Ads specifications

Google Ads measurement and conversion specification

Advertising data is only useful when the site and campaign agree on what a meaningful action actually is.

Measurement layer

The exact configuration depends on the customer's systems and privacy requirements.

  • Google Ads conversion actions
  • GA4 key events
  • Tag Manager where appropriate
  • UTM parameters
  • Landing-page events
  • Consent/privacy considerations

Landing pages

The destination page should match the promise made by the advertisement.

  • Clear service proposition
  • Fast mobile experience
  • Visible call to action
  • Relevant location/service content
  • Working contact path
  • Measurement confirmation
Technology

Google search, measurement and business services

Search, analytics, advertising and business services work best when the website is structured and measured properly.

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  • Google Search Console — Indexing, crawl visibility, search queries, coverage and site health. Provider information
  • Google Analytics — Traffic, engagement and conversion measurement. Provider information
  • Google Tag Manager — Controlled deployment of measurement and conversion tags. Provider information
  • Google Workspace — Business Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Meet and productivity services. Provider information
  • Google Ads — Paid search, conversion tracking and campaign measurement. Provider information
  • PageSpeed Insights — Performance and Core Web Vitals diagnostics. Provider information
  • Google Business Profile — Local business visibility and public business information. Provider information
  • Google Merchant Center — Product feeds and shopping visibility where relevant. Provider information
Technology

Web standards, code and frameworks

We are not locked to a single framework. Straightforward sites should stay straightforward; applications can use deeper stacks when justified.

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Need the simple version?

The detailed pages exist for customers who want to inspect the engineering. The customer-facing offer remains deliberately straightforward.