Question: Which report should an advertiser use to determine if a Smart Bidding strategy is still in its learning period?
- The Top Conversions Paths Report
- The Bid Strategy Report
- The Budget Performance Report
- The Performance Report
Explanation
Google Ads shows bid strategy status inside the Bid strategy report, which is where Learning appears for Smart Bidding. That status indicates the strategy is still calibrating after launch or a significant change. Google also notes that hovering over Learning reveals the reason the strategy is still adjusting. This makes that report the correct place to confirm whether the strategy is still in its learning period. Google Help+1
Why the other options are incorrect
Top Conversions Paths Report This report is used for attribution and path analysis, not for checking Learning status. Google Help+1
Budget Performance Report This report focuses on budget pacing and spend, not bid strategy status. Google Help
Performance Report General performance reporting does not provide the dedicated bid strategy status view used to identify Learning. Google Help+1
Source for verification
Google Ads Help: Bid strategy report for automated bidding strategies. Google Help
Google Ads Help: Duration of the learning period for campaigns and what affects it. Google Help
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