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Google Ads News, as it happens.
Every Google Ads, GA4 and PPC change I spot, posted the day it happens, with a screenshot and what it means for your account.
Monday
3 August 2026Google Ads for Small Budgets in 2026
How People See Google Ads for Small Budgets in 2026. What most people think Google Ads is. - Create ad. - Get clicks. - Make sales. What Google Ads for…
Portfolio Bid Strategies
Stop Optimizing Campaigns in Isolation Start Thinking in Portfolios. Many advertisers still manage campaigns individually… But smart growth comes from using Portfolio Bid Strategies. When campaigns share data, automation becomes…
Sunday
2 August 2026Google Clarifies Conversion Tracking
Google has expanded its Ads conversion measurement guidance with clearer timelines, permissions and data-source recommendations. Key updates include a 7–14 day Smart Bidding learning period, 24–48 hour setup delays, and…
Google Improves Offline Conversion Tracking
Google has published new guidance for tracking offline conversions using GBRAID, a privacy-preserving and case-sensitive URL parameter. It helps advertisers measure more click-based conversions and improve campaign bidding without linking…
Saturday
1 August 2026PMax Negative Keyword Predictions
Google has officially documented negative keyword impact prediction for Performance Max. Advertisers can preview how up to 10 negative keywords may affect conversions or conversion value across Search and Shopping…
Thanks for sharing Hana Kobzová
Conversion Tracking in 2026
Most people think conversion tracking is simple. Install a pixel → see conversions → done. Reality in 2026? It’s a full system. Conversion tracking today involves: • Defining what actually…
Friday
31 July 2026Google Signals and Consent Mode Update
Google Signals and Consent Mode changed in June 2026. Is your consent setup still working as intended? Since June 15, Consent Mode’s ad_storage signal has become the key control for…
5-Minute Audit Checklist
If your Google Ads aren’t profitable… Don’t scale. Audit. This takes 5 minutes and will catch most issues: → Is your conversion tracking actually accurate? → Are you optimizing for…
Myths vs Reality
Most Google Ads accounts don’t fail because of the platform. They fail because of bad assumptions. Here are a few I still see in 2026: → “Smart bidding = set…
How to set up a Google Ads Campaign
Most Google Ads campaigns fail before they even start. Not because Google Ads doesn't work. But because the setup is wrong. After auditing dozens of accounts, I noticed the same…
Thursday
30 July 2026Conversion Tracking in 2026
Most people think conversion tracking is simple. Install a pixel → see conversions → done. Reality in 2026? It’s a full system. Conversion tracking today involves: • Defining what actually…
Google Clarifies Conversion Tracking and Smart Bidding
Google updated its Ads conversion measurement documentation with new guidance on data collection, Smart Bidding’s 7–14 day learning phase, saved data-source preferences, and account linking delays of up to 48…
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