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PPC guides and comparisons
Practical, evergreen guides to Google Ads, Meta Ads and Microsoft Advertising, and comparisons of PPC tools that do the same job. Every fact comes from official documentation or a cited source, with a quick answer at the top and an FAQ.
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Guides
Google AdsPerformance Max: what it is, how it works and how to control itA practical guide to Performance Max in Google Ads: channels, asset groups, coexistence with Search, new channel controls and key reports.
Meta AdsMeta Advantage+: what it automates and how to test it properlyWhat Meta Advantage+ includes (sales, leads, audience, placements and budget), what changed when ASC was renamed and how to run a fair test.
Google AdsHow to structure a Google Ads account in 2026Account, campaigns and ad groups: a simple Google Ads structure that works alongside Performance Max, AI Max and channel prioritisation.
Google AdsConsent Mode v2 and enhanced conversions in the EU: a practical guideWhat Google Ads consent mode (basic and advanced) and enhanced conversions do, their parameters and the order to implement them.
Microsoft AdsHow to import Google Ads campaigns into Microsoft AdvertisingQuick, smart or advanced import from Google Ads into Microsoft Advertising: steps, what to review afterwards and how to stop campaigns reactivating.
Best tools
Google Ads · Meta Ads · Microsoft AdsThe best PPC management and optimisation tools (2026)Optmyzr, Adalysis, Opteo, Madgicx, Birch and Semrush: what each is for, platforms, official prices and who it suits. No made-up reviews.
Looker StudioThe best Looker Studio connectors for ad dataWindsor.ai, Dataslayer, Porter Metrics and Supermetrics: official prices, included accounts, trials and who each ad data connector suits.
Google Ads · Meta Ads · Microsoft AdsThe best click fraud protection tools (2026)ClickCease, TrafficGuard, ClickGUARD and Lunio: official prices, platforms covered, trials and who each click fraud protection tool suits.
Google Ads · Meta AdsThe best competitor ad intelligence toolsSemrush, SpyFu, Similarweb and Google's Ads Transparency Center: official prices, what data they give and who each ad intelligence tool suits.
Comparisons
Google Ads · Microsoft AdsOptmyzr vs Adalysis: PPC tool comparison (2026)Optmyzr and Adalysis compared: platforms, how pricing works, discounts, trials, audits and automation. Data from their official websites.
Meta AdsMadgicx vs Birch (formerly Revealbot): a Meta Ads comparisonMadgicx and Birch (formerly Revealbot) compared: focus, platforms, plans, published prices, trials and automation for Meta Ads.
Google Ads · SEOSemrush vs SE Ranking for PPC and keyword researchSemrush vs SE Ranking for PPC: a dedicated Advertising toolkit versus included paid data, official prices, limits and who each one suits.
Looker StudioWindsor.ai vs Dataslayer (and Supermetrics): which connector to chooseWindsor.ai vs Dataslayer, with Supermetrics as a benchmark: official prices, accounts, users, sources, trials and who each connector suits.
Google Ads · Meta AdsClickCease vs TrafficGuard: which click fraud tool to chooseClickCease vs TrafficGuard: official prices, channels covered, trials, support and who each click fraud protection tool suits.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the data in the guides come from?
From each platform's official documentation (Google Ads Help, Microsoft Learn, Meta for Business) and the tools' official pricing pages. Every guide lists its sources at the end and shows when it was checked.
How do you choose what to compare?
We only compare genuinely comparable tools that solve the same job, such as Optmyzr and Adalysis for search accounts, or Madgicx and Birch for Meta Ads automation.
How are the "best tools" lists put together?
We group tools that do the same job, take prices and features only from their official pages with the date checked, say who each one is for and keep our opinion in a separate section. We don't publish ratings or reviews we haven't verified.
Do the guides contain affiliate links?
Not today. Some comparisons have prepared slots; if one is activated, the link is marked as sponsored and the page shows a disclosure. Affiliates never change data or verdicts.
How often are they updated?
When a platform changes a feature, policy or price that affects the guide. Each guide shows its last update date and the guides RSS feed announces new ones.