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You have someone running your ads. Do they challenge what they're doing?

It’s common in County Durham and across the North East for businesses to hire an in-house marketer, a local agency, or a freelancer to manage Google Ads. Often they do solid work. But solid isn’t the same as excellent. A second set of eyes—especially from someone who’s managed £2M+ in direct ad spend over 12 years—can uncover blind spots: keyword structure that’s cost you hundreds, landing page friction that tanks conversion, bid strategies that never got A/B tested, conversion tracking that’s half-broken.

What I bring as your strategic advisor

How fractional advisory differs from full management

I’m not taking over day-to-day. Your current person (or team) stays in control. I’m a strategic partner—someone you check in with monthly or quarterly to pressure-test decisions, benchmark performance against peers, and spot opportunities they might miss. Some businesses use me as a sanity check. Others use me as a brainstorm partner for new campaign types. The format is flexible and scales to your needs.

Honest pricing

From £300/month for monthly advisory calls and lightweight strategic input. If you need deeper work—audits, custom bid strategies, audience modelling—we tailor a quote on a call. No BS about minimum contracts or cancellation terms.

How we'd work together

  1. Initial consultationYou brief me on current performance, goals, and any pain points. I review your account externally to get a baseline.
  2. Strategic audit + recommendationI send a summary of quick wins, structural issues, and testing roadmap. We discuss on a call.
  3. Ongoing advisoryMonthly or quarterly calls (your cadence). You report results, I challenge assumptions and recommend next moves.

Frequently asked questions

Does this replace my current ads person?

No. I’m advisory—a second opinion and strategic sounding board. Your current manager runs the account. I help them (and you) get better results.

How often would we meet?

Typically monthly or quarterly. We can adjust based on your needs and budget. Some clients do two calls a year; others prefer monthly deep dives.

What if I'm in Jarrow, Tynemouth, or Annfield Plain?

No difference. I’m UK-wide and remote. County Durham geography doesn’t affect the quality of strategic advice.

Can you help with ecommerce and services?

Yes, both. I specialise in ecommerce/D2C and home services/trades. I’ve optimised campaigns for everything from builders to online retailers.

What if we want to add deeper support later?

Easy. We can scale up to include audit work, testing implementation, or even full campaign management if your needs change.

Do I get access to your thinking on competitive moves?

Absolutely. Part of advisory is keeping you informed of market moves, competitor changes, and emerging opportunities in your vertical.

Get strategic clarity on your Google Ads

Let's talk about where your account stands and how a second opinion could move the needle. Free initial consultation.

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