Show up first when your customers are ready to decide

Google Search Ads are built for people who already want what you offer. They’re typing it into the world’s most popular search engine right now. Your job? Show up, stand out, and get them onto your site before they even look at your competitors.

These ads don’t rely on visuals or gimmicks. They rely on timing, relevance, and a pitch that lands in under three seconds. No room for waffle. No tolerance for fluff.

At Sprocket, we create Google Search campaigns that don’t just fill the funnel. They fuel it. From keyword strategy to campaign structure to laser-focused ad copy, we make sure your business shows up where it matters most – and actually gets results.

SD_Search-Ads-01 (1)
SD_Search-Ads-02

Why Businesses Should Be Using Google Search Ads

If your customers are searching, you should be showing up.

Google Search campaigns don’t push. They pull. They place your business directly in front of people who are already looking for the services or solutions you offer. That means you’re not trying to generate demand. You’re responding to it in real time.

This is what makes Search so powerful:

It meets intent in motion

When someone types a query into Google, they’ve already started their decision-making process. By appearing at the top of that moment, you enter the conversation with authority. Search Ads let you position yourself as the answer at the exact moment someone needs one.

It gives you total control over targeting and spend

You decide what to show up for, where, and how often. You can adjust your keyword targeting, Ad schedule, audience layering, and bid strategy based on real-time performance. The budget is flexible and scalable. And you only pay when someone clicks.

It produces rapid insights you can act on

Unlike organic channels, which take time to show results, Search Ads give you fast data. You can see which keywords are converting, which offers resonate, and which landing pages are underperforming. That level of speed helps you test, learn, and improve quickly.

Sprocket Digital
Excellent
Based on 154 reviews
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
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.
Dylan Lewis
We have worked with Sprocket since 2017 with two businesses and their service has always been exceptional. Both businesses experienced high growth due to the help from the Sprocket team. Josh has a vast knowledge, has been unbelievably helpful and even helped us out on a few occasions out of office hours. Can't thank him enough. Highly recommend Sprocket for any ecommerce businesses looking to increase their growth.
Jody Direen
Super polished, results driven company. Clever at giving your brand an edge through digi marketing. Love working with them - proactive and engaged.
Bejoy Jose
We have been working with Luke and the team at Sprocket for a few years. Sprocket Digital has been great to work with, very knowledgeable team of local digital marketing experts. Highly recommend!
Ryan Middleton
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.
Ben Grogan
I love working with Sprocket Digital, they are always knowledgable, effective, and provide straightforward advice for maximizing your marketing spend.
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!
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!!
Sheree Palmer
Great Team to work with, communication is great and they are actively engaged with working with you.
Megan Blincoe
We are a new Client of Sprocket and I cannot fault them! Especially Ethan, he has been so available and clearly knows what he's talking about. He has been very patient with us and has thoroughly updated and explained every part of the set up and progress to date. Highly recommend using Sprocket Digital
Matt Frost
Could be more happier with the service and results Buildlab homes has recieved from teaming up with Sprocket Digital.
We went from struggling week to week with finding work to now being able to pick and choose our work and clients.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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
Gaia Adni
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
Andrina Shieffelbein
Sprocket has been amazing for my small buisness! Can't recommend enough if you want results from your advertising!
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!
Rodney Dawson
If you want to get the most out of your video from ODV then you need to go to these guys, they are the best.
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!
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
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.
Speednation
Outstanding, the team at Sprocket have been tremendous, and taken our store to the next level. Ronnie and the team are on to it and get things done quickly to a high standard. If you are looking for a marketing team, this is your one stop shop for all your marketing needs!

