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What a PPC audit actually finds

Most Google Ads accounts leak money. Not catastrophically, but quietly. Keywords pulling clicks that never convert. Ads going to the wrong landing pages. Conversion tracking that’s been broken for months. Bid strategies that got set once and never reviewed.

When I audit an account (especially ones running for 6+ months), I typically find £400–£2,000/month in obvious waste. Sometimes more.

A proper audit answers: What’s actually working? Where is the leak? Why are your CPCs or CPA (cost per acquisition) climbing? Is your landing page the bottleneck, or is it your keyword targeting? Should you pause certain ad groups or rethink your entire campaign structure?

What I check in a PPC audit

Why Warlingham businesses need an audit now

You’re in the London commuter belt. Clicks cost more here. That means inefficiency costs more, too. An account wasting 20% of budget probably costs you £3,000–£6,000/year. An audit often pays for itself in the first month.

How an audit works

  1. Initial callYou give me access to your Google Ads account (read-only) and your Google Analytics. Takes 10 minutes to set up.
  2. Deep reviewI spend 4–8 hours depending on account size, pulling data, cross-referencing performance, and looking for patterns.
  3. Written reportYou get a clear, structured report: what’s working, where the leak is, what to fix, and in what order (quick wins first, then structural changes).
  4. Debrief callWe walk through the report together. You ask questions, I clarify recommendations, and we discuss next steps—whether that’s you implementing fixes, hiring someone, or bringing me in to run it.

Scope and no surprises

An audit is a one-off engagement. Fixed scope. No obligation to hire me for ongoing work.

You get honest findings. Sometimes that means “your ads are actually sound, the problem is your landing page” or “your margins don’t support Google Ads at your current scale.” Other times it’s “you’re leaving £2,000/month on the table because your bid strategy is set to auto and it’s overbidding on low-intent keywords.”

Price depends on account size and complexity. I’ll give you a quote on a call before we start.

Frequently asked questions

How long does an audit take?

The audit itself takes me 4–8 hours depending on account size. You’ll have a full report within a week, then we debrief together.

Can you audit an account for someone else (like if I want to check on my agency)?

Yes. You’ll need account access or permission from whoever has it. I audit read-only, so nothing changes without your approval.

What if I'm not ready to fix things yet?

That’s fine. An audit is a snapshot in time. You get a report, keep it, and implement fixes whenever you’re ready—whether that’s next month or next quarter.

Can you tell me what the problems are without writing a full report?

I could, but I won’t. A proper audit is worth the time because it’s structured, detailed, and gives you something you can act on. A casual chat leaves you guessing.

What if an audit finds nothing wrong?

That happens. Some accounts are actually well-structured; the issue is elsewhere (margins, offer, landing page, market conditions). I’ll tell you honestly.

Get a clear picture

Request an audit. I'll review your account, find the waste, and give you a roadmap to fix it. No commitment beyond the audit itself.

Call 07410 907 104 Request a PPC audit