Atlanta PPC Management

Atlanta Google Ads Manager

M16 runs strategy-first Google Ads campaigns for Atlanta business that drive qualified leads, high-intent traffic, and return on ad spend.

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Helping Brands Grow Since 2013

Definition

Google Ads management is the process of strategically planning, running, and optimizing paid search campaigns on Google to put your business in front of high-intent users actively searching for what you offer.

Unlike SEO, which takes time to build momentum, Google Ads delivers immediate visibility at the top of search results. Managed with precision, it captures demand, generates qualified leads, and drives measurable growth.

Immediate placement

Top-of-page visibility in front of ready-to-buy customers from day one.

High-intent traffic

You reach people actively searching, so clicks carry strong purchase intent.

Full control

Complete control over budget, targeting, geography, and ad creative.

Measurable ROI

Real-time performance tracking ties every dollar to leads and revenue.

The Difference

PPC buys immediate, high-intent visibility. SEO compounds over time. Most growth programs use both, and M16 sequences them so paid captures demand now while organic builds authority for the long run.

  PPC (Google Ads) SEO
Speed to results Immediate, top of page from launch Builds over months, then compounds
Cost model Pay per click, ongoing ad spend Invest in content and authority, lower long-term cost per visit
Best for Capturing existing demand, launches, promotions Durable organic visibility and authority
Placement Paid spots at the top and across the network Organic listings earned over time
Control Full control over budget, targeting, and timing Influenced through optimization, not directly set
Longevity Traffic stops when the budget stops Traffic persists and compounds
What We Do

Full-funnel paid media under one roof, governed by controlled testing and clear ROI thresholds, so every dollar of ad spend works harder.

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Google Ads Management

Keyword research and selection, ad copy creation and testing, and end-to-end campaign setup and management.
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Search & Shopping Campaigns

High-intent search plus Shopping and Performance Max for eCommerce, tuned to target ROAS.
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PPC Across Platforms

Google Search, Display, Shopping, and YouTube, plus paid social on Meta, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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Remarketing & Retargeting

Re-engage past visitors with tailored ads that bring them back and drive conversions.
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Landing Page Optimization

Conversion-focused landing pages built so every click has the best possible chance to convert.
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A/B Testing & CRO

Continuous testing of ad copy, creative, and targeting to compound performance over time.
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Conversion Tracking & Attribution

Call and form tracking, GA4, and clean attribution so reported results match real revenue.
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Performance Monitoring & Optimization

Active management of CTR, CPC, CPA, and bids to refine strategy and maximize return.
Marketing Operating System

M16's proprietary Marketing Operating System connects keyword and audience data, creative, landing pages, conversion tracking, and reporting in one place, so bidding and budget decisions are driven by real performance, not guesswork.

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Campaign Types

The right campaign mix depends on your goals, margins, and buying cycle. M16 builds and manages every major Google Ads campaign type across Search, Shopping, Display, and video.

Search Campaigns

  • High-intent keyword targeting
  • Responsive search ads and extensions
  • Negative keyword management
  • Smart bidding toward CPA or ROAS

Performance Max & Shopping

  • PMax asset groups and audience signals
  • Merchant Center and product feeds
  • Target ROAS for eCommerce
  • Inventory-aware budget pacing

Display & Remarketing

  • Banner and responsive display creative
  • Remarketing and customer-match lists
  • Frequency capping and brand-safe placements
  • Cross-device re-engagement

YouTube & Video

  • In-stream, in-feed, and Shorts placements
  • Audience and intent targeting
  • View-through and conversion tracking
  • Creative built for sound-off viewing

Local & Lead Gen

  • Local and call-only campaigns
  • Lead-form extensions
  • Location and radius targeting
  • Call tracking and qualification

Demand Gen Campaigns

  • Visually engaging ads across YouTube, Discover, and Gmail
  • Lookalike and custom audience targeting
  • Top- and mid-funnel demand creation
  • Creative built for scroll-stopping engagement
How We Work

Every engagement starts with a free audit and follows a defined, transparent cycle built to lower cost per lead and grow return on ad spend.

Free Audit & Consultation

We review your goals, audience, and budget, and audit any existing account for wasted spend.

Campaign Build

Keyword research, ad groups, creative, and conversion tracking set up around your objectives.

Launch & Monitor

Campaigns go live with real-time monitoring of spend, clicks, and early conversion signals.

Optimization

Continuous bid, budget, keyword, and creative refinement to improve results and ROI.

Reporting

Transparent monthly reports on the metrics that matter, with clear next actions.

Why M16

A Google Partner agency that manages ad spend like it’s our own, with the discipline, transparency, and certified expertise to turn clicks into customers.

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Certified Experts

Google Ads certified professionals with a proven track record of driving qualified leads and revenue.
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Data-Driven Campaigns

Advanced analytics and controlled testing optimize every campaign for maximum ROI, not vanity clicks.
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Customized Strategies

Every campaign is tailored to your specific business goals, margins, and audience, never a template.
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Comprehensive Management

From keyword research to ad copy, landing pages, and tracking, we handle the entire account.
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Transparent Reporting

Clear monthly reports that show the impact of every dollar spent, tied to leads and revenue.
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ROAS-Focused Optimization

We manage to cost per lead and return on ad spend, scaling what works and cutting what doesn't.
Management Plans

Management fees are scoped to your ad spend, platforms, and complexity, and are separate from the ad budget you pay the platforms. Every plan starts with a free audit.

