → AD GROUP → ADS
A perfect Google Ads setup follows a 3-level structure:
Level 1 — Campaign
Defines:
Budget
Location targeting
Ad schedule
Bidding strategy
Networks
Examples of campaigns:
Search Campaign for Lead Generation
Display Remarketing Campaign
Video Awareness Campaign
Level 2 — Ad Groups
Ad groups contain keywords & ads related to a single theme.
Example: Campaign: Digital Marketing Services Ad Groups:
Google Ads Services
SEO Services
Facebook Ads Services
Level 3 — Ads
Each ad group must include:
Minimum 3 responsive search ads
Ad extensions
Final URLs
⭐ Why Structure Matters
A poor structure:
Wastes budget
Lowers ad relevance
Reduces CTR
Increases CPC
A strong structure increases conversion rates by 30–60%.
CHAPTER 4 — KEYWORD RESEARCH: THE COMPLETE GUIDE
Keyword research determines your entire campaign’s success.
⭐ Types of Keywords
High-Intent Keywords (Best for Leads) Examples:
“Google Ads expert in Delhi”
“Digital marketing freelancer Delhi”
“SEO teacher online”
Medium-Intent Keywords
“Google Ads training”
“What is PPC”
Low-Intent Keywords
“Free marketing tutorials”
⭐ Keywords Match Types
Keyword match types in advertising (like Google Ads) control how closely a search query must match your chosen keyword for your ad to show, with the main types being Broad, Phrase, and Exact, plus Negative match to exclude searches, balancing reach (more impressions) and relevance (higher quality clicks). Broad match is widest, phrase match is more specific, and exact match is most precise, with syntax using no symbols (broad), quotes (phrase, “keyword”), or brackets (exact, [keyword]).
Keyword Match Types Explained
Broad Match (e.g., running shoes): Shows ads for related searches, synonyms, misspellings, and other relevant variations, offering maximum reach but potentially lower relevance.
Phrase Match (e.g., “running shoes”): Triggers ads for searches that include the meaning of your keyword, requiring the words in order but allowing other words before or after (e.g., “best running shoes for women”).
Exact Match (e.g., [running shoes]): Delivers the highest relevance by matching the keyword and very close variations, like singular/plural or misspellings, with the least volume.
Negative Match (e.g., -red): Prevents ads from showing for specific search terms (like “red running shoes”), helping to filter out irrelevant traffic.
⭐ Tools for Keyword Research (Free + Paid)
Google Keyword Planner
Ahref
SEMrush
Ubersuggest
Google Trends
AnswerThePublic
ChatGPT for ideas
⭐ Delhi Market Example
For “Google Ads Expert”, high-intent keywords include:
Google Ads expert in Delhi
Freelance Google Ads expert Delhi
Google Ads consultant near me
PPC expert Delhi NCR
CHAPTER 5 — SEARCH CAMPAIGNS: STEP-BY-STEP SETUP
⭐ Step 1 — Choose campaign objective:
Leads
Website traffic
Sales
Local store visits
⭐ Step 2 — Choose bidding:
Maximize clicks
Maximize conversions
Target CPA
Target ROAS
⭐ Step 3 — Add keywords using match types
Start with:
60% Exact
40% Phrase
Avoid Broad match initially.
⭐ Step 4 — Write high-performance ads
Include:
CTA
Keywords
Benefits
Offer
Trust signals
⭐ Step 5 — Connect conversions
Without conversion tracking, optimization is impossible.
CHAPTER 6 — AD COPYWRITING FORMULAS THAT WORK
⭐ Formula 1 — Problem → Solution → CTA
“Struggling with Google Ads? Hire Delhi’s Google Ads Expert. Book Free Consultation.”
⭐ Formula 2 — Offer-Driven
“Get 2X Leads with Expert Google Ads 6+ Years Experience Free Audit & Setup Call”
⭐ Formula 3 — Benefit Focused
“Grow Sales Faster with Targeted PPC Lower CPC, Higher ROI Talk to a Google Ads Specialist”
⭐ Where to Use
Search Ads
Display Ads
YouTube scripts
Landing pages
CHAPTER 7 — AD EXTENSIONS (IMPORTANT FOR AD RANK)
Extensions improve visibility and CTR.
⭐ Must-Use Extensions
Sitelink
Callout
Call
Structured snippers
Location
Price extensions (if applicable)
Google considers extensions in Ad Rank, so using them reduces CPC.
CHAPTER 8 — DISPLAY CAMPAIGNS
Google Ads Display Campaigns are a type of advertising campaign that shows visually rich ads (images, banners, responsive display ads, animations, etc.) across the Google Display Network (GDN) — a collection of over 3 million websites, apps, and YouTube placements.
What Is a Google Ads Display Campaign?
A Display Campaign allows your ads to appear on:
Websites that show Google ads
Mobile apps
YouTube (as display placements, not video ads)
Gmail
Google Discover (for some formats)
Display campaigns focus on visual advertising to increase brand awareness, reach new audiences, or remarket to people who already visited your site.
