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Find out exactly why your Google Ads aren’t working.

A Google Ads audit that gives you answers, a roadmap and confidence

All set up on Google Ads but not sure if it’s configured correctly? Know things are a bit of a mess and need a professional opinion? Doing your best but not certain you’re doing it right to get results? Our Google Ads audits will help.

TCC’s Google Ads audit service dives deep into your existing campaigns – uncovering hidden opportunities, pinpointing wasted spend and ensuring every aspect of your account is working as hard as it should be.

 

Google Ads has become significantly more complex

Responsive search ads. Performance Max. Smart Bidding. Audience layering. The Google Ads platform has changed dramatically in recent years – and campaigns set up even 12-18 months ago may be running on structures and settings that are no longer optimal. An audit gives you a current-state snapshot assessed against today’s best practices.

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Why most Google Ads audits miss the real issues

Generic automated reports. Audits that look at surface metrics without understanding your actual business goals. Recommendations that are technically correct but commercially irrelevant. Our audits are manual, thorough and conducted by Google-certified specialists who manage campaigns every day. We don’t just tell you what’s wrong – we tell you why it matters and what to do about it.

What we look at in your account

Every layer, assessed against current best practice

Our audit covers: account structure and campaign organisation, keyword relevance and match types, negative keyword lists, search query analysis, ad copy and quality scores, bidding strategy assessment, audience and demographic targeting, device targeting, ad scheduling, conversion tracking verification, landing page alignment and relevance, wasted spend identification, remarketing setup, and ad extensions and policy compliance.

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You’ll learn throughout the process too

Recommendations you can implement yourself – or we can do it for you

At TCC we believe in empowering our clients with knowledge. Our audit reports aren’t just lists of issues – they’re roadmaps to better performance with clear, prioritised action steps. Whether you want to implement the recommendations yourself or have us do it, you’ll leave with a concrete plan.

Google-certified specialists, not a checklist tool

Real experts reviewing your real account

Our team holds current Google Ads certifications and manages active campaigns across dozens of industries. We know what good looks like. After the audit is complete, we provide a debrief consultation to walk you through the report and answer any questions.

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Why Choose TCC for a Google Ads Audit

We’ve been Google Partners since 2007 and have audited hundreds of accounts across every major industry. We’re not a software tool generating automated reports – we’re experienced practitioners who manually review your account and give you commercially relevant, actionable recommendations. Note: if we haven’t created your Google Ads campaigns, an audit is required before we take on your account management, to ensure the structure and optimisation are right from the start.

FAQ’s

A Google Ads audit is a comprehensive review of your account’s performance, efficiency and alignment with business goals. It identifies wasted spend, structural issues and optimisation opportunities – giving you a clear roadmap to improve results.

We cover account structure, keyword analysis, match types, negative keywords, ad copy and extensions, bidding strategy, audience and device targeting, ad scheduling, conversion tracking, landing page alignment, performance metrics (CTR, CPC, ROAS, cost per conversion), remarketing campaigns and policy compliance.

Typically 5-7 business days from access being granted to report delivery, depending on account size and complexity.

Read-only access to your Google Ads account and ideally Google Analytics. We don’t need admin access.

A detailed report including a summary of identified issues, specific recommendations for improvement, prioritised action items and insights into current performance and growth opportunities – plus a debrief consultation to discuss findings.

Every 3-12 months, or whenever you experience significant changes such as a website redesign, major campaign changes or shifts in business strategy.

Yes – our reports are written to be actionable regardless of who implements them. We also offer implementation services if you’d prefer us to action the findings.

No – businesses of all sizes benefit. Whether you’re spending $500/month or $50,000/month, understanding what’s working and what’s wasting budget is valuable at any scale.

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Choose your Google Ads Audit package

Starter Google Ads Audit

From $1,200 + GST

Suitable for new, early-stage or small businesses wanting a light review of their Google Ads account and recommendations to move forward with. We take a light look at your existing account structure and situation, check your conversion tracking (including GA4 and Enhanced Conversions setup), and review 1-4 pages of your website from a Google Ads/SEO perspective. You'll receive a report of observations and recommendations, plus a debrief consultation to walk through it and confirm your action plan.
  • Light review of your existing Google Ads account
  • Observe current structure and situation
  • Conversion tracking check, including GA4 and Enhanced Conversions setup verification
  • Light review of your website from a Google Ads/SEO perspective (1-4 pages)
  • Prepare report of observations and recommendations
  • Debrief consultation to go through report and confirm action plan

Standard Google Ads Audit

From $1,700 + GST

Suitable for more established organisations wanting a thorough review and clear recommendations. Everything from Starter, plus a more thorough review of your account structure, a check of your Performance Max asset group quality and audience signals (where PMax is in use), and a more thorough website review (4-8 pages) from a Google Ads/SEO perspective.
  • More thorough review of your existing Google Ads account
  • Observe current structure and situation
  • Conversion tracking check, including GA4 and Enhanced Conversions setup verification
  • Performance Max asset group quality and audience signal review (where PMax is in use)
  • More thorough review of your website from a Google Ads/SEO perspective (4-8 pages)
  • Prepare report of observations and recommendations
  • Debrief consultation to go through report and confirm action plan

Solid Google Ads Audit

From $2,800 + GST

Suitable for well-established businesses, national brands, or those with sub-brands, multiple locations or services, wanting a deep-dive review. Everything from Standard, plus a deep dive into your account structure, an assessment of whether AI Max for Search or Demand Gen could fit your overall strategy, and a deep dive website review (8+ pages) from a Google Ads/SEO perspective.
  • Deep dive review of your existing Google Ads account
  • Observe current structure and situation
  • Conversion tracking check, including GA4 and Enhanced Conversions setup verification
  • Performance Max asset group quality and audience signal review (where PMax is in use)
  • AI Max for Search and Demand Gen suitability assessment as part of overall strategy
  • Deep dive review of your website from a Google Ads/SEO perspective (8+ pages)
  • Prepare report of observations and recommendations
  • Debrief consultation to go through report and confirm action plan

Does not include setup of any reporting or monitoring tools such as Google assets If we have not created the Google Ads campaigns, an audit must be conducted before we take on account management, to ensure the structure and optimisation are right

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