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Hi, can someone explain to me why google isn't delivering clicks? I found a keyword and offered different amounts but it still does not work

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Gamerseo commented: There are many factors that can influence. Maybe he chose the wrong keyword, maybe the amounts for the keyword are still too low. +0

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As noted, raising bids with no clicks usually means the keyword never became eligible for auctions or the campaign is filtering the traffic. is right that things shift over time, and 's point about Quality Score matters — but the diagnosis is usually a checklist of settings, policy status and search volume rather than one single "Google change."

Quick diagnostic checklist (run these in the Google Ads UI):

  • Check the keyword status for "Eligible / Low search volume" or "Paused/Removed" and inspect the Search terms report to see if any real queries matched.
  • Add columns: Impr., Clicks, Search Impr. Share, Top/First page bid estimate, and the three Quality Score components (expected CTR, ad relevance, landing page experience).
  • Use the Ad Preview & Diagnosis tool to see if an ad is eligible in your target location (this does not create impressions).
  • Review campaign settings: location, language, ad schedule, device bid adjustments, and negative keyword lists that might block traffic.
  • Confirm ad approval and account policy status; disapproved ads or account suspensions stop delivery.
  • Check budget, pacing and bidding strategy — automated strategies need conversion data and a learning window.
  • Quick test: create a tightly themed ad group with one exact-match keyword, one focused ad and a matching landing page, set a high manual CPC and broad targeting for a short test period.

If the test still yields no impressions, the keyword likely has negligible search volume or an account-level policy/billing issue. Focus on relevance (ad copy + landing page) as much as bid increases; relevance raises Ad Rank and is the most reliable way to restore delivery.

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Seems Google changed.

How has Google changed?

Nextsmm, regardless of if you're paying or not, Google wants to make sure that they are sending visitors to relevant pages. What is your quality score? Work towards improving your quality score to the best it possibly can be, and take heed of Google's recommendations for the average CPC you should be aiming for.

commented: I read articles from my link and came to the conclusion that Google changed. +16
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I read articles from my link and came to the conclusion that Google changed.

Nothing earth shattering that I can think of when it comes to Google Ads, other than the typical daily changes and policy updates and algorithm updates that happen constantly.

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The articles paint a picture of change over time. Nothing huge but folk sometimes think the rate should be constant or increasing without working their sites.

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Just like SEO, managing a PPC account (whether it's Google Ads, Facebook, etc.) requires constant attention and effort. That's why advertising and SEM agencies charge a monthly fee to manage your ad campaign for you. Often, the typical fee is a percentage of your overall ad spend. If the agency is not doing their job properly, you won't get many clicks, and their cut of $0 is $0. The more agencies work to get you clicks, the more money they make. As mentioned, it takes constant maintenance.

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