Creating an order and line item in Google Ad Manager involves several steps. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:
Creating an Order in Google Ad Manager
- Log In to Google Ad Manager :
- Go to Google Ad Manager and log in with your account credentials.
- Navigate to Orders :
- In the left-hand menu, click on "Delivery" and then select "Orders".
- Create a New Order :
- Click on the "+" button or "New order" to create a new order.
- Enter Order Details :
- Advertiser : Select the advertiser for the order. If the advertiser is not already in your list, you can add a new one by selecting "New advertiser".
- Order Name : Give your order a descriptive name.
- Salesperson : Select the salesperson managing this order.
- Trafficker : Choose the trafficker responsible for the trafficking order.
- Start and End Dates : Specify the start and end dates for the order.
- Priority : Set the priority for this order.
- Save the Order :
- After filling in the details, click "Save".
Creating a Line Item in Google Ad Manager
Once you have created an order, you need to create line items within that order.- Select the Order :
- In the "Orders" section, find the order you just created and click on it.
- Create a New Line Item :
- Click on the "New line item" button within the order.
- Enter Line Item Details :
- Name : Give your line item a descriptive name.
- Type : Select the type of line item (eg, Standard, Sponsorship, Network, etc.).
- Priority : Depending on the type of line item, set its priority.
- Inventory Size : Select the ad unit sizes (eg, 300x250, 728x90).
- Start and End Dates : Specify the start and end dates for the line item.
- Goal : Set the goal for this line item (eg, impressions, clicks).
- Pricing : Set the rate (eg, CPM, CPC).
- Targeting :
- Click on "Add targeting" to specify the targeting criteria for this line item. This can include geographical locations, demographics, ad units, key-values, etc.
- Creatives :
- Upload or link the creatives (ads) you want to use for this line item. Ensure they match the inventory sizes specified earlier.
- Frequency Capping and Other Settings :
- Set frequency capping if needed, to limit the number of times a user sees the ad.
- Configure any additional settings relevant to your campaign.
- Save the Line Item :
- After filling in all the details, click "Save".
Example
Here's an example to illustrate the steps:Order Example:
- Advertiser : Example Advertiser
- Order Name : Spring Campaign 2024
- Salesperson : John Doe
- Trafficker : Jane Smith
- Start Date : June 1, 2024
- End Date : June 30, 2024
- Priority : High
Line Item Example:
- Name : Homepage Banner
- Type : Standard
- Priority : 8
- Inventory Size : 728x90
- Start Date : June 1, 2024
- End Date : June 30, 2024
- Goal : 100,000 impressions
- Pricing : $5 CPM
- Targeting : United States, Homepage Section
- Creatives : Upload the 728x90 banner ad creative
- Frequency Capping : 3 impressions per user per day
Create a Creative
- Add a Creative :
- Within the line item details page, click on Add creative .
- Select Creative Type :
- Choose the type of creative you want to add (eg, Image, Video, HTML5).
- Upload Creative Assets :
- For an Image Creative :
- Name : Give a name to the creative.
- Size : Select the size that matches your line item.
- Image File : Upload the image file.
- Destination URL : Enter the URL where users will be directed when they click the ad.
- For a Video Creative :
- Name : Give a name to the creative.
- Size : Select the size that matches your line item.
- Video File : Upload the video file.
- Companion Ads : Optionally, add companion ads.
- Destination URL : Enter the URL where users will be directed when they click the ad.
- For an Image Creative :
- Save the Creative : Click Save to add the creative to your line item.
Final Steps
- Review and Approve : Review the details of your order, line item, and creatives to ensure everything is set up correctly.
- Activate : Once reviewed, click Activate to start serving the ads.