{"id":689274,"date":"2025-09-10T16:30:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T13:30:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/"},"modified":"2025-09-10T16:30:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T13:30:42","slug":"the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/","title":{"rendered":"The Google Ads mistakes costing SMBs time and money"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a368bd561199\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a368bd561199\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/#From_weak_strategy_to_poor_user_experience_these_are_the_Google_Ads_mistakes_draining_SMB_budgets_Learn_how_to_fix_them_and_grow_smarter\" >From weak strategy to poor user experience, these are the Google Ads mistakes draining SMB budgets. Learn how to fix them and grow smarter.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/#1_Lack_of_strategy_and_goal_measurement\" >1. Lack of strategy and goal measurement<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/#Define_website_goals\" >Define website goals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/#Make_measurement_a_priority\" >Make measurement a priority<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/#Set_up_conversion_tracking\" >Set up conversion tracking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/#Align_campaigns_with_your_goals\" >Align campaigns with your goals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/#2_Poor_account_and_campaign_structure\" >2. Poor account and campaign structure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/#Start_small_with_budget_and_targeting\" >Start small with budget and targeting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/#Build_on_strong_foundations\" >Build on strong foundations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/#3_Not_focusing_on_user_experience\" >3. Not focusing on user experience<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/#Keep_the_journey_consistent\" >Keep the journey consistent<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/#Match_ads_to_landing_pages\" >Match ads to landing pages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/#4_Relying_on_Google_Ads_to_be_the_end-all_be-all\" >4. Relying on Google Ads to be the end-all, be-all<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/#Think_beyond_Google_Ads\" >Think beyond Google Ads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/#Dont_overlook_SEO\" >Don\u2019t overlook SEO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/#Build_brand_awareness_across_channels\" >Build brand awareness across channels<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-google-ads-mistakes-costing-smbs-time-and-money\/#Avoid_pitfalls_maximize_results\" >Avoid pitfalls, maximize results<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"subhead\" itemprop=\"alternativeHeadline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_weak_strategy_to_poor_user_experience_these_are_the_Google_Ads_mistakes_draining_SMB_budgets_Learn_how_to_fix_them_and_grow_smarter\"><\/span>From weak strategy to poor user experience, these are the Google Ads mistakes draining SMB budgets. Learn how to fix them and grow smarter.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"bialty-container\">\n<p>After months of work, your website is finally live \u2013 but how do you get people to see it?<\/p>\n<p>Google Ads looks like the perfect solution, yet many small business owners quickly learn it\u2019s anything but \u201cset and forget.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The platform is complex, the setup overwhelming, and costly mistakes are easy to make.<\/p>\n<p>Having guided many SMBs through this, we\u2019ve seen the same pitfalls again and again.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what to avoid if you want Google Ads to work for you.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lack-of-strategy-and-goal-measurement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Lack_of_strategy_and_goal_measurement\"><\/span>1. Lack of strategy and goal measurement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the biggest mistakes businesses make is launching campaigns without clear goals or a way to measure them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Without this, you can\u2019t know whether your ads or your website are actually working.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to avoid this mistake.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-define-website-goals\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Define_website_goals\"><\/span>Define website goals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Aside from your offer, website setup and goal measurement are critical contributors to campaign success.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>What do you want users who visit your site to do?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Is it to fill out a form, make a purchase, or sign up for your email list?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whatever it is, it has to be measured.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-make-measurement-a-priority\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_measurement_a_priority\"><\/span>Make measurement a priority<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Knowing how well your website brings users to your end goal is a key component of any strategy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Measurement shows you whether your site is effective at completing the goal you have in mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While Google Ads can drive traffic, it\u2019s your website that handles that traffic and ultimately determines the success of your campaign.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Dig deeper: Google Ads for SMBs: How to maximize paid search success<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-set-up-conversion-tracking\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_up_conversion_tracking\"><\/span>Set up conversion tracking<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Setting up a tag to measure website performance can be difficult on its own.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This is typically done either by:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creating a conversion in Google Ads and using the website tags provided.<\/li>\n<li>Or creating one in GA4 and linking GA4 to Google Ads to import that goal.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you assign value to your product or service, make sure to account for conversion value in that tag.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This helps Google\u2019s bidding strategies determine which events are most valuable and also helps you measure your return on ad spend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Google Ads support center has solid instructions on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/google-ads\/answer\/12216226?hl=en&amp;ref_topic=12215426&amp;sjid=8134378483974231188-NC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">setting up conversion actions and website tagging<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re on Shopify, the Google and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> offers a more seamless option with minimal coding.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-align-campaigns-with-your-goals\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Align_campaigns_with_your_goals\"><\/span>Align campaigns with your goals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Every campaign you create should be built to attract users who are likely to complete your end goal. The best way to approach this is to ask yourself:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Who is my target audience?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What sort of people are they, and what problem am I trying to solve for them?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>What would my ideal audience be searching for?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is the problem my website addresses something people already know they need to solve, or is my product or service something they don\u2019t even know they need?\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Should I focus on awareness through a display campaign, or will users actively search for me with keywords on the search network?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>What keywords do I want my website to be found for?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do enough people know about my brand to justify bidding on branded keywords (to deter competitors who might be doing the same)?\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Is there enough search volume for the keywords I want (using keyword planner), or do I need to create demand through YouTube or other targeting methods?\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>If I have a limited budget, should I start with more exact match terms that have proven effective in my site data?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Am I ranking organically for these keywords?<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If so, should I focus on other terms where I\u2019m weaker?