In which three places can Standard Shopping ads appear? Choose three.

Gmail

Google Search

Google Images

The Shopping tab

Google Maps

Explanation

Analysis of Correct Answer(s)

Standard Shopping ads are a core part of the Google Search Network, designed to appear when users show commercial intent. Their primary placements are:

  • Google Search: This is the most common placement. When a user searches for a product, Shopping ads appear at the top or side of the main search results page, showing an image, title, price, and store name.
  • The Shopping tab: This is a dedicated section within Google Search that functions as a comparison shopping engine. It is populated almost entirely by both free listings and Standard Shopping ads, providing a comprehensive view of available products.
  • Google Images: For product-related searches, relevant Shopping ads can appear alongside organic image results. This visual placement is highly effective for catching a user's attention.

Analysis of Incorrect Options

  • Google Maps: While Google Maps can show ads for local businesses, these are typically local inventory ads. This is a specific ad format for advertisers with physical stores to show products available for in-store purchase, which is different from a Standard Shopping ad that directs to an online product page.
  • Gmail: Ads in Gmail are primarily served through other campaign types like Discovery or Performance Max campaigns. Standard Shopping campaigns do not have a placement option to serve ads directly within the Gmail user interface.