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.
The 9 Platforms
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.
Meta Ads
Facebook and Instagram. The widest audience targeting in digital advertising.
Best fit: E-commerce, visual products, restaurants, and retargeting past website visitors.
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.
LinkedIn Ads
The only platform with professional demographic targeting: job title, industry, seniority.
Best fit: B2B services, high-ticket consulting, and corporate recruitment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Common questions