How Do I Raise Google Ads Budgets Without ROAS Dropping?
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Written by Christopher Krassnig, Founder & CEO of ZenoX Media. Answers every question here from the accounts ZenoX runs, not from theory.
The short answer
Raise a working Google Ads budget by 10 to 20 percent, then wait 3 to 4 days before judging whether ROAS held. We do not double a working campaign. At ZenoX, we also scale the feed because one product or creative producing 90 percent of revenue makes growth fragile. We hold the move when stock or margin is weak.
Use Small Budget Steps
Raise an established campaign budget by 10 to 20 percent, then leave it alone for 3 to 4 days. We first make sure sales are stable and stock can cover more orders. The margin also needs room for colder traffic. Small moves keep Google close to the buyers it already knows. Spend may rise before returns settle, so we do not judge the first report. After the wait, compare added revenue with added cost and profit. If the account holds, make the next small move. If it weakens, find the cause before adding more money.
Build More Than One Way to Win
If one product or creative produces 90 percent of revenue, raising budget puts more money on one bet. We use 70/20/10: 70 percent supports current winners, 20 percent tests new products or creative, and 10 percent funds bolder tests. This keeps most spend on proven demand while we look for another winner. Before an increase, we check stock and margin. We also account for seasonal dips and slower parts of the month. The feed needs more than one product that can carry growth.
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