Multilingual Google Ads Campaigns
What multilingual ad setup includes
Ad languages
- Choosing languages
We find out which languages your customers in your area search in. Often it is not only the local language but also Russian, Ukrainian or English.
- Queries in each language
We pick keywords separately for each language: people search for the same service in different words. A direct translation of queries almost never matches how people really search.
- Mixed queries
Many people type in Latin script, with typos or mixing languages. We take such variants into account too, so no enquiries are lost.
Result: ads reach every language group.
Texts in their language
- Separate ads
For each language we write separate responsive ads. Benefits and wording follow the way this customer speaks.
- No machine translation
A literal translation is noticeable at once and lowers trust. The texts are written by a person who knows the language and understands advertising.
- Assets in the same language
Sitelinks, callouts and the company description are translated too. The ad looks whole, without bits in another language.
Result: the customer sees the benefit at a glance.
Landing page
- Landing page
Each ad leads to the site version in the same language. People do not leave after seeing unfamiliar text after the click.
- Form and contacts
We check that the form, buttons and post-submission messages are translated too. Otherwise the enquiry is lost at the last step.
- If there is no version
If the site lacks the language, we suggest a separate landing page. Without it, multilingual ads work at half strength.
Result: a barrier-free path from click to enquiry.
One campaign or a separate one for each language
You can mix all languages in one campaign or keep them apart. This decides how precisely you control the budget and the texts.
| One campaign for all languages | Separate for each language | |
|---|---|---|
| Ad texts | Mixed, some impressions in the wrong language | Each ad in the language of the query |
| Budget | Split randomly | Set for each language group |
| Report | Unclear which language brings enquiries | Cost per enquiry for each language |
| Main risk | People see ads they do not understand | None, if each language has its page |
When you need ads in several languages
Your customers are foreigners in your country
Many foreigners search for services in their native language, even after living in a country for years. Especially when it comes to health, documents, repairs or money.
Ads in their language stand out among ads in the local language and say straight away: “you will be understood here”. This noticeably increases the share of calls.
Where it shows most
- Medicine and dentistry
- Legal and accounting services
- Repairs and construction
- Real estate and rentals
You work in several countries
If you sell to different countries, each has its own search language and familiar wording. One English campaign does not cover those who search in their native language.
We separate countries and languages into their own campaigns: their own queries, ads and budget. You can see where ads pay off and where a different approach is needed.
What we set up
- Country and language in each campaign
- Local query wording
- Currency and prices in ads
- Time zone for the schedule
Your site already has several languages
If the site is translated but ads run in only one language, the other versions get almost no customers. That is a missed return on work already done.
We connect ads to each language version of the site. People land straight on the page in their language, without switching.
What we check
- Whether all site versions are fully translated
- Whether forms work in every language
- Whether prices and contacts match
- Whether enquiries from each version are tracked
Clicks in the main language are too expensive
In the local language competition is usually higher and clicks cost more. In other languages there are fewer competitors, while the customers are the same.
A separate campaign in Russian, Ukrainian or English often brings cheaper enquiries. This is especially noticeable in niches with many foreigners and little advertising in their language.
What it gives you
- Fewer competitors in the auction
- Lower cost per click
- More trust in the ad
- A separate enquiry channel
You are reaching a new language audience
A new language group means new wording, new benefits and new customer concerns. Old texts cannot simply be carried over.
We start with a test: a separate campaign, a translated landing page and lead tracking. In a few weeks it is clear whether there is demand and whether to expand.
Where we start
- Checking demand in the language
- Translating the landing page
- A test budget
- Separate lead tracking
How we set up ads in several languages
Six steps: from choosing languages to a report that shows the cost per enquiry for each of them.
Languages
We determine which languages your customers search in.
Queries
We pick keywords separately for each language.
Structure
We split languages into campaigns or groups with separate budgets.
Texts
We write ads and assets in each language without machine translation.
Pages
We check that each click leads to a page in the same language.
Analysis
We compare the cost per enquiry by language and reallocate the budget.
Who it is for
What you get
You get ads that speak to each customer in their language: their own queries, their own ads and their own page for each language group. The budget is split by language, and the report shows where an enquiry costs less. You can see which languages are worth boosting and which to keep on a minimal budget.
What to know before you start
Let’s speak to your customers in their language
Language setup is included in campaign setup and launch. It works well together with location targeting and ad copywriting. The consultation is free: first we look at your customers and site, then we name the price and timeline.
All Google Ads servicesFrequently asked questions about multilingual ads
- Does Google translate ads itself?
No. Google shows ads to people who use the selected language, but the ad text stays exactly as you wrote it. So each language needs its own texts.
- How does Google know a person’s language?
From several signals: the query language, account and browser settings, and the language of sites the person views. So Russian ads can also reach people whose interface is in another language.
- Can all languages run in one campaign?
They can, but then it is harder to manage the budget and texts. We usually split languages into separate campaigns or groups to see the cost per enquiry for each.
- Is a separate page needed for each language?
Ideally, yes. If a person clicks an ad in their language and lands on a page in another, they often leave without enquiring.
- Which languages can be chosen?
Google Ads supports most languages. Our clients most often add Russian, Ukrainian and English to the language of the country where they work.
- Will a click in another language be cheaper?
Often yes, because there are fewer competitors. But it depends on the niche and region, so we start with a test and look at the cost per enquiry.
- Who writes texts in other languages?
We write the texts ourselves, without machine translation, and check that the wording sounds natural to a native speaker.