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Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Manager - the complete guide

This complete guide to Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Manager will help you navigate your advertising account and analyse your ads performance in Japan.

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Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Manager provides advertisers access to necessary tools and allows them to perform various tasks directly on the screen, such as creating ads and reviewing performance data.

In this article, we will explain the basic features of the Ads Manager and go over the most essential tools.

Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Manager – account structure

Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Manager screen with four numbered areas: campaign tree (1), side menu (2), account summary (3) and performance graph (4), above the campaign list.

Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Manager screen is divided into a few sections:

  1. Campaigns and ad groups under the displayed account are presented in a tree structure. It is possible to narrow down the displayed content or sort it according to your preferences.
  2. You can find settings for the currently displayed item (such as ad details or targeting settings) in the next column.
  3. Basic information about the currently displayed item or account is presented at the top of the screen, including budget, status, and advertising period.
  4. Performance data of the currently displayed item is displayed in graph format. For more details, refer to the section "Reviewing Performance Data in the List View (New Advertising Management Tool)."
  5. Is is possible to see further performance metrics of the currently displayed item in a list format below the graph. Note that "cost" excludes tax.

Selecting advertising account data

To switch the currently displayed account, click the "V" next to the account name at the top of the screen and choose a different account from the available menu.

Additionally, you can search for accounts by entering the account name or account ID and clicking the magnifying glass button.

Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Manager account menu opened from the arrow beside the account name, with a search box for account name or ID and a filter.

You can also filter accounts by type by clicking on ‘Account: All’ button next to the filter option.

Account filter in Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Manager: All, Search Ads, Display Ads or MCC, plus an 'Include Ended' status checkbox.

Campaign and ad group display

Yahoo! JAPAN Display Ads side menu with a green dot marking an active campaign in the campaign tree.

To narrow the displayed data to a specific campaign or ad group, select them using the side menu.

Tip: Campaigns that are currently active have a green circle.

View dropdown in Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Manager, filtering campaigns and ad groups by All, All On or All Off.

You can sort ampaigns and ad groups by name or status (active/inactive).

Displaying all campaigns

Selecting "All Campaigns" will display all the items and settings associated with campaigns under the account, both active and inactive.

'All campaigns' item highlighted at the top of the Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Manager campaign tree.
Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Manager side menu with the Recommendations, Campaign, Ads, targeting reports and Account settings options outlined.

Use the side menu to display further information about selected campaigns.

Tip: If you have changed settings in the ‘view’ or ‘sort’ options, it will limit the displayed campaigns according to your preferences.

Optimisation suggestions

You can review and apply optimisation suggestions for your account by accessing the "Recommendations" on the left side of the screen.

Recommendations item, showing 3 suggestions, highlighted in the Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Manager menu.

Campaign delivery status: on / off

Easily activate or deactivate the campaigns by changing the delivery status settings.

Delivery settings toggle in the campaign list, with On and Off options for switching a campaign's delivery status.

Inline edit function

It is possible to edit items by hovering a mouse over an item – an edit icon will appear, allowing for making necessary changes.

Campaign list row with a pencil edit icon appearing next to the campaign name on hover.
Inline edit box for a campaign name with Apply and Cancel buttons.

Batch actions

First, check the boxes for the items and settings you wish to change, and click "Batch Operation" to apply group settings / delete items, etc.

Labels

The label function allows users to classify submitted items into groups by attaching a word or phrase (label).

Downloading Data

You can download various data reports by pressing the "Download" button at the top of the data area.

Download button highlighted at the top of the Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Manager campaign table.

Campaign status

You can check the current item status in the " Status" section for campaigns, ads, and keywords.

If your campaign has been rejected, lick the (i) icon to read about the reasons for rejection.

Status column of the campaign list highlighted, showing statuses such as Paused (ended), Paused (campaign-off) and Eligible (Learning), each with an info icon.

Reporting

You can create a performance report in the "Reports" section the upper right corner of the screen.

Reports button highlighted in the upper right corner of Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Manager, above the campaign performance graph and table.

Additional Tools

From the "Tools" icon in the upper right corner of the screen, you can access various functions such as audience management, billing, and A/B testing.

Tools menu in Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Manager: library, ad management support, billing and payments, and account and access options.

Notifications

Click on the bell-shaped "Notifications" icon in the upper right corner of the screen to check for notifications from Yahoo! JAPAN.

Notifications panel in Yahoo! JAPAN Ads Manager, with categories All, Release, Payment/Management/Policy and Tips; no notifications shown.

Want to learn more?

⋅ Read our guide on Yahoo! JAPAN advertising here →

Refer to the following Yahoo! JAPAN help articles for information on creating different types of items (campaigns, ad groups, ads, keywords):

1. Campaign creation →

2. Ad group creation →

3. Responsive search ads →

4. Keyword list →

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