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Top Google Ads mistakes that waste your budget

Most “Google Ads doesn’t work” cases come down to a few common setup mistakes. Check your account against this list.

Incorrect conversion tracking

If calls, messenger leads and actual order values aren’t passed to the account, the algorithm optimizes blindly and spends your budget in the wrong places.

Everything in one campaign

Different services, products and audiences in a single campaign keep the algorithm from understanding what exactly to optimize for. Segment by business line.

Broad keywords without negatives

Without regularly cleaning up search terms, you pay for clicks from people who were looking for something else entirely.

The website doesn’t convert

Even perfect ads won’t save a slow website without a clear offer, a form and contact buttons.

Scaling in jumps

Sharp budget increases disrupt Smart Bidding learning. Raise budgets gradually and keep an eye on ROAS or cost per lead.

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