Google Ads Budget-Limited Bidding: The August 17 Audit
You have ten days. On August 17, 2026, Google Ads rolls out a change that will quietly push a lot of accounts into higher cost
Lumen
August 7, 2026
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Appointment Booking in Meta Instant Forms: What Ads Manager Cannot See
TL;DR Meta does not report a booking in Ads Manager. Confirmed bookings appear only in your calendar provider’s dashboard, so your bidding keeps optimising to
Shane McIntyre
August 7, 2026
Microsoft Ads Disapproved Assets Do Not Pause Your Ad. Now You Can Fix Them in Bulk.
TL;DR A disapproved asset does not pause your ad. Microsoft reviews policy per asset, so budget keeps pacing while your strongest headline sits out, and
Shane McIntyre
August 7, 2026
ACA Open Enrollment 2027 Ends January 15: What 31 Extra Days and a 76% Broker Share Mean for Lead Buyers
TL;DR Federal open enrollment for 2027 coverage runs November 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027, confirmed by CMS in a statement dated July 31, 2026.
Shane McIntyre
August 7, 2026
Google Ads for Real Estate Agents: Who Owns the Ad Account
TL;DR Real Geeks publishes $599 per package per month and describes what you are buying as Google/Bing Property Search Ads, so the lead package is
Shane McIntyre
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