A comprehensive breakdown of what Google Ads actually costs in 2026, covering average CPC by industry (from $1 ecommerce clicks to $100+ legal keywords), cost per lead benchmarks, monthly budget ranges for small to enterprise businesses, and the management fees most advertisers forget to factor in. Includes a practical budgeting framework and explains how the choice of campaign management directly impacts your total cost.
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