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Playing the Modern Game: Why Your Google Ads Rep is Your Guide to the AI Era

TLDR Google Ads has changed – AI and automation are now the core mechanics. Many advertisers still avoid Google reps, assuming they’re biased, unhelpful, or simply a waste of time. But here’s the reality, even a bad rep forces you to articulate and refine your thinking. Used strategically, reps become…

When Google Ads Goes Off the Rails: The Smart Bidding Doom Spiral and What Caused It

If you’ve ever seen your Google Ads campaigns inexplicably tank, despite strong CTRs and what looks like a solid setup, you’re not alone. One of the most overlooked causes of campaign failure is incorrect or incomplete conversion tracking. Especially when it comes to offline conversions like phone calls . Let’s…

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Google Ads tag ‘Failed’ for no reason

TL;DR: UpdateIf you see “Firing Status Failed” in GTM Preview when testing a Google Ads conversion tag, it’s likely a false negative. The tag probably worked – GTM is just misinterpreting a normal browser response. https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7317861940830076929/ Recently, I’ve encountered an unusual and frustrating issue where my Google Ads conversion tag…