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ROAS vs CPA: Which Google Ads Metric Actually Matters (And When to Use Each)

Learn the real difference between ROAS and CPA as advertising metrics, when each one misleads you, and why profit-based optimisation beats both. Includes 2026 benchmarks and decision framework.

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