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The honest PPC audit

Most Google Ads accounts have waste. Sometimes it’s obvious (keywords with zero conversions still running). Sometimes it’s subtle (tracking that doesn’t match reality, bids set wrong, audience overlap killing efficiency). An audit is a snapshot: we review everything, flag what’s broken or inefficient, and hand you a report. No sales pitch, no obligation to hire us. You get the findings and decide what to do with them.

Hertford is expensive territory

CPCs in Hertfordshire rival London. Waste here is expensive. We’ve found £800+ monthly waste in single accounts — and those are small accounts. If you’re running ads in Hertford, an audit often pays for itself in the first month of corrections.

What I audit

What you get

A written report. Not a 50-page PDF you’ll never read — a concise findings document that covers the big issues, quick wins (low-effort, high-impact fixes), and strategic recommendations. We prioritise by impact: what will improve ROAS the most, what can be done today, what needs planning. You own the findings; you decide if I implement them or someone else does.

How an audit works

  1. Kickoff callYou give us account read access, tell us your goals, what worries you. Takes 20 minutes.
  2. Deep reviewWe review every corner — campaigns, keywords, tracking, audiences, creative. Usually 3-5 days of digging.
  3. Written findingsOne report covering issues, opportunities, quick wins, and roadmap. Clear priorities, no waffle.
  4. Debrief callWe walk you through findings, answer questions, discuss next steps. You walk away with a clear action plan.

Typical findings in Hertford accounts

Businesses here often underbid on high-intent keywords and overbid on traffic. Tracking is frequently incomplete (no offline conversions, no lead quality scoring). Audiences overlap awkwardly — remarketing and lookalike audiences competing on the same searches. Keywords are sometimes grouped by product feature instead of buyer intent. None of that’s surprising; most people don’t run ads for a living. An audit surfaces all of it.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an audit cost?

I quote on a call after discussing account size and complexity. There’s no single audit price — small accounts cost less than seven-figure accounts. Let’s talk about your situation.

How long does it take?

Usually 1-2 weeks from kickoff to final debrief. We can rush it if needed, but depth takes time. A proper audit can’t be done in 48 hours.

What if I don't like the findings?

You own the report. If you disagree, implement selectively or not at all. We’ll stand by the findings because they’re based on your actual data and our 12+ years of Google Ads experience. But it’s your account and your decision.

Can you implement the recommendations?

Yes. Many audit clients ask us to then manage the account or execute the roadmap. But that’s optional. You can take the report and handle it yourself, brief an in-house team, or pass it to your agency.

Will the audit tell me specifically which keywords to cut?

Yes. We’ll flag keywords wasting money, keywords that should be higher priority, and keyword gaps. We’ll also recommend bid adjustments per keyword group.

Is there a Hertford-specific audit angle?

Yes. We specifically look at how CPCs are impacting your efficiency, whether you’re targeting the right geographic boundaries (Hertford centre vs. broader Hertfordshire), and how you’re competing against London-level bidders in the same auctions.

Get your audit started

Request an audit, and we'll send over a quick form to understand your account size and goals. Then I'll quote and start the review.

Call 07410 907 104 Request a PPC audit