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How Google Ads Ad Sequencing Works in 2026
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In episode 82 of The Google Ads Podcast, Lucas and Luna dive into Google Ads ad sequencing — the strategy of showing potential customers a specific series of ads in a specific order, rather than the same message every time. Lucas explains how the platform's sequence feature works in 2026, breaking down the logic of frequency caps, time delays, and creative order. He shares a real example from a home-services client who used a three-step sequence — awareness, consideration, conversion — and saw a 23 percent lift in conversion rate versus a non-sequenced campaign. Luna questions whether ad sequencing is just a fancy way to run display remarketing, and Lucas clarifies the key difference: sequences are proactive, not reactive. They discuss when ad sequences make sense (high-consideration purchases, long sales cycles) and when they're overkill (low-cost impulse buys). Lucas also warns about common pitfalls like over-sequencing (showing too many ads before the CTA) and misaligned creative. The episode is packed with practical tips for advertisers looking to move beyond one-size-fits-all messaging. If these marketing conversations have sparked something you've actually used in your own campaigns, consider supporting the show at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo.