Google Ads

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Google Ads managed for cost per lead, not clicks. Search, Performance Max and Local Services campaigns that bring you enquiries this month, not next year.

A quick PSA about Google Ads

Most ad accounts waste a third of their budget.

Updated November 2026 · 3 minute read

Dear business owner,

Google Ads is the fastest way to get in front of people who want what you sell today. Turn it on in the morning, and the phone can ring by lunch.

It's also the fastest way to burn money. Google makes it easy to spend and hard to see what you got back.

Where the money goes

When we audit an account, we nearly always find the same things:

  • Ads showing for searches that will never buy, like jobs, DIY and free stuff.
  • No call or form tracking, so nobody knows which keywords bring clients.
  • Every ad sending people to the homepage instead of a page built for that search.

If you can't say what a client costs you from Google, you're guessing.

Want to know where you stand? Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We'll review what you have now and give you a plan you can keep.

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How we run Google Ads

  • Tight targeting: keyword research plus a long list of negative keywords to stop wasted spend.
  • Tracking first: forms, calls and bookings tracked before we spend a dollar.
  • Ads that get clicked: copy written and A/B tested for your offer and area.
  • Pages that convert: a matching landing page for each campaign, built by us if you need one.
  • Weekly management: bids, budgets and search terms reviewed every week, not once a quarter.

Your ad spend is paid straight to Google from your own account. We never mark it up, and you own the account and its data.

What it costs

$1,997 a month, plus a once-off $997 setup fee. So your first month is $2,994, then $1,997 a month after that.

Month to month, no lock-in. And if you don't think we're delivering results, our 30-day money-back guarantee gets you a refund. Only ad spend is excluded.

Your next step

Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We'll look at your ad account, show you where it's leaking, and give you a plan you can use whether you hire us or not.

No hard sell. No 40-slide pitch deck. Just two brothers and a straight answer.

Talk soon,

Stephan & Bernard

Strategy & Systems · Founders, STENEX

P.S. Every week a leaky account runs is money you won't get back. We take 4 new clients a quarter. Book a call and we'll audit your account for free.

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What's included

Exactly what we do, and what you get each month

Every plan

Included in every plan, whatever channels you choose

  • Free strategy session and marketing audit
  • Conversion tracking set up properly (GA4, Tag Manager, call tracking)
  • A monthly report in plain English, not vanity metrics
  • A monthly strategy call with both of us
  • Direct access to Stephan and Bernard, no account managers
  • You own your ad accounts, data and pages
  • Ad spend paid straight to Google and Meta, no markup
  • Month to month, no lock-in contracts
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Pricing

Straight pricing, no surprises

Management

$1,997 / month

Strategy, running and reporting across the channels you choose. Month to month, no lock-in.

Setup

$997 once-off

Tracking, accounts and campaigns built in month one. So your first month is $2,994, then $1,997 a month after that.

Ad spend

From $1,500 / month

Paid straight to Google and Meta. No markup.

Guarantee

30-day money back

Don't think we're delivering results? Get your money back within 30 days. Only ad spend is excluded, as that goes straight to Google and Meta.

Testimonials

What our clients say

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Results

Results we’ve delivered for local businesses

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FAQ

Straight answers before you book a call

How much does it cost?

$1,997 a month, plus a once-off $997 setup fee, so your first month is $2,994. Ad spend (if your plan includes ads) is separate and paid straight to Google or Meta.

How much should I spend on ads?

We recommend at least $1,500 a month in ad spend so there's enough data to optimise. On the call we'll work out a budget from your average job value.

Do I own the ad account?

Yes. It's set up in your name, you pay Google directly, and you keep it and all its data if you ever leave.

What if it doesn't work?

We work month to month, with no lock-in. And if you don't think we're delivering results, our 30-day money-back guarantee gets you a refund. Only ad spend is excluded.

Let’s talk

We can take 4 more clients this quarter.

Will you be one?

Book a free 30-minute strategy call. No hard sell: just a plan you can use, whether you hire us or not.