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Google Ads appears to separate Target CPA and Target ROAS bidding strategies

Jul 28, 2026 · curated by Catalyst Web Trendz

Google Ads appears to separate Target CPA and Target ROAS bidding strategies

Google appears to be changing how Smart Bidding strategies are presented during campaign setup, surfacing Target CPA and Target ROAS as standalone bidding strategies instead of optional targets within Maximize Conversions and Maximize Conversion Value. While the change doesn’t appear to alter how the bidding strategies function, it could make campaign setup more intuitive for advertisers. What’s happening . Advertisers have started spotting a revised bidding strategy selection menu in Google Ads. In affected accounts, Target CPA and Target ROAS now appear as dedicated bidding strategy options alongside: Maximize Clicks. Maximize Conversions.…

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