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When You Need a Consultant, Not an Agency

Not every Greater London business needs a full-service agency. Some have an in-house marketer who runs Google Ads but lacks deep PPC expertise. Some have an agency but aren’t confident the account is being managed well. Others are capable of running ads themselves but want senior oversight to avoid costly mistakes.

That’s where consultancy fits. I work alongside your existing setup — reviewing what’s there, advising on strategy, identifying where spend is being wasted, and helping whoever is running your ads make better decisions. You stay in control; I provide the senior expertise.

What a PPC Consultant Provides

Senior Advice Without the Agency Overhead

Greater London businesses often pay agency fees that include a layer of account management, reporting, and client services that adds cost without adding expertise. When the person advising your strategy is the same person who built and managed campaigns worth over £2M in direct spend — with 12 years of pattern recognition behind them — that’s a different quality of input.

I’m a Google Partner and Microsoft Ads certified consultant. I specialise in ecommerce and home services — two sectors where Greater London’s high CPCs make getting the strategy right especially important. The goal is always better decisions, not just more activity.

What I won't do

I won’t tell you your ads are fine when they’re not. I also won’t tell you they’re broken just to win business. If your agency is doing a solid job, I’ll say so. Honest consultancy means the advice reflects reality, not what’s convenient for either of us.

How Consultancy Typically Works

  1. Initial callWe discuss your current setup, what’s working, what concerns you, and what kind of support would actually help.
  2. Account access (if needed)For a second opinion or structural review, I’ll request read access to your Google Ads account so I can see exactly what’s there.
  3. Findings and recommendationsClear, written output of what I found and what I’d prioritise — with reasoning, not just a list.
  4. Ongoing or one-offSome clients want a one-off review. Others want regular check-ins. We set the engagement up to match what’s useful for you.

Pricing

Consultancy starts from £300/month depending on scope and frequency of engagement. For a tailored quote based on what you actually need, book a call. There’s no standard package because the right level of input varies significantly from business to business.

Frequently asked questions

Can you review an account managed by my current agency?

Yes. This is one of the most common requests I get. I review the account independently and give you an honest picture of whether it’s being managed well — structure, spend efficiency, tracking, and strategy. You can then decide what to do with that information.

Do Greater London businesses have specific PPC challenges worth knowing about?

Yes — CPCs are at London-level, which means every structural inefficiency costs more here than in less competitive markets. Broad match overuse, poor negative keyword lists, and weak landing pages have a disproportionate impact on cost in this region. These are usually the first things I check.

I have an in-house marketer running our ads — can you work alongside them?

Absolutely. Fractional consultancy works well in this scenario. I provide the senior PPC expertise your marketer may not have yet, without replacing them. They keep running the account; I provide strategic direction and catch things they might miss.

What sectors do you work in as a consultant?

Ecommerce and D2C brands, and home services or trades businesses. These are the sectors I know inside out. If your business falls outside these, I’ll tell you upfront rather than take on work I’m not best placed to advise on.

How is a consultant different from just hiring an agency?

An agency takes over management. A consultant advises on strategy and performance while you or your team retain control. Some businesses want the latter — particularly those with in-house resource who just need senior oversight rather than full outsourcing.

Get a Senior PPC Perspective on Your Campaigns

If you're not sure whether your Google Ads are performing as well as they should, let's talk. I'll give you an honest view based on 12 years and £2M+ in managed spend — no jargon, no sales pitch.

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