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How Google Ads Scripts Automate PPC Account Management
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In this episode of The Google Ads Podcast with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dive into the world of Google Ads scripts — a powerful but underused tool for automating repetitive PPC tasks. Lucas breaks down the anatomy of a simple script that pauses underperforming keywords when they exceed a cost-per-conversion threshold, using real numbers from a mid-market e-commerce account running on a $50,000 monthly budget. He explains how scripts differ from automated rules, when to use JavaScript over the Ads Editor, and a concrete example: a script that saved 12% of spend in the first week by catching keyword drift. Luna pushes back on the learning curve, and Lucas offers a practical starting point — a script anyone can copy-paste from Google's documentation. The conversation also touches on the risk of script errors and the importance of testing in a draft campaign first. Tune in for actionable automation advice that works on any account size.