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Paid Search in Australia

23 articles in Paid Search.

Paid search places your ad at the top of results when someone looks for what you sell. Because the searcher is already asking, it is often the fastest route to calls for urgent and high-value services. It also punishes poor setup, since every click has a cost whether or not it becomes a customer.

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What you will find in Paid Search

The posts cover audits, cost and quality ranges, keyword choices and landing pages across many trades. HeyLead builds search campaigns around the jobs you want, keeps the ad, the keyword and the page aligned and reviews the search terms regularly. We care about booked work, not form counts.

Auditing search accounts

A practical review of keywords, match types, ad copy and settings to find wasted clicks and missed opportunities.

Understanding cost ranges

How to think about what a lead should cost in your trade and area, and what quality to expect at each level.

Ads that book jobs

How to tell campaigns that fill forms from campaigns that fill diaries, and what to change when it is the first.

Common questions

How much does a lead cost in paid search? expand_more
It varies widely by trade, area and competition, so any single figure is only a rough guide. A better question is what a lead is worth to you and how many turn into jobs. Track both before deciding what is too much.
Why am I paying for clicks that never call? expand_more
Usually the cause is broad keywords, missing negative keywords or a page that does not match the search. Reviewing the actual search terms reveals unwanted traffic quickly. Tightening those areas often lowers waste without cutting good leads.
Should I manage Google Ads myself? expand_more
Small accounts can be run in-house if someone has time to review them every week. Common risks are automatic settings that waste budget and poor tracking. An outside audit now and then can catch problems early.
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