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# Google Ads Audit for Barnard Castle Businesses

Find out where you're wasting money. One-off diagnostic audit, fixed scope, no obligation. Answer your questions on a call.

## Where is your Google Ads budget actually going?

Most Barnard Castle businesses I audit are surprised. They're paying for clicks that never convert. They're targeting the wrong audience. Their tracking is broken, so they don't even know what's working. They have ad groups that haven't been touched in years.

An audit finds all of that. It's a snapshot, a diagnosis. What you do with the information is up to you.

## What the audit covers

- **Wasted spend** — low-intent keywords, poor performing ad groups, budget going nowhere
- **Tracking gaps** — what conversions are you missing? Is your tracking set up correctly?
- **Targeting problems** — are you reaching the right people? Geographic, device, audience targeting reviewed
- **Ad copy and extensions** — honest feedback on whether your ads are compelling or just generic
- **Bid strategy** — are you overpaying for clicks? Is your bid strategy working for your goals?
- **Account structure** — are your campaigns and ad groups organised logically, or is it a mess?

### You'll get a straight answer

> No fluff, no upsell. If your ads are working, I'll say so. If they're broken, I'll tell you why and what to fix. If you need management, I'll recommend it. You'll know exactly what you're dealing with.

## Then you decide

The audit is yours. Use it to fix things yourself, hire someone to implement, or decide Google Ads isn't right for you. Either way, you'll have clarity instead of guessing. County Durham businesses of all sizes benefit from this—you don't need to be big to waste money on ads, and you don't need to guess at how to fix it.

## Audit process

1. **Book and brief** — Tell me your goals, budget, and what's not working. Provide account access (read-only is fine).
2. **Detailed review** — I spend time in your account, testing ads, reviewing keywords, checking tracking, analysing performance.
3. **Report and call** — Deliver findings and recommendations. Walk through the report on a call, answer your questions.

### Other PPC help in Barnard Castle

- [PPC Agency in Barnard Castle](/ppc-agency/barnard-castle/)
- [PPC Consultant in Barnard Castle](/ppc-consultant/barnard-castle/)

### Nearby areas I cover

- [Bishop Auckland](/ppc-audits/bishop-auckland/)
- [Shildon](/ppc-audits/shildon/)
- [Crook](/ppc-audits/crook/)
- [Darlington](/ppc-audits/darlington/)
- [Newton Aycliffe](/ppc-audits/newton-aycliffe/)
- [Willington](/ppc-audits/willington/)

### Regional coverage

- [PPC Audit across County Durham](/ppc-audits/county-durham/)

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does a PPC audit cost?

It depends on account size and complexity. I quote after we discuss your setup. There's no obligation—you get the price up front before committing.

### What if you find major problems?

I'll tell you clearly what's wrong and what to do about it. Whether you implement the fixes yourself or hire someone is your call. The audit gives you the roadmap.

### Do you audit accounts in Barnard Castle specifically?

I work with businesses across the UK, including County Durham. I don't need to be local to audit your Google Ads—just account access and a conversation.

### How long does an audit take?

A thorough audit takes 2–4 hours depending on account complexity. You get a written report and a call to walk through findings.

### Do you recommend management services after the audit?

If your account needs ongoing work and you'd like help, yes—I'll mention it. But the audit stands alone. Many clients use audit findings and manage things themselves.

### What if I'm just starting with Google Ads?

An audit is less useful if you have no account yet. But if you're considering it and want to understand cost and setup first, we can discuss whether an audit makes sense or if a strategy call is better.

## Understand where your Google Ads budget is really going

Request an audit. Get honest feedback on what's working, what's wasting money, and what to do next. No pressure, no obligation.

**Call 07410 907 104**