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INDEPENDENT MICROSOFT ADS SPECIALIST

Microsoft Ads management.
Make the next search channel count.

I help businesses launch, repair and improve Microsoft Advertising campaigns. Work directly with me on audience fit, search terms, product feeds and conversion evidence, so Bing Ads spend has a clear job to do.

Himanshu Swaraj
Himanshu SwarajFreelance Microsoft Ads consultantMeet your consultant
Account assessment Import + launch Ongoing management
18+Years in search marketingHands-on experience since 2008
200+Successful campaignsAcross my search marketing career
1Direct consultantYou work with Himanshu
6DAAOMI stagesA structured account review process

MICROSOFT ADS DECISION MAP

A second platform needs its own business case.

I assess demand, fit, control and outcomes before recommending more spend. An account can run smoothly and still attract the wrong enquiries.

  1. 01

    Demand

    Which services, products and queries justify a focused test?

  2. 02

    Fit

    Do market, device, audience and offer match the customer?

  3. 03

    Control

    Are budgets, destinations and exclusions set deliberately?

  4. 04

    Outcome

    Can we distinguish useful leads and sales from weak actions?

ADDITIONAL REACH, USEFUL INTENT

Find buyers your current plan may be missing.

A business-services account may need more qualified conversations. A retailer may want another route to its strongest product range. A local company may need enquiries within a genuine service area.

I check the opportunity against your margins, sales process and available evidence. I will not assume Microsoft traffic is cheaper, that every professional audience converts, or that another platform will fix an unclear offer.

Desktop search workspace with supplier information and business product samples
THE SEARCH BEHIND THE BUSINESS DECISIONReach a buyer.
Give them a reason to act.
Intent Relevance Action

FOUR CHECKS AFTER A GOOGLE IMPORT

Import the starting point.
Review the assumptions.

Microsoft’s import tools can save setup time. I review the imported account before launch, including warnings and any scheduled sync that could change it later.

01

Budget + bidding

Check daily budgets, bid settings, goals and the spending limits agreed for the test.

02

Queries + locations

Review match behaviour, negative keywords, language, geography and available distribution controls.

03

Ads + destinations

Inspect supported assets, claims, URLs and tracking parameters. Check what was skipped or changed.

04

Tracking + sync

Validate UET and conversions; decide which items a future import may update and which must stay separate.

Review My Import or Existing Account

PLATFORM-SPECIFIC WORK

Choose campaigns for their role, not their availability.

I agree the campaign mix against your offer, assets, markets and ability to measure results. Availability and controls are checked for the actual account.

Microsoft Search

Organise keywords, negatives, ads and landing pages around commercial intent. Review search terms and network performance instead of judging the account on combined clicks.

Shopping + Merchant Center

Prepare the catalogue and campaign structure around products that deserve budget. Check feed diagnostics, identifiers, variants, stock, pricing and destination agreement.

Performance Max

Assess automated cross-channel activity with useful conversion goals and relevant creative. Review reporting and its role alongside existing Search campaigns.

Audience + remarketing

Use suitable audiences and assets for consideration or return visits. Keep the purpose and reporting distinct from active-intent Search, with appropriate consent and measurement.

Product advertising also depends on the store. Connect campaign work with ecommerce optimisation. If you use both platforms, Google Shopping feed management can support the wider catalogue plan.

COPILOT + MICROSOFT AI

Use automation with a clear brief and a measured outcome.

I use AI to help group queries, explore messages and identify patterns for review. Microsoft campaign automation still needs accurate conversion goals, suitable assets and sensible test boundaries. The wider Microsoft Copilot optimisation page explains how paid search, organic visibility and AI discovery connect.

Microsoft Performance Max can access eligible inventory across Microsoft properties, including Copilot. Placement availability is not a promise of exposure for a particular query or customer.

Connect with your wider AI search strategy

A useful goal

Give bidding meaningful lead or sale signals, rather than asking it to maximise any recorded event.

