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Google Ads & Performance Marketing Specialist

Evidence-first performance marketing. Hands-on experience across the full campaign lifecycle — from keyword research and audience targeting to bid strategy and performance analysis.

Surat, Gujarat, India swapniilb7@gmail.com

About

Independent performance marketing with verified results

I'm Swapnil Barot, a Google Ads & Performance Marketing Specialist focused on Google Search Ads and YouTube In-Stream Ads, with hands-on experience across the full campaign lifecycle — from keyword research and audience targeting to bid strategy and performance analysis. I independently planned, launched, and optimized these campaigns for self-directed affiliate offers using ClickBank as the affiliate platform.

Results have included Quality Scores of 8+ with Above Average Ad Relevance and Landing Page Experience, and video campaigns reaching view rates above 43%.

Open to Remote

Location
Surat, Gujarat, India
Education
B.E. Computer Engineering
Bhagwan Mahavir College, 2018–2022
Experience
Self-Directed Affiliate Campaigns
Apr 2024 – Present

Skills

Full-stack Google Ads execution

Practical skills developed through independent campaign management across Search and Video advertising.

Paid search & video advertising

  • Google Search Ads
  • YouTube In-Stream Ads
  • Responsive Search Ads
  • Match Type Strategy
  • Negative Keyword Management
  • Bid Strategy Optimization
  • Quality Score Optimization

Audience & targeting

  • Audience Segmentation
  • Interest-Based Targeting
  • Demographic Targeting
  • Device Performance Analysis
  • Placement Performance Analysis

Analytics & optimization

  • Search Term Report Analysis
  • Auction Insights Analysis
  • Video Quartile Retention Analysis
  • Campaign Performance Reporting
  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

Campaign research & strategy

  • Keyword Research
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Affiliate Campaign Management
  • Search & Video Campaign Planning

Tools & platforms

  • Google Ads
  • Google Keyword Planner
  • ClickBank

Certifications

Google Skillshop verified credentials

Four active Google certifications covering Search, Video, Measurement, and Analytics.

Google Ads Search Certification
Google Skillshop · Issued May 13, 2026 · Expires May 13, 2027
Credential ID: 182291554
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Google Ads Video Certification
Google Skillshop · Issued May 18, 2026 · Expires May 18, 2027
Credential ID: 182670690
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Google Ads Measurement Certification
Google Skillshop · Issued May 15, 2026 · Expires May 15, 2027
Credential ID: 182477858
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Google Analytics Certification (2026)
Google Skillshop · Issued June 22, 2026 · Expires June 22, 2027
Credential ID: 185978639
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Case Studies

Verified campaign performance

Two independently managed campaigns with documented setup, strategy, and results.

Search Health & Wellness · Independent Performance Marketing

Google Search Ads — Branded Search Strategy

A precision-focused Search campaign built to acquire high-intent branded traffic within the health and wellness industry. The campaign was structured around Exact Match and Phrase Match targeting with continuous Search Terms Report analysis and negative keyword refinement.

Platform
Google Ads
Campaign type
Search
Primary strategy
Branded Search
Ad format
Responsive Search Ads

Performance results

8+
Quality Score
12.86%
Campaign CTR
17.86%
Keyword CTR
91.43%
Top of Page Rate
45.71%
Absolute Top of Page Rate
68.61%
Click Share

This campaign intentionally targeted branded search terms only, so overall impression share was expected to be lower. The objective was precision and high-intent traffic rather than broad market coverage.

Auction insights

MetricValue
Search Impression Share16.13%
Search Top Impression Share15.24%
Search Absolute Top Impression Share<10%
Search Exact Match IS<10%
Search Lost IS (Rank)56.45%
Search Lost Top IS (Rank)57.62%

Quality signals

Ad Relevance: Above Average
Landing Page Experience: Above Average
RSA Ad Strength: Good

Architecture & strategy

The campaign was built around one principle: precision over reach.

  • 01 Branded-only keyword targeting — focused traffic acquisition on users already searching for the product by name, maximizing relevance from the first impression.
  • 02 Category keyword exclusion — avoided lower-intent, earlier-stage research traffic that would dilute overall query quality.
  • 03 Exact + Phrase Match selection — kept triggered queries closely aligned with actual branded terms rather than loosely related searches.
  • 04 Broad Match exclusion — protected intent purity by preventing algorithmic expansion into unrelated or interpretive queries.

Optimization & management

  • Search Terms Report review to confirm ongoing alignment with branded search intent
  • Continuous negative keyword refinement based on Search Terms Report findings
  • RSA asset optimization to improve message relevance and maintain alignment
  • Auction Insights monitoring to track competitive positioning and impression share trends
Video Health & Wellness · YouTube · Oral Health Supplement

Google Video Ads — YouTube In-Stream Campaign

A self-managed Skippable In-stream video campaign on YouTube promoting a Health Supplement Offer. The campaign used Maximum CPV bidding with frequency capping to manage viewer exposure, targeting high-intent audiences in the United States.

Campaign type
Skippable In-stream
Bid strategy
Maximum CPV
Network
YouTube
Location
United States

Performance results

1,499
Impressions
649
Views
43.30%
View Rate
33.18%
100% Video Completion

Device performance

DeviceImpressionsView Rate
Mobile Phones1,29941.72%
Desktop (Computers)20053.50%
TabletsExcluded
TV ScreensExcluded

Mobile Phones generated the majority of impressions and views, while Desktop produced a smaller volume but a higher View Rate (53.50% vs. 41.72% on Mobile).

Video quartile retention

QuartileRetention Rate
25% (First quartile)58.09%
50% (Midpoint)Not reported by Google Ads for this campaign
75% (Third quartile)Not reported by Google Ads for this campaign
100% (Full completion)33.18%

Video quartile data showed 58.09% of viewers reaching the 25% mark, declining to 33.18% at full completion. Google Ads did not report retention at the 50% and 75% milestones for this campaign.

Targeting configuration

Keywords
14 keywords using Broad Match and Phrase Match types
Demographics
Adults aged 35+, female users, all household income levels
Devices
Mobile Phones & Computers enabled; Tablets & TV excluded
Location
United States, Presence-based targeting

Broader keyword targeting was intentionally used for this video awareness campaign, while the Search campaign used exact-match branded targeting for high-intent capture.

Ad creative

A single Skippable In-stream video promoted a Health Supplement Offer, with the headline "Whitens teeth" and a "Learn more" CTA directing viewers to a dedicated landing page.

Contact

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