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Create a video ad

Every business has a story to tell. Bring yours to life with YouTube video ads.

Lights. Phone. Action.

Making a video ad doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive, and all kinds of production styles, tools, and techniques can work. In fact, a simple video shot on a phone might be the best way to showcase what makes your business unique. However you choose to do it, there are YouTube resources to help you make your ad great.

Your guide to video creative

Your guide to video creative

The video you use is one of the biggest factors in how well a YouTube campaign performs. Before you start filming, take a look at a few popular video techniques that can help your business stand out.

 See Video Techniques
YouTube creative directory

YouTube creative directory

It’s easier than ever to connect with creative partners and take the guesswork out of creating video. Whatever your need or budget, our global directory of YouTube experts can help you make a great ad.

 Find a creative partner

See what’s working for other businesses

These successful YouTube ads show that you don’t need a big budget to make a big impact.

  • Consulting

    Etiquette Consulting Inc.

    Etiquette Consulting Inc. helps customers make a positive first impression.
  • Consumer

    KL Image Group

    See how KL Image Group helps people build their professional confidence.
  • Consumer

    My Perfect Franchise

    My Perfect Franchise takes entrepreneurs to the next stage of their career.
  • CPG

    VaGenie

    See an innovative way for women to keep healthy from VaGenie.
  • Education

    VentureWalk

    See how VentureWalk empowers businesses with their own unique skills.
  • Education

    Hack Reactor

    Hack Reactor educates viewers with a day in the life of a programming student.
  • Entertainment

    StudioPros

    StudioPros connects artists with the best session musicians.
  • Fashion

    From Sunny with Love

    Get inspired with insider fashion tips on the style blog From Sunny, With Love.
  • Fitness

    Tactica

    Tactica helps people learn empowerment through professional self-defense training.
  • Food & Beverage

    Mammoth Bar

    Mammoth Bar brings customers a healthy snack with its raw protein bar.
  • Food & Beverage

    SaloonBox

    Get curated cocktails delivered right to your doorstep with SaloonBox.
  • Food & Beverage

    Bright Greens

    Bright Greens brings customers homemade smoothies without a blender.
  • Government

    MuckRock

    MuckRock makes it easy to file, track, and share public records requests.
  • Media

    Zenfolio

    With Zenfolio it’s simple to upload, market, and sell your photographs online.
  • Media

    The Dana Barrett Show

    The Dana Barrett Show says it’s proven her show makes you smarter and funnier.
  • Media

    Radio.Co

    Radio.Co makes it easy for anyone to start their own radio station.
  • Online

    YouExplainIt

    YouExplainIt helps anyone vlog like a pro with their DIY studio.
  • Real Estate

    2401 Pennsylvania Avenue Residences

    2401 Pennsylvania Avenue Residences show off the amenities of their luxury downtown apartments.
  • Real Estate

    Fourandahalf

    Fourandahalf helps customers to grow their property management portfolio.
  • Retail

    Babiators

    See how Babiators shades keep little ones’ eyes safe and stylish.
  • Retail

    Rocksbox

    Get jewelry that matches your style, delivered every month from Rocksbox.
  • Retail

    Say it with a Sock

    Say it with a Sock shows off the features of their fancy footwear.
  • Transportation (Travel)

    GLYD

    See how GLYD’s app teaches tourists to experience any city like a local.

Set up a YouTube channel

Once you’ve created an ad, you’ll need a YouTube channel where you can host it. A YouTube channel is free and it only takes a few minutes to set up.

Learn how

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Terms and conditions for this offer:

In the below terms, "Google Ads" may mean Google Ads or Google Ads Express, as appropriate.

  1. Offer available to customers with a billing address in the United States only. One promotional code per advertiser.
  2. To activate this offer: Enter the promotional code in your account before December 31, 2020. In order to participate in this offer, you must enter the code within 14 days of your first ad impression being served from your first Google Ads account.
  3. To earn the credit: After entering the code, your advertising campaigns must accrue costs of at least $50, excluding any taxes, within 30 days. Making a payment of $50 is not sufficient. The tracking of advertising costs towards $50 begins after you've entered the code.
  4. Once 2 and 3 are completed, the credit will typically be applied within 5 days to the Billing Summary of your account.
  5. Credits apply to future advertising costs only. Credits cannot be applied to costs accrued before the code was entered.
  6. You won’t receive a notification once your credit is used up and any additional advertising costs will be charged to your form of payment. If you don’t want to continue advertising, you can pause or delete your campaigns at any time.
  7. Your account must be successfully billed by Google Ads and remain in good standing in order to qualify for the promotional credit.

Full terms and conditions can be found here