leaving money on the table?

We see the same pattern again and again with NZ businesses:

  • They’re spending consistently
  • They trust the provider or in-house resource running the account
  • They assume everything “important” is being covered

In the hundreds of accounts we’ve audited, more than 95% had opportunities to improve results without increasing spend.

Our checklist was created for New Zealand businesses by Sprocket Digital, and exists to give our clients a clear competitive edge across all marketing activity.

What it covers:

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Google Ads account structure checks

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Conversion tracking & GA4 configuration checks

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Merchant Centre feed & diagnostics checks

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Budget, bidding, and signal alignment checks

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Common red flags we see in underperforming accounts

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Best practice ad copy analysis

However, let’s be clear:

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This will not turn you into a digital marketer

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This won’t replace hands-on expertise

Our full internal checklist runs well over 500 individual checks and requires deep platform knowledge, historical data, deep understanding of the business being advertised, and experience interpreting KPI’s against actual profitability.

G K Molloy
Great team, easy to deal with, they listened to my business needs and were able to deliver on my expectations! Thoroughly recommend, they have been really helpful for Alana Estate, navigating the digital world and finding new customers.
Prime Property Maintenance
I’ve had the opportunity to work with Luke, and I truly value the insight he shared with me. He has a strong grasp of digital tools and how they can be used effectively for branding and marketing. More importantly, his advice to focus on my expertise as a roofer, rather than spreading myself too thin across different areas of the property business, really resonated with me. It was a simple but powerful perspective that made me rethink my positioning and branding strategies. His guidance has encouraged me to sharpen my focus, highlight my strengths, and present my business with more clarity and impact. Jeff
Sales Aswefa
Nothing is a problem, no question goes unanswered and they simplify digital marketing so it becomes understandable.
Andrina Shieffelbein
Sprocket has been amazing for my small buisness! Can't recommend enough if you want results from your advertising!
Sam Dyson
We've had Sprocket running our digital marketing campaigns for a few months now and really happy with the results. Our leads have at least doubled since they started the campaigns and are consistent. The ads are well targeted so we don't spend too much either! Any updates are quick to be implemented by their savvy and responsive team. Being able to engage with a real person who knows their stuff is a great bonus too! Overall I'm really happy to recommend the work these guys do.
NZ Health Food Company
We've been working with Sprocket Digital for a few months now and are seeing really good results. Dan and the team are great to work with and are constantly looking for opportunities to help us grow our ecommerce platform. Great communication and nothing is ever a hassle.
Mike Clephane
Have been using Sprocket for a few months. Good Professional service with fast turn around for our campaign setup. We are a digital only goods seller and they have adapted to our market needs quickly with good communication.
Rinku Wrigley
An excellent team to work with! Professional, knowledgeable, and always proactive in finding the best digital solutions. Their expertise — from strategy to execution, everything was seamless. Highly recommend!!
Andrew Stairs
Highly Recommend The Sprocket Digital Team have been amazing to work with, their vast insight in the digital marketing space has helped us increase sales and step back from attempting to run our own marketing campaigns.
Victoria Sweeney
A great company to deal with. Will helps me keep my finger on the pulse in a very busy world, he actions requests almost immediately and is always available to help me with all of my digital needs. High recommend
Oliver Pykett
I was first introduced to Sprocket Digital through Luke. The entire team are friendly, great to work with and true experts in their field. Luke and the team at Sprocket Digital are really the only ones I would trust in the digital marketing space. Thanks guys! Oli
NZ-Online-Pharmacy
The results speak for themselves. Our website has been lifted to the next level, in both hits & resulting translations into physical orders. Thanks Kieran & Team!
Jody Direen
Super polished, results driven company. Clever at giving your brand an edge through digi marketing. Love working with them - proactive and engaged.
Sandy Carter
A great company who listens to their clients needs. I can't recommend Sprocket enough, they have been a valued addition to my business.
Sheree Palmer
Great Team to work with, communication is great and they are actively engaged with working with you.
Noora Tuikkanen
