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Why You Can't See Your Own Google Ads (And How to Check Them Properly)
You can't see your own Google Ads when you search for them because Google recognizes you through your IP address, browser history, or account activity, and deliberately hides your ads to avoid wasting your budget on someone who's not going to convert. Keep reading for the step-by-step guide on how to use GS Location Changer to view your ads without Google recognizing you. We have also created a video walkthrough below. How to See Your Ads Using GS Location Changer GS Locatio
David
Mar 64 min read


Google Is Killing Call-Only Ads: What Auto Dealers Need to Do
Google is officially deprecating call-only ads. You won’t be able to create new ones after February 2026, and by February 2027, all existing call-only ads will stop serving entirely. To keep generating phone call leads, Google is pushing advertisers toward Responsive Search Ads (RSAs) with call assets. The phone number still shows in search, but now Google’s AI decides when, not you. Practically speaking, this doesn’t change what dealers should do operationally. It simply cha
David
Mar 53 min read


How to See Your Google Ads Competitors (Using Auction Insights)
Auction Insights in Google Ads shows you which competitors are bidding on the same keywords, how often they show up compared to you, and where you rank against them. It's free, built into your account, and doesn't require third-party tools like SEMrush or SpyFu. While those tools dig deeper into ad copy and landing pages, Auction Insights tells you what you need to know to adjust your budget and strategy. Start by Separating Your Campaigns Before you even open Auction Insight
David
Mar 44 min read


What Are VFSAs? Google's New Vehicle Feed Search Ads Explained
VFSAs (Vehicle Feed Search Ads) are Google's newest ad format that combines your vehicle inventory from VLAs with traditional search ads. Think of it like a sandwich: your search ad headlines and description are the top bun, your vehicle listings are the middle (the "juicy patty"), and your ad extensions are the bottom bun. They show up primarily on dealer-related searches like "Audi SUV dealers near me" rather than specific model searches. How VFSAs Combine VLAs and Search A
David
Mar 44 min read


Why Your Google Ads Aren't Showing (And What to Do About It)
If your Google Ads aren't showing, or they're buried so far down the page they might as well not exist, you're not alone. Between AI Overviews pushing results around, vehicle ads shifting positions, and PMAX campaigns behaving unpredictably, there's more working against visibility in 2026 than ever before. This isn't a Google Ads 101 walkthrough. We have that covered here . In this post, we'll get into what actually causes ads to lose visibility—specifically for vehicle ads—
David
Feb 36 min read
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