How much does digital marketing cost for tradies in Sydney?

GrowthForge offers three packages starting from AUD 698 per month. The Local Presence package covers Google Business Profile, website and social media setup. The Local Growth package at AUD 1,190/month adds local SEO and monthly content. The Lead Engine at AUD 1,790/month plus ad spend includes Google Ads management on top of everything in Local Growth.

What is a Google Business Profile and why do tradies need it?

A Google Business Profile is the listing that appears when someone searches for your trade on Google Maps or Google Search. It shows your phone number, location, reviews, photos and services. For tradies, it is often the first thing a potential customer sees — and a well-optimised profile can significantly increase calls and enquiries from local searches.

How long does it take to see results from local SEO?

Most trade businesses start seeing improvements in local visibility within 2 to 3 months of consistent optimisation. Google Business Profile improvements tend to show results faster — often within 4 to 6 weeks. Results depend on your current online presence, competition in your area, and the services you are targeting.

Do I need a website to get started with GrowthForge?

No. GrowthForge works with tradies at every stage. If you do not have a website, we can set one up as part of your package. If you already have one, we review and improve it as needed. The starting point depends on what you currently have in place.

What is the difference between the three GrowthForge packages?

Local Presence focuses on building a clean, professional online foundation — your Google profile, website and social channels. Local Growth adds active local SEO, monthly content and tracking to grow your visibility over time. Lead Engine adds Google Ads management for tradies who want to accelerate enquiries with paid search on top of organic growth.

Do you work with all types of tradies?

Yes. GrowthForge works with plumbers, electricians, builders, painters, landscapers, pest control operators, flooring specialists, gardeners and all other trade businesses across Sydney.

GOOGLE ADS

Get More Calls From Google Ads, Not Just Clicks

Running ads without the right setup wastes money on clicks that never turn into jobs. We set up and manage Google Ads campaigns (and Meta Ads, where it makes sense) built to bring in leads, not just traffic.

No obligation, just a clear look at whether paid ads make sense for your business.

Specialised in Trades

Plumbers, electricians, builders, painters, landscapers and more.

One Connected System

Google, website, local SEO and social media working together, not managed in isolation.

Straightforward Communication

No complicated dashboards. Just a simple monthly update.

Does this sound familiar?

Is your ad spend actually turning into jobs?

Money going out with no clear return

You're paying for clicks every day, but you can't tell which ones actually turned into a phone call or a job.

Traffic that never converts

People click the ad, land on your site, and leave. If the landing experience isn't built to convert, the ad spend is wasted no matter how good the campaign is.

Campaigns nobody's watching

Ads that were set up months ago and never adjusted waste budget on keywords and audiences that stopped working a long time ago.

Here's what we do about it

We build campaigns focused on jobs, not just clicks.

We set up your Google Ads (and Meta Ads, where it fits) with the right keywords, targeting and landing pages, then manage them every month so your budget goes toward the customers most likely to actually call. The result is a clear picture of what each lead costs you, not just how many people clicked.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

A complete paid advertising setup, built for leads.

Ad Accounts & Campaign Setup

We set up your Google Ads (and Meta Ads) accounts properly from the start, with the right structure to track what matters.

Setup

Google Ads Keyword Research

We find the exact searches your customers are typing in, so your budget goes toward people actively looking for your trade.

Research

Landing Page Setup

We build or connect a landing page designed to turn ad clicks into calls and form submissions, not just visits.

Conversion

Cost Per Lead Reporting

We track every campaign against what actually matters, the cost of each lead, not vanity metrics like impressions or clicks.

Tracking

WHY TRADIES CHOOSE GROWTHFORGE FOR THIS

Not another generic agency approach.

The Typical Agency

The GrowthForge Way

HOW IT WORKS

The same process, whether you're starting fresh or already running ads.

Review

Audit your current ad accounts, or check if you're running ads at all

Identify

Find the keywords, audiences and budget being wasted on the wrong clicks

Forge

Set up or restructure your campaigns and landing pages to convert

Grow

Manage and optimise your campaigns every month to lower your cost per lead

HOW IT FITS INTO YOUR PACKAGE

Google Ads is part of our Lead Engine package.

Paid advertising works best once your website, Google profile and local SEO are already solid, which is why it's built into our most complete package. Lead Engine includes everything from Local Growth, plus Google Ads keyword research, ad account setup, a dedicated landing page, and ongoing campaign management focused on your cost per lead.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions Sydney tradies ask about Google Business Profile.

Do I need a website before I can run Google Ads?

Yes, your website (or a dedicated landing page) is where the ad clicks need to go. If you don’t have one yet, we can set that up as part of your package first.

Is my ad spend included in the price, or separate?

It’s separate. The ad spend itself (the budget that goes directly to Google or Meta) is paid by you directly. Our fee covers the setup, strategy and ongoing management of those campaigns.

Can I get Google Ads as a standalone service?

Not yet. Right now it’s only available as part of our Lead Engine package, alongside your website, Google profile, local SEO and social media, since paid ads work best with all of that already in place.

How long before I see results?

Google Ads can start driving clicks within days, but it usually takes 2-4 weeks of data and adjustments before campaigns are properly optimised for your lowest cost per lead.

Do you guarantee leads?

No agency can honestly guarantee a specific number of leads, too much depends on your ad budget, trade, and competition in your area. What we do guarantee is transparent reporting on exactly what each lead costs you, so you can see if it’s working.

What happens if I cancel?

Your ad accounts stay yours either way. What stops is the ongoing management and optimisation, so you’d need to take that over yourself or pause the campaigns.

READY TO GROW ONLINE?

Let's find out what your ad budget could really be doing.

A well-run Google Ads campaign turns clicks into calls, not just traffic. Let's take a look at where your paid advertising stands today.

No pressure, just a clear look at what your ad spend could be doing for you.