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Google Ads management

Stop paying for clicks that never buy.

Most Google Ads accounts we audit are leaking budget to irrelevant searches, broad match and Performance Max guesswork. We plug the leaks, then scale what actually turns into customers.

  • Wasted-spend audit in 48 hours
  • Tracking rebuilt around revenue
  • Controlled automation
  • Landing pages that convert

Free, no obligation

Get a free Google Ads plan

A senior strategist reviews your website, Google profile and ads, then sends you a written plan within two business days. It's yours to keep, whether you hire us or not.

Where should we send it?

Free. A senior strategist reviews your site and ads, and you keep the plan either way.

No contract. No spam. Reply within one business day.

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Platforms we work in every day

  • Google Ads
  • Google Business Profile
  • Search Console
  • GA4
  • Meta Ads
  • Microsoft Ads
  • Shopify
  • WordPress

Sound familiar?

Why your Google Ads isn't working

Clicks up, sales flat

Your budget is being spent on irrelevant searches you'd never approve if you read the search terms report.

Performance Max is a black box

Google's automation spends your money where it likes, and you can't see which placements actually worked.

Costs climb every quarter

CPCs keep rising, and your agency's answer is always 'increase the budget'.

Conversion tracking you can't trust

Form views, duplicate tags and page visits counted as 'conversions' make the numbers look great, on paper.

What we do about it

Google Ads built around paying customers

01

Wasted-spend audit in 48 hours

We go through your search terms, placements and settings and show you exactly where money is leaking.

02

Tracking rebuilt around revenue

Real leads, calls and sales, with offline conversion imports so Google optimizes for paying customers.

03

Controlled automation

We use Smart Bidding and PMax where they work, with negatives, exclusions and guardrails where they don't.

04

Landing pages that convert

Better traffic means nothing on a weak page. We test pages and offers to lower your cost per lead.

The outcome

From first click to paying customer

Found

Google, Maps, AI, Meta

Clicked

Right person, right offer

Lead

Call, form or booking

Customer

Tracked to revenue

Cost per customer falls, leads rise (illustrative)

48h

to review your account after your consultation, with every wasted search term and setting listed in writing.

Source: DigiEthic review process

Why choose DigiEthic

Built to fix what agencies get wrong.

Every point below answers a real complaint business owners have about marketing agencies, from industry research, ombudsman reports and public reviews.

Senior-led, not junior-run

The strategist you meet on your first call is the one who runs your account. No handoff to an intern after the sales call.

SEO, AI search & ads under one roof

Google, Maps, AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Google Ads and Meta, one team, one strategy, one report. No finger-pointing between agencies.

Flat fees, no hidden extras

One clear monthly price. Reporting and dashboards are included, never billed as add-ons, never a cut of your ad spend.

Your accounts, your data

Ad accounts, Google Business Profile, website, content and tracking stay in your name. Leave any time and take everything.

Tracked to revenue

We fix tracking before we spend. Calls, forms, bookings and sales are measured so you see cost per customer, not just clicks.

You'll always know what we did

Weekly update, monthly plain-English report, live dashboard, and replies within one business day.

Side by side

DigiEthic vs. a typical agency

Comparison of DigiEthic with a typical marketing agency
FeatureTypical agencyDigiEthic
Contract6–12 month lock-inMonth-to-month
Who runs your accountJunior after the saleSenior strategist
Pricing% of ad spend + add-onsFlat fee, all-inclusive
Account ownershipAgency-owned100% yours
ReportingClicks, impressions, rankingsLeads, sales, cost per customer
AI search (Overviews, ChatGPT)Not coveredIncluded in SEO
Plan before you payVague proposalWritten 90-day plan

How it works

From first call to more customers in four steps

Step 1

Strategy consultation

A 30-minute call to understand your goals, review your accounts and spot where you're losing money and leads.

Step 2

Fix the foundations

Tracking, wasted spend, technical issues and landing pages. Quick wins first.

