How to hire a Google AdWords Management Service is tricky but not impossible. 

Many business owners have great ideas but no time to execute them. Google AdWords campaigns are an example of this. They are an essential part of the marketing mix in the digital era, but time constraints mean many firms do not run PPC campaigns or think Google Adwords can’t work for them.

In the latter scenario, this likely means that they have tried to handle AdWords campaign management in-house alongside other jobs and obligations. This is a mistake because Google AdWords account management needs continuous attention to succeed. 

Due to the skills and time involved, AdWords campaigns that deliver can only really be achieved using outside specialists. Unlike marketing generalists or business owners, they have the time and skills to stay on top of the latest best practices and run your campaigns as if they are their own.

Recruiting a Google AdWords specialist

Google AdWords consultants bring the skills you need to set up effective campaigns – without the cost or risk of hiring a permanent member of staff. 

If you are wondering about the costs of recruiting outside help, think of it this way. The cost of an AdWords management company can quickly pay for itself by ensuring your campaigns are optimized. In other words, what you spend on your agency will soon pay for itself by saving money on duff clicks that under-optimized campaigns would invariably generate.

In addition to this, you will also increase your chances of getting in their first with potential new customers. Well-positioned Ads will generate a continuous cycle of clicks into your sales funnel. This is in direct contrast to under-optimized campaigns that risk delivering a deluge of irrelevant, wasted clicks to clutter your lead queue.

AdWords campaigns can also form an essential part of a digital marketing mix. Consider investing more in AdWords due to their lead generation and brand awareness potential. Because of the tight targeting that can be applied to AdWords campaigns, potential buyers from this channel tend to be a lot more severe than those that click through from social media networks, for example. 

Begin a recruitment process for a Google AdWords consultant

Your recruitment process should start by writing an outline, or job description. This should detail what you are expecting from your Google AdWords campaigns and some information about the target audience you are trying to sell to.

There is no shortage of Google AdWords management services to choose from. Send your brief to a selection of them and invite them to express interest in handling your Google AdWords account. Try sending the brief to a few different types of organizations, including PPC freelancers on Upwork, small AdWords consultancies, and larger agencies. You can then decide which type of firm you prefer to be working with, given your requirements. 

The ‘interview’ process

Go over the replies, and when you are satisfied, arrange to speak with the Google AdWords agencies you like the sound of. Ask them about their approach for building an AdWords campaign strategy, and how they would apply this to your particular requirements.

Take this chance to understand their expertise and who would be working on your account. This is especially applicable to larger agencies, where you potentially risk paying top dollar but being assigned a very junior account manager. 

Narrowing the list to one management service

You are now approaching decision time! Discuss contractual terms and payments. Will you be looking to engage for just one Google AdWords campaign as a proof of concept, or do you plan to give the agency 6-12 months to deliver before an annual review? 

Also, write down and be clear about roles and responsibilities. Ensure all parties know what to expect from the other. If you plan to be relatively hands-off, this is especially important. 

Discuss some tactics for your first campaign. A launch offer or selling point is always a good idea. Offering a discount, multi-buy offer, or free trial is a great place to start. This will give the agency an excellent offer to get their teeth into to get your campaigns off to a fast start. 

You should also schedule regular reviews to monitor the quality and quantity of leads that come through. Before these, ask your sales team for feedback on the leads and their stage with following up.