Many advertisers have recently experienced that their ad texts have suddenly changed without any warning. Google has started testing new headlines in the description texts of live ads without any announcement. This news has raised questions and concerns within the advertising community.
Impact on advertisers with smaller budgets
The importance of this change cannot be underestimated. For advertisers, it creates confusion and extra work, especially for those with smaller budgets. They find it challenging to adapt to these changes, particularly with responsive search ads.
Google's response to the test
Google's position, as communicated by Google Ads liaison Ginny Marvin, is that it is merely a small-scale test. However, according to Google Ads expert Anthony Higman, this test appears to be much more extensive than Google suggests. He emphasizes that these changes significantly alter the well-known dynamics of ad texts, which can have a direct impact on the effectiveness of carefully planned advertisements.
This development calls for greater transparency from Google's side. Advertisers in sectors with strict regulations regarding ad content, such as the legal and medical fields, may be particularly affected by these sudden changes.
Towards full automation?
Moreover, Higman points to a potential trend towards full automation within Google Ads. This could mean that ads are automatically adjusted, which may be detrimental for advertisers with smaller budgets. These advertisers may find it harder to assess the impact of these changes due to the lack of detailed advertising data.
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