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Stop paying for clicks that don't convert.
PPC advertising is one of the fastest ways to get your small business in front of the right customers at exactly the right moment. But without the right strategy, it's also one of the fastest ways to burn through your budget with very little to show for it.
For 8 years we've run targeted, transparent PPC campaigns for small businesses across Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Norfolk, Suffolk and London, so every penny of your ad spend works as hard as possible.
Why SME Marketing
PPC run by certified specialists who treat your budget like their own
Anyone can press "boost" on a Google Ads campaign. Doing it well, without quietly haemorrhaging your budget, takes real expertise. Here's who you're actually trusting with your spend:
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8 years
8 years trading and hundreds of small business campaigns managed
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5 awards
5 industry awards for outstanding service
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5 star reviews
100+ genuine five-star reviews from clients across the UK
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Transparency
No hidden mark-ups on ad spend — ever. You'll always see exactly what goes to Google and what you pay us
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Proud partners
Proud partners of BNI, YBC, the London Chamber of Commerce and Investor in Customers
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You've probably heard that Google Ads can transform a small business. And it's true- when it's done properly. The challenge is that PPC is a highly technical discipline where small mistakes can cost big money. Bidding on the wrong keywords, targeting the wrong audience, or sending traffic to a poorly optimised landing page can drain your budget fast without generating a single genuine lead.
We work with small business owners across Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Norfolk, Suffolk, and London who want the immediate visibility that paid advertising delivers - but need a team they can trust to manage it responsibly, transparently, and within a budget that makes sense for a small business.
Our clients come from a wide range of sectors including automotive, healthcare, financial services, law, insurance, hospitality, and non-profit organisations. What they all have in common is that they want PPC that generates real enquiries and paying customers - not just clicks and impressions that look good on a report but don't move the needle for their business.
If you want fast, measurable results from your advertising budget without the fear of wasting money, our PPC service was built for you.
What's Included
We believe in complete transparency
We believe in complete transparency about what you're getting and what you're paying for. Here's exactly what our PPC management service covers:
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PPC Strategy & Campaign Planning
Before we spend a single penny of your budget, we build a clear, data-led PPC strategy around your business goals, your target audience, and the search terms your ideal customers are actually using. Every campaign we run is purposeful and tied back to real outcomes for your business.
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Keyword Research & Selection
We identify the highest-value, most relevant keywords for your business- including the specific local search terms your Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, Norfolk, Suffolk, and London customers are using right now. We also identify negative keywords to make sure your ads never appear for irrelevant searches that waste your budget.
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Ad Copywriting & Creative
We write compelling, conversion-focused ad copy that grabs attention, communicates your value clearly, and motivates the right people to click. Every ad we create is written in your brand voice and tested to continuously improve performance.
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Landing Page Optimisation
Getting a click is only half the battle. We review and advise on the pages your ads send traffic to, making sure they're set up to convert visitors into enquiries and customers. A well-optimised landing page can dramatically improve your return on ad spend.
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Campaign Management & Optimisation
We actively manage your campaigns every week - monitoring performance, adjusting bids, refining targeting, and making continuous improvements to ensure your budget is always being spent as efficiently as possible. We never set campaigns live and leave them to run unchecked.
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Conversion Tracking & Analytics
We set up robust conversion tracking so you can see exactly what your PPC investment is generating - calls, form submissions, purchases, and more. Every campaign decision we make is based on real data, not guesswork.
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Monthly Reporting
Every month you'll receive a clear, jargon-free report showing exactly how your campaigns are performing- what you spent, what it generated, and what we're doing next to improve results. No confusing dashboards. No vanity metrics. Just the numbers that matter.
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Why choose SME Marketing for PPC
Managing PPC for a small business is very different to managing it for a large corporation with a six-figure ad budget. The margins are tighter, the stakes feel higher, and the need for transparency and accountability is far greater. We understand that, because we've built our entire approach around it.
In 8 years we've managed PPC campaigns for small businesses across a wide range of sectors and locations, and we know that what works for a healthcare practice in Essex looks very different to what works for a trades business in Norfolk. We never apply a one-size-fits-all approach. Every campaign is tailored to your specific business, your specific audience, and your specific budget.
