10/19/2026
Google keeps making it easier to let AI run your ad campaigns. Their latest feature, AI Max for Search Campaigns, can automatically expand your targeting, rewrite your ad copy, and choose which landing page to send people to.
On paper, that sounds great. Especially if you're a small business owner managing campaigns yourself or with a small team.
But "easier" and "better" aren't the same thing.
Broader targeting can mean your ads show up for searches that aren't relevant. Dynamic ad copy might not match your brand voice. And automatic landing page selection only works well if every page on your site is built to convert.
The tool has real potential. Google reports up to a 14% increase in conversion rates for small businesses testing it. But those results come from advertisers who are actively monitoring and adjusting, not from setting it up and walking away.
Our latest article breaks down what AI Max actually does, the pros and cons for small businesses, and a simple checklist if you want to test it. ⚙️