Target CPA

Every post on Target CPA — notes from running campaigns, not theory.

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TrendNovember 5, 20263 min read4

After Google's August Bidding Update, Remove the Targets You Already Beat

Since Google's August 17 bidding update, campaigns drift down to the target you set. What data from 502 campaigns says about removing targets and consolidating campaigns.

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KnowledgeMarch 3, 20262 min read43

Stop chasing fake leads: Optimize Google Ads for lead quality that drives revenue

Stop optimizing for lead volume alone. Shift Google Ads toward lead quality with Target CPA, Target ROAS, and Enhanced Conversions to drive real revenue.

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LessonFebruary 28, 20262 min read33

Target ROAS / Target CPA isn’t a promise — it’s an aggressiveness dial in Google Ads

If you set a target and Google “misses”, it’s usually not a bug. Targets primarily control bidding aggressiveness and how much room the system has to explore and scale.

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