You can customize the Google ads you see to better suit your interests directly on the ads themselves or through your Google Account settings.
Controlling the Ads You See
Google provides tools to help you control the types of ads you encounter across its services. This allows you to see more ads related to topics and brands you care about, and fewer ads about things you don't.
Where to Customize Your Ads
According to Google, you can customize the ads you see in two main places:
- In My Ad Center: This serves as a central hub for managing your Google ad settings.
- On ads you see on Google services: You have the option to adjust your ad preferences directly from individual ads displayed across various Google services, such as Search, YouTube, or Gmail.
Steps to Customize Ads on Google Services
The most direct way to influence the ads shown to you, as described by Google, involves interacting with the ad when you see it.
Follow these steps:
- See an Ad: When you come across a Google ad while using Google services.
- Select Options: Look for the More or Info icon on the ad.
- Choose Preferences: Select See more or See fewer from the options presented.
- Specify Topics or Brands: Indicate the specific topics or brands about which you want to see more or fewer ads.
By taking these steps, you help Google understand your preferences, contributing to a more personalized ad experience for you.