Reviewed messages

Check AI-assisted assets against your real offer, brand, policies and landing pages.

Separate paid from organic

Advertising buys eligible paid delivery. It does not buy organic AI citations or rankings.

UET + LEAD QUALITY

A conversion should mean something to your business.

Universal Event Tracking (UET) connects Microsoft Advertising with website actions. I review it alongside your other analytics rather than assuming an existing Google tag covers Microsoft measurement.

Tag + event checks

Inspect coverage, duplicate events, goal definitions, revenue values and the behaviour of key forms or purchase paths.

Sales feedback

Compare the platform’s conversions with qualified enquiries, completed orders and available offline outcomes.

Consent + privacy

Check applicable consent signals and disclosures with your website team and privacy adviser. A measurement tag does not replace those responsibilities.

For wider measurement work, see analytics consulting. I check the implementation against Microsoft’s consent guidance and the requirements relevant to your markets.

B2B, RETAIL + LOCAL SERVICES

Audience information is a starting point, not proof of fit.

For B2B, LinkedIn profile targeting can provide company, industry and job-function inputs where supported. I assess those signals alongside query intent and the quality of the resulting conversations.

For retail, I look at the range, margin and delivery promise. For local services, I check service areas, call quality and the ability to respond. The campaign should reflect how your business actually wins customers.

B2B enquiries

Qualify the need, buying context and sales handoff.

Product sales

Match the catalogue, availability and profit priorities.

Local demand

Keep geography and the actual service offer aligned.

DAAOMI FOR MICROSOFT ADVERTISING

Six stages that turn account findings into decisions.

DAAOMI stands for Discover, Analyze, Audit, Optimize, Monitor and Improve. I use it to connect account work with the reason you are investing in the channel.

01Discover

Define the offer, markets, margins and outcome Microsoft Ads needs to support.

02Analyze

Compare demand, existing search evidence and the likely value of another channel.

03Audit

Inspect imports, campaign settings, ads, catalogue data, UET and conversion goals.

04Optimize

Implement the agreed priorities across queries, ads, destinations and budget control.

05Monitor

Review spend, delivery and lead or order quality through the agreed testing period.

06Improve

Keep useful learning, resolve weak points and decide what deserves further investment.

Set My Account Priorities

THREE WAYS TO WORK WITH ME

Start with the work you need.

Choose a focused assessment, hands-on management or independent support for the team already running the account.

DIRECT SPECIALIST SUPPORT

Account assessment

PROJECT QUOTE

Understand the gaps before committing to more activity.

  • Business goals and account-history review
  • Import settings and campaign structure
  • Search terms, negatives and targeting checks
  • Ads and landing-page assessment
  • UET and conversion-goal review
  • Prioritised findings and review call
Check Assessment Pricing
DIRECT SPECIALIST SUPPORT

Consulting + team support

SESSION OR RETAINER

Specialist input without handing over every task.

  • Channel-fit and expansion decisions
  • Live account reviews with your team
  • Import and launch recommendations
  • Testing and measurement priorities
  • Feedback on planned campaign changes
  • Written actions and agreed follow-up
  • Implementation ownership and handover
Check Consulting Pricing

Advertising spend is paid directly to Microsoft. Your proposal confirms campaign quantities, markets, reporting and implementation responsibilities. Feed repairs, development, tracking implementation and creative production are included only where specified.

EXPERIENCE BEHIND THE ACCOUNT REVIEW

Look at the work.
Then discuss your account.

My published client work shows how search strategy, site improvements and campaign decisions connect with business outcomes. I bring that wider experience to Microsoft Ads while assessing your account on its own evidence.

Explore Client Work

Advice from the person reviewing the account.

You work directly with me on findings, decisions and next steps. Your business keeps ownership of the account and billing, with access and approvals agreed from the start.

Explore broader PPC consulting

MICROSOFT ADS CLIENT QUESTIONS

Before importing, launching or handing over access.

Practical answers about Bing Ads, budget, measurement, Copilot and working together.

