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		ezekg on Jan 16, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Google Memory Loss You know, that actually makes a lot of sense. Recently, I attempted to bid on some long-tail keywords in AdWords for some targeted ads, but unfortunately they don’t have the “search volume” to qualify.

petra on Jan 16, 2018 [–]

You mean you cannot bid on keywords with very low search volume ?

ericmcer on Jan 16, 2018 | [–]

Yes Adwords will prevent you from targeting low volume/long tail combinations and recommend higher volume more vague and simple keyword/combinations.

pelario on Jan 17, 2018 | | [–]

That seems to confirm a feeling: Google (et Al) transformed the internet into the new TV

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