€4.5M+in ad spend strategised and reported on
€94kin revenue from €6.7k in ad spend, in ~7 months
€20kin a brand’s first full month online
6–8×Google Ads return, month after month
GOOGLE ADS SEARCHCERTIFIED
GooglePartner
ShopifyPartner
5.0 ★★★★★Google reviews
Presenter photo
friendly, confident, cut-out
looking at camera

Why you need
Google Ads explained

44%of shoppers start their product search on Google
Watch the breakdown · 2:30

Feature at the top of Google

AdSign Up with LeanAds|Your new Google Ads Agency

Google Ads can be tough.
Let’s make it simple for you.

with

Get moreviewsclicksengagementsales
with Google Adssplit testing

They want to buy now. Who shows up?

Right now, someone is searching for exactly what you sell. If they don’t find you, they find someone else.

158,000+Google searches every second
90%+of internet users reached by Google ads
2×average return on ad spend, per Google
What you’ll get from us

We build your ads, sharpen your landing pages, and provide actionable insights. So you can focus on your business.

1
We build your adsOn every Google channel
Sponsored · yourbrand.co.zaYour Product, Delivered Fast | Shop NowFree delivery over €46. 4.8★ from 1,000+ reviews.
Ad
Your Product€67
SearchYouTubeShoppingDisplay
2
We sharpen your landing pagesSo more visitors buy
VERSION A
VERSION B★★★★★Add to cart
We test it, keep the winner, repeat.
3
We provide actionable insightsWhat to change next, and why
SALES▲ growing
→Mobile buyers convert 2×Raise bids
→“Free” searches never buyExclude
→Shopping ads return 6×Scale up
Focus on your business

Want more people to buy from you online?

Selling online can be tricky. We make it simple. Pick what fits you and explore our packages.

Our wall of love 🧡

Just in from a client · 2 days ago
“Qualified leads up 21% in one sprint, and for once I actually understand why.”
Jan, DMN-Westinghouse
5.0
★★★★★Google reviews
GooglePartner
Google Ads Search, Display and Video certifiedGoogle Ads Certified
ShopifyPartner
Brigitte van de Watt
Client story

“Teaming up with LeanAds has been the best strategic move I’ve made.”

Brigitte van de WattCMO · Oxipack
NNikoFounder & CEO
All looks positive! Record month again! 🎉09:14✓✓
EEdwinCEO
Sales are finally consistent. Honestly just feels like we’re in control now. 😌17:02✓✓
BBrigitteMarketing manager
Thank YOU! I’m so happy with LeanAds, you have no idea the anxiety relief I have now. 🙏11:48✓✓
EElaineMarketing manager
First time I’ve seen Google Ads actually make us money, not just spend it. 💸08:31✓✓
JJimmyOwner
Honestly, I don’t even check the ads anymore. It just runs, and it works. 😎20:15✓✓
MMachielOwner & CEO
Now the ball is rolling, looking good 🙌13:07✓✓
TThaboOwner
Every week the results come in and I’m like… this is working better than I expected. 📈16:40✓✓
CCarlaMarketing manager
This is the calmest I’ve ever felt about our marketing. 🧘10:22✓✓
RRuslanOwner & CEO
We didn’t need more traffic. We needed a better system. That’s exactly what this is. 💯18:55✓✓
Dr. John JC Biggs
Client story

“Phenomenal results.”

Dr. John JC BiggsFounder & CEO · Somnia
Hannelie
0:48
HannelieFounder & CEO
Ronelle
1:12
RonelleSelf employed
JB
Dr. John JC BiggsFounder & CEO · Somnia
G
★★★★★

“They bring a unique blend of commerce and systems thinking, which, mixed with their high energy and strategy, delivers phenomenal results.”

HP
Hannelie du PreezFounder & CEO
G
★★★★★

“They helped me scale through quality leads that actually convert. Work ethic impeccable, integrity unquestionable.”

RO
Ronelle OlivierSelf employed
G
★★★★★

“They expertly upgraded and redesigned my website and Google Ads into a cohesive online presence.”

BW
Brigitte van de WattCMO · Oxipack
G
★★★★★

“They just get it: the brand, the industry, the goals. Campaigns that actually move the needle.”

