Where your ads run

You don't need to be on every platform.
Just the right ones.

There are nine advertising platforms I can manage. For most small businesses, the right starting point is two or three. I'll tell you which ones make sense for you, and I'll be honest about which ones to skip.

Which channels are right for me?

Typical platform mixes based on business type.

Local services (plumbing, HVAC, roofing)
Google Search Local Service Ads Meta Retargeting
E-commerce
Meta Ads Google Search / PMAX Pinterest
B2B / Professional services
Google Search LinkedIn Meta Retargeting
Restaurants & hospitality
Meta Ads Geofencing Google Search
Home & lifestyle / interiors
Pinterest Meta Ads Google Search

The 9 Platforms

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Google Search / PMAX

Capture people actively searching for what you offer, right now, in your area.

Best fit: Service-based businesses, local professionals, and anyone capturing high-intent demand.

Typical starting budget $1,500 – $3,000/mo
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Meta Ads

Facebook and Instagram. The widest audience targeting in digital advertising.

Best fit: E-commerce, visual products, restaurants, and retargeting past website visitors.

Typical starting budget $1,000 – $2,500/mo
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YouTube Ads

Video ads reaching 2B+ monthly users using Google's full audience infrastructure.

Best fit: Brands with strong video assets, B2C products, and local brand awareness campaigns.

Typical starting budget $1,000 – $2,000/mo
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LinkedIn Ads

The only platform with professional demographic targeting: job title, industry, seniority.

Best fit: B2B services, high-ticket consulting, and corporate recruitment.

Typical starting budget $2,000 – $4,000/mo
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Pinterest Ads

High-intent buyers actively planning purchases in home, lifestyle, and e-commerce.

Best fit: Interior designers, wedding vendors, apparel, and aesthetic home goods.

Typical starting budget $800 – $1,500/mo
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Microsoft / Bing

Lower cost-per-click and less competition. Adds 15–25% more search coverage at minimal incremental budget.

Best fit: B2B services and businesses serving older demographics with higher desktop usage.

Typical starting budget $500 – $1,000/mo
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Local Service Ads

Top of Google. Pay per qualified lead, not per click. Google Guaranteed badge included.

Best fit: Plumbers, electricians, lawyers, roofers, and localized home services.

Typical starting budget $1,000 – $2,000/mo
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Display / Programmatic

Keep your brand visible across 90%+ of the internet. Most powerful as a retargeting tool.

Best fit: Businesses with long sales cycles needing to stay top-of-mind with past visitors.

Typical starting budget $500 – $1,000/mo
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Geofencing Ads

Serve mobile ads to people physically inside a geographic boundary you define.

Best fit: Brick-and-mortar retail, events, and businesses targeting specific competitor locations.

Typical starting budget $1,000 – $1,500/mo

Common questions

Questions about channel selection.

Ready to stop guessing about your marketing?

Whether you've been burned before, feel overwhelmed, or aren't sure your budget is enough, the conversation is free and I'll tell you honestly if I think this can work for you.

Ready to get started.

Campaigns live in 3–10 business days.

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Not sure yet?

Not running ads yet, or not sure you're ready? Let's figure out where to start.

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