Most agencies report on clicks, impressions, and blended ROAS because those numbers always look good. This guide exposes the seven Google Ads metrics that actually predict business outcomes in 2026, reveals the metrics your agency is probably hiding from you, and provides a practical framework for building a dashboard that surfaces real performance.
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