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When You Already Have a PPC Manager

You’ve got someone running your Google Ads account. Maybe they’re an in-house team member, maybe an agency. But you’re wondering: Are they doing this right? Are we spending on the right keywords? Should we be testing this channel? Why hasn’t ROAS improved in six months?

That’s where I come in. I work as a fractional consultant — a senior second opinion who reviews your campaigns, audits your setup, and advises on strategy without taking over day-to-day management.

What Fractional Consulting Covers

How Fractional Works

We agree on a monthly budget (from £300/month upward) and the focus area — maybe strategy calls only, maybe 5 hours of audit and advice, maybe I train your team one day a month. Unlike ongoing management, I don’t touch the account day-to-day. You own the relationship with whoever’s running it.

I’m most useful if you’re stuck or unsure. If you already know what to do, you don’t need me. But if you suspect something’s off and want a fresh set of eyes from someone with 12 years and £2M+ in ad spend experience, that’s what I do.

Second Opinion, No Ego

If your current manager or agency is doing good work, I’ll say so. I’m not here to bad-mouth competitors or convince you to switch. I’m here to solve the specific problem you came to me with and point out the blind spots. Sometimes that means recommending you stick with who you have.

Common Consulting Engagements

The quarterly strategy call: 90 minutes every three months to review performance, plan testing, and address strategic questions. £500–£800/month.

The monthly advisor: Monthly call + 4 hours of deep-dive audit or keyword research. £800–£1,500/month depending on scope.

The one-time review: Single audit of your account structure, tracking, and audience setup. Quote on a call based on account complexity.

Training engagement: I work with your in-house team or current agency to improve their process. Could be 2 days on-site, or weekly calls for a month.

How to Get Started

  1. Tell me what you needIs this a one-time audit? Ongoing strategy calls? Training your team? How deep are the problems?
  2. I'll scope the workBased on what you describe, I’ll suggest a format and price range. No surprises.
  3. We align on outcomesWhat does good look like? If it’s ROAS improvement, what’s the target? If it’s fixing tracking, we’ll test it.
  4. Work startsAudit, strategy calls, or training — whatever you chose. Monthly check-in to make sure it’s working.

Frequently asked questions

Is this for businesses in Darlington and County Durham only?

No. I work with clients anywhere in the UK. Most are remote or ecommerce. If you’re a local service business in Darlington or nearby towns like Yarm and Stockton-on-Tees, I can help just as easily.

How is fractional consulting different from a full audit?

An audit is a one-time report. Fractional consulting is ongoing support — you can call me with questions, I do quarterly strategy calls, and I stay involved in your roadmap. If you need a one-off diagnosis, we can do that too.

Can you help if I want to switch to you full-time later?

Yes. If after 90 days you want me to take over management, we can transition. The fractional period gives both of us a chance to make sure we work well together.

What if my current agency won't let me share account access?

We can work with what you’ve got — screenshots, reports, performance data. It’s less ideal than full access, but I can still audit structure and strategy. Some agencies are protective; that alone tells you something.

How much does a consultation cost?

The base is £300/month for ongoing support. For a specific engagement — a quarterly call, a training day, a one-time audit — I quote based on scope. Book a call and we’ll figure out what makes sense for you.

Do you have references or case studies?

I work under NDA with most clients. I can’t share numbers or names. But in a call, I’m happy to walk through the types of problems I’ve solved — keyword restructures, tracking fixes, bid strategy overhauls — so you can judge whether I’m relevant to your situation.

Want a second opinion on your Google Ads?

Book a consultation. Tell me what you're unsure about, and I'll recommend whether fractional consulting, a full audit, or something else makes sense for your situation.

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