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 […]
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 […]