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Not every audience is a good fit—and showing ads to the wrong people is wasted budget. That’s where an ad exclusion strategy comes in. In this episode, we’ll dive into how excluding irrelevant or low-performing segments can help sharpen your campaigns, reduce waste, and increase ROI.
Key Takeaways
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What ad exclusion strategy means
Exclusions act like filters—they prevent your ads from showing to audiences, locations, or devices that hurt performance. A smart exclusion strategy shapes your visibility, not just by selecting who to reach, but also who not to reach. -
Common exclusion types to use
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Negative keywords for search campaigns
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Topic or interest exclusions in display campaigns
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Demographic exclusions (age, income)
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Placement exclusions (websites, apps)
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Location and device exclusions
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Audience exclusions (past customers, irrelevant segments)
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Guidelines for applying exclusions
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Start small—exclude only where data shows underperformance
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Use performance reports (search terms, placement reports) to identify opportunities
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Monitor for over-exclusion—be careful not to block growth
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Iterate regularly—update exclusions as you get new data
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Effect on campaign efficiency
A well-crafted ad exclusion strategy can reduce wasted spend, lower CPCs, and improve conversion rates. You get tighter control over where your ads show and who sees them.
Final Thoughts
Ad exclusion strategy is a powerful lever to refine your campaign reach—cutting away noise so your ad budget speaks to people who matter. Instead of chasing more impressions, you go after the right impressions.
Ready to Clean Up Your Campaigns?
Audit your campaigns this week using placement, search term, and audience reports. Identify candidates for exclusion and apply your first ad exclusion strategy tweaks. Want help interpreting exclusion data or tuning exclusions for maximum gain? Let’s partner and make your ads sharper and smarter.
