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The ROAS Target Trap: Why Google Ads Volume Collapses When You Aim Too High

Setting your target ROAS too high is one of the fastest ways to collapse Google Ads campaign volume without improving profitability. This article breaks down the algorithm restriction mechanism behind the ROAS target trap, explains why volume breaks before margin improves, and shows how to set margin-adjusted tROAS targets that actually scale revenue and profit.

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