Manual bidding is a bid strategy where the advertiser sets the maximum bid per click at the keyword or ad group level. The method offers detailed control but requires ongoing monitoring and adjustment. Manual bidding is often used in smaller accounts or for testing before automated strategies are adopted.
On a few, highly important keywords, an advertiser might use manual bidding to control directly how high the bid goes in the auction.
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