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Google Ads Audit Services

A Google Ads audit that finds the wasted spend.

Google reports its own wins. We check them against signed clients. Get a free 15 point Google Ads audit and see what to fix first.

  • Wasted search terms, tracking gaps and Performance Max reviewed by hand
  • View only access, so nothing in your account changes
  • Fix list ranked by revenue, plus a recorded walkthrough call
See all 15 checks

Audit running

Free · 15 checks
01Conversion Tracking Integrity
02Lead Quality and Offline Conversions
03Search Term Waste
04Keyword and Match Type Review
05Underperforming Spend Concentration
06Geographic Targeting Leakage
07Network and Placement Audit
08Performance Max Budget Leakage
09Bidding Strategy Review
10Budget Allocation Check
11Device and Ad Schedule Analysis
12Audience Targeting Review
13Brand vs Non-Brand Performance
14Landing Page Conversion Gaps
15Account Changes and Automation Risks

15

checkpoints

£0

cost to you

5 days

to report

An accredited Google Ads audit agency

Google Partner

Google Partner

Google Ads certified agency

Semrush Certified Agency

Semrush Certified Agency

Certified Agency Partner

Microsoft Bing Partner

Microsoft Bing Partner

Bing Ads accredited

Digital Agency Network

Digital Agency Network

Top Rated Agency

01 — The Problem

Google Ads says it is working. Your bank balance may disagree.

Google marks its own homework. Conversion counts, impression share and Optimisation Score look healthy while the account buys the wrong clicks. Most accounts we audit share the same quiet leaks: broad match drift, tracking that counts the wrong conversions, and Performance Max spending where it is easiest, not where it pays. Running Bing or paid social too? Book a full PPC audit.

Search terms you never chose

Broad match and loose phrase match pull in researchers, job seekers and competitors. You pay for every one of those clicks, and the search terms report is where it shows. On a small budget that waste hurts most, so our small business PPC service starts here.

Conversions that count the wrong things

Page views, two second calls and duplicate tags inflate Google Ads conversions. Without offline conversion import, smart bidding learns from the wrong signal.

AIspending on autopilot…

Smart bidding on autopilot

Performance Max and Target CPA spend freely. Unchecked, they buy cheap conversions and brand searches you would have won anyway. We see it in most accounts our London PPC agency takes over.

02 — The Cost Of Waiting

Google bills daily. It never flags its own waste.

Every day of delay is another day of spend. Move the sliders to see what an unreviewed Google Ads account could be costing you. The waste share is an illustrative assumption, not a promise. Your free audit puts a real figure on it.

Wasted a month

£1,250

Wasted a year

£15,000

03 — The Solution

Our free 15 point Google Ads audit service.

We audit Google Ads from the conversion action up to the campaign structure, in three stages. Fix the data, stop the waste, then rebuild around revenue.

Measurement

Can you trust your data?

  • 01Conversion Tracking Integrity
  • 02Lead Quality and Offline Conversions

Waste

Where is spend leaking?

  • 03Search Term Waste
  • 04Keyword and Match Type Review
  • 05Underperforming Spend Concentration
  • 06Geographic Targeting Leakage
  • 07Network and Placement Audit
  • 08Performance Max Budget Leakage

Strategy

Is it built for revenue?

  • 09Bidding Strategy Review
  • 10Budget Allocation Check
  • 11Device and Ad Schedule Analysis
  • 12Audience Targeting Review
  • 13Brand vs Non-Brand Performance
  • 14Landing Page Conversion Gaps
  • 15Account Changes and Automation Risks

15 checks. Free. Yours to keep.

04 — Reviews

5 star rated Google Ads audit services.

Most clients start with the audit, and many stay on for PPC management services. No lock in and no hard sell, just the truth about your Google Ads account from the person who audited it. Ongoing work runs on our Google Ads packages.

Excellent

5-star reviews on Google

“I have a legal practice and moved from a very lacklustre marketing company to MagnifyLab. The results have been quick and really quite amazing. My turnover has increased massively.”
Gordon Turner GTE Settlement Agreements
“We have used various services providers in this space for over 5 years now and can confidently says that MagnifyLab know what they are doing, are proactive, and are very good with the execution.”
Shyam Selvaraj City Legal Solicitors
“Excellent service, extremely personable and professional.”
Sheata Karim Grayfords Law
“Ray at MagnifyLab has completely transformed my digital footprint. My practice has doubled since they've taken over my website. Cannot recommend them highly enough.”
Kulvinder Lall Cardiothoracic Surgeon
“Outstanding ppc agency. We’ve been using Ray and his team for a number of years and they always think outside of the box to deliver amazing lead gen campaigns for our brand.”
Ollie Clarke Ralph Rose
“I'd highly recommend to any potential new client looking for a dynamic agency with a personal touch to help grow their business. We look forward to working together in the future!”
Oliver Hewlett Blue Market Media

05 — What You Get

Your Google Ads account audit, ready to action on Monday.

