UA vs. GA4

This Google doc is really helpful in figuring out how Google Analytics are defined differently in GA4. There are several differences, but here are some of the most important. Users: UA counted all users, GA4 focuses on unique active users. This will cause GA4 users to appear lower. Other factors like filters in UA may further cause the data…

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Google Exams Requirements and Training

Google Exams May No Longer Be Mandatory This topic will be discussed more at the 2023 APM. Audiences Review It is important to know categories when taking Google Exams. Below are the categories for each audience type: Awareness: Detailed Demographics &  Affinity Audiences Consideration: In-Market & Similar Increase Purchases and Loyalty: Customer Match Bruce’s Review…

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Bidding Strategies Review

Smart Bidding Awareness-based (visibility): Target Impression Share Consideration-focused (clicks): Max Clicks Conversion-focused: Max Conversions (with or without CPA target) Value-based: Max Conversion Value (with or without target ROAS) Review Quiz What is the most important thing to check before you create a Smart Bidding campaign? A: Conversion Tracking Which smart bidding strategy is a Consideration-focused…

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Ad Assets and Combinations View

Google ad extensions are being rebranded as assets Existing ad extensions will automatically transition to assets while maintaining associations at the account, campaign and ad group levels. When you review the combinations report, you’ll be able to see assets like sitelinks, callouts, and images alongside your headlines and descriptions. With this view, it will be…

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Auto-Apply Recommendations

Our Google Reps have recommended that we use AAR. partnerdash.google.com allows you to see all the accounts you have access to, and you can select each account and auto apply recommendations. Some best practice ones the google rep recommended: upgrade conversion tracking optimized ad rotation expand with search partners Remove redundant keywords remove non-serving keywords…

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