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10 Ways to Stop Performance Max from Stealing Your Money

10 Ways to Stop Performance Max from Stealing Your Money

Heidi Sturrock , March 5, 2026
When Google first introduced Performance Max (PMax), it was met with a mixture of awe and profound frustration. Advertisers were handed a powerful engine but were locked out of the…
Why Your Google Ads Impression Share is Falling (and How to Fix It)

Why Your Google Ads Impression Share is Falling (and How to Fix It)

Heidi Sturrock , March 4, 2026
Log into your Google Ads account, check your key performance indicators, and (sigh) there it is. Your Impression Share has taken a nosedive. It’s a sinking feeling that every digital…
Should You Get a Google Ads Audit?

Should You Get a Google Ads Audit?

Heidi Sturrock , February 18, 2026
There is a specific kind of low grade anxiety that comes with running a Google Ads account. It is the feeling that while you are getting some results and maybe…
Guide to Brand Bidding in Google Ads

Guide to Brand Bidding in Google Ads

Heidi Sturrock , February 13, 2026
In the world of Google Ads, few topics spark as much debate as brand bidding. The question seems simple on the surface. Why should I pay for traffic I’m already…
Should You Work With A Free “Strategist” From Google?

Should You Work With A Free “Strategist” From Google?

Heidi Sturrock , February 4, 2026
If you manage Google Ads accounts long enough, you will eventually get the email or phone call. “Hi, I’m your Google Ads strategist. I’ve reviewed your account and see a…
AI Max For Search Optimization Guide

AI Max For Search Optimization Guide

Heidi Sturrock , February 2, 2026
AI driven search campaigns in Google Ads are becoming more automated, more flexible, and more powerful. With AI Max for Search, Google expands how queries are matched, how ads are…
Landing Page Optimization in 2026: Bots + Buyers

Landing Page Optimization in 2026: Bots + Buyers

Heidi Sturrock , January 27, 2026
So, your Google Ads are getting clicks…but not conversions. Landing page optimization can be a daunting task. There are hundreds of expensive and complicated ways to optimize a landing page.…
Should You Use Google’s AI Max For Search?

Should You Use Google’s AI Max For Search?

Heidi Sturrock , January 21, 2026
Imagine your Google Ads account suddenly unlocking 20-30% more conversions from queries you never even targeted AND without blowing your budget or brand guidelines. That’s the promise (and the chaos) of…
Fix Google’s Auto Taxonomy Feed Disasters Now

Fix Google’s Auto Taxonomy Feed Disasters Now

Heidi Sturrock , January 18, 2026
Google’s auto categorization for Shopping is convenient, but once you work with a few thousand SKUs it will misclassify a worrying number of products unless you take control. For serious…
Data Exclusions: Stop Training on Bad Data

Data Exclusions: Stop Training on Bad Data

Heidi Sturrock , January 13, 2026
If you use Smart Bidding in Google Ads, you are trusting Google’s machine learning to decide how much every click is worth. That system only works as well as the…
Demand Gen Guide to Google Ads Inventory

Demand Gen Guide to Google Ads Inventory

Heidi Sturrock , January 12, 2026
Today’s savvy advertisers are leveraging Demand Gen campaigns to reach audiences across multiple premium Google placements, and more importantly, they’re taking precise control over exactly where their ads appear. If you’ve been…
Optimizing Google Ads When You’re Extremely Niche

Optimizing Google Ads When You’re Extremely Niche

Heidi Sturrock , January 11, 2026
If you sell a highly specialized professional service, Google Ads can feel frustrating. You know your ideal customer exists. You know when they find you, the deal size is large…

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