Ask About My Account
Is Microsoft Advertising the same as Bing Ads?

Bing Ads is the former name, and many business owners still use it. Microsoft Advertising includes paid search on Bing and other eligible network inventory. I review the campaign type and distribution settings so you understand which activity the account is buying, rather than assuming every click came from the same search experience.

Is Microsoft Ads worth testing alongside Google Ads?

It can be, but I start with your market and account evidence. I compare likely demand, the offer, available budget and conversion quality before proposing a test. Microsoft Ads should earn its place through useful outcomes. It is not automatically cheaper or more profitable than Google Ads.

Can you import my existing Google Ads campaigns?

Yes. I can use the import tools for supported campaign elements, then check settings before launch. Budgets, bids, locations, negatives, ads, destinations and conversion goals need a Microsoft-specific review. We also agree whether any scheduled imports should run, so later syncs do not unexpectedly overwrite deliberate changes.

Can you improve an account that is already running?

Yes. I begin with the campaign history, search terms, conversion setup and lead or order feedback. I identify what to preserve, what is wasting spend and what needs testing. An account assessment can be a standalone engagement or the first step before management.

What does your Microsoft Ads management fee include?

The proposal defines the campaigns, markets and responsibilities. Agreed work can include keyword and negative-keyword reviews, ads and assets, bidding and budget checks, conversion monitoring, landing-page recommendations and reporting. Advertising spend is paid directly to Microsoft. Feed implementation, development and creative production are included only when explicitly scoped.

How much budget do I need, and how quickly can we judge the test?

I assess likely demand, click costs, customer value and your sales cycle. We can start with a narrower product range or service instead of spreading a limited budget across everything. Early checks cover delivery and measurement; judging acquisition cost needs enough qualified leads or sales. I agree review milestones and spending limits with you before launch.

Does Microsoft Ads offer LinkedIn targeting for B2B?

Microsoft offers LinkedIn profile targeting inputs such as company, industry and job function in supported contexts. I check availability for your market and campaign before using them. This is different from running LinkedIn Ads, and professional targeting does not prove that a visitor is a qualified buyer. Your sales feedback still matters.

Can you set up Microsoft Shopping and the product feed?

Yes. I can scope Microsoft Merchant Center setup, catalogue import or feed configuration, product-group structure and diagnostic review. Microsoft approval and destination requirements must be checked independently. Existing Google Shopping and Merchant Center work can provide a useful foundation, but the two platforms have separate stores, settings and reviews.

Can my ads appear in Copilot, and does that improve organic AI rankings?

Eligible Microsoft Advertising campaigns can reach placements within Copilot experiences, subject to campaign, market and platform availability. I review the available settings and reporting with you; I cannot promise a specific placement. Buying advertising does not purchase organic citations or rankings. AI search optimisation is a separate part of the wider strategy.

Do I need UET if I already have GA4 or Google Ads tracking?

Universal Event Tracking, or UET, is Microsoft’s website measurement tag. Existing Google tags alone do not establish the required Microsoft setup. I check UET coverage, events, conversion definitions, revenue values and consent behaviour. For sales completed later, we can assess appropriate offline conversion support. See analytics consulting for broader measurement repair.

How do you handle consent, verification and rejected ads?

I review the account notices and work with your website team on the relevant settings and disclosures. Consent signals need to reflect the user’s choices and the requirements of the markets you serve. For policy issues, I help investigate the reason and prepare corrections or an appropriate appeal. I do not bypass verification; Microsoft decides approval, and legal questions belong with your qualified adviser.

Will I keep ownership, and can you work with my existing team?

Yes. Your business keeps the advertising account, billing and business data. You invite me through suitable access rather than sharing a password. I can manage the agreed work or provide PPC consulting for your team, with documented priorities, change approvals and a clear handover.

YOUR NEXT PAID-SEARCH DECISION

Give Microsoft Ads a clear job to do.

Share your website and goals. We will agree what is worth reviewing, testing or improving.

Discuss My Microsoft Ads