audience-demographics-audit

Audit Google Ads demographic and audience configurations to identify bid-adjustment opportunities.

17|5|Updated Jun 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/portermetricsample/marketing-skills --skill audience-demographics-audit
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Skill: audience-demographics-audit
Source: https://github.com/portermetricsample/marketing-skills/tree/main/google-ads/segmentation/audience/demographics-audit
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/portermetricsample/marketing-skills --skill audience-demographics-audit

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill identifies wasted advertising spend by auditing demographic and audience setups, ensuring your budget is allocated to high-performing segments rather than under-performing or unclassified groups.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Demographic Performance Audit: Analyzes age and gender segments against account baselines to provide actionable bid adjustments.
  • Audience Usage Check: Evaluates whether audiences are attached and provides a clear path from Observation to Targeting.
  • Use Case: Use this skill during a monthly account review to identify which age bands are draining your budget and to promote your top-performing audience segments to active targeting.

Quick Start

Run the audience-demographics-audit skill to analyze the current Google Ads account performance and generate bid adjustment recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions about audience-demographics-audit

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I find wasted Google Ads spend in my demographic targeting?

To find wasted spend, you audit demographic performance by analyzing age and gender segments against account baselines. This process identifies under-performing groups and provides actionable bid adjustments to reallocate budget to high-performing segments.

Can I use this demographic audit for Video and Display campaigns?

Yes, the demographic audit applies to performance marketing reviews across Search, Display, and Video campaigns. It evaluates audience configurations and bid adjustments to optimize targeting strategies for various campaign types.

What is the best way to improve ROAS or CPA using Google Ads demographics?

The best way to improve ROAS or CPA is by running a data-driven demographic audit to identify bid-adjustment opportunities. This ensures your budget is allocated to high-performing segments rather than unclassified or under-performing groups.

Do I need a specific tool to access Google Ads demographic performance data?

Yes, you need access to the Porter Metrics MCP to query demographic performance data and audience usage metrics. This connection is required to analyze current account performance and generate bid adjustment recommendations.

Why are my Google Ads audience segments not actively optimizing my campaigns?

Audience segments may be set to Observation rather than active Targeting. An audience usage check evaluates your current setup and provides a clear path to transition high-performing segments into active targeting to influence bidding.