✏️ EDITING: Global Guard Insurance Weekly Update
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Global Guard Insurance

Weekly Performance Update — March 10–17, 2026
📊 Executive Summary
Total Ad Spend
$560
Google + Meta combined
Total Conversions
24
17 Google + 7 Meta purchases
Blended CPA
$23.33
All platforms
Total Clicks
172
67 Google + 105 Meta
Google Ads Campaign Performance
Google Spend
$173.39
3 active campaigns
Clicks
67
595 impressions
All Conversions
17
Phone calls + forms
Cost/Conversion
$10.20
Excellent CPA
CTR
11.26%
Very strong engagement
Avg CPC
$2.59
Great cost efficiency

Campaign Breakdown

CampaignTypeStatusSpendClicksImprConvCPACTRImpr Share
SRCH || Homeowner InsuranceSearch✅ Enabled$172.296439617$10.1316.16%~10%
PMAX | General #2PMax✅ Enabled$0.77313702.19%~25%
PMAX | GeneralPMax✅ Enabled$0.3306200%~10%
TOTAL (Active)$173.396759517$10.2011.26%

Note: 14 additional campaigns are paused (Campaign #1, Campaign #2, Business Insurance Smart, RS1/RS2 Remarketing Display, Retargeting AD, Display Ads Commercial Auto, Auto Commercial Search, Video campaigns, and legacy campaigns).

Google Ads Ad Group Performance
Ad GroupCampaignStatusSpendClicksImprConvCPA
Homeowner insuranceSRCH || Homeowner Insurance✅ Enabled$145.065534614$10.36
Non-performing keywordsSRCH || Homeowner Insurance✅ Enabled$27.239503$9.08
TOTAL$172.296439617$10.13

The "Non-performing keywords" ad group is actually performing well — 3 conversions at $9.08 CPA. This is a keyword isolation strategy separating high-performing and test keywords for better budget control.

Google Ads Top Search Terms
Search TermAd GroupClicksCostConvCPAFlag
california fair planHomeowner insurance24$48.465$9.69TOP PERFORMER
global guard insuranceNon-performing keywords7$23.913$7.97BRAND
state farm insurance phone numberHomeowner insurance2$6.601$6.60COMPETITOR
progressive homesite phone numberHomeowner insurance1$6.510COMPETITOR
call california fair planHomeowner insurance1$5.620HIGH INTENT
california fair plan phone numberHomeowner insurance2$5.220HIGH INTENT
homeowners insurance near meHomeowner insurance2$5.181$5.18LOCAL
ca fair planHomeowner insurance2$5.070HIGH INTENT
homeowners insuranceHomeowner insurance2$4.690BROAD
fair plan insurance californiaHomeowner insurance1$3.930HIGH INTENT

California Fair Plan terms continue to dominate — driving 5 conversions at $9.69 CPA. Brand searches ("global guard insurance") converting at $7.97 CPA shows strong brand awareness. Competitor terms ("state farm", "progressive") are capturing competitor traffic and converting.

Google Ads Keyword Performance
KeywordMatch TypeAd GroupClicksCostConvCPA
california fair planPHRASEHomeowner insurance26$52.125$10.42
california fair plan phone numberPHRASEHomeowner insurance10$35.483$11.83
homeowners insuranceBROADHomeowner insurance9$33.114$8.28
how to get california fair planBROADNon-performing keywords9$27.233$9.08
homeowners insurancePHRASEHomeowner insurance7$17.052$8.52
california insurancePHRASEHomeowner insurance3$7.300
Google Ads Device Breakdown
DeviceSpendClicksImprConvCPA% of Spend
📱 Mobile$172.316338016$10.7799.4%
🖥️ Desktop$0.691191$0.690.4%
📱 Tablet$0.0701300.04%

99.4% of spend goes to mobile — this is typical for insurance searches where people are looking for quick phone calls or quotes. The 1 desktop conversion came at only $0.69 CPA.

Google Ads Day-of-Week Breakdown
DaySpendClicksConvCPA
Monday$47.06123$15.69
Tuesday$45.31205$9.06
Wednesday$24.84113$8.28
Thursday$20.6883$6.89
Friday$14.1061$14.10
Saturday$5.8841$5.88
Sunday$15.5161$15.51

Thursday delivers the best CPA at $6.89 with 3 conversions. Tuesday is the highest volume day (20 clicks, 5 conversions). Weekends see lower volume but Saturday had a $5.88 CPA conversion.

Google Ads Active Ad Copy
Ad Group: Homeowner Insurance — RSA #1
California Home Insurance Get Your Quote Now! Homeowner insurance California Fire Insurance Basic Fire Insurance Coverage Simplified-Guaranteed Coverage Support, Speed & Transparency Guidance by Experts Get Free Quote Now Licensed Brokers Don't Risk Going Uninsured Call Us Today Homeowners Insurance Fire Coverage for Your Home Protect Your Home Now
Descriptions: Protect Your Home With Our Custom Insurance Plans. We Compare Top Carriers to Get You the Best Rate. Licensed Brokers Ready to Help | Trusted by Thousands in CA. Homeowners Insurance that Keeps Your Family Safe. Get a Free Home Insurance Quote Today. California Fair Plan Insurance — Simple, Fast, Affordable. Don't Let Your Home Go Uninsured — We Make It Easy.
Landing: globalguardins.com
Ad Group: Non-performing Keywords — RSA #1
California Fair Plan Help CFP Application Assistance Fair Plan Insurance Experts Get Help With California Fair Plan Fair Plan Enrollment Support Simplified Coverage Process Licensed Insurance Brokers We Handle Your Fair Plan App Free Consultation Available Call Us Today
Descriptions: Need Help With the California Fair Plan? Our Licensed Brokers Guide You Through Every Step. We Simplify the Fair Plan Process — From Application to Approval. Get Your California Fair Plan Coverage Today. Expert Guidance on CFP Insurance for Your Home.
Landing: globalguardins.com
Google Ads Changes Made This Period

🚀 March 10 — PMAX | General #2 Campaign Launched

  • Campaign status changed from PAUSED to ENABLED
  • Budget set at $5.00/day to test Performance Max alongside Search
  • This gives Google's AI broader reach to find conversions across Search, Display, YouTube, Gmail, and Maps

🛡️ March 10 — 5 Competitor Negative Keywords Added to PMAX #2

  • america's home shield [Exact] — Competitor brand, home warranty not insurance
  • allstate los angeles [Exact] — Major competitor brand search
  • honeycomb insurance [Exact] — Competitor insurtech brand
  • kin insurance [Exact] — Competitor insurtech brand
  • geico home insurance [Exact] — Major competitor brand

These competitor negatives prevent our PMax budget from being wasted on people searching for specific competitor brands who are unlikely to convert.

Google Ads All Negative Keywords

SRCH || Homeowner Insurance — Campaign-Level Negatives

auto insurance car insurance health insurance life insurance renters insurance pet insurance dental insurance flood insurance earthquake insurance commercial insurance insurance jobs insurance agent insurance license insurance claim insurance fraud

AUTO COMMERCIAL SEARCH ADS — Campaign-Level Negatives

free [Phrase] how [Phrase] rate [Phrase] policy [Phrase] payment [Phrase] calculator [Phrase] process [Phrase] requirements [Phrase] meaning [Phrase] definition [Phrase]

PMAX | General #2 — Competitor Negatives (Added Mar 10)

america's home shield [Exact] allstate los angeles [Exact] honeycomb insurance [Exact] kin insurance [Exact] geico home insurance [Exact]
Meta Ads Campaign Performance
Meta Spend
$386.54
2 active campaigns
Clicks
105
4,971 impressions
Purchases
7
Website purchases tracked
Cost/Purchase
$55.22
All campaigns
CTR
2.11%
Strong click-through
Avg CPC
$3.68
Good for insurance

Campaign Breakdown

CampaignObjectiveStatusBudget/DaySpendClicksImprPurchasesCPP
Sales Campaign | Homeowners | CFP | V2Sales✅ Active$35.00$279.86653,4204$69.97
Sales Campaign | Homeowners | CFP | [Zip Codes]Sales✅ Active$10.00$106.68401,5513$35.56
TOTAL (Active)$45.00$386.541054,9717$55.22

Note: 16 additional campaigns are paused including Retarget V2, Auto Insurance V2, Traffic campaigns, Lead campaigns, Dynamic campaigns, and legacy campaigns dating back to Aug 2025.

Meta Ads Ad Set Details & Targeting

Ad Set #1 | Stills — Sales Campaign V2 (Statewide)

  • Spend: $279.86 | Clicks: 65 | Purchases: 4 | CPP: $69.97
  • Targeting: California statewide, Ages 18-65
  • Interest: Home insurance
  • Placements: Facebook Feed, Reels, Stories, In-Stream | Instagram Feed, Stories, Explore, Reels | Messenger Stories | Threads
  • Optimization: Offsite Conversions (Purchases)

Ad Set #1 | Stills — Zip Codes Campaign (Targeted Cities)

  • Spend: $93.06 | Clicks: 31 | Purchases: 2 | CPP: $46.53
  • Targeting: 25+ specific California cities with 15-mile radius each
  • Cities targeted:
Anaheim Banning Concord El Dorado Hills Fallbrook Hesperia La Habra Marysville Menifee Moreno Valley Murrieta Oroville Perris Pinole Rancho Cordova Redlands Rialto San Jacinto San Marcos Temecula Victorville Wildomar Yuba City Yucaipa

🧪 Ad Set #1 | Open Audience — Zip Codes Campaign (A/B Test — NEW)

  • Spend: $13.62 | Clicks: 9 | Purchases: 1 | CPP: $13.62
  • Targeting: Same 25+ California cities — NO interest targeting (open audience)
  • Purpose: A/B test — letting Meta's algorithm find buyers without interest constraints
  • Early result: 1 purchase at $13.62 CPP — significantly cheaper than the $46.53 and $69.97 from interest-targeted ad sets
  • Optimization: Offsite Conversions (Purchases)
Meta Ads Changes Made This Period

