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Google Ads

Print Money.
(Not Literally.
But Close.)

When someone in Newcastle searches "electrician near me," they're not browsing - they're about to hire someone. Google Ads puts you in front of them at exactly that moment.

The Right Tool for the Job

Google Ads is like having your business card at the top of the pile when someone's already decided they need a tradie. They searched for you. They're ready to call.

Meta is a firehose - you're interrupting people while they're scrolling through photos of their mate's dog. It works for some trades, but for most emergency or reactive work? Google every time.

When someone types "plumber Maitland" at 7pm on a Saturday, they need someone now. That search is worth money to you. Google Ads captures it.

Google: Right person, right moment

High intent. They're searching for exactly what you offer. They're in your suburb. They're ready to hire.

Meta: Right person, wrong moment

Good for building an audience and visual trades. But most people aren't searching for a plumber while they're watching reels.

Simple. Transparent. No Surprises.

Free
Setup & Onboarding

Setting up Google Ads properly is usually the biggest single cost when working with an agency - they'll charge $500–$1,500 just for this. I do it free.

Campaign structure, keyword research, negative keywords, location targeting, ad copy, conversion tracking - all done as part of getting started.

20%
Of Your Ad Spend. That's It.

No separate management fee. If you spend $1,000 on ads this month, you pay me $200. That covers everything - ongoing optimisation, monitoring, reporting and support.

The more effective the campaign, the more you'll want to spend. Which means it's in my interest to make it work.

No lock-in contracts
Cancel anytime. If it's not working, I'll tell you before you do.
No minimum spend
Though I'll tell you honestly if your budget is too low to be worth it for your trade and location.
Your account, your data
Campaign lives in your Google Ads account. You own it. Not mine.

What You're Actually Getting

Campaign Setup
  • Keyword research for your trade + suburbs
  • Tight negative keyword list (stops wasted spend)
  • Location targeting to your actual service area
  • Ad copy written and tested
  • Bid strategy configured
Ongoing Management
  • Weekly performance checks
  • Bid adjustments based on results
  • Negative keyword expansion
  • Ad copy testing and improvement
  • Seasonal adjustments
Tracking & Reporting
  • Call tracking setup
  • Form submission tracking
  • Monthly report in plain English
  • Cost per lead tracked
  • Honest assessment if it's not working
Honest note on budgets There's no hard minimum, but Google Ads in competitive trades (electrical, plumbing) in metro areas needs at least $500–$1,000/month to generate meaningful data. If your budget is too low to work for your trade, I'll tell you that upfront rather than take your money and produce nothing.