Search Terms Report

Analyze your Google Ads search terms to identify wasted spend on irrelevant queries. Surface high-converting terms to add as keywords and low-intent terms to block with negatives.

820 runs
Requires:
Google Ads
Preview with demo data
WASTED SPEND
$12.3K
18%
NEGATIVE OPPS
47
Terms to block
KEYWORD OPPS
34
Terms to add
INTENT MATCH
76%
+4%

Key Insights

12 job-seeker queries spending $2.1K with 0 conversions

Add 'jobs', 'careers', 'hiring' as account-level negatives

'software demo' converting at 8.2% but not a keyword

Add as exact match keyword in Demo Request campaign

Broad match keywords triggering 34% irrelevant queries

Move top spenders to phrase match with proper negatives

Visualizations

Wasted Spend by Term Category

Campaign A
$85K
Campaign B
$62K
Campaign C
$48K
Campaign D
$35K

Terms to Add vs Block

Brand Terms
CTR: 8.2%
ROAS: 4.2x
Generic Terms
CTR: 2.1%
ROAS: 1.8x
Competitor Terms
CTR: 1.4%
ROAS: 0.9x

Report Sections

Executive SummaryTerms to Add as KeywordsTerms to Add as NegativesIntent Pattern AnalysisMatch Type ReviewAction Plan

About this template

Analyze your Google Ads search terms to identify wasted spend on irrelevant queries. Surface high-converting terms to add as keywords and low-intent terms to block with negatives.

This template connects to your Google Ads account and automatically analyzes your campaign data. The AI agent processes your metrics, identifies patterns, and generates actionable insights—all in a single thread. No manual data exports or spreadsheet work required.

Key Highlights

Identifies wasted spend on irrelevant search queries
Surfaces high-converting terms to add as keywords
Recommends negative keywords by intent pattern
Analyzes match type effectiveness

Features & Capabilities

Wasted Spend Analysis

Quantify budget lost to irrelevant or low-intent search terms

Keyword Opportunities

High-performing search terms that should become exact match keywords

Negative Recommendations

Terms to block at account, campaign, or ad group level

Intent Pattern Detection

Identify recurring patterns like job seekers, DIY, or informational queries

Match Type Analysis

Evaluate which match types are triggering wasteful queries

Geographic Mismatches

Detect queries from regions you're not targeting

Who This Is For

Best Use Cases

Weekly Negative Mining

Run weekly to catch new irrelevant queries before they waste significant budget.

Keyword Expansion

Discover new high-intent keywords from actual user searches.

Match Type Optimization

Identify which broad match keywords need tighter match types.

Getting Started

1

Connect Your Platforms

Link your ad accounts (Google Ads). Read-only access is used to analyze your data.

2

Start a Thread

Click "Start Thread" and the AI agent will begin generating your search terms report. It pulls live data from your connected accounts.

3

Review & Take Action

Review the insights, ask follow-up questions, and implement recommendations. Save the report or share it with your team.

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