Monthly Ad Spend Management Fee Example
Below $3,000 30% of ad spend$900/mo minimum $2,000 spend → $900/mo
$3,001 – $10,000 25% of ad spend $5,000 spend → $1,250/mo
$10,001 – $50,000 20% of ad spend $20,000 spend → $4,000/mo
$50,001 – $300,000 15% of ad spend $100,000 spend → $15,000/mo
$300,001 – $500,000 10% of ad spend $400,000 spend → $40,000/mo

Every plan includes

  • Strategic campaign setup and ongoing optimization
  • Advanced audience targeting and keyword research
  • Ad creative design, A/B testing, and refinement
  • Robust conversion tracking and analytics
  • Weekly performance insights and monthly strategic reviews

Management fees are a percentage of monthly ad spend and are separate from the ad budget paid to Google. As your spend grows, your rate drops. Get a free audit and custom quote.

Client Voices
Joanne Brown
3 months ago
Working with M16 Marketing was a great experience. Their professionalism and attention to detail really stood out throughout the entire process. Working with Don was an absolute pleasure. He was responsive, easy to work with, and made the website development process very smooth. Our website turned out fantastic — clean, modern, and very professional. We are extremely happy with the final result and would highly recommend M-16 Marketing to any business looking for high-quality marketing and website services.
Bill Freedman
4 months ago
We trusted the M16 Marketing team to revive and relaunch our multi-hundred-page website in mere weeks. And they did it with process discipline and flair. Our refreshed website brings new life to our brand and is a fabulous asset for all of us to be proud of and to build on. Thank you Don and team. We look forward to our continuing partnership.
GOGO JUNK REMOVAL
6 months ago
M16 Marketing (Atlanta, GA) is the real deal. The owner, Don Dodds, helped me out tremendously when I was in a bad situation with another marketing company. I was dealing with United Ranker out of California, and it turned into a nightmare — I paid money, promises weren’t kept, and my website ended up going completely down. I called Don and he came to my rescue. He helped me get my website back up and running and got me moving in the right direction again. I worked with M16 Marketing years ago when I first started my company and they did an amazing job with my SEO back then — and now I see nothing has changed. They’re professional, honest, and they actually care. If you’re tired of being fooled by marketing companies that overpromise and underdeliver, call M16 Marketing. I’m grateful they accepted me back on their team and I highly recommend them.
Meryl Arnett
6 months ago
Working with M16 has been a pleasure. They are smart, proactive and extremely responsive. Most importantly, they are enthusiastic and a joy to work with - we are thrilled with the design and functionality of our new website.
Kendric Hughes
9 months ago
The M16 marketing was a great partner for our web development project. They have a very detailed and thorough process to work through your design vision and to give you the best advice possible. The communication with all members of the team was great, and they really transformed our website. Since working with M16 we have had nothing but great feedback on our redesigned website.

PPC (pay-per-click) is a model where you pay each time someone clicks your ad. Google Ads management is the strategic planning, building, and ongoing optimization of those paid search campaigns so they reach high-intent users and convert clicks into qualified leads and revenue.

Unlike SEO, PPC delivers immediate results. You can start seeing traffic and conversions as soon as your campaigns go live. The first few weeks are typically a learning and optimization phase where M16 tunes bids, keywords, and creative to improve cost per lead.

We work with budgets of all sizes and tailor strategy to maximize results within your spend. The right starting budget depends on your industry, average cost per click, and conversion goals, which we map out together during your free audit.

M16 management fees are a percentage of your monthly ad spend, separate from the ad budget paid to Google. Rates range from 30% on spend below $3,000 (with a $900 monthly minimum) down to 10% on spend above $300,000, so your rate drops as you scale. You get a custom quote after your free PPC audit.

We track the metrics tied to business outcomes: return on ad spend (ROAS), cost per lead, cost per click (CPC), click-through rate (CTR), and conversion rate. Success is measured by qualified leads and revenue, not impressions or clicks alone.

Most businesses benefit from both. PPC delivers immediate, high-intent traffic and is ideal for launches, promotions, and capturing existing demand. SEO compounds over time and lowers long-term cost per visit. M16 sequences them so paid drives results now while organic builds durable authority.

We focus on Google Ads, where the highest-intent search demand lives: Search, Display, Shopping, Performance Max, and YouTube. We also run paid social on Meta, Instagram, and LinkedIn when it supports your goals, all reported in one unified view.

You do. M16 builds and manages campaigns inside your own Google Ads account, so you keep full ownership of the account, its history, and the data, even if our engagement ends.

Yes. M16 is a Google Partner agency with Google Ads certified specialists, recognized in the top 1% of Google Ads agencies for performance and client results.

Start with a free PPC audit. We review your goals and any existing account, identify wasted spend and quick wins, and outline the fastest path to lower cost per lead and higher ROAS, with no obligation.

Get a free PPC audit. We’ll review your account, find wasted spend, and show you the fastest path to better return on ad spend.

  • A free audit of your current Google Ads account
  • The wasted-spend and quick-win opportunities we find
  • A projected path to lower cost per lead and higher ROAS
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