Phoenix Google Ads - managed transparently, billed directly.
Google Ads management that stops budget waste.
Where the budget bleeds
Most Google Ads budgets bleed money on the wrong keywords
Google Ads waste is rarely one big mistake. It is four small leaks running at once: loose match types, missing conversion tracking, auto-applied settings, and default targeting. Each one quietly spends your budget on people who were never going to buy. Here is where it happens.
Average Traffic Increase for Clients
THE 4 BUDGET BLEEDS
- Broad match keywords with no negatives: Your "Phoenix law firm" ad showed for "Phoenix law school admissions." You paid for the click.
- No conversion tracking: You are measuring clicks, not customers. The agency’s monthly report looks great. Your CRM is empty.
- Auto-applied recommendations: Google’s "helpful" auto-suggestions broaden your match types and expand your audience to people who never had buying intent.
- Dayparting and geo-targeting set to default: You are paying for clicks at 3am from across the country.
Google Search Campaigns
Google Shopping (for e-commerce)
Google Performance Max
Microsoft / Bing Search Ads
Local Service Ads (where eligible)
Why Phoenix businesses switch their Google Ads to us
Same percentage model as most agencies. A very different methodology and a posted price.
- Exact-match-first strategy. We do not run broad match by default. Negatives in week 1.
- Conversion-first structure. We do not bid on terms without measurable commercial intent
- Posted pricing. 30% of ad spend + $[PLACEHOLDER] monthly minimum. On this page.
- Your account, your data. Google Ads created in your business name. Always.
- Direct platform billing. Your card pays Google directly. We never route ad spend.
Posted pricing - minimum on the page
Google Ads management, priced transparently
Two numbers, both posted. Your ad spend goes directly from your card to Google - we never sit between you and the platform invoice. Our management fee is 30% of what you actually spend, calculated on real spend, not a flat retainer. The monthly minimum applies only when your spend is low enough that 30% would not cover the labor.
If your monthly Google Ads spend is $[PLACEHOLDER] or higher, the 30% fee applies. Below that, the minimum kicks in. The threshold is on every tier card below.
SEARCH ADS STARTER
$300 Minimum Management Fee- For the local business that needs Google Ads done right the first time, not bundled into a retainer.
- 1 Google Ads account setup (in your name)
- 1–2 campaigns (Search or Local)
- Exact-match + phrase match keyword strategy
- Week-1 negative keyword sweep
- Conversion tracking setup (GA4 + Google Ads)
- Monthly performance + ROAS report
- Direct Slack/email access to media strategist
SEARCH ADS GROWTH
30% Management Fee- For the multi-location or online store ready to run Google and Microsoft search in parallel.
- Everything in Starter
- Up to 5 campaigns (Search, Shopping, or Performance Max)
- Microsoft / Bing Ads campaigns included
- Advanced negative keyword + audience exclusion strategy
- Bid strategy testing (manual, target CPA, target ROAS)
- Landing page conversion review (1/month)
- Bi-weekly optimization sprints
- Bi-weekly strategy call with media strategist
SEARCH ADS AUTHORITY
Enterprise Pricing- For the established advertiser running search at scale who needs senior strategy and server-side tracking.
- Everything in Growth
- Unlimited campaigns across Google Ads + Microsoft Ads
- Custom audience + remarketing list architecture
- Multi-location dayparting + geo-bid optimization
- Custom landing page recommendations (2/month)
- Server-side conversion tracking (enhanced conversions)
- Looker Studio custom dashboard
- Weekly strategy call with strategist + tech lead
- Quarterly competitive PPC intelligence report
Engaging more than one? We bundle discipline retainers with no multi-discipline markup.
Talk to a strategist for combined-scope pricing.
Google Ads audit + light management - month-to-month
For businesses running Google Ads in-house that want an external set of eyes, honest accountability, and someone to catch the budget bleeds.
GOOGLE ADS AUDIT
99/mo
In-house teams wanting external review + accountability.
