Introduction
In an era of tracking restrictions and the imminent end of third-party cookies, businesses must leverage their first-party data to continue targeting their audiences effectively. With Customer Match in Google Ads, you can import your customer lists (emails, phone numbers, CRM IDs) and create highly personalized campaigns.
As a Google Partner agency, we've integrated Customer Match into many strategies to improve targeting accuracy and ROI.
What is Customer Match in Google Ads?
Customer Match allows you to import your first-party data directly into Google Ads.
Google then compares this data to its user accounts to create qualified audience segments.
This allows you to:
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Target your existing customers with Display , YouTube or Shopping campaigns.
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Create lookalike audiences based on your best customers.
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Exclude already converted customers to optimize your budget.
Read the official documentation on Customer Match
Why first-party data is becoming essential
With the gradual disappearance of third-party cookies and the growing importance of confidentiality (GDPR, Law 25), your own data becomes your main asset:
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Email lists collected via your forms,
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Data from your CRM or loyalty program,
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In-store or online purchase data.
This information is reliable and compliant with regulations, as long as you have obtained the appropriate consent.
How to set up Customer Match in Google Ads
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Stage |
Objective |
Best practices |
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Prepare your lists |
Extract your CRM data |
Include emails, phone numbers, or addresses |
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Import into Google Ads |
Create a Customer Match segment |
Respect Google formats and policies |
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Create targeted campaigns |
Using your new audiences |
Run tailored ads on Search, Display, YouTube, or Shopping |
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Track and optimize |
Analyze performance |
Adjust your messages and test new lists |
Check Google's technical requirements
Practical use cases
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Retargeting past customers to launch a new collection or service.
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Customer value segmentation : target premium customers with exclusive offers.
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Audience exclusion : Avoid wasting your budget showing ads to customers who have already converted.
Strategic support
Setting up Customer Match requires careful data organization and precise configuration in Google Ads. Our team will help you build your lists, segment them effectively, and integrate them into your Google Ads campaigns .
Conclusion
Customer Match and the use of first-party data offer a major competitive advantage in a context where data privacy and quality are essential. By leveraging your CRM data, you increase the relevance of your campaigns and optimize your advertising results. To integrate Customer Match into your strategy, discover our Google Ads services .
