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In Google Ads, the highest bidder doesn't automatically win. Google also considers how relevant and useful your ad and landing page are. Quality Score is a 1–10 diagnostic rating for each keyword that summarises this. Higher quality generally means better ad positions at lower cost per click.
The three components
| Component | What it means |
|---|---|
| Expected click-through rate | How likely people are to click your ad for that keyword, compared with other advertisers |
| Ad relevance | How closely your ad matches the intent behind the keyword |
| Landing page experience | How relevant, useful and easy to use your landing page is for people who click |
Each is rated Below average, Average or Above average. You can add these columns in the Keywords view of Google Ads.
Improve expected CTR
- Include the keyword (or close variants) in headlines naturally.
- Mention specific benefits: price, speed, location, guarantee.
- Use all relevant assets: sitelinks, callouts, call, location, structured snippets.
- Remove keywords that attract irrelevant searches (add negatives).
Improve ad relevance
- Group tightly related keywords into small ad groups (e.g., one per taxi route or per service).
- Write ads specifically for each group instead of one generic ad everywhere.
Improve landing page experience
- Send each ad group to the most relevant page — not always the homepage.
- Match the headline on the page to the ad's promise.
- Fast loading on mobile.
- Clear contact options above the fold; transparent information (prices, process, location).
- No intrusive pop-ups or misleading content.
Example: taxi business
Keyword "ludhiana to delhi airport taxi" → Ad: "Ludhiana to Delhi Airport Taxi | Fixed Fare, 24×7" → Landing page: dedicated route page with fares, travel time and booking buttons. Compare that with sending the same keyword to a generic homepage with a slider — the first setup almost always earns better Quality Scores.
Common myths
- "Quality Score is used directly in the auction." It's a diagnostic summary; the auction uses real-time quality signals. Improving the components still improves performance.
- "Higher budget improves Quality Score." No — relevance and experience do.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good Quality Score?
7 or above is good for most keywords; focus on improving keywords with 1–4.
How quickly does it change?
It updates as Google collects more data; improvements may show over days to weeks.
Does Quality Score apply to Performance Max?
Quality Score is shown for Search keywords; other campaign types use their own quality signals.
Lower your cost per click
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