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When to bring in a consultant, not an agency

You don’t need someone to take over your account. You need someone to validate what you’re doing, spot the gaps your internal team is missing, or help you decide whether to pivot strategy entirely.

Maybe your in-house marketer is solid but stretched across five channels. Maybe you brought in an agency that won’t return your calls. Maybe you’re hitting a revenue plateau and the issue isn’t obvious. That’s where fractional advisory works.

What advisory looks like

The fractional model

You keep full control and ownership of your account. We advise, help decide, sometimes dive in for specific fixes. You’re not delegating — you’re upgrading your in-house capability.

Typical advisory projects

We’ve helped teams decide whether to pivot from broad Search to Performance Max (and when that was the wrong call). We’ve diagnosed tracking disasters — turns out conversions weren’t firing for 18 months and nobody noticed. We’ve rebuilt keyword strategy for teams stuck on expensive, low-intent keywords. We’ve managed the transition when a client fired their agency and needed stability while rebuilding trust.

Each situation is different. That’s why we quote on a call, not with a formula.

Why fractional advisory often works better than full takeover

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from hiring a full-time PPC manager?

A full-time hire takes months to onboard and gets expensive. Fractional advisory gives you access to someone with 12 years of direct Google Ads experience, 50+ hours deep in accounts per year, without the salary commitment.

Can you work alongside my current agency?

Depending on your contract, yes. We can audit their work, give you a second opinion, or even collaborate if they’re open to it. More commonly, teams bring us in when an agency isn’t delivering.

What's the difference between advisory and a full audit?

An audit is a snapshot — you get a report. Advisory is ongoing. We’re part of your strategic thinking, not handing you a binder and disappearing.

We're based in Hitchin and our CPCs are really high. Is that normal?

Yes. Hitchin sits in the London commuter belt, and you’re competing against London-level advertisers on most keywords. High CPCs are structural. We focus on conversion rate, audience quality, and keyword relevance — the levers that actually move efficiency in expensive markets.

How often do we need to talk?

That’s up to you. Some teams check in monthly, others quarterly. We build a cadence that fits your pace and your budget.

What if I need you to actually make changes to the account?

We can do that. We’d either shadow your team doing the work, or we take temporary access to implement specific fixes. Always with your approval.

Need a second opinion on your Google Ads?

Let's talk about what you're seeing in your account, what's working, and where the gaps are. We'll give you honest feedback and figure out the right level of advisory for your situation.

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