Google Ads blog

Tips, tricks and strategies from Google Ads Coach Jyll Saskin Gales to give your business an edge.

Sensitive Interest Categories in Google Ads: What You Can’t Do (and What Works Instead) May 08, 2026

By: Jyll Saskin Gales, Google Ads Coach

If you’ve ever seen an “Eligible (Limited)” status in Google Ads or found yourself unable to use retargeting, customer lists, or custom audiences, there’s a go...

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The Ultimate Guide to Google Ads Quality Score May 08, 2026

By: Jyll Saskin Gales, Google Ads Coach

Anyone can set up a Google Ads campaign. Far fewer know how to make one profitable over time. One of the most important and most misunderstood factors separati...

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Google Ads Journey Aware Bidding: The next bidding innovation for lead gen [UPDATED 2026] May 07, 2026

By: Jyll Saskin Gales, Google Ads Coach

The way you bid on Google Ads just got a major upgrade. As of May 7, 2026, Google has confirmed the beta launch of Journey Aware Bidding.

Journey Aware Biddin...

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Do you need a Brand campaign in Google Ads? Mar 23, 2026

By: Jyll Saskin Gales, Google Ads Coach

Should you be paying for ads when people are already searching for your business by name? It’s a question I hear often from small business owners and marketers...

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Should you use Maximize Conversions or Manual CPC bidding in Google Ads? Feb 23, 2026

By: Jyll Saskin Gales, Google Ads Coach

If you are still clinging to Manual CPC because you want to "control your costs," you aren't just losing time - you are likely losing your best customers. Your...

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Is Google Ads Right for Your Business? Feb 23, 2026

By: Jyll Saskin Gales, Google Ads Coach

Is Google Ads the right move for your business? This is a question many entrepreneurs and marketers grapple with, and it’s a valid one. Investing in paid adver...

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How to Protect Your Google Ads Account - And What To Do If You Get Hacked Feb 19, 2026

By: Jyll Saskin Gales, Google Ads Coach

Imagine waking up at 3:00 a.m. to one of the worst phone calls a digital marketer can receive: Your Google Ads Manager Account (MCC) has been hacked.

For Adin...

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When to use Keyword Planner, Performance Planner, Reach Planner in Google Ads Feb 16, 2026

By: Jyll Saskin Gales, Google Ads Coach

Google Ads offers a suite of free planning tools designed to help you make informed decisions and optimize your campaigns. While Keyword Planner is the most we...

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Is Google Ads Fighting You? Here is What Those "Limited" Warnings Really Mean Feb 16, 2026

By: Jyll Saskin Gales, Google Ads Coach

Does it ever feel like Google Ads is actively trying to hold you back? You log in, hoping to see growth, and instead, you’re greeted with red text telling you ...

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The Art and Science of Google Ads: Becoming an Expert Feb 09, 2026

By: Jyll Saskin Gales, Google Ads Coach

Explaining the "art" behind media buying and paid ads to clients can be a tough sell. In a world that often demands concrete data and predictable outcomes, rel...

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Where Are My Google Ads Showing? A Guide to Placement Reports & Exclusions Feb 02, 2026

By: Jyll Saskin Gales, Google Ads Coach

Feeling frustrated because your Google Ads aren't showing up where you want them to? You're not alone. It's a common issue, especially with Google's more autom...

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Is Double Serving Allowed Now in Google Ads? Jan 30, 2026

By: Jyll Saskin Gales, Google Ads Coach

Have you ever noticed your ad appearing twice on a Google search results page and wondered if that's a good thing, or even allowed? It's a common observation, ...

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