Real accounts 📈
Before
After
‹›
Before
After
Conversions×10
17→179
Clicks+161%
1,297→3,387
Google Ads account data, before vs after LeanAds.
Before
After
‹›
Before
After
Conversions+66%
32.5→54
ROAS×1.9
13.2x→25.4x
Google Ads account data, before vs after LeanAds.
Before
After
‹›
Before
After
Conversions+24%
66→82
ROAS×17
0.32x→5.48x
Google Ads account data, before vs after LeanAds.
Before
After
‹›
Before
After
Conversionsfrom 0
0→33
Conv. ratefrom 0
0%→13.9%
Google Ads account data, before vs after LeanAds.

“We didn’t need more traffic. We needed a better system.”

RRuslanOwner & CEO

“They helped me scale through quality leads that actually convert. Integrity unquestionable.”

HdHannelie du PreezFounder & CEO
The LeanAds team at the AfriArena awards ceremony
LeanAds team memberLeanAds team memberLeanAds team memberLeanAds team member
Llewellyn & your Lean Team

Six Google Ads channels. Six sets of rules.

Each one has its own auction, signals and settings, and they all affect each other. Here’s what each does, and where it bites.

Google Search Ads

Text ads at the top of Google, shown when someone searches for what you offer. You only pay when they click.

How we use it. It reaches people at the exact moment they’re looking. It’s usually the first thing we fix, because it holds the most buying searches, and the most waste.

Strengths
  • Reaches people actively searching for you
  • Full control over keywords, copy and budget
  • Fast to launch, measurable from day one
Watch-outs
  • Clicks get expensive in competitive markets
  • Captures demand, but doesn’t create it
  • Burns budget fast without tight negatives
What we tune, every week
Match typesNegative keywordsSmart BiddingQuality ScoreAd assetsSearch term miningAd scheduleLocation bids+ dozens more

Google Shopping Ads

Product listings with image, price and store name, shown above search results and in the Shopping tab. They’re built from your Merchant Center product feed.

How we use it. For stores it’s often the best-returning channel. Most of the result comes from the feed: titles, prices and product groups decide where you show up.

Strengths
  • Shows price and image before the click
  • High-intent clicks, often cheaper than Search
  • Scales across your whole catalogue
Watch-outs
  • No keyword control, Google matches from your feed
  • Feed errors silently stop products showing
  • You’re compared side by side on price
What we tune, every week
Feed titlesMerchant CenterProduct groupsCustom labelsPrice benchmarksNegative keywordsMargin-based bidsPromotions+ dozens more

Performance Max

One campaign that runs across all of Google: Search, Shopping, YouTube, Display, Gmail, Maps and Discover. Google’s AI decides where each euro goes.

How we use it. Powerful when it’s fed clean conversion data and strong assets. Left on autopilot, it buys cheap traffic and takes credit for sales you’d have made anyway.

Strengths
  • Every Google surface from one campaign
  • AI finds buyers you wouldn’t target yourself
  • Strong for scaling once tracking is right
Watch-outs
  • Little visibility into where the money goes
  • Can cannibalise brand and existing sales
  • Only as good as the data you feed it
What we tune, every week
Asset groupsAudience signalsBrand exclusionsConversion valuesFeed segmentationURL expansionSearch themesPlacement exclusions+ dozens more

YouTube Ads

Video ads before, during or next to YouTube videos. Viewers can skip after five seconds, and you mostly pay when they watch or click.

How we use it. We use it to build demand and re-engage warm viewers, so Search and Shopping have more ready buyers to convert later.

Strengths
  • Huge reach at a low cost per view
  • Shows your product in motion, builds trust
  • Precise audiences, including your own visitors
Watch-outs
  • Needs strong video creative to work
  • Slower, indirect path to sales
  • Easy to undervalue in last-click reports
What we tune, every week
Ad formatsThe first 5 secondsCustom segmentsFrequency capsPlacementsBid strategyView-through trackingCompanion banners+ dozens more

Display & Remarketing

Image ads on millions of websites and apps in Google’s network. Remarketing shows them to people who already visited your site.

How we use it. Most visitors leave without buying. Remarketing brings them back for a fraction of what it costs to find someone new.

Strengths
  • Cheap reach and impressions
  • Wins back visitors who almost converted
  • Keeps you in view while they compare
Watch-outs
  • Low intent, easy to waste on poor sites
  • Banner blindness lowers response
  • Feels pushy if frequency isn’t capped
What we tune, every week
Audience listsMembership durationFrequency capsPlacement exclusionsResponsive assetsDynamic remarketingBid adjustmentsBrand safety+ dozens more

Landing Page Optimisation

Improving the page people land on after the click, so more of them buy or enquire. It isn’t a Google product, but it decides what every ad earns.

How we use it. Double your conversion rate and you halve your cost per sale. Google also rewards fast, relevant pages with a better Quality Score and cheaper clicks.

Strengths
  • Every ad gets cheaper per sale
  • Better Quality Score and ad rank
  • Gains compound across every campaign
Watch-outs
  • Needs enough traffic to test properly
  • Changes take design and dev time
  • Wins stay invisible without good tracking
What we tune, every week
Page speedMessage matchAbove-the-fold offerForm lengthTrust signalsA/B testsMobile layoutConversion tracking+ dozens more
Engineered, from Ads to Sales

Warning: We think in Engineering.

We don’t guess. We model your margins and break-even ROAS, map every step from ad to checkout, then test, cut and scale only what pays.

Just lookingInterestedRememberedBought
LA-01 · Drawn by LeanAds · Rev. 26
People who saw your ad0
Visited your site0
Brought back by reminders0
Sales0
48hFree
Free Google Ads audit in 48 hours

We’ll find exactly where your budget leaks, and show you what to fix first. No cost, no obligation.

Contact us.

Pick a time that suits you, or send us a message. No pressure, no sales script.

Llewellyn Hattingh
Book a callWith Llewellyn, Systems Engineer & Founder
Send an emailPrefer writing? We reply within a working day.
Google Ads FAQ

Google Ads questions, answered.

Straight answers about Google Ads costs, ROAS, Shopping, Performance Max and lead generation.

Still unsure? Ask us directly

What does a Google Ads agency actually do?

+

A Google Ads agency plans, builds and manages your paid campaigns across Search, Shopping, Performance Max, YouTube and Display. At LeanAds that also means keyword research, ad copy, landing page optimisation, conversion tracking and weekly bid and budget management, so every euro is tied to a measurable result.

How much does Google Ads cost per month?

+

You set the ad budget, and Google charges per click (CPC). Most small and mid-sized businesses start with a daily budget they can comfortably test for 60–90 days. We model your margins and break-even ROAS first, so your Google Ads budget is based on profit, not guesswork.

How long does it take to see results from Google Ads?

+

Search ads can drive clicks and enquiries within days. Campaigns usually stabilise after 4–8 weeks of data, once Google’s Smart Bidding has learned which searches convert. We report weekly so you always know what’s working.

What is a good ROAS for an ecommerce store?

+

It depends on your margins. A good return on ad spend is any ROAS above your break-even point. For many online stores that sits between 3× and 6×. We calculate your break-even ROAS before launch and scale only what is profitable.

Google Shopping ads or Performance Max: which is better for ecommerce?

+

Both run from your Google Merchant Center product feed. Standard Shopping gives more control over products and search terms, while Performance Max reaches Search, YouTube, Display, Gmail and Maps from one campaign. Most stores do best with a structured mix of the two.

How do you get quality leads from Google Ads?

+

Lead generation campaigns win on intent. We target high-intent keywords, add negative keywords to filter out bad traffic, build fast landing pages with clear forms, and track calls and form fills as conversions so Google optimises for real enquiries, not just clicks.

What do you check in the free Google Ads audit?

+

Account structure, keyword and search term waste, Quality Score, ad copy, landing page speed and conversion tracking (GA4, Google Tag and enhanced conversions). Within 48 hours you get a clear list of where budget is leaking and what to fix first.

Do you work with Shopify and WooCommerce stores?

+

Yes. We connect your Shopify or WooCommerce store to Google Merchant Center and GA4, fix product feed errors, and set up accurate purchase tracking so Shopping and Performance Max campaigns optimise for revenue.