How Display Ads Work
Google uses your:
Images
Headlines
Descriptions
Logos
Then automatically generates responsive display ads that adjust to the website’s layout and placement.
You can also upload static banners (JPG, PNG) or HTML5 ads.
⭐ Benefits
Cheapest CPC
Massive reach
Brand visibility
Great for remarketing
⭐ Placements
Websites
Apps
YouTube
Gmail
⭐ Smart Tips
Avoid mobile gaming apps
Use a whitelist for high-quality sites
Use custom audiences
CHAPTER 9 — VIDEO/YOUTUBE ADS (IN-DEPTH)
Types of YouTube ads:
Skippable in-stream
Non-skippable
Bumper
Discovery
Outstream
⭐ YouTube Script Formula
Hook (first 5 seconds)
Problem
Solution
Social Proof
CTA
CHAPTER 10 — PERFORMANCE MAX (ADVANCED)
Performance Max (PMax) is a goal-based, all-in-one advertising campaign that shows your ads across:
Search
Display
YouTube
Discover
Maps
Gmail
Key Characteristics
Feature
Explanation
AI-Driven Optimization
Google chooses audiences, placements, and bids.
Asset-Based Ads
You provide text, images, videos → Google automatically creates many ad combinations.
Goal-Focused
You optimize toward conversions, sales, store visits, or leads.
Audience Signals
You can suggest audiences, but Google expands beyond them.
Best for
e-commerce, lead gen, or businesses wanting broad automated reach.
⭐ Requirements
Assets
Keywords (via signals)
Conversion tracking
Good budget
⭐ When to Use
Lead generation
E-commerce
Scaling campaigns
How to Create a Performance Max Campaign (Step-by-Step)
Step 1 — Go to Google Ads
Sign in to ads.google.com
Click + New Campaign
Step 2 — Choose Your Objective
Select a goal such as:
Sales
Leads
Website traffic
Local store visits
Then choose Performance Max as the campaign type.
Step 3 — Set Conversion Tracking
A PMax campaign requires conversions.
For e-commerce → enable purchase tracking (via Google Tag/GA4 or Merchant Center)
For leads → set up form submissions, calls, sign-ups, etc.
Step 4 — Link Your Merchant Center (if e-commerce)
If you’re running Shopping ads, link:
Google Merchant Center → product feed syncs automatically.
Step 5 — Budget & Bidding
Choose:
Daily budget
Bidding strategy
Maximize conversions
Maximize conversion value (revenue)
With optional Target CPA / ROAS
Step 6 — Location, Language, and Final URL
Set:
Target geographic locations
Language settings
Final URL (or enable URL expansion)
Step 7 — Add Asset Groups
Asset groups are like ad groups.
Provide:
Headlines (text)
Descriptions
Images
Logo
Videos (if you don’t upload one, Google auto-generates)
Users who previously visited your website or interacted with your business.
Uses cookies or tracking pixels to retarget past visitors across Display, YouTube, and Search.
Abandoned cart recovery, lead nurturing, conversion optimization
Remarketing in Google Ads, retargeting ads, website visitor targeting, dynamic remarketing, conversion remarketing
Customer List (Customer Match)
Upload your existing customer data (email, phone) to target them across Google platforms.
Google matches uploaded data with signed-in Google users for targeting.
Upselling, cross-selling, loyalty campaigns
Customer Match Google Ads, email targeting ads, CRM audience targeting, first-party data marketing, customer retention campaigns
🎯 Funnel Placement Overview (Bonus for Strategy)
Funnel Stage
Best Audience Type
Top Funnel (Awareness)
Affinity Audiences
Mid Funnel (Consideration)
Custom Intent / In-Market
Bottom Funnel (Conversion)
In-Market / Remarketing
Retention
Customer Match
⭐ Delhi Example
Target users searching for:
“Digital marketing institute Delhi”
“Google Ads freelancer India”
CHAPTER 12 — CONVERSION TRACKING (VERY IMPORTANT)
⭐ Must-Track Conversions
Calls
Form fills
WhatsApp clicks
Purchases
Add to cart
Lead submissions
⭐ Tools
Google Tag Manager
GA4
CHAPTER 13 — LANDING PAGE OPTIMIZATION
⭐ Checklist
Above-the-fold CTA
Clear headline
Benefit-driven content
Mobile optimized
Fast loading
Trust badges
WhatsApp button
⭐ Delhi Example
For “Google Ads Expert in Delhi”:
Show local trust signals
Add Delhi clients
Add case studies
CHAPTER 14 — OPTIMIZATION FRAMEWORKS
⭐ Weekly Optimization
Search terms
Negative keywords
Bids
Ad performance
Conversions
⭐ 80/20 Rule
80% results come from 20% keywords.