I’ve been working with Sprocket across different marketing campaigns. They are very result-driven and genuinely care about helping their clients get strong results. It really feels like they are always looking for ways to improve performance and make the campaigns work harder. Our monthly catch-ups with Shay have been awesome. She is always professional, responsive, and quick to help with anything we need. Really appreciate working with a team that is proactive, easy to communicate with, and focused on getting results. Highly recommend!
Casey-lee Cranston
Sprocket have been awesome to deal with! At Rata Equipment we have seen great results since using Sprocket as an agency. Kieran Fryer has been amazing to deal with. He is very prompt in responding and getting things done and sends great reports on how we are progressing. Would recommend them to anyone!
Lance Metz
Sprocket has been an incredible digital marketing partner, helping us grow our monthly turnover. They are extremely helpful and are quick to respond to any needs we may have. I would highly recommend for any company looking to take on a digital transformation journey.
Josef Arnet
Sprocket Digital has been great to work with and has provided great inside and addition to the digital side of our business (Kitchen Things) their SEO team is fantastic and Harrison their Email marketing specialist is an absolute savant when it comes to knowing how set up email campaigns, templates as well as automatic email flows and the logic required to make them impactful and effective for a business. They always continue to impress with the work they do.
Tony Evans
Sprocket Digital are a committed SEO partner to our business, always working in collaboration with us to drive our sales and boost our online presence. They are always ready to help and respond quickly to our changing needs
Adam Biffin
Since we started with Sprocket Digital we have had great results . They know their business and can get the right customers coming to your website and business.
Mark Chapman
Great start with Sprocket. Particularly like the data driven methodology, transparency and friendliness.
Ben Grogan
I love working with Sprocket Digital, they are always knowledgable, effective, and provide straightforward advice for maximizing your marketing spend.
Ketaki Rasmussen
Sprocket has experts who can take your digital marketing to the next level, and you get personalised service with a dedicated account manager to help you achieve growth. Great to deal with.
Andrew Muir
Sprocket have the knowledge, expertise, and experience to help you understand the process and get the best out of your web marketing. Easy to talk to and keen to help, definitely reccommend chatting to Luke and the team if you are thinking about online marketing!
Phillip Wards
Harry and the team at Sprocket have done an amazing job for our start up company. It's been an absolute pleasure having them onboard, pushing our sales and helping make our business what it is today, this has only taken one month. Looking forward to many years to come. Thanks team
Pathik Modi
Started working with Sprocket just before the lockdown this year and have to say I'm very impressed with the level of service, support & results we get from the company. Our account manager, Sophie has been very helpful in making us understand the process at the same time took the time to understand our needs and understood exactly what would help achieve our business goals. Highly recommend!
Daz
This is our 2nd year with Sprocket. We have had nothing but great service, combined with expert knowledge and advice that has delivered fantastic results. I would recommend Sprocket to any business looking for a digital partner to assist in growing your business.
Meelee Joe
Great working with the team at Sprocket Digital! We found the company friendly, accomodating, and they helped us to develop our knowledge of the business analytics
Kate Mayo
I have been working with Sprocket for a few months and am very happy that we decided to work together. A friendly team, very responsive and thorough. Harry has really taken the time to understand our business and develop strategies to help us grow.
Jon Burrows
Our business has had a great experience with Shay & the team at Sprocket Digital - We have seen a genuine increase in enquiry since engaging with Sprocket and we are planning to increase our spend with them in the near future. Very happy with the results, would recommend!
Maggie from Astound Smile
We have worked with a couple of other agencies that did not deliver and I'm impressed with the level of service, support & results we get from Sprocket. Within a few weeks of working with Sprocket, we can see immediate improvement on our sales. Harry and the team has taken the time to understand our business and continue to work on delivering results. We look forward to continue working with Sprocket to grow our business. If you are looking for a result-focused agency, you can't go wrong with Sprocket!
Beautiful You Holidays
Covid lockdowns meant complete operational shut down for our small NZ owned business. However, in the last few months we have finally got back up and running again with the help from Josh and his Sprocket team. Their understanding, resources and communication has been unwavering in this process and we have seen measurable results month on month. Trust plays a big role in digital marketing and I believe their formula is full proof. Sprocket has had a big role to play in getting our small business back on it's feet. I couldn't recommend this company enough!
