What are negative keywords and why are they important?

Last Updated: Nov 8, 20261 min read

Negative keywords stop your ads from showing for irrelevant searches. They prevent wasted spend on terms like free, jobs or DIY when you sell professional services.

Review the search terms report weekly and add new negatives as you find them. Over time, the list becomes one of the most valuable assets in the account.

Use negatives at campaign and account level carefully so you do not block good traffic.

Common negative categories:

  • Free and cheap: if you sell premium services
  • Jobs and careers: job seekers rather than buyers
  • DIY and tutorials: people who do not want to pay
  • Competitors: if not part of your strategy
  • Unrelated products: similar words with different meaning
  • Locations: areas you do not serve

Our web design company in Dubai specialists manage these lists carefully, alongside PPC agency in Dubai.

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