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How keyword match types work after the new close match variants change

Here’s a free Google Ads script that delivers a detailed report on the impact of Google’s inclusion of “same meaning” queries in exact match close variants. Frederick Vallaeys on September 13, 2018   As reported here on Search Engine Land last week, Google is in the process of further broadening the meaning of ‘exact match’ keywords. … Continue reading How keyword match types work after the new close match variants change

Early performance results from Google’s update to close variants

What impact has Google’s latest update to close variants had on paid search performance? Columnist Andy Taylor reviews the data. Andy Taylor on June 23, 2017   Back in March, Google began expanding its definition of what constitutes a close variant exact match, a change they expected to roll out “over the coming months.” At last Tuesday’s … Continue reading Early performance results from Google’s update to close variants