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Why Canberra businesses trust us with their Google Ads
Aviv
Business Owner
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November 2024
After spending $3,000,000 on Google Ads I can say this guy knows what he is doing and doing it well!
Dustin Howell
Business Owner
October 2024
What stood out was his genuine and sincerity. After bad experiences with other agencies, finally found someone who actually wants us to succeed.
Felista Njoroge
Business Owner
September 2024
I've learned more in a few months than years trying to figure it out on my own. Actually explains the why behind changes.
Gareth Edwards
Business Owner
August 2024
6 months in and we're ranking for search terms that actually bring clients, not just browsers.
Avallene Reid
Business Owner
July 2024
Set up proper tracking and refined our landing pages. Finally know what's working.
Nick Bradshaw
Business Owner
June 2024
Taught us shortcuts that saved time and money. Was completely clueless before working with Josiah.
Arsen Markov
Business Owner
May 2024
Pointed out small things wasting our ad spend. No fluff, straight to the point.
Mark Wilson
Business Owner
April 2024
Supportive community too. No confusion, just steady progress.
Jitender Singh
Business Owner
March 2024
The breakdown showed exactly where I was losing leads. Eye-opening experience.
Uzair Ahmed
Business Owner
February 2024
Started seeing cheaper clicks within a week of implementing the changes.
Michael Chen
Physio Clinic Director
January 2025
We went from calling patients to remind them about appointments to having a 3-week waitlist. Staff couldn't believe it.
Dr. Lisa Palmer
Dentist
September 2024
Patients now book online instead of calling to 'ask questions first'. Higher quality, less time-wasters.
Sarah Thompson
Family Law Partner
July 2024
Other agencies don't understand legal compliance. These guys did. First time I didn't have to micromanage ad copy.
Peter Smith
Broker Principal
June 2024
I was spending $3k/month with no idea what was working. Now I know exactly which campaigns bring loans.
James Mitchell
Electrician Owner
July 2024
Getting calls from our actual service area now. Sounds basic but our last agency couldn't figure this out.
Kevin Park
Online Store Owner
March 2025
Accountant noticed before I did. Revenue up 34%, marketing costs down. Only metric that matters.
Aviv
Business Owner
November 2024
After spending $3,000,000 on Google Ads I can say this guy knows what he is doing and doing it well!
Dustin Howell
Business Owner
October 2024
What stood out was his genuine and sincerity. After bad experiences with other agencies, finally found someone who actually wants us to succeed.
Felista Njoroge
Business Owner
September 2024
I've learned more in a few months than years trying to figure it out on my own. Actually explains the why behind changes.
Gareth Edwards
Business Owner
August 2024
6 months in and we're ranking for search terms that actually bring clients, not just browsers.
Avallene Reid
Business Owner
July 2024
Set up proper tracking and refined our landing pages. Finally know what's working.
Nick Bradshaw
Business Owner
June 2024
Taught us shortcuts that saved time and money. Was completely clueless before working with Josiah.
Arsen Markov
Business Owner
May 2024
Pointed out small things wasting our ad spend. No fluff, straight to the point.
Mark Wilson
Business Owner
April 2024
Supportive community too. No confusion, just steady progress.
Jitender Singh
Business Owner
March 2024
The breakdown showed exactly where I was losing leads. Eye-opening experience.
Uzair Ahmed
Business Owner
February 2024
Started seeing cheaper clicks within a week of implementing the changes.
Michael Chen
Physio Clinic Director
January 2025
We went from calling patients to remind them about appointments to having a 3-week waitlist. Staff couldn't believe it.
Dr. Lisa Palmer
Dentist
September 2024
Patients now book online instead of calling to 'ask questions first'. Higher quality, less time-wasters.
Sarah Thompson
Family Law Partner
July 2024
Other agencies don't understand legal compliance. These guys did. First time I didn't have to micromanage ad copy.
Peter Smith
Broker Principal
June 2024
I was spending $3k/month with no idea what was working. Now I know exactly which campaigns bring loans.
James Mitchell
Electrician Owner
July 2024
Getting calls from our actual service area now. Sounds basic but our last agency couldn't figure this out.
Kevin Park
Online Store Owner
March 2025
Accountant noticed before I did. Revenue up 34%, marketing costs down. Only metric that matters.
Mitch
Business Owner
January 2024
The strategy session alone was worth it. Walked away with actionable steps I could implement immediately.
Federico
Business Owner
December 2023
Finally someone who speaks my language. No marketing jargon.
Lam
Business Owner
November 2023
ROI positive within 60 days. The approach is methodical and data-driven.
