Negative Keyword Script

Find wasted spend hiding in your search terms

Automated analysis of search terms to identify negative keyword opportunities. Reduce wasted spend without manual search term reviews.

$109 one-time • Unlimited uses • Free updates

What It Does

The Negative Keyword Script analyzes your search terms automatically and surfaces optimization opportunities you're likely missing in manual reviews.

Three types of findings:

  • Low-performing terms eating budget
  • Redundant negative keywords you can clean up
  • Pattern analysis showing broader negative keyword opportunities

The Analysis

Performance Thresholds

Performance thresholds flag search terms that meet your criteria:

Low CTR (default: below 0.25% with 10+ impressions)

Identifies terms unlikely to convert.

High CPA (default: 1.5x your target)

Shows expensive conversions consuming budget on poor-fit searches.

Low ROAS (default: 0.5x your target)

Highlights unprofitable search traffic in e-commerce accounts.

All thresholds configurable based on your account performance.

Bucket Classification

Categorizes terms for easier decision-making:

  • High conversion: Performing well, leave alone
  • Low conversion: Converting but expensively, review carefully
  • Zero conversion: Clicks without conversions, likely candidates

N-gram Patterns

Analyze 1, 2, and 3-word combinations across low-performing terms. Spots common words appearing in multiple poor performers—helps identify broad negatives that apply across search terms.

Redundant Negative Detection

Your negative keyword lists grow over time. Some negatives no longer receive impressions. Others overlap. Some could consolidate.

The script identifies redundant negatives:

  • No longer receiving impressions
  • Overlapping with other negatives in the same list
  • Could be consolidated into fewer, broader negatives

Auto-pause option available (off by default). You control when to clean up.

AI Recommendations (Optional)

Enable AI analysis for up to 200 prioritized negative keyword suggestions.

Requires your OpenAI or Anthropic API key (bring your own). AI reviews search term patterns, performance metrics, bucket distributions, and n-gram data—then provides prioritized suggestions with reasoning.

Optional feature. Works with or without AI.

Setup

Single Account

Copy template (or let script auto-create), add script, run. Review recommendations.

MCC (6 steps)

Copy master template, configure account settings, add script to MCC, run initial collection, review recommendations, schedule if desired.

Both setups quick. Documentation included.

What's Required

  • Account access: Standard or Admin permissions
  • Spend threshold: Minimum $500 in last 30 days for reliable recommendations
  • Google Sheets: Same email for Ads and Sheets
  • Analysis period: Default 7 days (configurable)

Runs fast even on large accounts—typically completes in minutes.

What's Included

Unlimited use

On unlimited accounts. No per-account fees.

Free updates for life

New versions based on community feedback. Download from member area when ready.

Personal support from Mike Rhodes

Questions answered at mikerhodes.circle.so/c/help/. Custom code modifications not supported.

Auto-generated template

Creates on first run, or copy manually if preferred.

Configuration options

Analysis period, thresholds, auto-pause setting, AI toggle, CPA or ROAS mode.

Pricing

$109 one-time payment

No recurring fees. No per-account charges. No support contracts. Buy once, use forever.

How To Use It

Initial run

Review all recommendations manually. Understand what the script flags and why.

Implementation

Add negative keywords you agree with. Ignore recommendations you disagree with. You maintain full control.

Ongoing

Run weekly or bi-weekly. Or schedule to run automatically and review results periodically.

Redundant cleanup

Use redundant negative detection quarterly to clean up lists.

Common Questions

Will it add negatives automatically?

No. Provides recommendations only. You review and implement.

Can I change the thresholds?

Yes. All thresholds configurable for your account performance.

Does it work with Shopping?

Yes. Analyzes search terms across all campaign types.

What if I spend less than $500/month?

Script runs but recommendations less reliable with limited data volume.

How often should I run it?

Weekly or bi-weekly for active accounts. Monthly for smaller accounts.

Do I need an AI API key?

No. AI recommendations are optional. Script works without AI.

Support included?

Yes. Mike answers questions in member community. Custom modifications not supported.

Updates cost extra?

No. Free lifetime updates. Download new versions from member community.

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Unlimited uses • No ongoing fees

Works with single accounts & MCCs

Fast execution, typically completes in minutes

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