Team at Speednation.co.nz
Gabi Metz
Working with Sprocket has been so easy! Like a weight has been lifted off our shoulders. And the results so far have been fantastic!
Richie Stott
It has been a seamless transition to Sprocket and they have delivered on the goods. Very happy with the service and results. Our account manager, Kieran is great to deal with.
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
Lucca Mann
Luke is great to work with! Knowledgeable, responsive, and always giving unbiased advice that suits your situation the best. You can tell he genuinely cares about his customers and wants to make sure they’re putting their money in the right places. I would highly recommend getting in touch with Luke if you’re looking for a professional, knowledgeable and proactive team running your ads. Awesome stuff team!

AT SPROCKET, WE’RE GEARED FOR GROWTH Taking the first step is easy.

Simply describe your company and schedule a free no-obligation consultation. One of our team members will then reach out to discuss how we can help profitably scale your business.

OUR GOOGLE ADS
SERVICES

Running effective Search campaigns requires more than targeting keywords and writing basic text Ads. We combine strategic structure, deep audience understanding, and technical precision to deliver ads that perform.

We don’t just scrape a list of keywords and hope for the best. We dig into how your customers actually think, search and make decisions. By grouping terms based on commercial intent and funnel stage, we build a keyword strategy that prioritises quality over quantity.

Campaign-level budgeting means your campaign structure can make or break your results. We segment campaigns by service type, product category, region or audience goal –  whatever makes sense for your business. This allows us to control spend, isolate performance and dial up what’s working without diluting your data.

Search isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are keywords. We separate exact, phrase and broad match types into their own tightly themed ad groups. That gives us clear insight into how each type performs and how wide or narrow your reach needs to be. It also helps us control irrelevant clicks and test targeting breadth without muddying your results. The benefit? Better optimisation, cleaner data, and a Search account that actually behaves the way it should.

Two people can search the same thing for very different reasons. That’s why we layer in target audience filters like age, gender, income bracket, interests and past behaviour. This lets us add context to each search and direct your Ads towards the people most likely to act. We don’t just want clicks. We want the right people clicking — the ones who are ready to book, buy, or enquire.

Good Ad copy doesn’t sound like ad copy. It sounds like the answer to someone’s problem. We craft Google Search Ads that are relevant, on-brand, and ruthlessly focused on performance. Using headline pinning, countdowns, dynamic insertion and proven persuasion techniques, we write Ads that cut through the noise and compel action.

Knowing what worked is just as important as knowing what ran. We build full-funnel tracking into every campaign so you can see which clicks lead to actual outcomes, not just impressions or pageviews. Whether it’s a lead, call, purchase or booking, we capture the moment of conversion and everything leading up to it.

Every dollar should know its job. We use data to guide how, where and when your budget is spent, adjusting bids based on keyword performance, conversion trends, product margin or customer value. Whether we’re using manual bidding, target CPA, ROAS or Maximise Conversions, our approach is proactive and performance-led.

Digital-Partner_eBook (1)

Free EBook Download How to select the right digital partner

Why Choose Sprocket as your Google Ads Agency?

Because we don’t just run campaigns. We run circles around your competition.

Search Ads aren’t a side hustle for us. They’re a core service, handled by people who know how to combine data, creativity and customer psychology to get real outcomes. Every campaign we run is custom-built, actively managed and continuously improved.

What makes us different?

Search Strategy Built for Business Goals

Our Google Ads specialists structure campaigns around how your business actually operates. Whether you’re local or national, high-volume or high-ticket, we tailor the build to reflect how your customers search and how you sell.

Results You Can See

You’ll know what we’re doing, why we’re doing it, and how it’s performing. No vague insights. No confusing dashboards. Just honest results and smart recommendations.

Serious Keyword Intelligence

We don’t rely on high-volume vanity terms. We find and target high-intent, low-waste search queries that attract qualified clicks and weed out the rest

In-House Creative and CRO Support

Need stronger landing pages? Want to test different offers? We collaborate with our design, dev, and copy teams to tighten the journey from click to conversion.

Ads That Actually Get Clicked

Our copy team knows how to speak to people in search mode. We don’t do robotic filler. We write tight, relevant, compelling ad copy that performs – then test it against itself until it performs better.