Get more salesFor E-commerceGet more clientsFor Lead Generation
€4.5M+in ad spend strategised and reported on
€94kin revenue from €6.7k in ad spend, in ~7 months
€20kin a brand’s first full month online
6–8×Google Ads return, month after month
GOOGLE ADS SEARCHCERTIFIED
GooglePartner
ShopifyPartner
5.0 ★Reviews
Presenter photo
friendly, confident, cut-out
looking at camera

Why you need
Google Ads explained

44%of shoppers start their product search on Google
Watch the breakdown · 2:30

Feature at the top of Google

AdSign Up with LeanAds|Your new Google Ads Agency

Google Ads can be tough.
Let’s make it simple for you.

with

Get moreviewsclicksengagementsales
with Google Adssplit testing

They want to buy now. Who shows up?

Right now, someone is searching for exactly what you sell. If they don’t find you, they find someone else.

158,000+Google searches every second
90%+of internet users reached by Google ads
2×average return on ad spend, per Google
What you’ll get from us

We build your ads, sharpen your landing pages, and provide actionable insights. So you can focus on your business.

1
We build your adsOn every Google channel
Sponsored · yourbrand.co.zaYour Product, Delivered Fast | Shop NowFree delivery over €46. 4.8★ from 1,000+ reviews.
Ad
Your Product€67
SearchYouTubeShoppingDisplay
2
We sharpen your landing pagesSo more visitors buy
VERSION A
VERSION B★★★★★Add to cart
We test it, keep the winner, repeat.
3
We provide actionable insightsWhat to change next, and why
SALES▲ growing
→Mobile buyers convert 2×Raise bids
→“Free” searches never buyExclude
→Shopping ads return 6×Scale up
Focus on your business

Want more people to buy from you online?

Selling online can be tricky. We make it simple. Pick what fits you and explore our packages.

Our wall of love 🧡

Just in from a client · 2 days ago
“Qualified leads up 21% in one sprint, and for once I actually understand why.”
Jan, DMN-Westinghouse
Brigitte van de Watt
Client story

“Teaming up with LeanAds has been the best strategic move I’ve made.”

Brigitte van de WattCMO · Oxipack
Dr. John Biggs
Client story
Dr. John BiggsCEO · Somnia
Hannelie
0:48
HannelieFounder & CEO
Ronelle
1:12
RonelleSelf employed
The LeanAds team at the AfriArena awards ceremony
LeanAds team memberLeanAds team memberLeanAds team memberLeanAds team member
Llewellyn & your Lean Team
NNikoFounder & CEO
All looks positive! Record month again! 🎉09:14✓✓
EEdwinCEO
Sales are finally consistent. Honestly just feels like we’re in control now. 😌17:02✓✓
BBrigitteMarketing manager
Thank YOU! I’m so happy with LeanAds, you have no idea the anxiety relief I have now. 🙏11:48✓✓
EElaineMarketing manager
First time I’ve seen Google Ads actually make us money, not just spend it. 💸08:31✓✓
JJimmyOwner
Honestly, I don’t even check the ads anymore. It just runs, and it works. 😎20:15✓✓
MMachielOwner & CEO
Now the ball is rolling, looking good 🙌13:07✓✓
TThaboOwner
Every week the results come in and I’m like… this is working better than I expected. 📈16:40✓✓
CCarlaMarketing manager
This is the calmest I’ve ever felt about our marketing. 🧘10:22✓✓
RRuslanOwner & CEO
We didn’t need more traffic. We needed a better system. That’s exactly what this is. 💯18:55✓✓
JB
Dr. John JC BiggsFounder & CEO · Somnia
G
★★★★★

“They bring a unique blend of commerce and systems thinking, which, mixed with their high energy and strategy, delivers phenomenal results.”

HP
Hannelie du PreezFounder & CEO
G
★★★★★

“They helped me scale through quality leads that actually convert. Work ethic impeccable, integrity unquestionable.”

RO
Ronelle OlivierSelf employed
G
★★★★★

“They expertly upgraded and redesigned my website and Google Ads into a cohesive online presence.”

BW
Brigitte van de WattCMO · Oxipack
G
★★★★★

“They just get it: the brand, the industry, the goals. Campaigns that actually move the needle.”

