Google Ads

Ad copy that filters junk clicks

Messages that attract the right traffic.

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Ad copy isn't about being impressive — it's about filtering

Good ad copy doesn't bring more clicks.
It brings the right ones.
The message is the first filter: it repels the wrong audience and attracts those with intent.


1) Your headline should say "who it's for"

Most ads explain what they do.
Yours should explain who it's intended for.

Examples:

  • "SEO for small businesses"
  • "Websites for medical professionals"
  • "Google Ads for e-shops ready to scale"
If someone is outside your audience → they won't click (good).

2) Lead with the benefit, not the feature

People react to outcomes, not technicalities.

Wrong: "Performance Max Campaigns & AI Signals"

Right: "More leads at stable cost"

"They don't buy the tool — they buy the result."

3) Be honest about who you're NOT for

One of the best filters is politely repelling the wrong crowd.

Examples:

  • "No clickbait. Stable, qualified leads."
  • "For businesses wanting predictable growth — not magic hacks."
  • "For professionals — not DIY tutorials."
This protects your budget before the click even happens.

4) CTA that signals intent

Your CTA should separate curiosity from commitment.

Good options:

  • "Request an estimate"
  • "Talk to a specialist"
  • "See how we can help"
Avoid:
  • "Learn more"
  • "Visit website"

5) Why good copy reduces junk clicks

When the ad copy:

  • defines the audience
  • focuses on outcomes
  • sets clear intent
  • filters out mismatched users
…then:
  • junk clicks drop
  • right clicks rise
  • quality score improves
  • CPA falls
Ad copy is not decoration — it's traffic quality control.

Bottom Line:

Ad copy = clarity + intent + filtering.
Less noise, higher quality traffic, lower cost.
The goal isn't more clicks — it's better clicks.

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