bid-strategy-selectorlisted
Install: claude install-skill kochellenk-afk/google-ads-diagnostic-toolkit
# Bid Strategy Selector
A skill for matching the right Google Ads bid strategy to each campaign's data and goals.
## What this skill does
Given campaign data, this skill recommends one of seven bid strategies per campaign with:
1. The reasoning (data-backed)
2. The recommended target value (tCPA dollars or tROAS percentage) where applicable
3. A transition plan (don't switch cold)
4. Expected performance change
5. Risk factors and what to monitor
## The seven strategies (when to use each)
Read `references/strategy-comparison.md` for the full breakdown. Quick guide:
| Strategy | Use when |
|---|---|
| **Manual CPC** | New campaigns, <15 conv/month, or tight bid control needed |
| **Enhanced CPC** | Transitioning from Manual to Smart Bidding (rarely the final answer) |
| **Maximize Clicks** | Top-of-funnel awareness with no conversion tracking - used very sparingly |
| **Maximize Conversions** | Scaling campaigns where you want all available budget spent on conversions |
| **Target CPA** | 30+ conversions/month, consistent CPA goal, value per conversion is similar |
| **Maximize Conversion Value** | Ecommerce with variable order values, want to maximize total revenue |
| **Target ROAS** | 50+ conv/month with conversion value tracking, specific ROAS target |
## Required inputs
1. **Campaign data with at least 90 days of history**
2. **Per-campaign monthly conversion volume** - required for Smart Bidding eligibility checks
3. **Conversion tracking quality** - does the use