Cuddle Me Baby Ltd New Zealand
We love working with the Team at Sprocket Digital. They really take a personal interest in your business and come up with some fantastic marketing ideas, that have seen our sales grow in just the short time we have been working together. 100% trustworthy and love that they are NZ based and only a phone call away when you need them.
L M
Kieran and team have been great to deal with, friendly, knowledgeable and professional service. We saw an uplift in enquiries almost immediately when campaigns went live and Sprocket have been very responsive with refining campaign to meet our objectives and taking us through the results.
TDS 4x4
Have used a few marketing companies in the past but Sprocket has certainly been the best! These guys know their stuff and with their consistent updates allows us to keep a finger on the pulse.
Louis Chan
Sprocket have been great to deal with from the start and have brought in great results. Highly recommended 🙂
Lily Richards
I really enjoy working with Sprocket. I've worked with them on two different projects now; they're data driven, great communicators & listeners as well as extremely good value/above board. They helped us improve our Google quality and conversions by nearly double. I would definitely recommend them.
Philippa Middleton
Luke and the team at Sprocket are brilliant when it comes to SEO and digital visibility. They take all the complexity out of search engine optimization and make it simple, clear, and effective. From keyword research to technical improvements, they know exactly how to get your business noticed online. I’ve seen firsthand how their work lifts traffic, leads, and overall visibility. Professional, knowledgeable, and easy to deal with — Sprocket is the go-to for SEO done properly.
Lani Wards
We own Better to Give . We have only been working with Harry at Sprocket for a few months, but as a brand new E-Comm start up we knew we needed someone who could build our sales with fast and effective campaigns. We are very happy with our progress thus far and look forward to a long prosperous working relationship.
Andrew Tuioti
Super pro-active group of professionals. Our sales have doubled in a matter of weeks and looking forward to working with Ronnie, Dan and the team for the for-seeable future.
TGA Promotions
Highly recommend Sprocket to grow your business through online marketing! Claire and the team are so quick to respond, and incredibly easy to work with. They're getting us great results and are able to dedicate the time to marketing that we simply don't have. We constantly work together to come up with new campaigns and ideas and I really appreciate all that they do to help our business grow.
Chris Sinclair
Great team to work with, we've experienced growth from day 1 and we're still going! Thank you team Sprocket Digital
Clare Pepers
Alisha offers exceptional communication in a professional and friendly manner. Response to emails is efficient and we receive a good level of reporting on marketing campaigns. Alisha offers great advice on the next step forward and how we can improve our online sales moving forward. Sprocket Digital takes out the hassle of trying to understand the foreign world of digital marketing which can be very overwhelming. I have no hesitation in recommending Alisha and Sprocket to help you take your online presence to the next level.
cam scott
So far all of my requests from Sprocket Digital have been handled very professionally and timely. I am really enjoying the level of communication and how easily approachable the team is.
Nudi Point
FINALLY... a digital marketing company that actually gets the results. This is the 5th business I have dealt with in the last 7 years - and the only business that has proven results. Our sales have increased hugely and it's only been 1 month. Harry is amazing to work with and the whole team at Sprocket Digital know exactly what they're doing. The results speak for themselves. Highly recommend!
Richard Jones
These guys have been great to deal with. Looking to work with me to get the best results for my company.
Sacha Gardner
Absolute weapons! I called these guys up and advised our quality and quantity of leads were poor. I was introduced to Ethan who has gone above and beyond for us and the results are brilliant. This is a team who will care for your business like their own. Upwards and onwards!
föray THULE
We had been working on e-commerce and our digital strategy for a few years and going along fairly well - Sprocket has helped us get to the next level and it definitely feels there is so much scope to keep building our online presence and performance from here. They are great to deal with and I appreciate their ability to tailor the approach to our specific position/industry etc. Bringing in the experts! Big addition to our team. Cheers.
Hybrid Bikes Ltd
We have been working with Sprocket Digital for 3 month now and I am very happy with the team. They offer great service from analyzing our needs as a business to delivering a great action plan. I can highly recommend to any business which is looking for a fantastic marketing team. Kind regards Frank