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The Negative Keyword Paradox: Why Bigger Lists Destroy Google Ads Performance

Conventional wisdom says bigger negative keyword lists mean better Google Ads performance. The reality is the opposite: overbroad negatives silently block converting traffic, suppress profitable impressions, and strangle growth. This article breaks down the five types of negatives that cause the most damage, shows how to audit your list for blocking problems, and explains what a surgical negative keyword strategy looks like when execution runs at scale.

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