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Why Hertfordshire businesses need a senior PPC specialist

Hertfordshire sits in the London commuter belt, which means Google Ads CPCs here run at near-London levels. Businesses in St Albans, Watford, Stevenage, and Hemel Hempstead are bidding against London advertisers with deep pockets — and often losing ground without realising why.

Most PPC agencies solve this by throwing more budget at the problem. I solve it by being precise. I’ve managed over £2M in Google Ads spend directly — not through a team, not through an account manager — and I know exactly where Hertfordshire advertisers bleed money.

What done-for-you Google Ads management includes

Honest enough to tell you your ads are fine

If I audit your account and your campaigns are performing well, I’ll tell you. I won’t manufacture problems to justify a retainer. Some Hertfordshire businesses have solid Google Ads already — what they need is a second opinion, not a rebuild. I’ll give you the truth either way.

Growth PPC — the agency behind the solo work

My sister agency, Growth PPC, has managed over £20M in Google Ads spend and achieved a peak ROAS of 20.8x. That scale of experience informs everything I do as a freelance consultant.

The difference between an agency and working directly with me: you get senior thinking at every touchpoint. There are no juniors learning on your account, no account managers acting as a go-between. It’s me, your campaigns, and a direct line of communication.

How we start working together

  1. Free strategy callWe talk through your business, your current ads situation, your goals and your budget. I’ll tell you honestly whether I can help — and if not, why.
  2. Proposal and kick-offIf we’re a good fit, I send a clear proposal. Once agreed, I get access to your account and begin the onboarding process.
  3. Build or audit phaseDepending on your starting point, I either build campaigns from scratch or restructure what you have. Tracking is verified before spend goes live.
  4. Ongoing managementMonthly optimisation cycles, proactive changes when needed, and regular reporting — all handled by me directly, every month.

Transparent pricing — no surprises

Management starts from £300/month. That covers accounts spending up to £3,000/month on ads. Above £3,000/month ad spend, the fee is 10% of ad spend — so at £4,500/month spend, the management fee is £450/month.

Your ad spend is paid directly to Google. I never hold your budget or add a markup on media. You always know exactly what you’re paying for management versus what’s going to Google.

Frequently asked questions

Do you work with businesses across the whole of Hertfordshire?

Yes. I work remotely with businesses throughout Hertfordshire — whether you’re based in Watford, St Albans, Stevenage, Hemel Hempstead, Hatfield or anywhere else in the county. Location doesn’t affect how I work.

What niches do you specialise in?

My core niches are ecommerce and D2C brands, and home services and trades businesses. Hertfordshire has a strong base of both — contractors, installers and service businesses competing for local searches, and online retailers targeting the wider commuter belt region.

What's the minimum ad spend you work with?

The management fee starts from £300/month for accounts spending up to £3,000/month on ads. I’m happy to discuss your specific budget on a call.

Why are CPCs in Hertfordshire so high?

Hertfordshire sits in the London commuter belt and competes with London-level advertisers. Sectors like home improvements, legal services, and financial products face particularly steep CPCs. Getting the structure and targeting right is critical — wasted spend at high CPC levels hurts fast.

Are you Google certified?

Yes — Google Partner and Microsoft Ads certified, with 12 years of direct hands-on experience managing Google Ads campaigns.

Do you manage Meta or other paid social?

My focus is Google Ads (Search, Shopping, Performance Max, Display, YouTube). If you need broader paid media strategy, we can discuss it on a call.

Ready to get more from your Google Ads budget in Hertfordshire?

Book a free strategy call. I'll take a look at what you're working with, give you an honest read, and tell you whether I can help.

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