\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Keep in mind, though, that even if I rank well organically, competitors\u2019 ads on the same terms may still appear above my results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"poor-account-and-campaign-structure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Poor_account_and_campaign_structure\"><\/span>2. Poor account and campaign structure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another common mistake is trying to do too much at once.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Once your strategy and goals are in place, it\u2019s tempting to target every product, service, and location where your customers might be.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But without enough budget to support that scale, campaigns quickly become unprofitable.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The solution is to start narrow and structure campaigns for focus.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-start-small-with-budget-and-targeting\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_small_with_budget_and_targeting\"><\/span>Start small with budget and targeting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you\u2019re first starting out, you won\u2019t have unlimited resources.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Use your budget wisely by focusing on fewer keywords or a smaller geographic area at first. This gives you a better chance of seeing profitable results before expanding.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For lead generation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your goal is to generate leads for a specific service, narrow your geographic target. Don\u2019t try to cover the entire U.S. at once.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Instead, focus on the area around your business or regions with the highest need, then expand as you see success.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This is especially important if you\u2019re bidding on more expensive keywords.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For ecommerce<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re an ecommerce brand selling across the U.S., you\u2019ll need to narrow your targeting to make your budget go further.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A few ways to do this include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Focus on hero products first:<\/strong> Starting with your flagship products can give you cleaner data and a stronger chance at profitability. Just know your budget may not go far with this strategy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Target specific geographic markets: <\/strong>Instead of blanketing the entire country, begin with your top three target cities or regions, then expand as you see success.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use highly specific keywords:<\/strong> Include key differentiators that set your product apart from competitors. If you\u2019re using a product data feed in Google Merchant Center, make sure your product titles align with the keywords you want to be found for, and fill out every recommended field to maximize visibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-build-on-strong-foundations\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_on_strong_foundations\"><\/span>Build on strong foundations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Campaign structure and setup are essential to Google Ads success.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Along with an easy-to-navigate, functional, and optimized website, they form the two pillars that support the rest of your strategy.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Dig deeper: How to make PPC work for SMBs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- START INLINE FORM --><\/p>\n<p><!-- END INLINE FORM --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-css-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background\">\n<h2 id=\"not-focusing-on-user-experience\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Not_focusing_on_user_experience\"><\/span>3. Not focusing on user experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another common mistake is driving clicks without considering what happens next.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Even if your ads are well-targeted, poor user experience can cause people to bounce before taking action.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to avoid it.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-keep-the-journey-consistent\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_the_journey_consistent\"><\/span>Keep the journey consistent<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s not enough to get the click \u2013 you need to make sure the keyword, ad copy, and landing page all align.<\/p>\n<p>If your keyword is \u201cgadgets,\u201d your ad talks about \u201cwidgets,\u201d and your landing page shows \u201ctrinkets,\u201d users will be confused and leave.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-match-ads-to-landing-pages\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Match_ads_to_landing_pages\"><\/span>Match ads to landing pages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Google rewards strong alignment between keyword, ad, and landing page with higher quality scores, which often lowers your cost per click.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, it improves the user journey.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For example, if someone searches for a \u201cunicorn rainbow shirt,\u201d clicks on an ad that mentions it, and lands directly on the product page for that exact shirt \u2013 not a generic collection \u2013 they\u2019re far more likely to stay, engage, and convert.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Dig deeper: Google Ads best practices: The good, the bad and the balancing act<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"relying-on-google-ads-to-be-the-endall-beall\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Relying_on_Google_Ads_to_be_the_end-all_be-all\"><\/span>4. Relying on Google Ads to be the end-all, be-all<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The final mistake is assuming Google Ads alone will grow your business.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s a powerful tool, it\u2019s primarily a demand capture platform.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>To succeed long-term, you need to support it with other marketing channels and strategies.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-think-beyond-google-ads\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Think_beyond_Google_Ads\"><\/span>Think beyond Google Ads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Even though Google now offers brand awareness and consideration campaigns, relying solely on Ads limits growth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Content marketing, Meta, YouTube, and other platforms are practically essential for building awareness and feeding demand into your funnel.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-overlook-seo\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_overlook_SEO\"><\/span>Don\u2019t overlook SEO<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Google Ads also doesn\u2019t operate well in a vacuum.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Many newer features depend on strong SEO and on-page content. For example:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ads can pull images and text directly from landing pages.<\/li>\n<li>Dynamic search ads rely on how your site content is categorized.<\/li>\n<li>Automation uses on-page markup to train algorithms and generate assets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Running Google Ads without proper SEO is possible, but PPC and SEO work best together, especially as automation becomes more central to campaign performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Dig deeper: Top 7 Google Ads and SEO synergies you should act upon<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-build-brand-awareness-across-channels\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_brand_awareness_across_channels\"><\/span>Build brand awareness across channels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The broader your exposure, the better your Google Ads will perform.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Consistent brand awareness across multiple platforms makes it easier (and cheaper) for Google Ads campaigns to convert.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve seen this play out repeatedly: businesses that invest in multi-channel marketing consistently see stronger Google Ads results.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"avoid-pitfalls-maximize-results\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_pitfalls_maximize_results\"><\/span>Avoid pitfalls, maximize results<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mastering Google Ads isn\u2019t about steering clear of every single mistake. It\u2019s about learning from them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>You can shift from wasting money to generating valuable leads and sales by:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Laying out your strategy.<\/li>\n<li>Setting measurable goals.<\/li>\n<li>Structuring campaigns wisely.<\/li>\n<li>Prioritizing user experience.<\/li>\n<li>Supporting Google Ads with SEO and other channels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep these pitfalls in mind as you launch, and you\u2019ll set yourself up for long-term success with Google Ads.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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