Confidential Audit Report

Google Ads Account
Diagnostic Report

Comprehensive audit of Laser Bounce's Google Ads account performance for the period December 1, 2025 – March 18, 2026.

35/100

Health Score

0

Conversions Recorded

$550.58

Spent with No ROI

Account Overview

Key performance metrics at a glance

$0.00

Total Spend

Dec 2025 – Mar 2026

0

Total Clicks

Across all campaigns

0

Impressions

Total ad views

0.00%

Avg. CTR

Click-through rate

Conversion Reality Check

Reported Conversions

0

Zero direct conversions

Actual Conversions

0

No hard conversions tracked

Reported CPA

$0.00

No conversions to calculate

True CPA

$0.00

No conversions to calculate

Category Health Scores

Conversion Tracking10/100
Campaign Strategy15/100
Ad Creative Testing30/100
Conversion Setup15/100
Landing Pages40/100

Conversion Tracking Audit

Finding #1 — Critical severity

CRITICAL: Zero Conversions After $550.58 in Spend

The account has spent $550.58 over 3.5 months with 0 direct conversions. Only 1 view-through conversion was recorded for the "Purchase GTM" action — meaning a user saw the ad and later visited the site, but no tracked purchase was completed.

Spend vs. Conversions

Total Spend$550.58
$550.58 spent across 3.5 months
Direct Conversions0
No conversions recorded
View-Through Conversions1
1 view-through

Direct Conversions

0

Zero purchases tracked

View-Through

1

Saw ad, visited later

Conversion Rate

0.00%

0 of 722 clicks converted

Cost Per Conversion

N/A

Cannot calculate with 0 conversions

Conversion Action Breakdown

Purchase GTM
Warning0

Zero direct conversions recorded. 1 view-through conversion suggests a user saw the ad and later visited the site, but did not complete a tracked purchase.

+ 1 view-through conversions

Why Conversions Are Missing

01

Only 1 conversion action configured — "Purchase GTM" is the sole conversion action, and it recorded 0 direct conversions. No phone call, form submission, or booking tracking exists.

02

Maximize Conversions bid strategy with no signal — The campaign uses "Maximize Conversions" but with zero conversion data, Google's algorithm has nothing to optimize toward.

03

No micro-conversion tracking — Key user actions like birthday party inquiries, phone calls, direction requests, and walk-in bookings are completely invisible to the ad platform.

04

Landing page disconnect — All traffic goes to queens.laserbounce.com (general location page) with no dedicated conversion-optimized landing page or clear call-to-action.

Campaign Strategy Analysis

Finding #2 — Critical severity

Only Demand Gen Campaign Running — No Search or Performance Max

The entire Google Ads account relies on a single Demand Gen video campaign. There are no Search campaigns to capture high-intent users actively looking for laser tag, birthday parties, or family entertainment in Queens, NYC.

Campaign Type Gap Analysis

Demand Gen (Active)
Awareness Only

Shows video/image ads across YouTube, Gmail, and Discover feeds. Targets users who are not actively searching for your services.

99,564

Impressions

0.73%

CTR

0

Conversions

Search Campaigns (Missing)
Not Running

Would capture users actively searching for "laser tag near me," "birthday party venues Queens," "family fun center NYC," etc. These are the highest-intent users ready to book.

Impressions

CTR

Conversions

Performance Max (Missing)
Not Running

Would serve ads across all Google surfaces (Search, Display, YouTube, Maps, Gmail, Discover) and use machine learning to optimize toward conversions. Ideal for local businesses.

Marketing Funnel Coverage

A healthy Google Ads account covers the full marketing funnel. Laser Bounce is only running top-of-funnel awareness — missing the critical middle and bottom of the funnel where users are ready to take action.

Top of Funnel — Awareness
Active (Demand Gen)
YouTube, Gmail, Discover video ads
Mid Funnel — Consideration
Missing
No Display or Remarketing campaigns
Bottom Funnel — Intent / Conversion
Missing
No Search or PMax campaigns

Users who see a Demand Gen ad and become interested have no way to find Laser Bounce through Google Search ads when they later search for "laser tag Queens" or "birthday party near me." This traffic is being lost to competitors who are running Search campaigns.