Anders
Business Owner
October 2023
Honest about what would and wouldn't work for our niche. Refreshing after dealing with agencies who promise everything.
Zaim
Business Owner
September 2023
The audit revealed issues our previous agency never mentioned. Now we know where the leaks were.
Jake
Business Owner
August 2023
Went from losing money on ads to profitable in under 3 months. The process just works.
Emily Roberts
Physio Clinic Owner
March 2025
Had my first fully booked week in March. Then April. Now it's just... normal. Weird to type that.
David Nguyen
Sports Physio
December 2023
My associate asked why our phones suddenly won't stop ringing. Had to explain we finally hired someone competent.
Dr. Michael Torres
Dental Group Owner
August 2023
Opened our second location last year. Wouldn't have had the confidence without the first year's results.
Chris Davis
Commercial Lawyer
August 2024
Referred my colleague at another firm. She's getting similar results. That's when you know it's not luck.
James Robertson
Property Lawyer
March 2024
I was skeptical. Lawyers and marketing feel like oil and water. But the inquiries speak for themselves.
Laura Martinez
Broker Director
January 2022
Pre-approval inquiries more than doubled. Quality leads too, not people with no deposit asking questions.
Nathan Price
Plumbing Company Owner
June 2023
We service 4 suburbs now instead of 12. Sounds backwards but profit went up. Better targeting.
Karen Williams
Plumbing Group
May 2024
Emergency callouts went up 40% after we fixed our mobile ads. Turns out our old ads didn't even show on phones.
Amanda Wilson
E-commerce Director
April 2025
High-ticket product inquiries up. Premium buyers, not just browsers.
Mitch
Business Owner
January 2024
The strategy session alone was worth it. Walked away with actionable steps I could implement immediately.
Federico
Business Owner
December 2023
Finally someone who speaks my language. No marketing jargon.
Lam
Business Owner
November 2023
ROI positive within 60 days. The approach is methodical and data-driven.
Anders
Business Owner
October 2023
Honest about what would and wouldn't work for our niche. Refreshing after dealing with agencies who promise everything.
Zaim
Business Owner
September 2023
The audit revealed issues our previous agency never mentioned. Now we know where the leaks were.
Jake
Business Owner
August 2023
Went from losing money on ads to profitable in under 3 months. The process just works.
Emily Roberts
Physio Clinic Owner
March 2025
Had my first fully booked week in March. Then April. Now it's just... normal. Weird to type that.
David Nguyen
Sports Physio
December 2023
My associate asked why our phones suddenly won't stop ringing. Had to explain we finally hired someone competent.
Dr. Michael Torres
Dental Group Owner
August 2023
Opened our second location last year. Wouldn't have had the confidence without the first year's results.
Chris Davis
Commercial Lawyer
August 2024
Referred my colleague at another firm. She's getting similar results. That's when you know it's not luck.
James Robertson
Property Lawyer
March 2024
I was skeptical. Lawyers and marketing feel like oil and water. But the inquiries speak for themselves.
Laura Martinez
Broker Director
January 2022
Pre-approval inquiries more than doubled. Quality leads too, not people with no deposit asking questions.
Nathan Price
Plumbing Company Owner
June 2023
We service 4 suburbs now instead of 12. Sounds backwards but profit went up. Better targeting.
Karen Williams
Plumbing Group
May 2024
Emergency callouts went up 40% after we fixed our mobile ads. Turns out our old ads didn't even show on phones.
Amanda Wilson
E-commerce Director
April 2025
High-ticket product inquiries up. Premium buyers, not just browsers.
Know exactly where your
Google Ads budget is going
It's easy to feel like you're wasting money when marketing efforts don't move the needle. This time, you'll see a direct path forward with real steps that actually grow your Canberra business.
Get regular updates and proof it's working, so you never have to wonder where your money's going. Work with senior strategists who keep things simple and focus on what drives revenue.
Why JRR Marketing over a Canberra agency?
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| Google Ads done-for-youGoogle Ads done-for-you | ||||
| SEO coaching & trainingSEO consulting & team training | ||||
| You own everything | ||||
| Tracks real sales | ||||
| Tracks CACTracks acquisition cost | ||||
| Flat fee (no commissions) | ||||
| Dedicated strategist | ||||
| 100% custom strategy | ||||
| A/B tests every 2 wksFortnightly split tests | ||||
| Readable reportsReports you'll actually read | ||||
| Unlimited ads + adviceUnlimited ads requests + SEO advice | ||||
| Same-day responses | ||||
| Can train your staff | ||||
| AI & securityAI & security consulting | ||||
| Pricing |
Real results from businesses like yours near Canberra
3 simple steps to grow your
Canberra business…
1. Book your free Google Ads review call
Not sure why your ads aren't getting the results you want? Schedule a quick call to go over what's happening with your account and where things could be improved.