“We didn’t need more traffic. We needed a better system.”

RRuslanOwner & CEO

“They helped me scale through quality leads that actually convert. Integrity unquestionable.”

HdHannelie du PreezFounder & CEO
Real accounts 📈Before vs after LeanAds
Conversions×10
179from 17
Clicks1,297→3,387+161%
Google Ads account before LeanAdsGoogle Ads account after LeanAds
ROAS×1.9
25.4xfrom 13.2x
Conversions32.5→54+66%
Google Ads account before LeanAdsGoogle Ads account after LeanAds
ROAS×17
5.48xfrom 0.32x
Conversions66→82+24%
Google Ads account before LeanAdsGoogle Ads account after LeanAds
Conversionsfrom 0
33from 0
Conv. rate0%→13.9%from 0
Google Ads account before LeanAdsGoogle Ads account after LeanAds
Google Ads account data, before vs after LeanAds.
5.0★★★★★Google reviews
GooglePartner
Google Ads Search, Display and Video certifiedGoogle Ads
Certified
ShopifyPartner

Six Google Ads channels. Six sets of rules.

Each one has its own auction, signals and settings, and they all affect each other. Here’s what each does, and where it bites.

Google Search Ads

Text ads at the top of Google, shown when someone searches for what you offer. You only pay when they click.

How we use it. It reaches people at the exact moment they’re looking. It’s usually the first thing we fix, because it holds the most buying searches, and the most waste.

Strengths
  • Reaches people actively searching for you
  • Full control over keywords, copy and budget
  • Fast to launch, measurable from day one
Watch-outs
  • Clicks get expensive in competitive markets
  • Captures demand, but doesn’t create it
  • Burns budget fast without tight negatives
What we tune, every week
Match typesNegative keywordsSmart BiddingQuality ScoreAd assetsSearch term miningAd scheduleLocation bids+ dozens more

Google Shopping Ads

Product listings with image, price and store name, shown above search results and in the Shopping tab. They’re built from your Merchant Center product feed.

How we use it. For stores it’s often the best-returning channel. Most of the result comes from the feed: titles, prices and product groups decide where you show up.

Strengths
  • Shows price and image before the click
  • High-intent clicks, often cheaper than Search
  • Scales across your whole catalogue
Watch-outs
  • No keyword control, Google matches from your feed
  • Feed errors silently stop products showing
  • You’re compared side by side on price
What we tune, every week
Feed titlesMerchant CenterProduct groupsCustom labelsPrice benchmarksNegative keywordsMargin-based bidsPromotions+ dozens more

Performance Max

One campaign that runs across all of Google: Search, Shopping, YouTube, Display, Gmail, Maps and Discover. Google’s AI decides where each euro goes.

How we use it. Powerful when it’s fed clean conversion data and strong assets. Left on autopilot, it buys cheap traffic and takes credit for sales you’d have made anyway.

Strengths
  • Every Google surface from one campaign
  • AI finds buyers you wouldn’t target yourself
  • Strong for scaling once tracking is right
Watch-outs
  • Little visibility into where the money goes
  • Can cannibalise brand and existing sales
  • Only as good as the data you feed it
What we tune, every week
Asset groupsAudience signalsBrand exclusionsConversion valuesFeed segmentationURL expansionSearch themesPlacement exclusions+ dozens more

YouTube Ads

Video ads before, during or next to YouTube videos. Viewers can skip after five seconds, and you mostly pay when they watch or click.

How we use it. We use it to build demand and re-engage warm viewers, so Search and Shopping have more ready buyers to convert later.

Strengths
  • Huge reach at a low cost per view
  • Shows your product in motion, builds trust
  • Precise audiences, including your own visitors
Watch-outs
  • Needs strong video creative to work
  • Slower, indirect path to sales
  • Easy to undervalue in last-click reports
What we tune, every week
Ad formatsThe first 5 secondsCustom segmentsFrequency capsPlacementsBid strategyView-through trackingCompanion banners+ dozens more

Display & Remarketing

Image ads on millions of websites and apps in Google’s network. Remarketing shows them to people who already visited your site.

How we use it. Most visitors leave without buying. Remarketing brings them back for a fraction of what it costs to find someone new.

