The Problem

Your diary has gaps while your competitors appear at the top of Google, because they're running ads and you're not. Or you tried ads once, lost money fast, and swore them off.

What I Do

Properly managed Google Ads campaigns with call tracking, negative keywords, and tight geographic targeting. Every pound of ad spend is accounted for, every lead is attributed, and we kill what's not working before it eats your budget.

What We Can Include

  • Keyword research with a negative keyword list
  • Campaign and ad copy setup with multiple variants
  • Geographic targeting tuned to your service area
  • Conversion tracking on calls and forms
  • Landing page advice (or build where needed)
  • Monthly performance report with cost-per-lead figures
  • Ongoing optimisation: pause losers, scale winners
  • Search, Performance Max and Local campaigns where relevant
  • Competitor ad-copy and extension audit
  • Ad extensions: sitelinks, callouts, calls, location
  • Device and schedule bid adjustments
  • Audience signals and remarketing lists
  • Google Tag Manager and GA4 event setup
  • Call tracking with dynamic number insertion
  • Budget pacing and daily spend guardrails
  • A/B tests on headlines and descriptions
  • Quality Score review and improvements
  • Landing page conversion-rate optimisation
  • Disapproval and policy monitoring
  • Attribution model review and iteration
  • Month-to-month management, no lock-in

How It Works

  1. Strategy & Research

    Keyword research, competitor audit, and budget recommendation based on your trade and area.

  2. Campaign Build

    Ad copy, landing page review, conversion tracking, and negative keyword list, all configured before a penny is spent.

  3. Launch & Calibrate

    First 30 days are about gathering data and finding what converts. Daily monitoring, weekly tweaks.

  4. Optimise & Report

    Monthly report with leads, cost-per-lead, and recommendations. Losers get killed, winners get scaled.

Common Questions

How much should I spend on Google Ads?

Most local trades see results from £300–£800/month ad spend. Less than that and the data is too thin to optimise from.

How quickly will I get leads from ads?

Typically within the first week; ads are immediate unlike SEO. The first month is calibration; by month two you'll have a clear cost-per-lead.

What's the difference between Google Ads and Local Services Ads?

Google Ads shows across search and display, you pay per click. LSAs show only for local service keywords with the Google Guarantee badge, and you pay per lead.

Do I need a website to run Google Ads?

Yes, a dedicated landing page (not just your homepage) dramatically improves conversion rate and lowers cost-per-click.

Can you write the ads as well as manage them?

Yes, ad copy is included. I write 3 variants per ad group and rotate to find what converts best.

How do I know the ads are actually working?

Call tracking and form conversion tracking from day one. Every lead is attributed to the campaign and keyword that generated it.

What if I'm not happy with the results after 90 days?

Month-to-month management, no long contracts. If the numbers aren't there after 90 days, I'll tell you honestly and you can stop.

Can you target specific postcodes or areas?

Yes, radius targeting and postcode exclusions so your budget only goes to your actual service area.

Will ads work alongside my SEO?

Yes, ads fill the gap while organic SEO matures. Many clients run both and gradually reduce ad spend as organic traffic builds.

Investment

Management fee from £300/month, on top of ad spend (most trades start at £300–£800/month spend). Month-to-month, no long-term contracts. Free strategy session.

How Many Leads Is Your Website Losing You?

Most trades websites quietly leak leads every week: slow load, buried phone number, missing local pages. Answer 10 quick questions and I'll show you exactly where yours is bleeding, how many enquiries it could be costing you each month, and the three fixes that would make the biggest difference.

Who do I help?

Pick your trade: I'll show you exactly how Google Ads works for your business and where you're based.

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