Included:
✓ Monthly account audit (campaigns, keywords, negatives, conversion tracking)
✓ Match type + negative keyword recommendations
✓ 1-hour monthly consultation with strategist
✓ Monthly audit summary report
GOOGLE ADS AUDIT + LITE MANAGEMENT
149/mo
In-house teams wanting external optimization without full management.
Included:
✓ Everything in Audit
✓ Bi-weekly account adjustments (negatives, bids, ad copy)
✓ 1 new campaign build per quarter
✓ Quarterly competitive PPC intelligence
✓ Bi-weekly check-in with strategist
How a DigiFlex360 Google Ads engagement actually runs
No long intake form, no account manager filter. Five steps, starting with a direct call to the strategist who runs your account.
Step 1
30-min discovery call
Direct conversation with the media strategist who would run your account. We discuss goals, current Google Ads history, ad spend range, and what has worked or burned you before.
Step 2
Account audit + opportunity sizing
We audit your current Google Ads account (or competitor accounts if you are starting fresh), identify the 4 budget bleeds, and project realistic ROAS by campaign type. Delivered in 5 business days.
Step 3
Account setup in YOUR name + posted-price agreement
Every Google Ads and Microsoft Ads account is created or transferred into your business name. Pixels, audiences, and conversion data become permanently yours. Tier picked, agreement signed.
Step 4
First 30-day campaign build
Campaigns built with exact-match-first keyword strategy, week-1 negative sweep, and conversion tracking deployed. You see Google billing your card directly. We invoice our management fee only.
Step 5
Ongoing optimization + monthly ROAS review
Bi-weekly optimization sprints, monthly performance + ROAS report, scope adjusted in writing. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice. Account and data stay with you.
What our Google Ads work looks like in numbers
Aggregate, client-anonymized figures across the Google Ads accounts we manage for Arizona businesses. Individual results vary by industry, budget, and competition.
500k+
5.7
750
20+
Compaare
DigiFlex360 Google Ads vs. a typical Phoenix Google Ads agency
Same auction, same platform. The difference is in the methodology, the billing, and whose name the account is in.
Keyword strategy
- Exact-match-first, with phrase match for proven converters. Broad match used surgically, never as default
Negative keyword management
- Week-1 negative sweep before launch. Ongoing additions every sprint based on search term reports.
Auto-applied recommendations
- Auto-recommendations OFF by default. Every change reviewed and approved by the strategist.
Account ownership
- Every Google Ads account created in YOUR business name. Conversion data, audiences, history - yours always.
Fee disclosure
- 30% of ad spend + $300 monthly minimum. Posted on this page.
Ad spend billing
- Your card pays Google directly. We never see your ad spend invoice.
Communication
- Direct to the media strategist running your account. Slack, text, call, Same-day reply.
Keyword strategy
- Often runs broad match by default to "maximize reach." Catches every irrelevant click your budget pays for.
Negative keyword management
- Negatives added "as we go" - meaning rarely. Search term reports often unreviewed.
Auto-applied recommendations
- Often left ON because it requires less labor. Match types broaden automatically, audience expands silently
Account ownership
- Agency creates accounts under their MCC. Leaving means starting from zero.
Fee disclosure
- "Custom quote" after a discovery call. Fee may be hidden inside a bundled invoice.
Ad spend billing
- Routed through agency books. Bundled invoice combines spend + management + "tech fees."
Communication
- Account manager filter. Media buyers two layers away from you
PLATFORM-NATIVE TOOLS, NO BLACK BOX
The stack behind your campaigns
We run on Google and Microsoft native tools plus a few best-in-class supplements. We do not trust third-party PPC management software to silently make decisions on your account.
Campaign Management
Tools: Tools: Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, Google Ads Editor, Google Tag Manager
Rationale:Platform-native management means every change is logged where you can audit it, not buried inside a reseller dashboard. Google Ads Editor is non-negotiable for any account past a handful of campaigns - it lets us make and review bulk changes offline before anything goes live.