Ad Creative Analysis

Finding #3 — Warning severity

Only 1 Ad Creative Running — Zero A/B Testing

The entire account relies on a single Demand Gen video ad with no creative variations. Google recommends 3-5 ad variations per ad group for optimal performance and learning.

Current Ad Creative Breakdown

Demand Gen Video AdEnabled

Headlines

"NYC's Top Family Fun Spot!"

"Book your party at Laser Bounce"

"Book Laser Bounce today"

Description

"Host a birthday or stop in for epic fun every day at Laser Bounce in NYC!"

Final URL

queens.laserbounce.com

Single Creative Performance

99,564

Impressions

722

Clicks

0.73%

CTR

0

Conversions

Creative Strategy Issues

01

No creative testing — Running a single ad means there is no way to determine which messaging, visuals, or CTAs resonate with the target audience. Best practice is 3-5 variations.

02

Generic headlines — "NYC's Top Family Fun Spot" is broad and doesn't differentiate from competitors. Headlines should target specific audiences (birthday parents, group event planners, walk-in families).

03

Single description — Only one description is being used. Multiple descriptions allow Google to test different value propositions and find the best-performing combination.

04

No seasonal or promotional messaging — The ad has been running since July 2025 with no updates for seasonal events, holidays, school breaks, or special promotions.

05

No image or carousel ad formats — Only video format is being used. Demand Gen supports image ads, carousel ads, and video ads — testing multiple formats can significantly improve engagement.

Campaign Performance

Finding #4 — Warning severity

Campaign Running Since July 2025 with No Optimization

The Demand Gen campaign has been active for over 8 months with the same single ad creative, same targeting, and same bid strategy — producing zero direct conversions.

Demand Gen

Demand Gen - 2025-07-03

Enabled

Spend

$550.58

Clicks

722

Impressions

99,564

CTR / Avg CPC

0.73%

$0.76/click

Direct Conversions

0

Zero conversions

View-Through Conv.

1

Passive engagement

Conv. Rate

0%

No conversions

Demand Gen Issues:

  • • Bid strategy "Maximize Conversions" with 0 conversion signals
  • • Single ad group ("Video Branding") with 1 active ad
  • • No audience segmentation or targeting refinement
  • • Campaign created July 2025 — no iteration in 8+ months

Ad Group Detail

MetricValueAssessment
Ad Group NameVideo Branding
StatusEnabledActive
Active Ads1Below minimum (3-5 recommended)
Clicks722Low volume
Impressions99,564High impressions, low engagement
CTR0.73%Typical for Demand Gen
Avg. CPC$0.76Reasonable
Cost$550.58100% of budget
Conversions0Critical — zero conversions

Bid Strategy Analysis

"Maximize Conversions" Without Conversion Data

The campaign uses Google's "Maximize Conversions" automated bid strategy, which relies on historical conversion data to optimize bids. With zero conversions recorded, the algorithm has no signal to learn from — it's essentially spending budget randomly.

Current Strategy

Maximize Conversions

Conversion Data Available

0 conversions

Account Structure Audit

Finding #5 — Warning severity

Minimal Account Structure — 1 Campaign, 1 Ad Group, 1 Ad

The entire Google Ads account consists of a single Demand Gen campaign with one ad group and one video ad. This is the bare minimum possible structure with no room for testing, segmentation, or optimization.

Current Account Structure

Laser Bounce Google Ads Account
Demand Gen - 2025-07-03
Enabled

Demand Gen | Maximize Conversions | $550.58 spent

Video Branding
Enabled

1 active ad | 722 clicks | 0 conversions

Demand Gen Video AdOnly 1 ad — need 3-5 for testing

A well-structured Google Ads account for a local entertainment venue should have multiple campaign types (Search, Demand Gen, PMax), multiple ad groups targeting different services (birthday parties, group events, walk-in fun), and 3-5 ad variations per ad group.

