Markitech / Google Ads AI Agent / Smart Bidding Strategy

Smart bidding, set up to learn the right thing

Pick the right strategy, point it at the right conversions, and set targets from real data.

Updated November 4, 2026 · Markitech team

Smart bidding is only as good as the conversion data it learns from. A campaign optimizing toward a broken or low-value action will efficiently buy the wrong results.

Markitech checks your measurement first: it loads your pages in a real browser to see whether conversion tags fire, and checks that GA4 receives the events. Then it recommends a strategy and starting targets from your campaign CPA. You make the bidding change in Google Ads.

How to do it

  1. Audit conversion actions and which are primary.
  2. Confirm enhanced conversions and tracking health.
  3. Choose Maximize Conversions, Target CPA or Target ROAS by goal and data volume.
  4. Set initial targets from trailing performance.
  5. Allow a learning period before judging.
  6. Adjust targets gradually based on results.

Common mistakes

  • Setting targets far below historical CPA.
  • Changing targets daily during learning.
  • Mixing lead and purchase goals in one strategy.
  • Using bidding to fix a tracking problem.

Ask Markitech

Does our Google Ads conversion tag fire on the thank-you page?
What tCPA should we start with based on the last 60 days?
Should Spring Launch move to Target CPA, and at what target?
Which campaigns are spending with zero conversions, which can point to broken tracking?

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Markitech proposes each change in chat and holds it until you approve. Nothing is published, created or changed in your accounts without that approval.

Part of the Google Ads AI Agent guide.

FAQ

Smart Bidding Strategy questions

What happened to Enhanced CPC?

Google retired Enhanced CPC for Search and Display. Use Maximize Conversions, Target CPA or Target ROAS with good conversion data.

Can it change bid strategies?

Not yet. Markitech recommends the strategy and targets, and you apply them in Google Ads. Budgets and campaign status can be changed in Markitech with your approval.

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