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Negative Keywords: The Fastest Way to Cut Waste

How to build negative keyword lists that stop paying for the wrong clicks.

Marketing specialists reviewing campaign targeting

Why they matter

Without negatives, broad and phrase match keywords show your ad for searches you'd never want to pay for.

Where to find them

Your search terms report is a goldmine. Look for jobs, free, DIY and competitor terms.

Shared lists

Create account-level lists so new campaigns are protected from day one.

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