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Early Data Shows Impact of Google Ads August 17 Bidding Update

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SERoundtable reports early performance data from Google Ads' August 17 bidding update, which caused community concern despite Google's assurances of minimal change.

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SERoundtable has compiled early data on Google Ads' August 17 bidding update, which rolled out roughly a month prior. Though Google's ad representatives stated the changes would have limited impact, the update prompted significant discussion in the PPC community; the reported data now provides insight into its actual effects.

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