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Negative keywords: exclude unsuitable intent carefully
Exclusions help focus campaign scope, but an overbroad negative list can also block useful demand. Build and maintain the list around real business requirements and observed search intent.
Start with genuine exclusions
Ask which services, employment requests or locations the business cannot support. Do not copy a large industry list without checking its assumptions. A term that is irrelevant for one offer can be valuable for another.
Review terms in context
Read the available search terms and their surrounding intent. Distinguish repeated unsuitable demand from a useful variation. Make exclusion decisions with the service owner when a phrase has several commercial meanings.
Choose the scope deliberately
Decide whether an exclusion belongs at a narrow campaign level or a shared level. Check the relevant platform matching behaviour before applying it. The aim is to remove unsuitable intent while keeping legitimate buying routes available.
Keep an accountable change log
Record why important exclusions were added and review them when services change. Watch for an unexpected loss of suitable queries. Negative-keyword maintenance is ongoing campaign work, not a permanent list that never needs revisiting.
Bring a useful brief to the review
Record the current setup, the decision you need to make, who owns the next action and how completion will be checked. Keep business evidence separate from assumptions.
Questions before you begin
Can an overly broad exclusion block useful enquiries?
Yes. Review the term, matching behaviour and the level where the exclusion is applied. Keep a reason for important changes and revisit the list when the offer changes.
Where can I explore google ads & ppc support?
Our Google Ads & PPC page explains the scope, including account and goal review and keyword structure. Use the related service link above to review deliverables before discussing your project.