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Can I preview how my ad appears on Google?

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The Ad Preview tool enables you to view your ads as they would appear on a regular Google search results page, without accruing extra impressions for your ad.

To perform a test search with the Ad Preview tool, follow these steps:

  1. Go to http://www.google.com/adpreview
  2. Enter a keyword.
  3. Enter a Google domain, such as google.com or google.fr.
  4. Select a display language.
  5. Select a location. You can choose a location from the drop-down menus, or you can enter specific latitude and longitude coordinates.
  6. Click Preview ads.

This feature is also available for mobile ads.

If you don't see your ad appear, use the Ads Diagnostic Tool in your account to learn the specific reason why.

Tip: We suggest you view your ad through the Ad Preview tool instead of performing a regular Google search. When you search for your ad multiple times on Google, it can affect your ad position by racking up many ad impressions and lowering your clickthrough rate (CTR).

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