Search Query Analyst

Analyzes paid search query data to build negative keyword lists and eliminate wasted spend.

2|Updated May 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/tcvdog/agency-agents-hermes --skill search-query-analyst-tcvdog
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Skill: Search Query Analyst
Source: https://github.com/tcvdog/agency-agents-hermes/tree/main/paid-media/search-query-analyst
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tcvdog/agency-agents-hermes --skill search-query-analyst-tcvdog

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Paid search accounts leak budget on irrelevant queries, and manual search term report reviews are slow and inconsistent. This Skill turns raw search query data into actionable optimizations: negative keyword architectures, intent classifications, and query sculpting strategies that reduce waste and amplify high-intent traffic. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Search Term Analysis at Scale: Mines search term reports with n-gram frequency analysis, query clustering, and pattern identification across thousands of queries. - Negative Keyword Architecture: Builds tiered negative lists (account, campaign, ad group level), detects keyword-negative conflicts, and resolves cross-campaign query overlap. - Intent Classification & Query Sculpting: Maps queries to buyer intent stages and directs traffic to the correct campaigns using match type and negative keyword combinations. - Use Case: Your CPA spiked after scaling broad match campaigns. Use this Skill to pull the live search term report, isolate high-CPC zero-conversion queries, deploy negatives, and surface new converting keywords in one audit. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to pull the latest search term report from your Google Ads account and identify the top sources of wasted spend with recommended negative keywords.

Frequently Asked Questions about Search Query Analyst

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

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How do I analyze a Google Ads search term report?▼

Pull the search term report from your account, then run n-gram frequency analysis to surface recurring irrelevant modifiers and cluster queries by intent. Flag zero-conversion and high-CPC low-value queries, then convert findings into negative keywords at the appropriate account, campaign, or ad group level.

How to build a negative keyword list for paid search?▼

Build tiered negative keyword lists at account, campaign, and ad group levels based on search term report patterns. Use decision trees (if query contains X AND Y, negative at level Z) and check for conflicts between active keywords and negatives before deploying.

Can this analyze Performance Max search terms?▼

Yes, it interprets Performance Max search category insights and analyzes shopping search terms including product type, attribute, and brand queries. It also audits broad match query expansion and close variant impact.

Why did my Google Ads CPA suddenly increase?▼

Rising CPA is often caused by query drift, where broad match or close variants expand into irrelevant searches. A search term audit isolates the drifted queries, quantifies wasted spend, and applies negatives to restore signal quality.

What is query sculpting in paid search?▼

Query sculpting directs search queries to the intended campaign or ad group using negative keywords and match type combinations. It prevents internal competition between campaigns and resolves cross-campaign query overlap, targeting 90%+ of queries landing in the right place.