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How to Set Up Shared Budgets in Google Ads

Sabarinathan
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January 12, 2025
How to Set Up Shared Budgets in Google Ads

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Shared budgets in Google Ads provide a streamlined approach to managing your ad spend across multiple campaigns. By allocating a single budget to several campaigns, you enhance efficiency and ensure optimal resource utilization.

This tutorial will walk you through the process of setting up shared budgets, offering insights into its benefits and best practices for digital marketing professionals.

Step-by-Step Tutorial on How to Set Up Shared Budgets in Google Ads

1. Select 'Tools' to begin the setup

1 To commence, click on "Tools".
  • Log in to your Google Ads account and navigate to the main dashboard.
  • Click on the Tools icon located in the top-right corner of the page.

2. Next, navigate to 'Budgets and Bidding'

2 Once that's done, click on "Budgets and bidding".
  • From the dropdown menu, select Budgets and Bidding.

3. Now, access the 'Shared Budgets' section

3 Once that's done, click on "Shared budgets".
  • Click on Shared Budgets to manage your budget settings.

4. Click the '+' icon to create a new budget

4 Next up, click here.
  • Press the + icon to initiate the creation of a new shared budget.

5. Enter a name for your shared budget

5 After that, click on the element.
  • Provide a descriptive name for your budget to easily identify it later.

6. Search and select campaigns for the budget

6 Click on the element.
  • Select the campaigns you wish to include within this shared budget.

7. Specify your desired daily spending limit

7 Then, click on "Enter the average you want to spend each day".
  • Enter the total amount you plan to spend on a daily basis for all selected campaigns.

8. Finally, save your settings to complete the setup

8 Upload
  • Click Save to apply the shared budget settings across the chosen campaigns.

Benefits of Using Shared Budgets

  • Operational Efficiency: Streamline management by centralizing control over multiple campaigns.
  • Improved Budget Utilization: Maximize the effectiveness of your ad spend by dynamically reallocating funds to high-performing campaigns.
  • Strategic Flexibility: Quickly respond to shifts in market trends and campaign performance.

Conclusion

Shared budgets in Google Ads offer a strategic advantage for managing multiple campaigns under a unified financial plan. By following the steps outlined above, you can ensure that your ad spending is both efficient and effective, driving better results for your marketing efforts.

To explore further how shared budgets can benefit your SaaS marketing strategy, book an introductory call to explore how TripleDart can support your SaaS marketing goals.

Frequently asked Questions

How can I monitor the performance of campaigns using a shared budget?

You can track the performance of each campaign under a shared budget through the Google Ads dashboard. Regularly review metrics such as conversions, click-through rates, and return on ad spend to ensure optimal performance.

Can I include campaigns with different objectives in the same shared budget?

While it's possible, it's recommended to group campaigns with similar objectives to ensure more aligned performance outcomes. This helps in maximizing the efficiency of the shared budget allocation

What happens if one campaign underperforms while using a shared budget?

Google Ads will automatically allocate more budget to higher-performing campaigns. However, it's advisable to review underperforming campaigns and make adjustments to improve their efficiency.

Are there any restrictions on the types of campaigns that can use shared budgets?

Shared budgets are not compatible with certain campaign types like App campaigns, Performance Max campaigns, and those involved in experiments. Ensure your campaigns are eligible before setting up a shared budget.

How do I transition back to individual budgets from a shared budget?

To revert to individual budgets, access the shared budget settings and reassign individual budgets to each campaign as needed. Monitor the performance closely to ensure the transition does not affect campaign outcomes.

Sabarinathan
How to Set Up Shared Budgets in Google Ads
Sabari, a co-founder and Head of Paid Media at Tripledart, leads a team of performance marketers dedicated to helping startups and scaleups achieve their T2D3 goals. With experience working with over 70 B2B SaaS companies, Sabari has driven impressive results, such as a 4X increase in ARR through paid acquisition for Growth Nirvana, a 164% increase in deal pipeline using paid search for Apty, and a 48% reduction in CPL using custom strategies for Emitrr.

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