google-ads-negative-keywords

Mine Google Ads search term reports and apply negative keyword lists.

13|Updated Mar 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/eliasmalmsandberg/google-ads-skills --skill google-ads-negative-keywords
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: google-ads-negative-keywords
Source: https://github.com/eliasmalmsandberg/google-ads-skills/tree/main/skills/google-ads-negative-keywords
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/eliasmalmsandberg/google-ads-skills --skill google-ads-negative-keywords

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps advertisers reduce wasted ad spend by systematically identifying and blocking irrelevant queries through negative keyword optimization. It protects conversion data quality and prevents campaigns from competing against themselves.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Mine search term reports to identify high-spend, low-conversion queries.
  • Build and manage shared negative keyword lists and apply them at campaign level.
  • Prevent cross-campaign cannibalization by routing queries to the most appropriate campaign.
  • Maintain brand integrity by excluding generic terms where necessary and following safety guidelines.

Quick Start

Identify the top spend queries with zero conversions in the last 30 days and add them as phrase negatives to the appropriate campaigns.

Frequently Asked Questions about google-ads-negative-keywords

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find and add negative keywords to my Google Ads campaigns?

To find and add negative keywords to Google Ads, mine search term reports to identify high-spend, low-conversion queries, then apply them as phrase negatives to the relevant campaigns to reduce wasted spend.

What is the best way to prevent keyword cannibalization across multiple Google Ads campaigns?

Prevent keyword cannibalization across Google Ads campaigns by routing queries to the most appropriate campaign and applying negatives to block those queries from triggering competing ads.

How do I manage negative keywords across multiple Google Ads campaigns?

Manage negative keywords across multiple Google Ads campaigns by building and applying account-level shared negative keyword lists, which preserves cross-campaign efficiency and maintains blocking consistency.

When should I use exact, phrase, or broad match negatives in Google Ads?

Use a structured decision framework to apply exact, phrase, or broad negative matches in Google Ads based on query patterns, ensuring you block irrelevant searches without restricting valuable traffic.

How do I stop wasted spend on irrelevant Google Ads search terms?

Stop wasted spend on irrelevant Google Ads search terms by mining search term reports for queries with zero conversions and adding them to negative keyword lists.

Do I need a shared negative keyword list for my Google Ads account?

You need a shared negative keyword list for your Google Ads account to efficiently apply negatives across multiple campaigns, maintain brand integrity, and preserve cross-campaign efficiency.