Landing Page Issue

All ads point to a single URL:

https://queens.laserbounce.com/

General Location Page, Not a Landing Page

The Queens location homepage serves as the landing page for all ad traffic. This is a general information page, not a conversion-optimized landing page with a clear call-to-action.

No Dedicated Birthday Party Page

Despite ad copy mentioning "Book your party at Laser Bounce," there is no dedicated birthday party booking page with a form, pricing, and package details as the landing destination.

No A/B Testing Possible

With a single landing page, there's no way to test different messaging, layouts, or CTAs to improve conversion rates. General location pages typically convert at 2-3% vs. dedicated landing pages at 5-10%+.

Account structure visualization

The Bottom Line

This account's minimal structure limits its ability to reach different audiences effectively. A single Demand Gen campaign with one ad group and one video ad cannot serve the diverse needs of birthday party planners, group event organizers, and walk-in families. Each audience segment needs its own campaign, ad group, creative, and landing page.

Recommendations & Next Steps

Prioritized action plan for improvement

Audit Summary

Zero Conversions After $550.58 in Spend

10/100

The Demand Gen campaign has generated 0 direct conversions despite spending $550.58 over 3.5 months. The only tracked action is 1 view-through conversion.

Demand Gen Campaign Lacks Clear Strategy

15/100

A single Demand Gen video campaign is the only advertising effort — no Search, Display, or Performance Max campaigns exist to capture intent-driven traffic.

Only 1 Ad Creative Running — No Testing

30/100

The entire account relies on a single Demand Gen video ad. No A/B testing, no creative variations, and no way to optimize messaging.

Incomplete Conversion Tracking Setup

15/100

Only a single 'Purchase GTM' conversion action exists. Critical user actions like phone calls, form submissions, and booking inquiries are not being tracked.

Single Landing Page for All Traffic

40/100

All ad traffic is directed to queens.laserbounce.com — a general location page rather than a campaign-specific landing page optimized for conversions.

Priority Action Plan

1

Fix Conversion Tracking

Week 1

Set up conversion tracking for phone calls (30s+ duration)

Track birthday party form submissions and booking inquiries

Implement Google Tag Manager for clean, reliable event tracking

Add conversion tracking for direction requests and walk-in intent signals

Verify 'Purchase GTM' action is properly configured to track real purchases

2

Launch Search Campaigns

Week 1-2

Create Search campaign targeting high-intent keywords: 'laser tag Queens,' 'birthday party venues NYC'

Build separate ad groups for Birthday Parties, Group Events, Walk-In Fun, and Brand terms

Write 3+ responsive search ad variations per ad group

Use Phrase and Exact match types for tight keyword control

Set up negative keywords to exclude irrelevant searches from the start

3

Build Dedicated Landing Pages

Week 2-3

Create dedicated birthday party landing page with booking form and package details

Create group events landing page with inquiry form and pricing

Create walk-in fun landing page with hours, attractions, and pricing

Each page should have a clear, specific CTA matching the ad creative

Implement A/B testing framework for continuous optimization

4

Optimize Demand Gen Creative

Week 3-4

Create 3-5 video ad variations testing different value propositions

Add image and carousel ad formats alongside video

Test seasonal and promotional messaging (school breaks, holidays)

Segment audiences for different ad group targeting

Update landing page URLs to match new dedicated pages

5

Restructure & Scale

Month 2+

Consider adding Performance Max campaign for local visibility across all Google surfaces

Set up remarketing to re-engage website visitors who didn't convert

Implement Google Maps/Local campaigns for walk-in traffic

Switch bid strategy to 'Maximize Conversions' only after 30+ conversions are tracked

Establish monthly reporting cadence to track real ROI

Account health visualization

Expected Impact After Optimization

Search Campaign Potential

5-15x

Higher intent vs. Demand Gen

Conversion Tracking

100%

Full visibility into real ROI

Expected Conv. Rate

3-8%

Industry avg for entertainment

AIM Marketing

Confidential Audit Report — December 2025 to March 2026

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