Expected CTR is the most important and least understood component of Google Ads Quality Score. This guide explains why Expected CTR carries the most weight in determining your cost per click, how to diagnose low Expected CTR at the keyword level, and the practical tactics that actually move the needle. It also covers why continuous, autonomous optimization is the only way to fix Expected CTR at scale.
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