--- title: PPC Consultant in Devon description: Freelance PPC consultant for Devon businesses. 12 years Google Ads experience, £2M+ managed. Second opinions, fractional advisory, strategy. Book a call. url: "https://steviemorris.com/ppc-consultant/devon/" canonical: "https://steviemorris.com/ppc-consultant/devon/" type: hub silo: ppc-consultant location: Devon county: Devon region: England lat: 50.75 lng: -3.75 primary_keyword: ppc consultant devon keywords: - freelance ppc consultant devon - google ads consultant devon - ppc advisor devon blueprint: 0 audience: Devon business owners and in-house marketers seeking independent senior PPC advice or a second opinion date_published: 2026-06-30 date_modified: 2026-06-30 author: Stevie Morris schema_types: - Service - FAQPage - BreadcrumbList siblings: - /ppc-agency/devon/ - /ppc-audits/devon/ nearby: - /ppc-consultant/cornwall/ - /ppc-consultant/dorset/ - /ppc-consultant/gwent/ - /ppc-consultant/wiltshire/ - /ppc-consultant/herefordshire/ record_id: ppc-consultant__devon word_count: 1201 --- # PPC Consultant across Devon Independent Google Ads consultant with 12 years of experience. I work with Devon businesses as a fractional specialist, a strategic second opinion, or an advisor when your current setup isn't giving you confidence. ## What a PPC consultant actually does There's a version of consultancy that's just a dressed-up sales pitch for management services. That's not what this is. When you hire a PPC consultant, you're buying senior judgement — someone to look at your campaigns with fresh eyes, tell you what's wrong (or what's actually fine), and give you a clear view of what to do next. You might already have an in-house team or an agency running your ads. You might be running them yourself. A consultant's job is to be the person in the room who knows Google Ads deeply and has no reason to give you a rose-tinted answer. With **12 years in Google Ads** and **£2M+ in ad spend managed directly**, I've seen most of the mistakes, and most of the situations where things looked wrong but were actually fine. Both matter. ## When to bring in a consultant - **Your agency results have plateaued** — Performance has flatlined and you're not getting clear explanations for why, or what changes are being made. - **You're running ads yourself** — DIY Google Ads can work, but most business owners hit a ceiling. A consultant can identify where you're leaving money on the table without taking over the account. - **You're about to scale spend** — Before increasing your budget significantly, it's worth getting an independent view on whether your account can absorb more spend efficiently. - **Something changed and you don't know why** — Conversion rate dropped, cost-per-lead spiked, impression share collapsed. A consultant can diagnose before the situation gets worse. - **You want a second opinion before signing** — If an agency has pitched you a proposal, having someone independent review it before you commit is straightforward and often valuable. - **You need fractional senior support** — Some businesses don't need full management but do need a senior specialist available on a regular basis to advise, review and steer. ## Independent advice — not a sales funnel The difference between hiring a consultant and hiring an agency is what they're incentivised to say. An agency has a reason to make your current situation sound more complicated than it is. A consultant's only output is honest advice. *If your campaigns are actually fine*, I'll tell you that. It's happened. The advice in that situation is to leave things alone and focus your energy elsewhere. That's a legitimate outcome of a consultation, and it's better than spending money fixing something that isn't broken. ## How a typical consultancy engagement works 1. **Discovery call** — We talk through your business, your current campaigns and what you're trying to understand or solve. I'll tell you upfront whether a consultation makes sense or whether you'd be better served by an audit or full management. 2. **Account access and review** — You grant read access to your Google Ads account. I review the structure, spend, performance and tracking before we go any further. 3. **Advisory session** — We meet to go through findings, priorities and recommendations. You leave with a clear picture of what to do — whether that's changes to make yourself, things to ask your current agency, or a longer-term plan. 4. **Follow-on support (if needed)** — Some clients want a one-off session. Others want ongoing advisory support — a regular check-in, access to ask questions, or someone to sense-check decisions before they're made. We can discuss what fits. ### On pricing > Advisory and consultancy work is quoted based on scope and frequency — there's no fixed off-the-shelf price for every situation. Ongoing management starts from **£300/month** as a reference point. For advisory or fractional work, book a call and we'll agree something that reflects what you actually need. ## Devon businesses I work well with - **Home services and trades** — Roofers, heating engineers, landscapers, kitchen fitters and other trades across Devon who need sharp advice on lead generation without the full agency overhead. - **Ecommerce brands** — D2C businesses selling across the UK who want a senior specialist to advise on Shopping, Performance Max and search strategy. - **Businesses reviewing their agency** — If you're in Devon and wondering whether your current agency is doing a good job, an independent consultant is the right person to ask. - **In-house teams** — Marketing teams who run their own Google Ads but want periodic senior oversight and someone to escalate difficult decisions to. ### Other PPC help in Devon - [PPC Agency in Devon](/ppc-agency/devon/) - [PPC Audit in Devon](/ppc-audits/devon/) ### Neighbouring counties - [Cornwall](/ppc-consultant/cornwall/) - [Dorset](/ppc-consultant/dorset/) - [Gwent](/ppc-consultant/gwent/) - [Wiltshire](/ppc-consultant/wiltshire/) - [Herefordshire](/ppc-consultant/herefordshire/) ### Towns I cover across Devon - [Barnstaple](/ppc-consultant/barnstaple/) - [Torquay](/ppc-consultant/torquay/) - [Exeter](/ppc-consultant/exeter/) - [Ilfracombe](/ppc-consultant/ilfracombe/) - [Newton Abbot](/ppc-consultant/newton-abbot/) - [Exmouth](/ppc-consultant/exmouth/) - [Brixham](/ppc-consultant/brixham/) - [Dartmouth](/ppc-consultant/dartmouth/) - [Taunton](/ppc-consultant/taunton/) - [Totnes](/ppc-consultant/totnes/) - [Cullompton](/ppc-consultant/cullompton/) - [Bovey Tracey](/ppc-consultant/bovey-tracey/) - [Kingsbridge](/ppc-consultant/kingsbridge/) - [Chudleigh](/ppc-consultant/chudleigh/) - [Bideford](/ppc-consultant/bideford/) - [Sidmouth](/ppc-consultant/sidmouth/) - [Budleigh Salterton](/ppc-consultant/budleigh-salterton/) - [Okehampton](/ppc-consultant/okehampton/) ## Frequently asked questions ### What's the difference between a PPC consultant and a PPC agency? An agency runs your campaigns for you on an ongoing basis. A consultant provides senior advice, strategy and oversight — often working alongside an existing agency or in-house team, or advising a business owner who manages their own ads. ### Can you advise on my existing agency's work? Yes. A second opinion on your agency's strategy, account structure or reporting is a common and legitimate use of a consultant. You don't have to be unhappy with your agency to benefit from an independent view. ### Do you offer fractional PPC support for Devon businesses? Yes. Fractional consultancy — where I'm available on a regular basis to advise, review and guide without doing full management — is something I offer to businesses who need senior input but not a full management service. ### How much does a PPC consultation cost? Pricing depends on the scope and how frequently you need support. I don't publish a fixed rate for consultancy because the right engagement varies. Book a call and we'll work out what makes sense for your situation. ### I'm a Devon business running Google Ads myself. Can you help? Yes — this is one of the most common situations I see. Business owners who run their own ads can often improve significantly with a few targeted changes identified by someone who does this every day. A consultation or audit is usually the right starting point. ## Get an independent view on your Google Ads Whether you're questioning your current results, thinking about scaling spend, or just want someone senior to look at your account with fresh eyes — book a consultation and we'll work out whether and how I can help. **Call 07410 907 104**