CHAPTER 15 — SCALING GOOGLE ADS
Ways to scale:
Increase budget
Duplicate winning campaigns
Add new keywords
Add new locations
Add remarketing funnels
Add PMax
CHAPTER 16 — FREELANCING GUIDE (DELHI + INDIA FOCUSED)
⭐ How to Start Freelancing
Create profile on Upwork, Fiverr, Naukri, Indeed
Build portfolio
Start with 2–3 case studies
Offer free audits to get clients
⭐ Pricing Guide (India)
Setup: ₹5,000–₹20,000
Monthly management: ₹10,000–₹75,000
High-end projects: ₹1 lakh+
CHAPTER 17 — CASE STUDIES
⭐ Example Case Study (Realistic Modeling)
Business: Digital Marketing Institute Delhi Result:
Reduced CPC: ₹22 → ₹8
Increased conversions by 240%
Leads generated: 1,200+
CHAPTER 18 — CHECKLISTS, TEMPLATES & RESOURCES
You get:
Keyword research checklist
Campaign setup checklist
Ad copy templates
Negative keyword list
Landing page layout template
Freelancing proposal sample
CHAPTER 19 — GOOGLE ADS BID STRATEGY MASTERCLASS
Choosing the right bid strategy is the difference between profitable campaigns and wasted budget. Google offers multiple bidding methods depending on your goals.
⭐ 19.1 Overview of All Bidding Strategies
Bid Strategy
Best For
Pros
Cons
Maximize Clicks
Traffic
Fast results
Not quality-focused
Maximize Conversions
Leads
Google AI optimizes
Needs conversion tracking
Target CPA
Lead Cost Control
Strong for lead gen
Needs historical data
Target ROAS
E-commerce
Revenue-driven
Requires accurate conversion value
Manual CPC
Testing
Full control
Time-consuming
Enhanced CPC (ECPC)
Semi-automation
Improves manual CPC
Limited learni
19.2 Visual Diagram: How Bidding Works
19.3 India-Specific Strategy Tips
For Delhi lead-gen campaigns → Target CPA works best
For tutors, courses, consultants → start with Maximize Conversions
For e-commerce → Target ROAS with PMax
For small local businesses → use Maximize Clicks (initial testing)
CHAPTER 20 — NEGATIVE KEYWORDS (THE HIDDEN SECRET TO ROI)
Negative keywords prevent your ads from showing for the wrong traffic.
⭐ 20.1 Why Negative Keywords Are Critical
Without negatives, Google may show your ads for:
Jobs
Free courses
Irrelevant services
Tutorials
Competitors
This wastes 40–60% of budget.
20.2 Example Negative Keyword Table (Delhi Market)
Category
Negative Keywords
Jobs
job, hiring, career, internship
Free
free, trial, demo, sample
Students
notes, syllabus, question paper
Wrong Intent
cheap, low price, discount
Competitors
brand names you don’t want
20.3 Diagram: How Negative Keywords Filter Traffic
CHAPTER 21 — GOOGLE ADS QUALITY SCORE DEEP DIVE
Quality Score (1–10) impacts your:
CPC
Ad rank
Impression share
Cost per lead
⭐ 21.1 Quality Score Components
Component
Weight
Expected CTR
40%
Ad Relevance
30%
Landing Page Experience
30%
21.3 Diagram
High QS = Low CPC = More Clicks = More Leads = Higher ROI
CHAPTER 22 — GOOGLE TAG MANAGER + GA4 TRACKING (SIMPLIFIED)
Tracking allows Google to optimize your campaigns.
Create Test → Run 2 Weeks → Analyze → Keep Winner → Create New Test
CHAPTER 24 — GOOGLE DISPLAY NETWORK
Google Ads Display Campaigns are a type of advertising campaign that shows visually rich ads (images, banners, responsive display ads, animations, etc.) across the Google Display Network (GDN) — a collection of over 3 million websites, apps, and YouTube placements.
✅ What Is a Google Ads Display Campaign?
A Display Campaign allows your ads to appear on:
Websites that show Google ads
Mobile apps
YouTube (as display placements, not video ads)
Gmail
Google Discover (for some formats)
Display campaigns focus on visual advertising to increase brand awareness, reach new audiences, or remarket to people who already visited your site.
24.1 Types of Display Targeting
What Display Campaigns Are Best For
Objective
How Display Helps
Brand Awareness
Reach large audiences with image-rich ads.
Remarketing
Remind past visitors to return and buy/convert.
Audience Expansion
Reach new people similar to your existing customers.
Low-Cost Impressions
Generally cheaper CPCs than Search or YouTube.
🧩 How Display Ads Work
Google uses your:
Images
Headlines
Descriptions
Logos
Then automatically generates responsive display ads that adjust to the website’s layout and placement.
You can also upload static banners (JPG, PNG) or HTML5 ads.
Ad Click → Landing Page → WhatsApp Click → Chat → Lead Conversion
CHAPTER 43 — AGENCY-LEVEL GOOGLE ADS REPORTING
43.1 Must-Have Report Sections
43.2 Visual: Monthly Reporting Cycle
Collect Data → Analyze → Insights → Recommendations → Implement
43.1 Must-Have Report Sections
Kashif Rehman is a Google Ads Expert, SEO specialist, and Digital Marketing Trainer with 6+ years of experience helping businesses across Delhi, India, and worldwide. He teaches students and professionals through: