If you've been managing Google Ads campaigns recently, you've probably noticed Google pushing you toward new AI-powered features and campaign types. From Performance Max to AI Max for Search, automation is becoming an increasingly central part of how Google Ads operates. But not everyone is convinced. Some advertisers have experienced disappointing results, while others worry about losing control over targeting, budgets, and where their ads appear. So, should you be using t

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Search campaigns are one of the most direct ways to connect with people actively looking for what your business offers. But simply choosing keywords and waiting for conversions to roll in isn't enough to get the most out of it. Instead, focus on giving the platforms better information, applying effective practices, testing with purpose, and continuously directing investment toward opportunities most likely to drive profitable growth.

Automated bid strategies like Target CPA and Target ROAS are designed to adjust in response to performance, but marketers still have to make an important decision: when should you change the target, and how much should you change it? This article digs into those two questions, with a closer look at the supporting numbers and the practical takeaways for managing automated bid strategies based on our original research.