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AI Shopping Agents Are Here: What PPCers Need to Know

Chris Reeves
Team Zato
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AI in PPC
AI agents are already buying products on behalf of consumers. Here's what that means for your Google Ads setup, your feed data, and how you stay competitive.
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5 Microsoft Ads Extensions Google Doesn't Have (And Why You Should Be Using Them)

Sarah Vlietstra
Team ZATO
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Microsoft Ads
Microsoft Ads offers 5 ad extensions Google doesn't — Action, Filter Link, Flyer, Review, and Video. If you're importing Google campaigns, here's what you're leaving on the table.

Google Ads Bid Adjustments: When They Work, When They Don't, and When to Just Let Go

Sarah Vlietstra
Team ZATO
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PPC Bidding Models
Bid adjustments can sharpen your Google Ads strategy, but only if your bidding strategy actually respects them. Here's what you need to know before you waste your time.

PMax Performance Dropped After a tROAS Change? 6 Steps to Troubleshoot Before You Panic

Kirk Williams
Team ZATO
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Performance Max
Changed your PMax tROAS and performance tanked? Don't revert yet. Here's a step-by-step troubleshooting framework to find the real cause, because it might not be your bidding.

The Wrong Way to Use AI in PPC (And Why It Might Hurt Your Vibe Coding)

Kirk Williams
Team ZATO
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AI in PPC
AI in PPC is exciting, but will it actually improve performance? Kirk Williams challenges whether AI agents are driving real results or just upgrading your busywork.

The Physics of PPC: Why Google Ads Revenue Has a Natural Limit, but Campaign Waste Has No Bottom

Kirk Williams
Team ZATO
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Google Ads
Learn why Google Ads is primarily a demand capture channel and how understanding the limits of search-based growth can prevent wasted spend and drive true business scaling.

Stop Starving the Machines: Why "Perfect" Brand Segmentation in Google Ads is Overrated

Kirk Williams
Team ZATO
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Google Search Network
Stop starving the machines in the pursuit of perfect PPC segmentation. Kirk Williams shares why easing up on brand isolation is crucial for true business growth and better machine learning.

When Google Forwarding Numbers Fail: A Troubleshooting Guide for PPC Managers

Kirk Williams
Team ZATO
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Google Search Network
Is your Google Ads call tracking failing? Learn how to diagnose GFN routing errors, fix Early Media issues, and stop losing leads with this ZATO guide to Google Forwarding Numbers.

How to Choose a Google Ads Agency: Hire the Team, Not Just the Proposal

Kirk Williams
Team ZATO
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Google Ads
Choosing a Google Ads partner is like hiring an employee. Learn why technical stability and philosophical alignment matter more than a flashy audit or big growth promises.