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When you need a consultant, not another agency

There’s a specific situation where a PPC consultant is the right call rather than handing everything to an agency. Maybe you have an in-house team and want a senior pair of eyes on the strategy. Maybe you’ve inherited an account and need someone to tell you honestly whether it’s in good shape. Maybe you’re scaling spend and want a fractional expert who understands Google Ads at depth, without paying full agency retainer rates.

That’s what I do. I’m Stevie Morris — a Google Ads specialist with 12 years of direct experience, Google Partner and Microsoft Ads certified, with over £2M in ad spend managed personally. I work with West Midlands businesses on a consultancy basis: advisory, strategy, account reviews, and fractional oversight.

What consultancy engagement looks like

12 years in Google Ads — and still at the keyboard

A lot of people who’ve been in paid search for 12 years have moved into management roles and haven’t touched an account in years. I haven’t. I’m a hands-on practitioner — I build campaigns, I write ad copy, I dig into search term reports, I set up conversion tracking. The senior expertise is practical, not theoretical.

I specialise in ecommerce and D2C brands, and home services and trades businesses. If you’re a West Midlands contractor, a regional service business, or an online retailer, those are the verticals I know at depth. I understand the seasonality, the search behaviour, the competitive dynamics.

I work remotely with clients across the West Midlands and UK-wide. My phone is 07410 907 104 if you prefer to call first.

Honest enough to tell you your ads are fine

I’m not going to diagnose problems that don’t exist. If you come to me for a second opinion and your current setup is sound, I’ll tell you. A consultancy relationship built on manufactured urgency isn’t one I’m interested in.

How a consultancy engagement typically works

  1. Initial consultationWe start with a call to understand your situation — what you’re running, who’s running it, and what question you need answered.
  2. Account access and reviewI get read access to your Google Ads account and assess what’s there against your stated goals and the actual performance data.
  3. Findings and recommendationsClear, direct output — what’s working, what isn’t, and what I’d do differently. No consulting-speak, no padded slide decks.
  4. Ongoing or one-offSome clients want a one-off strategic review. Others want ongoing fractional input. We agree the scope that fits your situation.

Pricing and scope

Consultancy engagements are scoped individually — the right arrangement depends on what you need and how much of my time is involved. The pricing anchor is from £300/month for ongoing advisory work. For a tailored quote, the starting point is a conversation.

The West Midlands has a diverse commercial base — manufacturing, construction, professional services, retail, hospitality. Whatever sector you’re in, if you’re running Google Ads and want senior input on whether you’re doing it right, I’m happy to take a look.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a PPC consultant and a PPC agency?

An agency runs your campaigns for you. A consultant advises on strategy, reviews what’s in place, and provides senior oversight — often working alongside your existing team or agency rather than replacing them.

I have an in-house person running our Google Ads in the West Midlands. Can you work alongside them?

Yes, that’s a common arrangement. I can act as a fractional senior resource — reviewing their work, helping with strategy, and providing a more experienced perspective on the decisions they’re making.

I'm not sure if my current agency is doing a good job. Can you tell me?

That’s exactly the kind of question I can answer. I’ll review the account structure, bidding approach, tracking setup, and recent performance. I’ll tell you honestly whether what they’re doing is reasonable or not.

Do you work with businesses outside the main West Midlands cities?

Yes. I work remotely across the whole West Midlands region — including areas bordering Worcestershire, Staffordshire, Shropshire, and beyond. Where you’re based doesn’t affect the quality of the advice.

How much does PPC consultancy cost?

It depends on what you need. The anchor price for ongoing advisory work is from £300/month. For anything more specific — a one-off review, fractional director work, or team coaching — the best thing is to have a call and scope it properly.

Are you Google certified?

Yes — I’m Google Partner and Microsoft Ads certified, with 12 years of direct hands-on experience. Certifications are worth something as a signal, but the practical experience is what actually counts.

Want a senior view on your Google Ads?

Book a consultation. Whether you want a second opinion on your current setup, strategic input on a new direction, or ongoing fractional support, we can talk through what makes sense for your West Midlands business.

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