Step 3

Launch & test

New campaigns, content and creative, tested every week against what each customer costs you.

Step 4

Scale what works

Move budget to proven winners and report the results in plain English, every month.

Zero risk to talk

Working with us is easy to start and easy to stop.

  • Month-to-monthStay because it's working, not because a contract says so.
  • You own everythingAd accounts, website, content and data stay in your name.
  • Reports in leads and salesA live dashboard, plus a monthly note written by a person.
  • Free plan firstSee our 90-day plan before you pay anything. Keep it either way.

Questions

Straight answers

Do Google Ads work for small businesses?

Yes, when three things are in place: you target searches with clear buying intent, the ad sends people to a page that matches what they searched, and you track calls and forms so you know what each lead costs. Most small business accounts that 'don't work' are missing one of those, not all three.

Why is my Google Ads campaign not spending?

Usually the bids or budget are too low to win auctions, the keywords are too narrow to get searches, the ads are disapproved or limited by policy, or the targeting (location, schedule, audience) is very tight. Check the campaign status and the keyword status columns first. They usually say exactly why.

Why are my Google Ads not showing?

Search for your own ad and you may not see it, because Google doesn't show ads to people who never click them. Use the Ad Preview tool instead. If it truly isn't showing, the usual causes are a low budget, low Ad Rank, disapproved ads, billing problems or a schedule that excludes the current time.

Google Ads is too expensive for my small business. What can I do?

Narrow it down. Target only the area you serve and the hours you answer the phone, add negative keywords for jobs, DIY and 'free', use longer specific keywords instead of broad ones, and send clicks to a focused landing page. Many 'too expensive' accounts are paying for clicks that were never going to buy.

How much should I spend on Google Ads?

Work backwards from what a customer is worth to you and how many leads you want. Start with enough to get meaningful data in your area within a month, then scale what brings customers. We'll suggest a starting budget after looking at your market. Our management fee is separate and never a percentage of your spend.

Why was my Google Ads account suspended?

Common causes are unpaid billing, suspicious payment activity, policy violations such as misleading claims, or circumventing a previous suspension. Read the email from Google carefully, fix the stated cause, then appeal through the account. Don't create a new account while suspended: Google links them and it usually makes things worse.

Are Google Local Services Ads worth it?

For trades like plumbing, HVAC, electrical and locksmiths, often yes. You pay per lead rather than per click, and the ads sit at the very top of the page. They work best when you answer the phone fast and keep a steady flow of reviews, because both affect where you rank.

What do you charge?

A flat monthly management fee based on ad spend and scope, never a hidden percentage markup on clicks. You pay Google directly.

Who owns the Google Ads account?

You do. We work inside your account with manager access, so all data and history stays with you if we ever part ways.

How quickly will I see results?

Cutting wasted spend typically improves efficiency in the first 2–4 weeks. Scaling profitably comes after tracking is fixed and we have clean data.

Do you use AI to manage Google Ads?

We use Google's AI (Smart Bidding, Performance Max, AI Max for Search) where it performs, with human guardrails: negative keywords, exclusions, budget rules and weekly search-term reviews. An AI Google Ads manager is only as good as the conversion data and controls behind it.

Can you run Google Ads and Meta Ads together?

Yes, and we recommend it for most businesses. Google Ads captures people already searching; Meta Ads creates new demand. One team and shared tracking means no double-counted conversions.

Is there a minimum ad budget?

We work best with accounts spending $1,000+/month on ads. Below that, we'll tell you honestly if ads are the right move yet.

Book a consultation

Let's talk about growing your business.

Book a free 30-minute strategy call with a senior strategist. On the call, we'll cover:

  • Your goals, budget and what's working today
  • Where your marketing budget is being wasted
  • The fastest ways to get more leads from what you already spend
  • What a realistic 90-day plan looks like, with no pressure to sign
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