Notes from the attribution trenches.

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

The Exact Negative Keyword Strategy That Stops Wasting 20% of Your Ad Budget
Google Ads negative keywords9 min read

The Exact Negative Keyword Strategy That Stops Wasting 20% of Your Ad Budget

Implementing a negative keyword strategy in Google Ads can reduce wasted ad spend by up to 52%, helping to stop wasting ad budget effectively.

Aravind SundarAravind Sundar

Apr 01, 2026
How to Cut Google Ads Spend by 30% Without Losing a Single Qualified Lead
reduce Google Ads cost11 min read

How to Cut Google Ads Spend by 30% Without Losing a Single Qualified Lead

Learn how to cut Google Ads spend by 30% without losing qualified leads by using negative keywords, which can reduce wasted ad spend by 20-40%.

Aravind SundarAravind Sundar

Mar 31, 2026
The Google Ads Bidding Strategy Matrix: Which One Wins for Your Campaign Type in 2026
Google Ads bidding strategies 202611 min read

The Google Ads Bidding Strategy Matrix: Which One Wins for Your Campaign Type in 2026

The Google Ads bidding strategy matrix for 2026 emphasizes choosing the right strategy based on campaign type and data maturity, with Smart Bidding often yielding better results when conversion tracking is strong.

Aravind SundarAravind Sundar

Mar 30, 2026
How to Audit Your Google Ads Account in 30 Minutes and Find Hidden Budget Waste
Google Ads account audit9 min read

How to Audit Your Google Ads Account in 30 Minutes and Find Hidden Budget Waste

A Google Ads audit can uncover hidden budget waste, with studies showing an average monthly waste of $1,127 per account. Learn how to audit your Google Ads account efficiently to optimize performance.

Aravind SundarAravind Sundar

Mar 30, 2026
How to Build a Brand Search Strategy That Feeds Your Paid Media: The High-Intent Flywheel Most Agencies Never Talk About
branded search strategy11 min read

How to Build a Brand Search Strategy That Feeds Your Paid Media: The High-Intent Flywheel Most Agencies Never Talk About

A strong brand search strategy enhances your paid media by creating a feedback loop that boosts demand; one high-converting keyword is worth 50 low-intent terms.

Aravind SundarAravind Sundar

Mar 25, 2026
How to Make Your Brand Show Up in ChatGPT and AI Search Results: A Practical GEO Playbook for 2026
Generative Engine Optimization10 min read

How to Make Your Brand Show Up in ChatGPT and AI Search Results: A Practical GEO Playbook for 2026

The GEO playbook for 2026 enhances brand visibility in ChatGPT and AI search, with 87.4% of AI referral traffic driven by ChatGPT alone.

Aravind SundarAravind Sundar

Mar 24, 2026