🎨 March 16-17 — 10+ New Creatives Deployed

  • Mar 17: "Still Image #5" started delivery in Sales Campaign V2
  • Mar 17: "Still Image #6" started delivery in Zip Codes campaign
  • Mar 17: "Still Image #4" started delivery in new Open Audience ad set — approved and active
  • Mar 17: "Still Image #4" approved (Pending Review → Active) in Sales V2
  • Mar 17: "Still Image #5" approved (Pending Review → Active) in Sales V2
  • Mar 17: "Still Image #3" started delivery in Sales V2
  • Mar 17: "Still Image #6" started delivery in Sales V2
  • Mar 17: "Still Image #4" approved (Pending Review → Active) in Zip Codes
  • Mar 16: Multiple new ad creatives submitted for review across both active campaigns
  • Mar 16: Open Audience ad set created in Zip Codes campaign for A/B testing

📝 March 16 — Lead Form Updated

  • Changed lead form question from "What best describes your role" to "Your Role in the Agency/Company" — clearer wording for better lead quality
✅ Work Completed This Week
Meta Ads Adjusted Meta lead form from "What best describes your role" to "Your Role in the Agency/Company" for clearer lead qualification
Creative Refreshed all ad creatives — 10+ new still images deployed across both active Meta campaigns
CRM Investigated Jotform leads issue — client had not been receiving leads since March 5th afternoon, issue resolved
Google Ads Launched PMAX | General #2 campaign with $5/day budget and 5 competitor negative keywords
Meta Ads Created Open Audience A/B test ad set in Zip Codes campaign — testing Meta's algorithm without interest targeting constraints. Early results: 1 purchase at $13.62 CPP vs $46-70 for interest-targeted sets
🔄 In Progress
SEO Create 4 additional SEO pages (targeting 10 total for March)
Meta Ads Update ad content on Meta to reflect that GGIS compares all available options to guarantee the best rate AND guarantee coverage for home insurance
Meta Ads Change Meta content to reflect GGIS value proposition — comparing all available options for best rate with guaranteed coverage

📅 Coming Up Next Week

Complete remaining 4 SEO pages to hit 10 total for March
Update Meta ad copy with new "compare all options + guarantee best rate + guarantee coverage" messaging
Monitor Open Audience A/B test performance — if $13.62 CPP holds, scale budget from Statewide to Zip Codes
Continue monitoring PMAX #2 — currently at $0.77 spend with 3 clicks, needs more data before optimization
Review Google Search impression share — only at 10%, opportunity to increase by raising budget on high-converting campaigns
Analyze new creative performance after full week of delivery — identify top-performing images for scaling
Continue monitoring California Fair Plan search terms — dominant driver of conversions

📋 Copy-Paste Summary for Client Email

Global Guard Insurance — Weekly Update (March 10-17, 2026) Google Ads - Launched PMAX General #2 campaign with $5/day budget - Added 5 competitor negative keywords to PMAX #2 (America's Home Shield, Allstate, Honeycomb, Kin, GEICO) - Investigated and resolved Jotform leads issue (not receiving since March 5th) Google Ads Performance - Total Spend: $173.39 | Clicks: 67 | Impressions: 595 | Conversions: 17 - CTR: 11.26% | CPC: $2.59 | CPA: $10.20 - SRCH Homeowner Insurance: $172.29 spend, 64 clicks, 17 conversions ($10.13 CPA) - PMAX General #2: $0.77 spend, 3 clicks, 0 conversions (just launched, ramping up) - PMAX General: $0.33 spend, 0 clicks (low activity) Google Ads Changes This Period - Mar 10: Enabled PMAX General #2 campaign (status PAUSED to ENABLED) - Mar 10: Added 5 competitor negative keywords to PMAX #2 — america's home shield, allstate los angeles, honeycomb insurance, kin insurance, geico home insurance Meta Ads - Refreshed all ad creatives — 10+ new still images deployed across both active campaigns - Adjusted lead form question from "What best describes your role" to "Your Role in the Agency/Company" - Created Open Audience A/B test ad set in Zip Codes campaign Meta Ads Performance - Total Spend: $386.54 | Clicks: 105 | Impressions: 4,971 | Purchases: 7 - CTR: 2.11% | CPC: $3.68 | Cost/Purchase: $55.22 - Sales Campaign V2 (Statewide): $279.86 spend, 65 clicks, 4 purchases ($69.97 CPP) - Sales Campaign Zip Codes: $106.68 spend, 40 clicks, 3 purchases ($35.56 CPP) - Open Audience Test: $13.62 spend, 9 clicks, 1 purchase ($13.62 CPP — early winner) Meta Ads Changes This Period - Mar 16-17: 10+ new ad creatives submitted, approved, and started delivery - Mar 16: Open Audience ad set created for A/B testing without interest constraints - Mar 16: Lead form question updated for clearer lead qualification CRM / Automations - Investigated and resolved Jotform leads issue — client not receiving since March 5th SEO - 4 additional SEO pages in progress (targeting 10 total for March) Source: https://www.notion.so/9e7cd72f-e62c-4514-9456-5f51cbcfe981