Primary vs. Secondary Conversion Actions in Google Ads
Primary conversions guide core optimization and reporting; secondary actions provide diagnostic context. Mixing them can teach bidding to value the wrong behavior.
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Practical articles from Timothy Weir on Google Ads, landing pages, tracking, SEO/AEO, ownership, automation, analytics, and continuity.
Primary conversions guide core optimization and reporting; secondary actions provide diagnostic context. Mixing them can teach bidding to value the wrong behavior.
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