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Author: Raymond Sam

How to get the most out of Target CPA in Google Ads (updated for 2025)

How to get the most out of Target CPA in Google Ads (updated for 2025)

I’ve used Target CPA (tCPA) in dozens of campaigns over the years, and while it can be one of the most powerful bidding strategies in Google Ads, it only works if you approach it with the right expectations and timing. If you're evaluating whether tCPA is the right fit, here’s how I think about it and what I recommend to clients.

By Raymond Sam

Google Ads Match Types: Exact, Phrase & Broad in 2025

Google Ads Match Types: Exact, Phrase & Broad in 2025

If you’ve been running Google Ads for a while, you’ve probably felt the shift. I definitely have. I still remember the days when broad match modifier gave reliable flexibility, and exact match actually meant exact. The control was clean, the strategy was straightforward, and the results were easier to trace back to specific keywords.

By Raymond Sam

✨ What's New: Ad Previews

✨ What's New: Ad Previews

You can now preview all of your generated and edited ads by clicking the top right preview button. This is helpful for seeing headline and description combos so you can fine-tune them even more.

By Raymond Sam

✨ What's New: A couple of UI improvements

✨ What's New: A couple of UI improvements

Good news! We're seeing a lot of usage in 30characters. Bad news: The more ads you all are creating, the harder it was to navigate. So we've added a few things.

By Raymond Sam

✨ What's New: February 2025 - Quick Create

✨ What's New: February 2025 - Quick Create

I've been sending these updates through email to our signed up users. I realized I should've been posting them on the blog as well this entire time. This is a catch up!

By Raymond Sam

Tips for Managing Google Ads Budget Monitoring and Spend Pacing

Tips for Managing Google Ads Budget Monitoring and Spend Pacing

Ad pacing is essential for keeping your Google Ads campaigns on track. It ensures your budget is spent evenly over time, so you avoid overspending early or running out of funds at the end of the month. Here’s how to master ad pacing in Google Ads and maximize your campaign performance.

By Raymond Sam

30characters has a new look!

30characters has a new look!

This new UI should help making navigation between campaigns, adgroups and ads a lot easier. And it gives us some flexibility to add new features.

By Raymond Sam

Best Google Ads Competitor Analysis Tools 2025

Best Google Ads Competitor Analysis Tools 2025

Competitor analysis tools let you uncover the keywords they’re targeting, the ads they’re running, and even the landing pages they’re using to convert leads. This information can help you refine your campaigns, improve ROI, and outperform the competition.

By Raymond Sam

Write high-performing Google ads and find wasted spend without the busywork

Generate high-performing ads from any landing page in minutes. Find search terms burning your budget and add negatives in one click.