Local Tech Support Businesses Blocked From Google Ads by Blanket Keyword Restrictions
Google prohibits advertising for an entire category of legitimate local services (computer, phone, and network repair and support) because the category has historically been abused by scammers. Legitimate small businesses have no way to advertise on these keywords, cutting off a primary customer acquisition channel.
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