January Is Quiet Every Year. Here’s What I Do in October So It Isn’t.

Every year the same thing happens. November is busy. December goes on finishing jobs before Christmas. Then January lands. The diary’s empty. And the panic sets in. Boost a few posts. Switch the ads back on. Ring round old quotes. By the time those leads turn into work, it’s March. Here’s what nobody tells you. […]
Google Ads Leads Costing More Since August? Two Changes Every Trade Business Needs to Check

Two Google Ads changes since August could be pushing up your cost per lead or hiding your calls. Here’s what happened and a step-by-step check for trades.
Who Actually Owns Your Ad Account?

Two men rang me this summer, eight weeks apart, both running successful surfacing and driveway companies. Neither knew the other was calling. They told me almost exactly the same story. Both had been paying a marketing agency for years. Both had been getting leads, at least some of the time. And both had just found […]
Google Ads Changed This Morning. Here’s What It Means For Your Trade Business

If you run Google Ads for a trade or home improvement business, two things happened this month that will affect what you pay for a lead. One started today. The other lands on 1st September. Neither will be emailed to you. Neither shows up as a warning in your account. If nobody looks, the first […]
Google Ads vs Google Guarantee – What’s the Difference and Which Is Better for Local Trade Businesses?

If you run a roofing company, driveway business, plumbing firm or any local trade service, you’ve probably asked: Should I run Google Ads or Google Guarantee? They both appear at the top of Google.They both generate leads.But they work in completely different ways. In this guide, we’ll break down: What Is Google Ads (PPC)? Google […]
Meta Ads vs Google Ads: Which Works Best for Your Trade Business?

If you’re running a trade or home improvement business and wondering where to put your marketing budget — Google or Meta (Facebook/Instagram) — you’re not alone. Both platforms can bring in high-quality leads… but they work very differently. Think of it like this: Google Ads reaches people who are actively searching for your service, while […]
Google Ads for Trades: Why “Set and Forget” Is Killing Your Results

If you’re running Google Ads for your trade or home improvement business, there’s one thing I can almost guarantee… At some point, you’ve been tempted to set it up, let it run, and hope for the best. And honestly? You’re not alone. Between managing quotes, chasing suppliers, and keeping your team organised, logging into Google […]
Google Ads Myths That Local Businesses STILL Believe…

Myth #1: “Google Ads Is Too Expensive for Small Local Businesses” Reality: Google Ads can be expensive—but only if you’re running campaigns blindly. With the right targeting and budget control, local businesses can generate high-quality leads without spending a fortune. 💡 Focus on high-intent keywords (e.g., “best bathroom fitter near me” instead of just “bathroom […]
Google Local Services Ads Vs Google PPC Ads

Google Local Services Ads (LSA) are paid ads that help local service-based businesses generate leads directly through phone calls and message requests. They appear at the top of Google, only for people searching for your service. Local Services Ads display your company name, reviews, ratings, city, phone number, opening hours and more. Here’s an example […]
Local Services Ads | Google Guaranteed

Have you heard of Local Services ads before? Local Service Ads help you connect with people who search on Google for the services that you offer. Your ads will show up for customers in your area, and you only pay if a customer contacts you directly through the ad. This is separate to traditional Google […]