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Google AdWords Signup Is a Dark Pattern

← Notes · Aug 19, 2015

Google's @adwords signup is a serious dark pattern. Automatically starts spending money on your ads during onboarding without notificaiton.

I spent $150 on this gem, called and complained. You offered a $75 cred or I could dispute with the bank.

Placeholder text ad with gibberish headline sdfgsdfg and the URL sideprize.com

Exceptionally poor treatment for a small business.

Topics GoogleUX DesignMarketing

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