How much does Google Ads management cost?

Management starts from $550 a month + GST, depending on how complex your account is, plus a one-off $270 + GST setup. Your ad spend is separate and paid directly to Google.

Is $500 a month enough for Google Ads?

Usually not. In most markets, $500 a month buys too few clicks to learn what's working.

Can you manage our Google Ads if we're not in Queensland?

Yes. We manage Google Ads remotely for businesses Australia-wide, and you can call, email or video chat whenever you need to.

Is there a lock-in contract?

No. Management is month to month.

Do you run Shopping or e-commerce campaigns?

No. We focus on service businesses, using Search, Performance Max and local campaigns that drive calls and enquiries.

How long does it take for Google Ads to work?

Ads can be live within days of setup. Expect the first few weeks to be a learning period while we find out which searches and ads bring real enquiries.

How do you report on results?

Every month, in plain English: what you spent, how many enquiries came in, what each one cost and what we're changing next.

Google Ads management, Australia-wide

Google Ads, managed properly, wherever you are.

Search, Performance Max and local campaigns for Australian service businesses, with conversion tracking so you can see what each enquiry costs. Managed remotely from Brisbane, from $550 a month + GST.

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The short answer

Looking for Google Ads management in Australia? In Cahoots Co manages Google Ads for service businesses Australia-wide, from regional towns to capital cities. We set up Search, Performance Max and local campaigns, install conversion tracking and report monthly in plain English. Management starts from $550 a month + GST depending on complexity, with a one-off $270 + GST setup and no lock-in. Your ad spend is paid directly to Google, and we recommend at least $2,000 a month.

Sound familiar?

01Your ads are running, but nobody can tell you what they bring in.
02You're with a big agency and get a different account manager every few months.
03You're in a regional area and there's no specialist down the road.
04Clicks keep getting more expensive and enquiries haven't kept up.

What we manage

Search campaigns.

Ads that show when people search for what you do in the areas you serve, from one town to the whole country.

Performance Max and local campaigns.

Google’s broader campaign types, set up and watched closely so budget isn’t wasted on placements that don’t bring enquiries.

Conversion tracking.

Calls and forms tracked back to the campaign and keyword that produced them, so you know what each enquiry costs.

Landing page help.

Ads only work if the page they send people to does. We help make sure your landing page is up to the job.

Monthly reporting in plain English.

What you spent, what came in, what each enquiry cost and what we’re changing next.

What does Google Ads cost?

There are two parts: our management fee, and your ad spend, which you pay directly to Google from your own account. Move the slider to see what a month looks like.

Monthly ad spend$2,000

Include first-month setup

We recommend at least $2,000 a month in ad spend. Below that, most campaigns can’t collect enough data to show what’s working. In competitive industries like legal, finance or trades in a busy area, plan for $3,000–$5,000 or more.

Your month

Ad spend: $2,000 (paid directly to Google)
Management: from $550 + GST
Setup: $270 + GST (first month only)

First month: $2,000 ad spend + from $820 + GST

Each month after: $2,000 ad spend + from $550 + GST

Management depends on how complex your campaigns are. We’ll confirm it after a quick chat.

How it works

1
Quick chat
A call or video chat about your business, your service area and your budget.
2
Setup
Account, access and conversion tracking connected to your website.
3
Launch and learn
Ads can be live within days. The first few weeks are about learning what converts.
4
Manage and report
We refine the campaign every month and report back in plain English.

Google Ads for businesses across Australia.

We’re based in Brisbane and manage Google Ads remotely for service businesses Australia-wide. You can call, email or video chat whenever you need to.

Sunshine Coast
Gold Coast
Toowoomba
Hervey Bay
Cairns
Central Coast
Sydney
Melbourne

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Questions we get asked

Let’s talk about Google Ads

A short note is plenty. Ben will get back to you within 24 hours.

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