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Monthly Keyword Report

This prompt enables digital marketers to generate a robust keyword performance report using actual Google Ads account data. By ranking and summarizing the top and bottom keywords over a defined period—while drawing clear comparisons to the previous period—it delivers vital insights for optimization. The goal: maximize efficiency by guiding decisions on bidding, pausing, and budget allocation, all grounded in verified data.

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Using Google Ads data, produce a keyword performance report for the user-defined time range. Rank and summarize best and worst performing keywords on key metrics (impressions, clicks, conversions, spend, CPL, ROAS) and compare results against the previous same-length period. Document all relevant data points and explain any changes in keyword effectiveness. If any keyword data is incomplete, flag the gap. Offer a final summary with recommendations for keyword optimization, including pausing or bidding changes.

Instruction to generate report:

  • Always validate data directly from Google Ads before presenting.

  • Never use hypothetical or sample data in any output.

  • Disclose and explain any metrics or data points missing due to system limitations.

  • For large data sets, chunk the analysis and aggregate at the end for efficiency and completeness.

  • Each insight or recommendation must be supported by specific data points and a logical explanation.

  • Conclude each report with a clear, prioritized summary and next steps for improving results.

Output Received and How It Is Helpful

The prompt delivers an in-depth keyword performance analysis, comparing the most recent month (September 2025) against the prior month (August 2025) for Google Ads Account 579-961-2044. It ranks keywords by effectiveness, identifies costly inefficiencies, and provides actionable recommendations—all while maintaining transparency about data limitations.

Overall Account Summary

  • Conversions fell 46.8% despite a 31.5% increase in spend, leading to a 147% surge in cost-per-lead (CPL) from $33.23 to $82.21.

  • CTR dropped sharply (from 8.64% to 4.38%), highlighting declining engagement.

  • ROAS plummeted from 1.80 to 0.66 (-63.3%), a red flag for inefficiency.

Top 10 Best Performing Keywords

The analysis surfaces the strongest keywords (by conversion volume and ROAS), such as:

Keyword Impr. Clicks CTR Spend Conv. CPL ROAS
[Platform X] market analysis 9,882 500 5.06% $4,479 52.00 $86.13 0.63
[Brand A] [Platform X] 694 219 31.56% $1,804 40.66 $44.36 1.25
[Brand A] [Platform X] 597 175 29.31% $429 39.30 $10.92 5.03

Top 10 Worst Performing Keywords

The worst performers (high spend, few or no conversions) are flagged for immediate optimization:

Keyword Impr. Clicks CTR Spend Conv. CPL ROAS
best short term rental pricing software 429 21 4.90% $1,512 0.00 0.00
short term rental dynamic pricing 919 36 3.92% $1,353 1.04 $1,300 0.08
dynamic pricing software vacation rentals 1,197 21 1.75% $1,022 2.00 $511 0.44

Key Performance Changes and Insights

  • Major conversion drops for "[Brand A] [Platform X]" and "[Brand A] co pricing" (-45.8% and -50.9%, respectively).

  • Small conversion increases for “[Platform X] market analysis” and “[Platform X] software,” showing some resilience.

  • Paused keywords show both potential (good CPL if reactivated) and waste (high CPL/low volume).

Data gaps such as missing Quality Score, device-level details, and ad scheduling are explicitly disclosed, ensuring full transparency.

Recommendations & Next Steps

  • Pause immediate underperformers: Keywords with $500+ spend and zero conversions (e.g., "best short-term rental pricing software").

  • Bid reductions: Cut bids on low-ROAS keywords and increase for well-performing brand variants.

  • Budget reallocation: Shift budget toward keywords with ROAS above 1.0 and CPL below $50.

  • Landing page testing: Severe conversion drop and CTR decline indicate the need for ad and landing page revision.

  • Weekly reviews: Monitor keyword trends after changes; reassess negative keywords and match types for continued improvement.

Final Summary

September 2025 highlighted a serious performance decline, including a 147% spike in CPL and ROAS falling to 0.66. The immediate action plan prioritizes pausing or reducing bids on inefficient keywords, reactivating high-potential paused terms, and focusing spend on top performers. Marketers are encouraged to set the restoration goal of sub-$50 CPL and a minimum 1.5 ROAS within 30 days for meaningful account recovery.