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Title card reading The Alpha Bravo campaign structure, with an Alpha card for exact match proven searches and a Bravo card for phrase match prospecting Google Ads · 8 min The Alpha Bravo campaign structure: how I halved a demolition company's cost per lead How the Alpha Bravo (high intent and prospecting) Google Ads structure works, and the demolition account where it took conversion rate from 7.1% to 16.1%. Michael Costin · 9 Nov 2026 Illustration for Why Targeting A Low CPA Can Hurt You Google Ads · 5 min Why Targeting A Low CPA Can Hurt You At first glance, it might seem like a low cost per action (CPA) is the dream. Arthur Fabik · 24 Oct 2022 Illustration for Google Ads Competitor Research Google Ads · 6 min Google Ads Competitor Research In digital marketing, one thing never really changes: competition. Dominic Sergi · 17 Oct 2022 12 Google Ads Bidding Strategies For More Traffic Google Ads · 15 min 12 Google Ads Bidding Strategies For More Traffic Google Ads auctions run around 40,000 times every second. That’s a lot of competition. Arthur Fabik · 4 Oct 2022 Ultimate Guide to Display Ad Image Sizes in 2026 Google Ads · 5 min Ultimate Guide to Display Ad Image Sizes in 2026 It’s no secret that Google Ads can deliver strong results. But you’ve probably noticed that not all ads are created equal. Dominic Sergi · 18 Mar 2022 How Much Does Google Ads Cost? Google Ads · 10 min How Much Does Google Ads Cost? If you’re new to PPC advertising, welcome. Where have you been? Michael Costin · 7 Mar 2022 5 Types of Google Ads & How to Use Them For Sale Google Ads · 10 min 5 Types of Google Ads & How to Use Them For Sale Have you ever caught yourself wondering how many different types of Google Ads there actually are? Or is that just us? Dominic Sergi · 6 Mar 2022 How Long Does It Take for Google Ads to Work Google Ads · 8 min How Long Does It Take for Google Ads to Work If you’ve considered dipping your toes into the Google Ads waters, you’ve probably come across a few questions you’d like answered. Michael Costin · 21 Feb 2022 A Beginner’s Guide to the Google Display Network Google Ads · 12 min A Beginner’s Guide to the Google Display Network When someone mentions advertising on Google, you probably think of the ads that appear after you perform a search, right? And sure, those ads play a big role. Michael Costin · 15 Feb 2022
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