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What a PPC audit actually does

You’re spending money on Google Ads. But are you actually making money? Most accounts leak. Keywords that should convert don’t. Landing pages are sent to the wrong audience. Tracking is broken or incomplete. Bids are set on autopilot and never revisited.

An audit is a diagnostic. I dig into your account, your tracking setup, your data, and your unit economics. Then I tell you — clearly, bluntly — what’s working, what’s wasting your budget, and what the quick wins are.

What we check in an audit

Why Northampton PPC is especially tricky

You’re in the London commuter belt — CPCs here are high. London-level competition for clicks means every pound has to work harder. Generic strategies that work in lower-cost areas often blow money in Northampton without anyone noticing. A good audit will show you exactly where that waste is hiding.

How the audit works

  1. You share accessRead-only access to your Google Ads account, Google Analytics (or conversion tracking), and your business context (margins, target customer, what you sell or do).
  2. I dig inI spend 4–6 hours on a proper audit: account structure, search terms, conversion data, tracking validation, competitive landscape, and quick-win analysis.
  3. Clear findingsYou get a written report with what I found, what it means for your budget, and ranked recommendations from ‘fix this immediately’ to ‘nice to have’. No jargon, no fluff.

What you get from an audit

You don’t have to hire anyone. The audit is a one-off diagnostic. But you’ll know exactly where your waste is, what’s broken in your tracking, and what the most valuable fixes are. Some clients do it, find it’s all running fine, and carry on. Others discover they’re hemorrhaging £500+ a month and fix it immediately.

Most discover they need help — and then we talk about ongoing management or advisory. But the audit stands on its own: you get the truth about your account, and you make the call about what to do with it.

Frequently asked questions

What if your audit shows my account is fine?

Then I’ll tell you that. I’m paid to find the truth, not to sell you services. If your ads are working, you’ll know it — and you don’t need to hire me. But that’s rare. Most accounts have at least a few hundred pounds a month in preventable waste.

How long does an audit take?

I spend 4–6 hours on a proper audit, plus time writing up findings. You’ll have a report within a week. I don’t rush these; proper diagnostics take time.

Can I do this if I'm brand new to Google Ads?

Yes, but an audit makes more sense if you’ve been running ads for at least a month or two and have some conversion data to review. If you’re completely new, a strategy call is usually better.

What if I discover I need ongoing management after the audit?

We can talk about that. But there’s no pressure and no obligation. I quote management separately, and you decide whether it makes sense for your situation.

Do audits cover Google Shopping or just search ads?

I audit whatever you’re running — search, shopping, display, video, whatever. The scope is your account as it exists. If you want to explore a new channel, that’s a strategy conversation, not an audit.

What's the price?

Quote on a call after we discuss your account size and the scope of work. There’s no standard ‘audit price’ — a small account with simple tracking takes less time than a complex multi-channel setup with broken tracking. Book a call and I’ll give you a fair quote.

Wondering if your ad spend is working?

Book an audit. Spend an hour with me on a call talking through your account, what you're trying to achieve, and your margins. Then I'll give you a quote and timeline. No pressure, no obligation.

Call 07410 907 104 Request a PPC audit