Google released comprehensive answers to the most frequent questions about Performance Max, based on feedback from webinars, advertiser roundtables, and account team interactions.
The big picture. Performance Max has become a central piece of Google’s advertising ecosystem, but marketers have expressed concerns about its “black box” nature and effectiveness across different business goals.
Why we care. As advertisers grapple with Google’s AI-powered Performance Max campaigns, the company addresses crucial questions about transparency, lead quality, and campaign optimization. With some of their latest updates released this year, Google has made new updates to this guide that they started creating last year.
Key concerns addressed:
- Channel-level reporting transparency
- Lead quality optimization
- Brand safety and guidelines
- Campaign structure best practices
- Branded query control
- Creative requirements, including video assets
- Customer acquisition vs. remarketing
- Geographic targeting
- Integration with Demand Gen campaigns
Between the lines. The FAQ release suggests Google is actively working to address advertiser skepticism while maintaining the AI-driven approach that powers Performance Max.
What’s next. Google indicates this is an evolving document, with plans to add more FAQs based on continued advertiser feedback and platform updates.
Bottom line. While Performance Max remains a powerful tool for cross-channel advertising, Google acknowledges the need for greater clarity and control to help advertisers maximize their results.
Go deeper. Advertisers can check back regularly for updated responses as Google continues to expand its FAQ documentation.

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