Google Ad Manager

Overview
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Google Ad Manager
Score 8.2 out of 10
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Google Ad Manager is a platform for publishers that combines the former DoubleClick for Publishers and DoubleClick Ad Exchange products.N/A
Pricing
Google Ad Manager
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Google Ad Manager
Free Trial
No
Free/Freemium Version
No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
Google Ad Manager
Considered Both Products
Google Ad Manager
Chose Google Ad Manager
We use also some of those platforms depending on the use case scenario. But comparing them, Google Ad Manager is better suited for managing ads in a more centralized and structured way. So it give us stronger operational control and a more scalable setup overall, centralizing …
Chose Google Ad Manager
Smartly definitely makes using Google ADS much easier, as it is more of an add-on and helps in cross-platform ad management.
Chose Google Ad Manager
Meta Business Manager has its own set of UX problems. I chose Google Ad Manager, because it's free and gives direct access to Google data, such as for keywords, competition, and auction pricing.
Chose Google Ad Manager
Google Ads Manager is simpler to use and easier to integrate into our agency's day-to-day operations. The functionality is great, and integration into our onboarding process is much easier. When new hires or interns work within the platforms, they learn more quickly and …
Chose Google Ad Manager
As I've said in prior comments, I like how the Google Ad Manager makes better use of the Google data and results compared to the others. Yes, I've tried them - I used to evaluate software for a former company. They will all do the job I didn't like their usage as much as I …
Chose Google Ad Manager
Among all the ad management platforms I use on a regular basis, Google Ad Manager is the most straightforward to use. However, I probably have a paid search bias, as I spend more time there than with the paid social or programmatic platforms. Even still, Google Ad Manager is …
Chose Google Ad Manager
I personally liked it because of the complex features available. Knowing that this comes from Google, I did not have second thoughts - Comes from an Top tier brand.

There were other products in the market, however, I chose to stick to this due to the following reasons,
Chose Google Ad Manager
Google ads manager is the forefront in search marketing. Other platforms mirror features and trends set by Google while Google continues to innovate and evolve in a class of its own.
Chose Google Ad Manager
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Chose Google Ad Manager
With Google ad there are more options to be able to put an ad together and to be able to use the information that best suits our situation. With the other vendors, there is limited use to be able to target and also to be able to correct once deployed or pushed forward where …
Chose Google Ad Manager
We were already using it before I came on board so I am not sure if we considered other platforms. I believe being a Google user already is a big factor though. It helps a lot in terms of integrations and other compatibility thinking.
Chose Google Ad Manager
The main advantage of Google Ad Manager over The Trade Desk is based on the fact that Google Ad Manager has better data to identify a user on any device as it has more data and the user is signed in over Google Ad Manager´s set of properties. That is why results on Google Ad …
Chose Google Ad Manager
The other DSPs I've used were all managed services and this is the first time we've been able to manage the system on our own!
Chose Google Ad Manager
Google Ads is [completely different from] Bing. I mostly advertise on Google and prefer it over Bing tenfold.
Chose Google Ad Manager
We use Google Ads Manager to manage ad campaigns on Google I found that Google Ads Manager was confusing, had a steep learning curve, and had poor documentation. I found myself having to look at tutorials from other websites. I find this to be true of most Google products. They …
Chose Google Ad Manager
Google streamlines the process and is supremely easier to use than Facebook for Business (utilized for Facebook ad management.). Facebook's control over their management system makes the program much more cumbersome and less effective. Meanwhile, as mentioned, the Google Ad …
Chose Google Ad Manager
As I alluded to earlier, you kind of have to be on Google if you want to search marketing. I've tried Bing Ads and I just don't see the same volume or quality. With dwindling targeting abilities on social media sites like Facebook, Google is still tall and mighty and helps us …
Chose Google Ad Manager
Google Ad Manager surpasses all competitor ad management services in every aspect. It is free to use and offers the best quality for your budget.
Chose Google Ad Manager
We selected Google Ad Manager in place of our internal software because Ad Manager allows us to better target our audience while tracking performance at a higher level.
Chose Google Ad Manager
Google Ad Manager is the best simply because of how great it is to advertise on the largest search engine on the internet. The other platforms I think have better dashboards and segmentation options but Google is the best because their audience is the largest and most focused …
Chose Google Ad Manager
Google Ad Manager is one of the only free to use ad management services out there. While there are several alternatives such as OpenX and Adzerk, Google Ad Manager provides the best bang for your buck (considering you don't spend any money on the actual product itself). …
Chose Google Ad Manager
Bings ad tool is clunky, geographies don't import well/accurately and it's old looking. It's basically a Google Ad Manager, but only for the Bing Microsoft network.
