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Jan 2025
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Search Terms in Performance Max (Episode...

Chris Schaeffer, Certified Google Ads Specialist
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This week we open with a question from a listener who is dealing with a crashing account. Chris discusses how to fix a Google Ads search campaign that is failing. Then another email from a listener who reminds us why it is important to focus on the core basics of Google Ads management. And last an update about Performance Max. Try Opteo for free for 28 days ... Show More
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