Detailed Audit

Google Ads Deep Analysis

6-month account audit: August 2025 to February 2026. Comprehensive review of $15,593 in spend across 48 campaigns.

OffSider AG Equipment

February 2026 Prepared by: Market Lead

Google Ads Account: Overall Grade

Based on a comprehensive review of $15,593 in spend across 48 campaigns over the last 6 months. The account has fundamental structural issues that must be fixed before scaling.

F
Conversion Tracking
F
Search Terms
D
Campaign Structure
C
Geo Targeting
D-
Overall Account

1. Conversion Tracking: Grade F (Critical)

This is the single most important issue in the account.

Without accurate conversion tracking, every optimisation decision is based on false data. Google's algorithm cannot learn what a real conversion looks like, so it cannot optimise towards actual sales or enquiries. You are effectively flying blind.

90% Conversion Rate (Impossible)

The "Summer Sheep 2025" Display campaign shows a 90%+ conversion rate (17,917 conversions from 19,800 clicks). This is physically impossible. It means the conversion tag fires on every page load, not on actual enquiries or sales.

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All Data Is Unreliable

Because the conversion pixel fires incorrectly, EVERY campaign's conversion data is polluted. The "782 conversions" on Sell Like Crazy, the "317 conversions" on Spin-a-Calf, the "52 conversions" on Grids: none of these numbers are real.

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Google Cannot Optimise

Smart Bidding strategies (like Maximise Conversions or Target CPA) rely on conversion data to learn. With broken tracking, the algorithm is optimising towards pageviews, not sales. Every automated bid adjustment is wrong.

What Needs to Happen

  • Remove all existing conversion actions from the account
  • Install fresh Google Tag Manager container on the website
  • Set up proper conversion tracking: form submissions, phone calls, and (if applicable) e-commerce purchases
  • Verify conversions are firing correctly with Google Tag Assistant
  • Allow 2-4 weeks for data to accumulate before making optimisation decisions

2. Search Term Waste: Grade F

The account has zero negative keyword strategy. Broad and phrase match keywords are triggering ads for completely irrelevant searches, burning budget on people who will never buy livestock handling equipment.

Irrelevant Search Term What They Wanted What OffSider Sells
repossessed tractors for sale Cheap used tractors Livestock handling equipment
farm buggy for sale Side-by-side vehicle Cattle/sheep equipment
4wd tractor with loader for sale Tractor purchase Not a tractor dealer
used machinery for sale Secondhand equipment New equipment manufacturer
gumtree livestock queensland Buy/sell animals Equipment, not animals
charolais heifers for sale Buy cattle Not a cattle dealer
earth moving equipment Excavators, dozers Livestock handling only
seized tractors for sale Auction tractors Not a tractor dealer
plastic driveway grid Residential plastic grids Steel cattle/property grids
small tractors for sale under $5000 Hobby farm tractor Not a tractor dealer
cow for sale qld / jersey cows for sale qld Buy cattle Not a livestock dealer
abandoned farms for sale Buy property Not a real estate agent
driveway ramps Residential ramp Agricultural property access
$0
Negative Keywords Set Up
~40%
Est. Budget on Irrelevant Terms
~$6,200
Est. Wasted Over 6 Months

What Needs to Happen

  • Build comprehensive negative keyword list: tractors, used machinery, animals for sale, gumtree, real estate, plastic, residential, second hand, parts, hire, rental, auction, repossessed, seized
  • Tighten match types: move from broad match to phrase and exact match for core terms
  • Implement regular search term reviews (weekly during first month, then fortnightly)
  • Create shared negative keyword lists across all campaigns

3. Campaign Structure: Grade D

48 total campaigns, 38 with zero spend. The account is cluttered with old event campaigns dating back to 2020, mixed campaign types, and no clear naming convention.

Campaign Type Spend (6mo) Key Metric Issue
Summer Sheep 2025 Display $2,486 810K impr, 17,917 "conv" Broken tracking, 90% conv rate
Local Area Grids Search $2,381 433 clicks, 8.4% CTR Decent CTR, needs tracking fix
Grids SEQ SWQ Search $2,208 539 clicks, 8% CTR Decent CTR, needs tracking fix
Sell Like Crazy Search $1,834 2K clicks, 26% CTR High CTR, suspicious conv data
Spin-a-Calf Search Search $1,828 1.8K clicks, 317 "conv" Hero product, needs rebuild
SRBH Summer 23 Promo Display $1,488 2.6K clicks Old promo still running
Grids Summer 25/26 Display $655 1.6K clicks Low spend display
ANFD 2024 #2 Display $488 1.1K clicks Old event campaign
Competition Targeted Search $103 77 clicks Very low spend
38 Other Campaigns Mixed $0 No activity Dead campaigns cluttering account

Recommended Structure (After Cleanup)

  • Search: Spin-a-Calf (hero product), Cattle Handling, Sheep Handling, Goat Handling, Property Access (Grids/Gates)
  • Display/Remarketing: Retarget website visitors, past event attendees
  • Brand: Protect brand name from competitors
  • Competitor: Target competitor brand searches
  • Remove or archive all 38 dead campaigns immediately

4. What Is Actually Working

Despite the structural issues, there are promising signals in the data that indicate strong demand for OffSider products.

Grids Search: 8%+ CTR

Both Grids campaigns (Local Area and SEQ/SWQ) are achieving 8%+ click-through rates, well above the industry average of 3-5%. People searching for property grids are clicking on OffSider ads. The demand is there.

Sell Like Crazy: 26% CTR

This campaign has extremely high engagement. While the conversion data is unreliable, the click-through rate indicates the messaging resonates. This approach can be refined and scaled.

Geographic Focus

Spend is concentrated in NSW ($4,032), QLD ($3,632), and VIC ($2,521), which aligns with the primary agricultural regions. SA, WA, and TAS have lower but meaningful spend.

Brand Awareness Exists

The Spin-a-Calf campaign is generating significant search volume (41K impressions). People are searching for the product by name. This is a strong brand signal that can be leveraged.