Partnership-Focused

We offer rolling contracts because we believe in partnerships, not pressure. If the results are working, the relationship speaks for itself.

youtube-video-thumbnail
youtube-video-thumbnail

Get Started

If you’re ready to stop hoping your ads are working and start knowing they are,we’re ready to build you a search engine marketing strategy that’s equal parts clever and competitive.

Featured Case Study

Here at Sprocket Digital we believe that the proof in the pudding. Luckily our results genuinely speak for themselves.

Case Study

Ribbon Rose (2024 v 2023)

The Ribbon Rose

0%

Revenue Increase

0%

Google Ads Revenue Increase

0%

Sessions Increase

0%

Sessions Increase

0%

Google Ads Revenue Increase

0%

Revenue Increase

Good Search Ads FAQs

If you have a question we haven't answered, just get in touch. We'll be happy to help you out.

Absolutely — especially if your customers are already searching for your services online. Google Search Ads give small businesses the chance to appear right at the top of relevant searches, even with modest budgets. The key is smart targeting and tight strategy. We’ll tell you if Search Ads are a good fit for your goals and industry, and if they are, we’ll make sure every cent of your ad spend is pulling its weight.

Google Search Ads are part of the pay-per-click (PPC) family. You choose which keywords you want to show up for, create ad copy that matches those searches, and set your budget. When someone searches your chosen keywords, your Ad has the chance to appear at the top of the results. You only pay when someone clicks. It’s direct, data-driven, and completely measurable.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to paid search advertising. You control your own budget, and we help you set it based on your market, goals and how competitive your industry is. Search Ads don’t require massive spending to be effective, they require a smart strategy. We make sure your budget is spent where it counts, and we optimise constantly to drive better returns over time.

They serve a different purpose. Search engine optimisation is long-term. Social builds awareness. Search Ads win the moment. These Ads show up when someone is actively looking, not just scrolling. That means they’re more likely to convert. If you want fast, measurable, intent-driven traffic, paid Search Ads are one of the most efficient ways to get it.

Not fancy, but functional. Your website needs to be clear, relevant, and easy to navigate — otherwise even the best Ad won’t convert. We’ll audit your landing pages before launch and flag anything that might slow down conversions. If needed, we can help you improve your copy, layout, or user flow to match what your Ad promises.

You can usually start seeing traffic and initial data within a few days of launch. Optimisation and stronger performance build over time. The real magic starts once we’ve got enough data to refine bids, test copy and fine-tune targeting. We’re not into quick wins that fade. We build momentum and scale it.

Technically, yes. Should you? That depends. Google makes it easy to launch ads, but hard to get them right. Most self-managed Google Ads accounts waste budget on broad targeting, vague copy and poor structure. Our job is to fix all that. We set campaigns up properly, monitor them closely, and continuously improve performance, so you’re not paying for learnings you didn’t need to make.

Definitely. Search Ads are ideal for service-based businesses — from trades to law firms to SaaS. You’re catching people when they’re searching for help, answers or solutions. That’s a high-value moment. With the right message and landing page, you can turn those searches into calls, bookings or enquiries.

Structure, intent alignment, clean targeting, and razor-sharp copy. A great campaign doesn’t just show up. It shows up with the right message, to the right person, at the right time and sends them to a landing page that closes the deal. We combine a good digital marketing strategy, creative, and performance monitoring to make sure all the parts are doing their job.

Then we fix them. Search Ads aren’t static. If something underperforms, such as an ad, or a landing page we test, tweak or replace it. That’s the benefit of active management. You’re never stuck with a campaign that doesn’t work. You’re constantly evolving toward one that does.

Learn

If it moves the marketing needle, it’s in here. SEO tweaks, social media plays, Ad hacks, content smarts—you name it. Welcome to Sprocket's Knowledge Hub.

GROW YOUR BUSINESS TODAY