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the default setting on Google location targeting is/was "user in [geo] OR user 'interested' in [geo]." which is insane! but could explain the location weirdness
by huac 6y ago
the default setting on Google location targeting is/was "user in [geo] OR user 'interested' in [geo]." which is insane! but could explain the location weirdness
- x86_64Ubuntu 6y agoI know this isn't tech support, but is there somewhere I can read about changing this? And you are damn right, it's extremely astonishing seeing as how "target geo" != "interested in" at least on it's face.
- huac 6y agoFrom their FAQ: https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/2453995?hl=en https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/2453995?hl=en > If the Google Ads system detects geographic areas that someone is interested in, we may show appropriate ads targeted to that area or surrounding areas (known as "location of interest"). > The default advanced location option in Google Ads will use both physical location and / or location of interest to determine where ads can appear. You can update your advanced location options at any time. Looks like "interest" is still the default!
- tehwebguy 6y agoWow I figured Google quietly changed this in shame when it was publicized years back. How are they still running this scam?