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Why Percentage-Of-Spend Pricing Fails Google Ads Agencies And Their Clients

Both percentage-of-spend and flat-fee Google Ads agency pricing models are structurally misaligned with client growth. This article breaks down exactly how each model distorts agency behavior, what an outcome-aligned pricing structure actually looks like, and how to audit your current agency contract for hidden incentive problems.

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