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Analyzing DSA Auto Target Performance data from Microsoft Ads in Excel helps marketers understand how their Dynamic Search Ads are performing across different website targets, enabling more effective optimization of DSA campaigns.
Instead of manually downloading reports that quickly become outdated, you can create a live connection for always-current DSA performance insights.
TLDR
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Step 1:
Install Coefficient from the Office Add-ins store in Excel
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Step 2:
Connect your Microsoft Ads account to Coefficient
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Step 3:
Import DSA Auto Target Performance data with relevant metrics
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Step 4:
Set up auto-refresh to keep your DSA data current
Step 1: Install Coefficient and Connect Your Microsoft Ads Account
Start by installing the Coefficient add-in in your Excel workbook and connecting to your Microsoft Ads account.
- Open Excel and navigate to the Insert tab
- Click Get Add-ins and search for “Coefficient”
- Install the Coefficient add-in from the Office Add-ins store
- Once installed, open the Coefficient sidebar and click “Import”
- Select “Microsoft Ads” from the list of available connectors
- Follow the authentication prompts to connect your Microsoft Ads account
Step 2: Import DSA Auto Target Performance Data
After connecting your Microsoft Ads account, you can import your DSA Auto Target Performance data:
- In the Coefficient sidebar, click “Import from Microsoft Ads”
- Select “DSA Auto Target Performance” from the list of available objects
- Choose which metrics you want to include (impressions, clicks, CTR, conversions, etc.)
- Apply any filters to focus on specific DSA campaigns or date ranges
- Click “Import” to bring the data into your Excel spreadsheet
Step 3: Set Up Auto-Refresh for Your Data
Keep your Microsoft Ads DSA data fresh by setting up automatic refreshes:
- Select any cell in your imported data range
- Open the Coefficient sidebar and click “Refresh”
- Click “Schedule Refresh” to set up automated updates
- Choose your preferred refresh frequency (hourly, daily, or weekly)
- Confirm your settings to activate the auto-refresh schedule
Analyze Your DSA Auto Target Performance
With your DSA Auto Target Performance data now in Excel, you can identify which website content and URL patterns are driving the best performance for your Dynamic Search Ads. Create pivot tables to compare metrics like CTR, conversion rate, and cost-per-conversion across different auto targets.
Use Excel’s sorting and filtering capabilities to quickly identify high-performing targets that deserve more budget and underperforming targets that need optimization or exclusion. Develop insights about which parts of your website generate the most valuable ad traffic through DSA campaigns.
Microsoft Ads Data Available in Coefficient
Available Objects
- Campaign Performance
- Conversion Performance
- Keyword Performance
- Search Query Performance
- Account Performance
- Ad Dynamic Text Performance
- Ad Extension By Ad
- Ad Extension By Keyword
- Ad Extension Detail
- Ad Performance
- Age Gender Audience
- Audience Performance
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How to get DSA Auto Target Performance data from Microsoft Ads?
To get DSA Auto Target Performance data from Microsoft Ads:
- Log in to your Microsoft Advertising account
- Go to Reports > Standard reports
- Select “Dynamic Search Ads” and then “Auto target”
- Set your desired date range and metrics
- Run and download the report
For a more efficient approach, Coefficient can import this data directly into Excel with just a few clicks and keep it automatically updated.
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How do I get a list of DSA Auto Target Performance in Microsoft Ads?
To view DSA auto target performance in Microsoft Ads:
- Sign in to your Microsoft Advertising account
- Navigate to your Dynamic Search Ads campaigns
- Go to the Auto Targets tab
- For comprehensive performance data, create a DSA Auto Target report
With Coefficient, you can import detailed DSA target data directly into Excel with all relevant metrics, making analysis more powerful and efficient.
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How to automate importing Microsoft Ads DSA Auto Target Performance data to Excel daily?
Automating DSA data imports typically requires using the Microsoft Advertising API or creating complex Power Query connections.Coefficient provides a much simpler solution:
- Connect your Microsoft Ads account to Coefficient
- Import your DSA Auto Target Performance data
- Open the Coefficient sidebar and click “Refresh”
- Select “Schedule Refresh” and choose “Daily”
- Pick your preferred update time
This ensures you always have fresh DSA performance data without any manual work.
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How do I download DSA Auto Target Performance data from Microsoft Ads?
To download DSA Auto Target Performance data from Microsoft Ads:
- Sign in to your Microsoft Advertising account
- Navigate to Reports > Standard reports
- Select “Dynamic Search Ads” then “Auto target”
- Set your desired date range and metrics
- Click “Run” and then “Download” in your preferred format
With Coefficient, you can skip these manual steps and have DSA target data automatically imported and refreshed in Excel on your schedule.
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How to send email alerts about DSA Auto Target Performance data from Microsoft Ads?
Microsoft Ads doesn’t offer built-in email alerts for DSA performance thresholds, requiring marketers to manually monitor their DSA campaigns.Coefficient solves this with its Automations feature:
- Import your DSA Auto Target Performance data into Excel
- Set up Coefficient Automations with conditions (e.g., high-performing targets)
- Configure email notifications to team members
- Schedule these alerts to run at your preferred frequency
This ensures timely notification when your DSA targets show significant performance changes that require attention.
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