Google AdWords is now Google Ads: what that means for you
Google renamed AdWords to Google Ads in 2018, but plenty of Kildare owners still search for AdWords and mean the same thing: the sponsored results at the top of Google when someone looks for a service. If you want a Google Ads agency in Kildare to run those for you, this page explains exactly what we do and what it costs.
We manage Google Search campaigns only in our core plan. That means your advert appears when a person types a search such as “boiler service Naas” or “dentist Newbridge”, and you pay when they click. It is PPC in the plainest sense: pay per click, with no charge for being seen.
Account setup and conversion tracking
Most wasted ad budget traces back to one fault: nobody told Google what a good click looks like. Before any advert goes live we connect conversion tracking for the actions that matter to you, usually phone calls, contact form submissions and clicks on a booking button.
We also check that the account belongs to your business, that billing is in your name and that Google Analytics 4 is receiving the same events. Without that groundwork, a monthly report can only tell you how many people clicked, not whether any of them became a customer.
- Google Ads account, conversion tracking and campaign setup
- Call, form and booking events checked on a real phone before launch
- GA4 and Ads data lined up so both tell the same story
Targeting Naas, the Kildare towns and the Dublin border
Location settings decide whether a campaign suits a Kildare business or leaks money. We choose between radius targeting around your premises and selecting named towns, then exclude areas you cannot realistically serve.
The M7 and M4 corridors need particular care. A plumber in Naas may be happy to travel to Newbridge or Sallins but not to south Dublin. A Maynooth or Leixlip business may want Dublin 15 commuters. We also set the option that treats people searching about your area differently from people physically in it, since a Kildare commuter looking at services near the office is a different lead from a resident searching at home.
- Town and radius targeting built around your real service area
- Exclusions for places outside your travel range
- Separate treatment for commuter belt searches near the Dublin border
Search terms, keywords and negative keywords
Keywords are what you hope people type. Search terms are what they actually typed, and the gap between the two is where budgets disappear. Each month we read the search terms report line by line and add negative keywords for anything irrelevant, such as job seekers, free advice, DIY queries or a similar-sounding trade you do not offer.
We then write and test advert wording against what the good searches have in common, keeping what produces enquiries and retiring what only produces clicks.
Landing pages that match the click
A paid click that lands on a slow, generic homepage rarely turns into a call. Ads should send people to a page about the exact service they searched for, with your phone number, a short form and proof that you work in their area.
If your current page is the weak point, we say so in the monthly report and can recommend a fix. A dedicated landing page is available as a separate add-on, and our web design team can rebuild a site where the problem is bigger than one page.
Budgets for small Kildare businesses
Our management fee is €400 per month on a three-month initial engagement. Your advertising spend is separate and is paid directly to Google, so you always see where the money goes. We do not take a percentage of it.
We will not invent a magic number for your daily budget. The right figure depends on how competitive your trade is, how many towns you cover and what a new customer is worth to you. We discuss that openly during onboarding, start modestly and only increase spend when the data supports it. Our default is one focused campaign for one business and one primary market, which keeps costs and complexity down.
Reporting, and when Google Ads is not worth it
Every month you get a plain-English report: what you spent, how many calls and enquiries came from ads, which searches worked and what we changed. If something did not work, it is in the report.
Ads are not right for everyone. If nobody searches for what you sell, if each sale is worth less than the likely cost per enquiry, or if your website cannot take bookings or calls, spending on clicks first is premature. For those cases we may suggest fixing the website or starting with SEO instead. Ads buy visibility now, while SEO builds visibility that does not stop when you pause the budget, so the two work well side by side.
Evidence stack
You own the account
Billing and data stay in your business name, so nothing is locked inside our agency.
Spend goes to Google
Your ad budget is paid straight to Google, with no percentage added by us.
Reports without spin
Each month shows spend, enquiries and what we changed, including what did not work.
How it works
Discuss
We learn which services, towns and customers matter most to your business.
Set up
Conversion tracking, location targeting and one focused Search campaign.
Launch
Adverts go live on an agreed starting budget.
Optimise
Monthly search term review, negative keywords and advert testing, then a plain-English report.
What you get
Tracked enquiries
Calls and form submissions measured, not guessed.
Local targeting
Campaigns aimed at the Kildare towns you can actually serve.
Clear monthly report
Spend, results and next steps in plain English.
Google Ads pricing
Management fees are fixed and shown up front. Advertising spend is paid directly to the ad platform, and no ranking, click volume or return is ever guaranteed.
Google Ads Management
Focused Google Search Ads management for one business and one primary market.
- Account, conversion tracking and campaign setup
- One focused Google Search campaign
- Keyword, negative keyword and advert management
- Monthly optimisation and plain-English report
Three-month initial engagement. Advertising spend is paid directly to Google and is not included.
Google & Meta Ads Management
Combined Google Search and Facebook & Instagram Ads management for one business and one primary market.
- Account, conversion tracking, pixel and campaign setup across both platforms
- One focused Google Search campaign and one Meta prospecting or retargeting campaign
- Keyword, audience, placement and advert management
- Monthly optimisation and combined plain-English report
Three-month initial engagement. Advertising spend is paid directly to Google and Meta. Advertising spend and creative production are not included.
Paid Ads Audit — one platform
Account structure, tracking, targeting, creative, waste and landing-page review.
- Google Ads or Meta Ads
- Prioritised optimisation plan
- 60-minute findings call
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Read moreFrequently asked questions
How much does Google Ads management cost in Kildare?
Google Ads Management is €400 per month, with a three-month initial engagement. That covers account, conversion tracking and campaign setup, one focused Google Search campaign, keyword, negative keyword and advert management, and a monthly optimisation and plain-English report. Your advertising spend is paid directly to Google and is not included.
What is the minimum ad budget I should plan for?
We do not set a single figure for every trade, because competition and the value of a customer differ so much. We agree a starting budget with you during onboarding, begin cautiously and raise it only if the results justify it. Remember that the budget is on top of the management fee.
Is Google AdWords the same as Google Ads?
Yes. Google AdWords was renamed Google Ads in 2018. If you have an old AdWords account, we can review it rather than start again. A paid ads audit for one platform is €350 and covers account structure, tracking, targeting, waste and landing pages.
How long is the contract?
The initial engagement is three months, which gives the campaign time to collect data and be tuned properly. After that we continue month to month on the terms we agree with you.
Do I need SEO as well as Google Ads?
Not necessarily. Ads can start producing traffic quickly, while SEO builds more slowly but keeps working without per-click costs. Many Kildare businesses use both over time. Our Kildare hub and managed SEO pages explain the organic side.
Who owns the Google Ads account?
You do. The account and billing sit in your business name, and you can see all the data at any time. If we stop working together, you keep the account, its history and its conversion tracking.
Can you manage Facebook and Instagram ads too?
Yes. Google & Meta Ads Management covers both platforms for €700 per month, also with a three-month initial engagement. Advertising spend is paid directly to Google and Meta, and creative production is not included.
