We Tested 2,400 Ad Variations. Only 1 in 8 Actually Moved the Needle
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We Tested 2,400 Ad Variations. Only 1 in 8 Actually Moved the Needle

Most ad variation tests produce no measurable result. Across 2,400 RSA variations, only 1 in 8 moved the needle — here's what the winners had in common.

2,400
ad variations analyzed
1 in 8
variations that moved the needle
12%
avg. CTR lift from winners
47
accounts in the study set
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Bjorn Halvorsen
Senior Data Analyst
Mar 10, 2025
9 min read
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Bjorn Halvorsen
Senior Data Analyst

Bjorn leads quantitative research at Scaletrics, building the analytical frameworks behind the platform's search term and budget intelligence systems. He has audited over 150 Google Ads accounts across e-commerce, SaaS, and lead generation.

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