Jon C.
JC
Jon C.
CEO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Unmatched Reach, but Google Feels Built to Maximize Spend"
3/5
What do you like best about Google Ads?

It's still the 800 pound gorilla in terms of reach and user intent. Despite AI, Google search is still relevant, but now they have to depend on branding. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Ads?

The whole engine feels designed to extract as much money as possible from the average user. The suggestions seem geared toward generating clicks unless the user is proficient enough to set up and use conversion tracking. That’s no problem for our agency, but it’s a major issue for Joe the shop owner. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Google Ads solving and how is that benefiting you?

Delivering buyers at the moment of intent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kartik H.
KH
Kartik H.
Python Developer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Boosts Productivity and Business Growth with Google Ads"
4/5
What do you like best about Google Ads?

It’s helpful for improving productivity in the real world, and it can also support business growth in a short time. Expanding through Google Ads can be very helpful for small- and medium-level businesses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Ads?

It requires proper guidance on how Google Ads works, including the overall flow. I also need training and knowledge on how to use it, because I’m having some difficulty and finding certain things complex, especially in how they manage it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Google Ads solving and how is that benefiting you?

The expansion that helps connect to the real world more quickly is very helpful for any business. It makes it easier to move faster while still delivering very high quality through social media and websites. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nhan D.
ND
Nhan D.
YouTube Optimizer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Optimize YouTube"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Google Ads?

Google Ads provides exceptional targeting precision and comprehensive analytics, allowing for real-time optimization and a clear understanding of our campaign ROI Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Ads?

The platform's interface is quite complex and has a steep learning curve, and the rising costs in competitive sectors can make it challenging to maintain a high ROI Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Google Ads solving and how is that benefiting you?

Google Ads solves the problem of reaching customers at the exact moment of interest. This benefits my business by increasing our conversion rates and providing measurable growth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sam G.
SG
Sam G.
Marketing Director
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy to Manage, Good Integrations and Recommendations"
4/5
What do you like best about Google Ads?

It's very easy to manage and it does give a lot of recommendations which can be useful. It does perform well for us and gets us leads and it integrates well with other software we use such as Hubspot. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Ads?

Some of the AI features aren't suitable for us and we have had ads disapproved due to AI Google bots Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Google Ads solving and how is that benefiting you?

We need website leads and Google Ads helps us to target the customers we need Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Berke C.
BC
Berke C.
Head of Paid Media
Marketing and Advertising
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Powerful Tool with Room for User-Preferred Flexibility"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Google Ads?

I find Google Ads easy to use once you master it, which is a big plus for managing my campaigns effectively. I also value the constant updates to the platform, as they often add a lot of value, despite sometimes introducing changes that can be a bit annoying. When it comes to setup, I found it very easy, which made getting started a smooth experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Ads?

Sometimes Google Ads makes annoying updates. They change what works and force features on users. It would be better if those features were optional instead of mandatory. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Google Ads solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use Google Ads to manage my campaigns and get conversions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Fabio B.
FB
Fabio B.
Advertising Products Specialist
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Unmatched Reach for BOFU and Catalog Sales with Pmax"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Google Ads?

Best ads platform to cover BOFU segment of the customer journey. The reach of the multiple Alphabet assets is unpairable. Pmax campaigns are very good to sell catalog items Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Ads?

The platform is not so user friendly, that's the only complaint i can have on it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Google Ads solving and how is that benefiting you?

Sales for my clients who got an e commerce, or brand awareness for local businesses Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jessica S.
JS
Jessica S.
Manager, Digital Engagement & Partnerships
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Effective for Lead Capturing, Needs Better Dashboard"
5/5
What do you like best about Google Ads?

I enjoy having hard numbers and results with Google Ads, so I can easily track how our campaigns are performing. I appreciate the opportunity to A/B test our ads to see what will perform best and resonate with our intended audience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Ads?

The dashboard in Google Ads (G5) is very confusing and not very straightforward. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Google Ads solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use Google Ads to support hiring initiatives and capture leads. It gives me hard numbers and results to track campaign performance, allowing us to adjust creatively when metrics dip. I also appreciate A/B testing to optimize our ads' resonance with the audience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nijat I.
NI
Nijat I.
Full-stack Developer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful Targeting and Analytics for Rapid Online Growth"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Google Ads?

Google Ads offers you advanced tools for targeting the right audiences and driving effective traffic to your website. The platform enables you to precisely target keywords and use the demographic filter option to enhance your campaign. You can track performance and ROI easily with real-time analytics and reporting. Third-party integration with other Google services, such as Google Analytics, smooths out workflows. In general, Google Ads helps companies improve online visibility and achieve tangible results quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Ads?

It may be complex to use, although time is required to master the best practices. There may be escalating costs if the campaigns are not well monitored. Some of the reports may be quite daunting or even puzzling. Approvals of the ads or certain restrictions may delay the start of the campaigns. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Google Ads solving and how is that benefiting you?

Google ads provides the solution to the problem of engaging with potential clients on the internet. The service enables targeted and measurable ads. The platform features audience segmentation and optimization for the desired return on investment. Essentially, it saves time and boosts business growth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Stephanie P.
SP
Stephanie P.
Store Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Google ads Makes Targeted Marketing Easy"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Google Ads?

Google ads helps me to market for our customers allowingvus to reach our specific audience in whichever location we choose Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Ads?

AI wanting ton push things we do not want Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Google Ads solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps us expand our reach to people who are looking for what our business offers. Allows us to get more from our money Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

KA
K A.
Founder
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Money on Nothing"
0.5/5
What do you like best about Google Ads?

You can quickly spend a lot of money on nothing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Ads?

Google Ads promise conversions, i.e. app installs, but they deliver nothing and instead charge for 'clicks', which are not matched with stats from Google Analytics. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Google Ads solving and how is that benefiting you?

Google Ads claim to be able to attract business through advertising. In our case, we were interested in advertising our app to increase app installs, which was they stated conversion target that Google Ads promised. However, with Google Ads, the promise is far from reality, as App Developers that use Google Ads pay for 'clicks', which are not verifiable, and in our case we didn't see any of those installs that the promised. When we confronted Google Ads with the facts, they threatened us, if we were to challenge the charge for the campaign. Would we use Google Ads again - NEVER! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.