Most importantly, we treat your ad budget like it's our own. Every decision is driven by one question: is this the best possible use of this client's money right now? You'll always have full visibility of your spend, clear monthly reporting, and a team that communicates openly and honestly throughout. No hidden mark-ups on ad spend. No smoke and mirrors. Just straightforward, results-driven PPC management from a team that genuinely cares.
Pricing
Simple, honest pricing
No hidden fees. No confusing tiers. Just straightforward packages designed for SMEs.
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Starter
£750+VAT / moMost popular starting point for small businesses ready to build consistent organic visibility and start climbing the rankings. What's included:- PPC Kickstarter
- Campaign Management to spend £1500pm
- Monthly Reporting
- Tracking and Optimisation
- Negative Keyword Removal
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Growth
£1000+VAT / moFor small businesses ready to get serious about their online visibility and start competing in their local market. What's included:- PPC Kickstarter
- PPC Kickstarter
- Monthly Reporting
- Tracking and Optimisation
- Negative Keyword Removal
- Landing Page Conversion Optimisation
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Performance
£1500+VAT / moFor growing small businesses ready to dominate their local market and significantly increase organic lead generation. What's included:- PPC Kickstarter
- Bing and Google Campaighn Management
- Campaign Management to spend £6000pm
- Bi Weekly Reporting
- Tracking and Optimisation
- Negative Keyword Removal
- Landing Page Conversion Optimisation
- Retargeting
How It Works
How our PPC process works
We know that trusting someone else with your advertising budget is a big decision - especially if you've been burned by an agency before. That's why we make our process as clear, collaborative, and accountable as possible from the very first conversation.
Case studies
Real businesses.
Real results.
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Conversion Rate +11%
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
You ask, we answer.
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Should I run PPC and SEO at the same time?
Yes, and we'd recommend it. PPC gives you immediate visibility while SEO builds your long-term organic presence. They complement each other well - PPC keeps leads coming in while SEO compounds over time and reduces your dependence on paid advertising. Many of our small business clients run both alongside each other for maximum impact.
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Do I need a big budget to make PPC work?
Not necessarily. While a larger budget does give campaigns more data to optimise against and more visibility in competitive markets, we've helped small businesses generate meaningful results with modest monthly ad spends. The key is intelligent targeting - making sure every penny is focused on the right keywords, the right audience, and the right locations. We'll always advise you honestly on whether your budget is likely to achieve your goals before you commit to anything.
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Will I know how my budget is being spent?
Absolutely. Complete transparency around your ad spend is something we feel very strongly about. You'll always know exactly how much of your budget is going to Google and how much you're paying us to manage it. Our monthly reports show your spend, your results, and exactly what we're doing with your budget. There are no hidden mark-ups on ad spend - ever.
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Can you guarantee a return on my PPC investment?
We can't guarantee specific results and you should be cautious of any agency that tells you they can. What we can guarantee is a transparent, data-led approach, active and responsible management of your budget, and a genuine commitment to continuously improving your return on ad spend. We measure success by the enquiries, leads, and revenue your campaigns generate - not just clicks and impressions.
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How quickly will I see results from PPC?
Unlike SEO, PPC can generate results almost immediately. Once your campaigns are live, your ads can start appearing in search results and driving traffic to your website within hours. However, it typically takes a few weeks of active management and optimisation before campaigns reach their full potential as we gather data and continuously refine performance.
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How much does PPC cost for a small business?
PPC costs have two components - the management fee you pay us and the ad spend you pay directly to Google or the relevant platform. We offer transparent, affordable management packages built around small business budgets. As for ad spend, we work with whatever budget makes sense for your business and will always advise you honestly on what level of investment is likely to generate meaningful results. We never encourage you to spend more than your business can justify.
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What is PPC and how does it work?
PPC stands for Pay-Per-Click advertising. It's a form of digital advertising where you pay a small fee each time someone clicks on your ad. The most common form is Google Ads, where your business appears at the top of search results when someone types in a relevant keyword. You only pay when someone actually clicks - which means when it's managed well, it's a highly cost-effective way to reach customers who are actively searching for what you offer right now.
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