Tracking & Attribution
Tools: Google Analytics 4, Google Ads conversion tracking, Google Tag Manager, server-side GTM (Authority tier), enhanced conversions
Rationale: Post-iOS-14, browser-side tracking quietly under-reports real conversions, so accurate attribution now needs server-side setup. Agencies without it tend to report inflated, browser-only conversion numbers that do not match your CRM.
Optimization & Reporting
Tools: Optmyzr (advanced bid management), SEMrush PPC research, Looker Studio dashboards, SpyFu (competitor PPC intelligence)
Rationale:Bid management at scale needs automation tooling beyond Google’s native interface to test target CPA and ROAS safely. We build custom Looker Studio dashboards you can open any time, instead of mailing a static PDF once a month.
50+ Arizona businesses running profitable Google Ads through us
Google Ads geo-targeting is hyper-local. Suburb-level bid adjustments matter, because a click from one Phoenix-metro city is rarely worth the same as the next.
Average Traffic Increase for Clients
We work across the state, in person where it helps and remote where it doesn’t. Most of our clients are within an hour’s drive of the office.
- Phoenix - Med spas, personal injury law firms, and home services on Google Search plus Local Service Ads.
- Scottsdale - Real estate teams on Search + Shopping; luxury and aesthetic services on high-intent Search.
- Tempe - SaaS and B2B lead-gen, plus student-adjacent services targeting near ASU.
- Chandler - Tech manufacturers and dental/orthodontic groups running Search + Performance Max.
- Gilbert - Home services (HVAC, roofing, pools) and family healthcare on Search + LSAs.
- Mesa - Auto services, contractors, and multi-location retail on Search + Shopping.
- Tucson - Added as we expand southern Arizona coverage.
Most Phoenix Google Ads agencies set geo-targeting to “Arizona” and walk away. We bid-adjust by suburb, because for most of our clients a Scottsdale customer is worth more than a Buckeye one.
QUESTIONS BUYERS ASK ABOUT GOOGLE ADS
Google Ads management questions, answered
The questions Phoenix buyers actually ask before they switch agencies - answered directly, no spin.
Three methodology commitments - exact-match-first keyword strategy, week-1 negative keyword sweeps, and conversion-first campaign structure. Auto-applied recommendations stay OFF.
That directly closes the four budget bleeds: tight match types kill irrelevant queries, conversion tracking ties spend to customers not clicks, disabled auto-recommendations stop silent audience expansion, and custom dayparting plus geo-bidding stop paying for 3am clicks from across the country.
30% of ad spend + a $300 monthly minimum. Posted on this page.
Example: a client spending $10,000/mo pays Google the $10,000 directly from their card and pays DigiFlex360 a $3,000 management fee.
Below the spend threshold, the minimum applies instead.
There are no setup fees, tech fees, or bundled line items.
Percentage models create that incentive structurally.
Four checks keep it honest:
• You see Google’s invoice directly.
• You own the account and conversion data.
• The minimum covers labor at low spend.
• Every budget increase recommendation comes with projected ROAS in writing.
You do. Always.
The account is created in your business name, and all conversion data, audience lists, and campaign history permanently belong to you.
If you cancel, you keep everything. No MCC lock-in and nothing to claw back.
No.
Engagements are month-to-month and you can cancel with 30 days notice.
If the work is not earning its keep, you leave and take your account and data with you.
First conversions typically land in 2–4 weeks on Starter.
ROAS usually stabilizes around 6–8 weeks on Growth.
Compounding gains generally appear after 90+ days on Authority.
We will not promise instant ROAS.
Yes.
Microsoft Ads is included from the Growth tier upward.
It often represents 6–12% of search traffic in many B2B and older-demographic markets and frequently costs less per click than Google.
Starter excludes it intentionally to keep the minimum approachable.
POSTED PRICING. YOUR ACCOUNT. YOUR DATA.
Ready to stop the Google Ads budget bleed?
Start with a free audit of your account. No long form, no contract.