2. Request a custom plan built for you
After reviewing your current campaigns, opt-in to get a focused strategy made for your business. Focus on generating more leads, sales, and making the most of your ad budget.
3. Start seeing real results with local leads
Once the plan is in action, sit back while your campaigns are managed from start to finish. Watch your ads bring in real local leads without having to stress about it yourself.
If we don't beat your current results within 90 days, you'll get 100% money back, guaranteed.
If we don't outperform your current marketing within the first 90 days, we'll refund your retainer. Applies to clients who pay 90 days upfront.
Why Canberra businesses trust us
with their Google Ads
Hands-on expertise that drives
real business growth in Canberra
Okay, let's be real. You run a business in Canberra. You're proud of it. But when it comes to Google Ads, the path from "we should do something" to "this is actually working" can feel like a maze.
Getting to consistent, predictable growth doesn't require magic — it requires the right strategy, the right execution, and a team that's done it before. That's exactly what we bring.
Reach more Canberra customers
Stop wasting budget on people who'll never buy. We target the exact searchers actively looking for what you sell in Canberra.
Measurable ROI, every month
Every dollar tracked back to leads, sales, and revenue. No vanity metrics, no fluff — just numbers that move the business.
Strategy that compounds
Quick wins now, but built on a foundation that gets stronger every month. Your marketing engine grows with you.
Canberra Google Ads questions, answered
Google Ads are great for reaching local customers in Canberra. With the right settings, you can target people in specific suburbs or even streets around your business. About 65% of people click on search ads when shopping, but only 40% of small businesses take advantage of them.
You can customise your message to appeal to what locals care about. When done correctly, working with an experienced Google Ads specialist helps you get more phone calls, visits to your store, or sales, and you only pay when someone clicks.
There could be a few reasons. Start by requesting a comprehensive marketing audit.
Common issues: targeting isn't focused on Canberra, the landing page doesn't match the ad promise, or keywords are too broad. Regularly review campaign data, use negative keywords, and make sure ads match user intent.
Narrow your audience to local Canberra customers. 46% of all Google searches have local intent. Use geo-targeting and try targeting competitors via auction insights.
Watch your budget, set daily limits. Use the right keywords with negative keywords to stop irrelevant clicks. Keep an eye on Quality Score. Track everything.
Google Ads doesn't work overnight. If after a few months you're still not seeing improvement, something needs adjusting. Our guide on choosing the right marketing agency shows what to look for.
Review targeting and bids, try A/B testing, and consider combining paid search with SEO in Canberra to diversify lead sources.
It depends on goals, competition, and industry. Google's guide to how Google Ads works is a useful starting point. Some start with $10–20/day, others invest hundreds.
Begin with a modest budget, assess weekly, scale based on solid returns. Track Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) and Return on Ad Spend (ROAS). We apply this same budget discipline with our Google Ads in Melbourne clients.
Google Ads is paid, ads appear at the top of search results almost instantly, you pay per click. Stop paying, ads disappear.
SEO optimises your website to rank organically. Takes longer, but builds long-term visibility. Both can work together, run ads while building SEO.
Measure click-through rates (CTR), conversion rates, and return on ad spend (ROAS). Set up conversion tracking to see exactly what happens after someone clicks. Running a Google Ads audit is the fastest way to identify what needs fixing.
For a broader look at digital marketing across Australia, our digital marketing consultant Australia hub covers the full range of channels.
You can absolutely run Google Ads yourself, Josiah Roche publishes the full system free on a 170k-subscriber YouTube channel, and the coaching programme exists for Canberra owners who want to learn the discipline under direction. If your time as the owner is worth less than the management fee, DIY is the right answer.
The handover point is usually somewhere between $5k and $10k a month in spend, or when the account starts touching Shopping, YouTube, or multi-location targeting. JRR Marketing's paid engagements are reserved for $1M–$10M owner-led service businesses, healthcare, legal, home services and ecommerce, Google Search, Shopping and YouTube only, no Facebook, Meta or cold email. Terms: 3-month minimum then 30-day rolling notice, with a 90-day performance guarantee on the upfront commitment. See our team and process for the full operating model.
Canberra isn't the only place we operate. Clients also engage us for Google Ads in Brisbane and Sydney Google Ads consultants, or pair it with SEO in Canberra when their footprint stretches further.