Google AdWords, currently called Google Ads, is a robust platform that enables online advertising. In some cases, you may come across a cluttered dashboard with multiple campaigns, some of which you may not be using actively. If you want to declutter without getting rid of these campaigns permanently, you can choose to hide them. This article will walk you through the steps of hiding campaigns in Google AdWords.
Why Hide Campaigns?
Hiding campaigns helps in decluttering your dashboard, making it easier for you to focus on your active campaigns. It’s important to note that hiding a campaign does not delete it; it merely removes it from your main view. You can unhide and reuse these campaigns whenever you want.
Hiding Campaigns in Google AdWords
Follow the steps outlined below to hide campaigns in Google AdWords:
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First, log into your Google AdWords account.
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Click on the All campaigns tab on the left side of the page.
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Find the campaign that you want to hide and click on it.
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Click the Settings tab in the specific campaign’s page.
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Scroll down to the Status section and click on the pencil icon to edit.
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Select Paused from the dropdown menu. This will effectively hide your campaign from the main view. Your campaign’s data and settings are preserved and you can resume it at any time.
And there you have it! Your campaign is now hidden and your dashboard should seem a bit less cluttered.
Unhiding Campaigns in Google AdWords
If you want to unhide a previously hidden campaign, the process is just as simple. Follow the steps below:
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Log into your Google AdWords account.
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Click on the All campaigns dropdown on the left side of the page and select Paused to view your hidden campaigns.
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Find and click on the campaign you want to unhide.
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Click the Settings tab in the specific campaign’s page.
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Scroll down to the Status section and click on the pencil icon to edit.
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Select Enabled from the dropdown menu. This will unhide your campaign and it will appear in your main view.
That’s it! Your campaign is now unhidden and ready to serve ads again.
Remember, hiding and unhiding campaigns does not affect their performance or data. It’s simply a way to manage your view in Google AdWords. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!
