Min bids are not based on the length of the page...sheesh:rolleyes:
Even just using the GKWT and selecting the negative match option is a great way to start.
If you ever run a broad matched keyword without negative matches you're doing it wrong. I've never seen a case in all the years I've worked...
Fact of the day - Showing up in a higher position will not benefit your Quality Score.
Of course. Higher positions get higher CTR.
They compete in the same auction...there's no direct advantage to using one vs the other.
I'd spend a few days at the learning center if I was you. http://www.google.com/adwords/learningcenter/ And just so you know ahead of time......
No they are not. Google has people on staff that contact customers to "optimize" their account(s).
Doubtful. Is the diagnostic tool not giving you your ad status?
http://www.google.com/adwords/learningcenter/
Stats can be delayed a few hours. Do you have ad delivery set to standard or accelerated? What does the diagnostic tool tell you? "Also...
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Check this out.
Perhaps you should get up to speed before you post...poor, good and ok QS ratings have been gone for awhile... There is an account level QS...
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