Performance Max campaigns in Microsoft will be imported as Smart Shopping Campaigns and Local Inventory Ads.
They’ve also started a pilot program for importing Performance max campaigns that aren’t using a Merchant Center. The new experience will import these campaigns as Search campaigns and create Dynamic Search Ads (DSA).
Best practices. Microsoft outlines the following best practices for importing Performance Max campaigns using the Merchant Center.
The following are best practices for importing Performance Max campaigns without Merchant Center.
Use the Google Import Tool. You can access the Google Import Tool here.
Dig deeper. Read the Microsoft blog announcement and access the setup checklist here.
Why we care. Microsoft users can now easily import their PMax campaigns from Google, with or without a Merchant Center account. Make sure to follow best practices when importing to ensure your ads don’t get disapproved.
Advertisers who want to import their campaigns before the holidays should start now so they have more time to adjust to the new platform.
