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Performance Max Q&A: Real answers to your biggest PMax headaches

It’s been three years of Performance Max. Three years of change, improvement, but also frustration. In our recent State of PMax webinar, paid search pros…
Michael Ryan April 22, 2025
Google Ads  •  18 Min read

State of Performance Max 2025: Insights from 4,000+ campaigns

Believe it or not, it has been three years since Google started the wide-scale rollout of Performance Max campaigns. Time flies when you're having fun…
Michael Ryan April 2, 2025 Sticky
Google Ads  •  3 Min read

The great reshuffle: Demand Gen absorbing Display campaigns

If you feel like Google Ads is in a bit of an identity crisis, that's because it is. First, Performance Max swallowed Smart Shopping and…
Manuel Baudisch March 26, 2025
Google Ads  •  3 Min read

The winning formula for high-performing PMax campaigns

In our PMax mistakes article we talked about the two biggest mistakes you can make in setting up your Performance Max campaigns. But how do…
Manuel Baudisch March 4, 2025
Google Ads  •  3 Min read

The #1 mistake in your PMax campaign setup!

Super Bowl season is here. And just like in football, a solid game plan makes all the difference. If you step onto the field with…
Manuel Baudisch February 25, 2025
Google Ads  •  7 Min read

PMax 2025 FAQ: Campaign setup, brand strategies & more

Trying to keep up with Google’s latest PMax updates feels like chasing a moving target—blindfolded. More control, more transparency, more pro features—kind of. Many of…
Michael Ryan February 5, 2025
Data Science  •  7 Min read

PMax in 2025: The ultimate campaign optimization guide

What? Another “How to PMax” article? Yes, but this one's the most comprehensive you'll read yet!In 2024 alone, we’ve set up over 700 campaigns for…
Irene Ehrengruber January 21, 2025 Sticky
Google Ads  •  3 Min read

Black Friday 2024: Record-breaking sales. But at what cost? A recap

Black Friday came, saw, and conquered, leaving behind impressive sales figures—and even more questions for e-commerce advertisers. Sure, the US still wears the crown with…
Manuel Baudisch December 19, 2024
Google Ads  •  2 Min read

Google Bid Simulator: A bet you shouldn’t take

If you haven't played with it before, Google’s Bid Simulator promises to predict how adjustments to your ROAS targets or budgets could impact your future campaigns. If it…
Manuel Baudisch December 10, 2024
Google Ads  •  3 Min read

Google’s update tsunami: Shopping & PMax in one account

If you had any doubts that Google is going to double (and triple) down on AI, then their latest updates to Google Shopping are probably going…
Manuel Baudisch November 8, 2024
Google Ads  •  4 Min read

PMax impression share: How it compares to Standard Shopping

When it comes to Performance Max (PMax), Google calculates impression share by adding up your Search and Shopping impressions and dividing them by the total…
Michael Ryan October 23, 2024
Analytics  •  5 Min read

Black Friday Google Ads Q&A: Expert insights for higher profits

With the most competitive holiday season yet fast approaching, it’s more important than ever to fine-tune your Black Friday Google Ads campaign strategy, budget allocation,…
Manuel Baudisch October 1, 2024
Google Ads  •  4 Min read

Is PMax eating your brand search? A script to find out

Ever get the feeling that Google's Performance Max is playing a little too fast and loose with your brand traffic? You're not alone. With PMax's blending of brand…
Manuel Baudisch September 12, 2024
Google Ads  •  3 Min read

Google Ads profitability: Why clicks aren’t telling the whole story

If you’ve ever been thrilled by the click-through rates on your Google Ads, only to be disappointed by the actual sales: Welcome to the club. This "clicked…
Manuel Baudisch August 27, 2024
Ecommerce  •  7 Min read

Wake up: Your ROAS addiction won’t make you profitable!

Here is a harsh truth: Too many advertisers are so addicted to ROAS that they completely ignore tactics that will actually make their business more…
Manuel Baudisch August 13, 2024 Sticky
Google Ads  •  2 Min read

Page Feeds in PMax: Your new best friend.

First things first, what actually are Page Feeds in Performance Max? Essentially, Page Feeds in PMax help you streamline and optimize your ad campaigns by…
Manuel Baudisch July 16, 2024
Google Ads  •  2 Min read

Profit Optimization for Smart Bidding – Are you ready?

Google dropped some 🔥 news at GML 2024 with their new Profit Optimization feature for Smart Bidding. It's a game-changer for Performance Max (PMax) and…
Manuel Baudisch July 3, 2024
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3 PMax tactics Google hides from you

PMax is a Google Ads onion: The more layers you peel back, the more lie underneath. During the Q&A session of our newest webinar, you threw PPC masterchef Mike Ryan dozens of…
Manuel Baudisch July 2, 2024
Google Ads  •  8 Min read

18 PMax secrets: Seasonality adjustments & more

When it comes to Performance Max (PMax) campaigns, there's always a lot more ground to cover. During my Q&A marathon after our most recent webinar…
Michael Ryan June 28, 2024
Google Ads  •  8 Min read

AI limitations in PPC: The human touch in Performance Max

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room: With the rise of PMax’s AI-driven advertising, what are the chances of technology replacing the human marketer? …
Manuel Baudisch May 14, 2024 Sticky

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