Most mid-market advertisers default to Performance Max as their primary Google Ads campaign type because Google recommends it. For the majority of B2B lead gen accounts and considered-purchase ecommerce brands, that default is costing them pipeline and revenue. This article makes the case for search-first campaign structures, explains when PMax actually works, and shows how to structure accounts that capture high-intent demand instead of spreading budget across low-value surfaces.
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