Chose Google Ad Manager
It's a similar product to Facebook, as Google Ad Manager is for Google. Google Ad Manager is better in terms of user segmentation and targeting.
Features
Google Ad Manager
Ad Network Integration
Comparison of Ad Network Integration features of Product A and Product B
Google Ad Manager
7.8
28 Ratings
6% above category average
Data Transfer7.528 Ratings
DSP integration8.022 Ratings
Ad Campaigns
Comparison of Ad Campaigns features of Product A and Product B
Google Ad Manager
7.4
40 Ratings
6% below category average
Ad campaign creation7.840 Ratings
Ad deployment7.140 Ratings
Display advertising7.639 Ratings
Ad display and retargeting segmentation7.238 Ratings
Sequence targeting7.328 Ratings
Ad Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Ad Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
Google Ad Manager
6.7
39 Ratings
15% below category average
Ad dashboards6.537 Ratings
Ad performance reports7.439 Ratings
Ad conversion tracking6.638 Ratings
Ad attribution reporting6.834 Ratings
Cross-channel ad management7.029 Ratings
Ad forecasting and optimization5.834 Ratings
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User Ratings
Google Ad Manager
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
(36 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
7.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
8.3
(4 ratings)
Support Rating
7.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
Google Ad Manager
Likelihood to Recommend
Google
I like that I can see several clients in one place, which can be convenient. However, the UX could be a lot better as outlined previously. In other words, the benefits of combining clients into the Ad Manager don't seem to be much more beneficial than logging into each client's ad account separately
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Pros
Google
  • The obvious is the data - Google Ads Manager gives me essential and even critical data about which jobs and industries are hot right now and what is driving the most response.
  • Google Ad Manager gives us more control over the search engine results page as we get more visibility and real estate on our branded search terms and job/industry-specific search terms.
  • Google Ad Manager gives us the chance to compete with major national players in job recruitment, Monster, Indeed, LinkedIn, etc.
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Cons
Google
  • Support. Not that they don't call or offer help, it's that our account people are bullies. I tell them I don't have time, so I am insulted and told that I need to get in front of the laptop otherwise I have "failed the company." I have never had a situation where I wasn't bullied by our Ad reps. They don't respect or value our time, which can make their calls frustrating.
  • Too quick on support. They don't take the time to understand the product. We are a preschool which shares a name with a popular motorcycle. An Ad rep insisted he knew the company so well that he could help me within five minutes. After being interrupted frequently, I just let him continue to tell me how I "could increase awareness of our aerodynamic seat design by creating ads with those keywords..."
  • Better management of trademark keywords and program awareness. We switched over to a new site, the domain changed for about ten seconds. All of our ads were unapproved and put on pause. The email stated it would be fixed very quickly, but I had to go in for the last 3 days to reactivate each one individually.
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Likelihood to Renew
Google
I think it's useful for our team and we rely on it to improve our business. It is within our budget also. Although we still will need an approval from the upper-level management team, I don't see any problem with that
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Usability
Google
While most of Google Ad Manager is user-friendly, certain parts of the ad creation process could use some improvements. Specifically, the way you insert keywords can be clunky and time-consuming, and I would like to see better and more keyword suggestions when designing a campaign.
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Support Rating
Google
I could say a lot about this topic. As an agency, we get a new [representative] to talk to almost every quarter to go over select accounts and the campaigns within. Most of the time, these [educated representatives], don't provide any new feedback, or I just simply [disagree] with their approach. This is not all the time however. I have learned a lot from a rare few, [individuals] that have given me new strategies and access to betas early on. The other side of support, is the [overseas support platform]. [It] is usually not very helpful, but you can [emphasize] issues and they can research [them]. The Google Tag Implementation team is pristine though. When you need them, you need to set an appointment, which is usually 2 weeks out; they are so over-my-head intelligent, I've never had a bad experience with them and whenever I needed them for a fix, they solved it [within] the first call.
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Alternatives Considered
Google
As I've said in prior comments, I like how the Google Ad Manager makes better use of the Google data and results compared to the others. Yes, I've tried them - I used to evaluate software for a former company. They will all do the job I didn't like their usage as much as I preferred the Google information - and I said even that had flaws - so you have to realize that nothing is completely perfect so far.
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Return on Investment
Google
  • I was able to work well with my budgets - mainly because of the reports.
  • I saw a great spike in the way my ad traffic increased.
  • It was a very easy way to work with Google Ad Manager than connecting other platforms with less compatibility - Less investment.
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