I have a framework for solving issues like this:
**Step 1: Conversion tracking**: test your setup with GTM preview mode. Ensure you’re using the latest GA4 tags.
You pass this step when you’ve tested all landing pages, forms, links, etc.
**Step 2: Targeting**
Locations: check your location settings and advanced location settings to ensure your ads are showing to the right people.
Keywords: check your search terms reports to ensure that you’re actually getting the clicks that matter. Use negative keyword lists to fine-tune your targeting.
You pass this step when your “Where ads showed” and Search Terms report show that you’re only running ads in the right places on the right searches.
**Step 3: Ads**
Are your ads specific enough? Make sure your ad copy is specific to your offer, exclusive to your audience and empathetic to the needs of your customers. Your ads should be just what your customers are looking for and ick to everyone else.
Are your ads specific to every keyword in the ad group? If not, divide them into ad groups with only 1 search intent per ad group.
You pass this step when you have Quality Scores in the 7-10 range and CTR above 8-15% (depends on your market and budget).
**Step 4: Landing Page**: is it fast? Is it safe? Is your offer engaging? Is the CTA clear? Is it free of distraction? Does it look professional? Do your provide trust (case studies, reviews, etc)?
You’ll pass this stage when you’re getting conversions. If you’ve completed Steps 1-3 then you can test different offers and landing pages with Experiments in Google Ads or A/B tests in Clickfunnels, or other tools.