Most Google Ads agency retainers are structurally optimized for client retention, not performance outcomes. This article breaks down what a high retainer actually buys, what it leaves out (including landing pages, full-funnel ownership, and accountability to revenue), and provides a framework for evaluating whether your current agency setup is delivering real results. It explains how performance-first models like groas eliminate the structural gaps inherent in traditional retainer pricing.
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