Question: Jenni implemented a Google Ads campaign using a Maximize Conversions Smart bidding strategy 13 days ago. She wants to know if her campaign is still in the learning period. What's the best way for Jenni to determine this?
- Use the Performance Report.
- Use the Bid Strategy Report.
- Use the Budget Performance Report.
- Use the Top Conversions Paths Report.
Explanation
The correct place to check this is the Bid strategy report because Google Ads shows the bid strategy status there. That status can display Learning when Smart Bidding is still calibrating after launch or after a significant change. Google also explains that hovering over the status reveals why the strategy is in Learning. This makes the report the most direct way to confirm whether the campaign is still in its learning period.
Why the other options are incorrect
Performance Report It shows general results, but it is not the dedicated report Google uses to display bid strategy status such as Learning.
Budget Performance Report It focuses on budget pacing and spend, not whether Smart Bidding is still calibrating.
Top Conversions Paths Report It is used for attribution analysis, not for checking the status of an automated bidding strategy.
Source for verification
https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/7074566
https://support.google.com/google-ads/answer/13020501
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