Setting a high target ROAS in Google Ads feels responsible, but it is one of the most common ways advertisers destroy their own volume and profit. This article breaks down the math behind why Smart Bidding responds to aggressive ROAS targets by pulling you out of profitable auctions, how to reframe optimization around profit instead of ratio, and where groas fits for advertisers ready to stop chasing efficiency numbers that hide a shrinking business.
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