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Google Ads allows businesses to reach likely customers directly on Google and its properties. But it can be difficult to understand the best practices, strategies, and approaches to master Google Ads. Whether you’re looking for Google Ads basics, more advanced strategies, or specific tutorials and tips for conversion tracking, campaign set up, and more, these articles have you covered.


5 Effective Ways to Manage Your Google Ads Budget (Pros, Cons & Pro Tips)

The pros and cons of average daily budgets, campaign total budgets, monthly spend limits, and more!

Mark Irvine
February 14, 2023
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6 Google Ads Conversion Tracking Mistakes to Avoid (At All Costs!)

These mistakes can be more damaging than having no tracking at all!

Google Ads Automation: When (& When Not) to Use It

An expert's take on bidding, ad generation, Performance Max, and more.

Brett McHale
January 4, 2023
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Google Ads Cost Per Lead Has Increased for 91% of Industries YoY

Get the benchmark data and insights you need to stay competitive and on budget.

Kristen McCormick
November 10, 2022
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How to Lower Your Cost Per Lead in Google Ads: 8 Tried & True Tips

Because who doesn't want to get more conversions at lower costs?

Kristen McCormick
November 7, 2022
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How to Compete in Google Ads (Without Raising Bids): 8 Strategies that Work

Here are eight strategies and 24 tactics you can do *before* raising bids.

Kristen McCormick
October 24, 2022
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How to Combat Costs With Google Ads Custom Segments

Learn how to wield the power of this underused Google Ads feature.

Jyll Saskin Gales
October 18, 2022
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ALL 22 Types of Google Ads (+When & How to Use Them)

The cheatsheet to all 22 types of Google Ads—with pros, cons, and more!

Susie Marino
October 5, 2022
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4 Important Changes to Google Ads Extensions: What You Need to Know

Extensions, now called assets, have some new and improved features.

Kristen McCormick
September 16, 2022
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12 Ways to Improve Your Click-Through Rate in Google Ads

Find out why settling for just average click-through rate is a big mistake.

Kristen McCormick
September 14, 2022
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The Complete (and Easy!) Guide to Google Ads Conversion Tracking

We've made Google Ads conversion tracking easy so you can improve your campaigns and maximize your ROI.

12 Eye-Catching Google Ads Examples & How to Copy Them

Get ideas for competitive, creative, click-worth ad copy—plus takeaway tips!

6 Google Ads Updates Happening Now (+What You Need to Do)

Performance Max, AI-generated voice-overs, a simpler Google tag, and more!

Susie Marino
August 10, 2022
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The Complete Google Ads Extensions Cheat Sheet (+Tips to Boost CTR)

All 19 extensions explained—with examples and tips to improve your CTR!

Susie Marino
July 25, 2022
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Are Google Ads Worth It for Your Business? Pros, Cons, Profitability & Pointers

Not your typical pros and cons list (but we have those too!)

Google Ads Performance Max: 10 Dos, Don’ts, Watchouts & Workarounds

A PMax pro shares her top tips, from conversion tracking to creative, sneaky settings and more.

How to Set Up a Google Ads Account in 3 Steps

Create your account in three easy steps and get lots of free resources for setting up your first campaign.

The 2025 Guide to the Perfect Google Ads Account Structure

Everything you need to keep your ads relevant and more efficiently manage your campaigns and budget.

Should You Use Google Ads Performance Max? Pros, Cons & Polarized Perspectives

Practical tips on this campaign type and a balanced take on the perspectives toward this "technocratic" age.

Brett McHale
April 20, 2022
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​​7 Google Ads Mistakes That Are Squashing Your Success

With so many options, mistakes in Google Ads are inevitable, but we've got what you need to avoid a PPC facepalm.

What is Target ROAS in Google Ads & When Should I Use It?

Google Ads Smart Bidding can sometimes make us feel...not very smart. Let's change that.

How Does Google Ads Work in 2025? The Complete, Visual Guide

Learn how the Google Ads auction works once and for all—from keywords to costs and everything in between.

Kristen McCormick
February 14, 2022
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The Complete Survival Guide to Google Ads for Small Business

Learn how to compete with big businesses, build local awareness, make the most of your budget, and more!

Susie Marino
January 19, 2022
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11 Free Google Ads Tools You Didn’t Know About (But Should)

A list of secret weapons for everything from account audits and ad copy to reporting and RSAs.

Kristen McCormick
January 10, 2022
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How to Use the Google Ads Budget Report (+10 Can’t-Miss Budgeting Tricks)

Google Ads budgeting need not be a battle. Arm yourself with the Google Ads budget report and these smart tips.

Kristen McCormick
December 15, 2021
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The 10 Best Free Google Ads Training Courses for Every Level

Looking for free Google Ads training that is worth your time? Discover 10 of the best Google Ads courses for every level of learning.

Kristen McCormick
December 2, 2021
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