Notes from the attribution trenches.

Quick reads on tagging, measurement, and growth ops from the Y77 team.

Smart Bidding in 2026: When It Works, When It Fails, and the Fix Most Accounts Are Missing
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Smart Bidding in 2026: When It Works, When It Fails, and the Fix Most Accounts Are Missing

Smart bidding in 2026 thrives on clean conversion data, with accounts seeing up to 31.4% less wasted ad spend compared to manual bidding.

Aravind SundarAravind Sundar

Mar 20, 2026
Your GA4 Dashboard Looks Fine. Your Revenue Numbers Are Still Lying to You - Here's Why
Google analytics4 min read

Your GA4 Dashboard Looks Fine. Your Revenue Numbers Are Still Lying to You - Here's Why

This blog post highlights the common pitfalls in Google Analytics 4 (GA4) that can lead to misleading revenue data, emphasizing the importance of proper setup, contextual benchmarking, and the use of supplementary tools for accurate reporting. It urges marketing managers and data analysts to look beyond surface-level metrics to ensure their analytics truly reflect business performance.

Aravind SundarAravind Sundar

Mar 19, 2026
Stop Trusting ROAS: How Mid-Market Brands Are Shifting to Revenue-Backed Campaign Decisions
why ROAS is misleading9 min read

Stop Trusting ROAS: How Mid-Market Brands Are Shifting to Revenue-Backed Campaign Decisions

Mid-market brands are shifting from ROAS to revenue-backed campaign decisions, as 71% now prioritize incrementality for better marketing metrics.

Aravind sundarAravind sundar

Mar 18, 2026
How to Feed GA4 First-Party Data Into Smart Bidding Before Your Competitors Figure It Out
Google Analytics5 min read

How to Feed GA4 First-Party Data Into Smart Bidding Before Your Competitors Figure It Out

This blog post outlines how marketers can leverage first-party data from Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to enhance Smart Bidding strategies in Google Ads, providing a competitive edge. By properly setting up GA4, linking it with Google Ads, and utilizing Smart Bidding techniques, businesses can optimize their campaigns for better ROI and stay ahead of competitors still navigating these changes.

Aravind SundarAravind Sundar

Mar 17, 2026
The Revenue Signal Problem: Why Most Google Ads Accounts Are Training AI on the Wrong Conversions
Performance marketing

The Revenue Signal Problem: Why Most Google Ads Accounts Are Training AI on the Wrong Conversions

Most Google Ads accounts do not struggle because automation is bad. They struggle because the platform is being trained on weak conversion signals. This blog explains how wrong primary conversions hurt lead quality and waste budget. It also shows how to align tracking and bidding with real revenue outcomes.

Aravind SundarAravind Sundar

Mar 16, 2026
Google AI Mode Has Ads Now. Here’s What Performance Marketers Must Do Before They Lose Visibility
Google AI Mode

Google AI Mode Has Ads Now. Here’s What Performance Marketers Must Do Before They Lose Visibility

Google AI Mode is changing search by introducing ads into AI-driven results, which means performance marketers can no longer rely only on old keyword-based strategies. To stay visible, brands need to adapt their paid search approach with broader targeting, stronger landing pages, better feed quality, and AI-ready campaign structures. The blog explains what this shift means, why it matters now, and what marketers should do before losing valuable search visibility to faster-moving competitors.

Aravind SundarAravind Sundar

Mar 15, 2026