05/28/2026
Keyword match types are not interchangeable. Each one serves a distinct strategic purpose.
Broad Match → Maximum reach. Minimum control. Useful for discovery, dangerous if left unmanaged.
Phrase Match → Balanced reach with contextual guardrails. Your ad shows when the search includes your phrase in order.
Exact Match → Maximum precision. Highest buyer intent. Lowest volume — but highest relevance.
The mistake most accounts make: using Broad Match as the default, then wondering why conversion rates are low.
A well-structured keyword strategy uses all three — intentionally.
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