Smart & Simple Communications · Paid Advertising

Reach Customers Who Are Ready To Take Action

Paid ads can put your business in front of people who are searching, scrolling and comparing — right now. The catch is that strategy, targeting, creative, landing pages and tracking all have to work together. We handle the whole thing as a managed campaign, not a guess.

Google Ads Local Services Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Bing
The Quiet Problem

Ads can drive leads fast — or burn money fast.

The same Google Ad placed in front of the wrong people pulls dollars out of your bank account without producing a single phone call. Without strategy, targeting and tracking, paid ads aren’t really advertising — they’re just spending.

$1–$30+
what one click can cost depending on your industry and area.
Day 1
when bad targeting starts torching budget without producing leads.
0
leads recovered from a campaign with no tracking installed.
+1
competitor outbidding you for searches you should be winning.
The Smart & Simple Way

Right people, right message, right destination.

We don’t run ads in isolation. We build campaigns around a real business goal, a defined budget, a specific audience, a clear offer — and the landing page and tracking that turn clicks into measurable leads.

01

The right people

Audience and keyword research that puts your ad in front of buyers, not browsers.

02

The right message

Ad copy and creative built for your specific service, audience and offer — and tested over time.

03

The right destination

Landing pages and tracking that turn clicks into phone calls and form fills, not bounces.

  • Targeting based on real customer research, not assumptions.
  • Copy and creative built specifically for your offer and audience.
  • Landing pages designed to convert — not generic home pages.
  • Phone-call, form-fill and visit tracking from day one.
  • Honest reporting on what’s working and what isn’t.
  • Ongoing A/B testing and bid management to keep improving.
What Paid Advertising Can Include

Everything that goes into a working campaign.

Every plan is built around what fits your business, market and budget. These are the pieces we draw from.

Search platforms

  • Google Ads
  • Google Local Services Ads
  • Bing Ads

Social & professional platforms

  • Facebook Ads
  • Instagram Ads
  • LinkedIn Ads

Strategy & research

  • Keyword and market research
  • Audience research and targeting
  • Account audit (if running ads now)
  • Competitive analysis

Creative & copy

  • Ad copywriting
  • Custom graphics for Meta & Instagram
  • Custom creative video for Meta & Instagram
  • Ongoing A/B testing

Campaign management

  • Campaign programming & build
  • Bid management & optimization
  • Monthly review calls

Reporting

  • Plain-English performance reporting
  • Unified cross-platform reporting (full-service)
  • Calls, forms, and visits all tracked
Two Different Jobs (And One That Does Both)

Search ads, social ads — and full-service.

Search and social work very differently. Most local businesses do best when both are running, with shared tracking so you can see the full picture.

Option A

Search ads

Capture people actively looking for what you offer, right when they’re typing it into Google.

“Plumber near me” → your ad appears at the top of the results.
Best for High-intent leads, “I need this now” moments, existing demand you can’t see today.
Platforms Google Ads, Bing Ads, Google Local Services Ads
Option B

Social ads

Build awareness and drive discovery. Reach people who weren’t looking — but should know you exist.

Someone scrolling Facebook sees your seasonal offer between cat photos and friend updates.
Best for Brand awareness, retargeting visitors, seasonal campaigns, broader reach beyond search.
Platforms Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, LinkedIn Ads
Is It A Fit?

Paid ads make sense if…

If any of these sound like your situation, an Ads Review is the easiest place to start. We’ll be honest about whether ads are the right fit before either of us spends a dollar.

  • You want more leads coming in faster than SEO can deliver.
  • You need to promote a specific service (HVAC tune-up, fall clean-up, etc.).
  • You have a seasonal or event-driven campaign that needs results in a window.
  • You want phone calls and form submissions, not just clicks and impressions.
  • You need to retarget visitors who didn’t convert the first time.
  • You’re expanding into a new service area and need awareness fast.
  • You’re already running ads and not sure whether they’re actually working.
  • You’ve been burned by an agency that wouldn’t show what they were doing.
An important note about ad budget

Ad spend is separate. It goes to the platforms — not to us.

Your ad budget — the actual dollars that go to Google, Meta, Bing, LinkedIn, etc. — is paid directly to those platforms. It’s separate from what you pay us to plan, build, manage and optimize the campaigns.

That keeps things transparent: you see exactly where every dollar goes, you keep ownership of your ad accounts, and you can pause, scale or change spend any time without renegotiating anything with us.

Where it goes
Your ad budget
Ad platforms
(Google, Meta, Bing, LinkedIn)
Where it goes
Management fee
Smart & Simple
(strategy, build, optimize)
How It Works

Five steps. No mystery.

Every step is documented, and you’ll always know what’s running, what we’re testing, and what we’re seeing.

01

Review

Current ads (if any), goals, budget, audience and history.

02

Plan

Platforms, audiences, creative direction, tracking and monthly budget.

03

Build

Campaigns programmed, copy written, creative designed, tracking installed.

04

Launch

Campaigns go live with conversions tracked from day one.

05

Optimize & report

Bid management, A/B testing, monthly reports and review calls.

Common Questions

Real answers about paid advertising with us.

How much ad budget should I start with?

It depends on your market, your services and what you’re trying to do. For most local businesses, $750–$2,500 a month is a realistic starting range — enough to gather meaningful data and see results, without burning a hole. We’ll recommend a budget based on what you’re trying to achieve, not a fixed number.

How fast will I see results from ads?

Search ads can drive calls in the first 1–2 weeks because you’re showing up to people already searching. Social and awareness campaigns take longer to build. Either way, you’ll see real data within the first month — and we’ll keep tuning from there.

Can you guarantee a certain number of leads?

No — and anyone who does is making a promise they can’t keep. Lead volume depends on budget, market, offer, landing page, season and dozens of other factors. What we can promise is honest tracking, transparent reporting, and ongoing work to improve what’s working and cut what isn’t.

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

Google Ads run as text or visual ads in search results — you pay per click. Local Services Ads (LSAs) appear at the very top with a “Google Screened” or “Google Guaranteed” badge for service businesses, and you pay per lead, not per click. Many local businesses do well running both. We’ll recommend the right mix during the review.

Do I need a separate landing page, or can I use my homepage?

You almost always do better with a focused landing page built around the specific offer in the ad. Homepages are designed for general visitors — landing pages are designed to convert one specific kind of click. We can build them as part of the campaign.

What if my ads aren’t working?

We’ll know quickly — that’s the whole point of tracking. If something isn’t working we adjust the targeting, the creative, the offer or the landing page. If a campaign just isn’t a fit for your market, we’ll tell you that too and recommend something else.

Can I pause or stop ads at any time?

Yes. You own the ad accounts and the spend. You can pause anytime — for seasonality, capacity, vacation, anything. Most clients ramp spend up and down with their busy seasons.

What does management cost?

Management plans are custom because campaigns vary in scope and platform mix. After your free Ads Review, you’ll get a written plan with options and pricing — no pressure to move forward. (Reminder: ad budget is separate, paid directly to the platforms.)

Ready For Better Ads?

Let’s start with a free Ads Review.

Already running ads? We’ll audit what’s there. Not running any? We’ll lay out what makes sense for your goals, your area and a realistic budget. No cost, no obligation.

Prefer to talk first? You can also schedule a Clarity Call — 20 minutes, no pressure.

Paid Ads Review Request

Request your review

We’ll audit your current ads (or design what makes sense from scratch) and send a written summary within 3 business days.