Why Can't I See My Own Google Ads? (It's Not Broken)

You Google your own business — and your ad is nowhere. Is it broken? Are you paying for nothing? Almost certainly not. In just over 2 minutes: the three things that decide when your ad shows — targeting, search-term limits, and budget pacing — and why all three are protecting your money, not wasting it. 🔍 FREE GOOGLE ADS AUDIT — South African businesses Not sure your own Google Ads are pulling their weight? Get a free 30-minute audit — I'll show you exactly where your budget is leaking and what to fix first. No pitch, no obligation, done by me personally. 👉 Claim yours: https://www.riaanmiles.com/google-ads... CHAPTERS 0:00 The panic moment 0:16 Your ad was never meant to show 24/7 0:29 1 — Targeting: the right person, place and moment 0:53 2 — We limit your search terms on purpose 1:18 3 — Your budget is a daily tank of fuel 1:44 The payoff: fewer sightings, smarter spending Questions about your own ads? Ask for a report — don't Google yourself. Thank you for watching! If this cleared things up, subscribe for the next plain-language explainer:    / @riaanmilessa   #GoogleAds #GoogleAdsNotShowing #SmallBusinessMarketing ――― ABOUT RIAAN MILES I'm an online marketing consultant with 18+ years of experience helping businesses get real results from Google Ads and their websites. This explainer series answers the questions my clients ask me every week — in plain language, no jargon. → https://www.riaanmiles.com