Strengths
  • Cheap reach and impressions
  • Wins back visitors who almost converted
  • Keeps you in view while they compare
Watch-outs
  • Low intent, easy to waste on poor sites
  • Banner blindness lowers response
  • Feels pushy if frequency isn’t capped
What we tune, every week
Audience listsMembership durationFrequency capsPlacement exclusionsResponsive assetsDynamic remarketingBid adjustmentsBrand safety+ dozens more

Landing Page Optimisation

Improving the page people land on after the click, so more of them buy or enquire. It isn’t a Google product, but it decides what every ad earns.

How we use it. Double your conversion rate and you halve your cost per sale. Google also rewards fast, relevant pages with a better Quality Score and cheaper clicks.

Strengths
  • Every ad gets cheaper per sale
  • Better Quality Score and ad rank
  • Gains compound across every campaign
Watch-outs
  • Needs enough traffic to test properly
  • Changes take design and dev time
  • Wins stay invisible without good tracking
What we tune, every week
Page speedMessage matchAbove-the-fold offerForm lengthTrust signalsA/B testsMobile layoutConversion tracking+ dozens more
Engineered, from Ads to Sales

Warning: We think in Engineering.

We don’t guess. We model your margins and break-even ROAS, map every step from ad to checkout, then test, cut and scale only what pays.

Just lookingInterestedRememberedBought
LA-01 · Drawn by LeanAds · Rev. 26
Saw your ad0
Visited0
Brought back0
Sales0
48hFree
Free Google Ads audit in 48 hours

We’ll find exactly where your budget leaks, and show you what to fix first. No cost, no obligation.

Contact us.

Pick a time that suits you, or send us a message. No pressure, no sales script.

Llewellyn Hattingh
Book a callWith Llewellyn, Systems Engineer & Founder
Book a 15 min call
Send an emailPrefer writing? We reply within a working day.
Get more salesEcommerceGet more clientsLead Generation
Google Ads FAQ

Google Ads questions, answered.

Straight answers about Google Ads costs, ROAS, Shopping, Performance Max and lead generation.

Still unsure? Ask us directly

What does a Google Ads agency actually do?

+

A Google Ads agency plans, builds and manages your paid campaigns across Search, Shopping, Performance Max, YouTube and Display. At LeanAds that also means keyword research, ad copy, landing page optimisation, conversion tracking and weekly bid and budget management, so every euro is tied to a measurable result.

How much does Google Ads cost per month?

+

You set the ad budget, and Google charges per click (CPC). Most small and mid-sized businesses start with a daily budget they can comfortably test for 60–90 days. We model your margins and break-even ROAS first, so your Google Ads budget is based on profit, not guesswork.

How long does it take to see results from Google Ads?

+

Search ads can drive clicks and enquiries within days. Campaigns usually stabilise after 4–8 weeks of data, once Google’s Smart Bidding has learned which searches convert. We report weekly so you always know what’s working.

What is a good ROAS for an ecommerce store?

+

It depends on your margins. A good return on ad spend is any ROAS above your break-even point. For many online stores that sits between 3× and 6×. We calculate your break-even ROAS before launch and scale only what is profitable.

Google Shopping ads or Performance Max: which is better for ecommerce?

+

Both run from your Google Merchant Center product feed. Standard Shopping gives more control over products and search terms, while Performance Max reaches Search, YouTube, Display, Gmail and Maps from one campaign. Most stores do best with a structured mix of the two.

How do you get quality leads from Google Ads?

+

Lead generation campaigns win on intent. We target high-intent keywords, add negative keywords to filter out bad traffic, build fast landing pages with clear forms, and track calls and form fills as conversions so Google optimises for real enquiries, not just clicks.

What do you check in the free Google Ads audit?

+

Account structure, keyword and search term waste, Quality Score, ad copy, landing page speed and conversion tracking (GA4, Google Tag and enhanced conversions). Within 48 hours you get a clear list of where budget is leaking and what to fix first.

Do you work with Shopify and WooCommerce stores?

+

Yes. We connect your Shopify or WooCommerce store to Google Merchant Center and GA4, fix product feed errors, and set up accurate purchase tracking so Shopping and Performance Max campaigns optimise for revenue.