We audit Google Ads against revenue, not Optimisation Score. You get a scored report, a ranked fix list and a recorded call where every finding is explained in plain English. No 80 page export of generic tips.

Sample audit scorecard

Conversion tracking55/100
Search term waste28/100
Match types40/100
Bidding strategy72/100
Landing pages48/100
  1. 01

    Request your free audit

    Tell us your website and monthly ad spend. A senior strategist in our PPC Hertfordshire team replies the same day with a view only access request for Google Ads, plus Analytics and your CRM if you have one.

  2. 02

    We audit all 15 checkpoints

    We pull 90 days of Google Ads data, then read search terms, conversion actions, bid strategies, placements and lead data by hand. Each checkpoint is scored and the spend at risk is quantified.

  3. 03

    You receive the report within five working days

    Scored findings and a fix list ranked by revenue impact and effort, so the biggest leaks close first.

  4. 04

    Walkthrough call, then your choice

    We walk through every finding on a recorded call. Fix it in house, brief another agency or ask our Google Ads management agency for a quote. The audit is yours either way.

06 — Why MagnifyLab

A Google Ads audit by a strategist, not a script.

Typical Google Ads audit services

  • Generic checklist run by software
  • Flags generic issues, ignores revenue
  • Locked behind a paid, upfront fee
  • Long PDF with no clear priorities
  • Handed over by a sales rep

MagnifyLab Google Ads audit

  • Hand-reviewed by a senior PPC strategist
  • Judged on leads and signed clients, not clicks
  • Free, with no obligation to hire us
  • Scored findings and a ranked fix list
  • Walkthrough call with the person who ran the audit

08 — Google Ads Audit FAQs

Google Ads audit questions, answered.

01

What does a good Google Ads audit include?

A good Google Ads audit starts with conversion tracking, then tests whether Google is buying the right clicks. It covers search terms, match types, bidding, Performance Max, geography, devices, audiences and landing pages, and ends with a fix list ranked by revenue. MagnifyLab's free Google Ads audit scores 15 checkpoints and quantifies the spend at risk.

02

Can I hire a Google Ads expert to audit my account?

Yes. You can hire a Google Ads expert to audit your account, and MagnifyLab's certified strategists do it free. We ask for view only access, review 15 checkpoints by hand, then send a scored report and walk you through it on a recorded call. You keep the findings with no obligation to hire us.

03

Is the free Google Ads audit really free?

Yes. The free Google Ads audit costs nothing and carries no obligation to buy. You get the 15 point report, a ranked fix list and a recorded walkthrough call. It is open to UK advertisers spending £1,000 or more a month. We offer it because a clear report is the best way to show how we work.

04

What does a Google Ads account audit cover?

A Google Ads account audit at MagnifyLab covers 15 checkpoints in three stages. Data checks conversion tracking and lead quality. Waste covers search terms, match types, spend concentration, geography, networks and Performance Max. Revenue covers bidding, budgets, devices, audiences, brand versus non brand, landing pages and automation risks.

05

How long does a Google Ads audit take?

You receive your Google Ads audit report within five working days of granting view only access. Accounts with several campaign types, or those needing CRM data matched to leads, can take a little longer. We confirm the timeline when you request your free audit.

06

What access do you need to audit my Google Ads account?

We need view only access to your Google Ads account, and ideally Google Analytics and your CRM or lead data. View only means we can see everything but change nothing, and you can remove access whenever you like. Offline conversion data is what lets us judge lead quality, not just clicks.

07

What period of data do you analyse?

We analyse 90 days of Google Ads data as standard, long enough to show trends and spot waste without seasonal noise. For seasonal accounts, recent changes or long sales cycles we widen it to six months. We also read the change history, so recent edits are checked against results.

08

How often should I audit Google Ads?

Audit Google Ads every quarter, and straight after a performance drop, a big campaign change or a switch of agency. Search terms, competitors and Google's automation shift constantly, so budget leaks reopen fast. Accounts running Performance Max or smart bidding drift quickest and need the closest watch.

09

How is a Google Ads audit service different from an automated tool?

Automated tools report your Optimisation Score and flag generic issues like missing ad extensions. A Google Ads audit service run by MagnifyLab judges the account against revenue: which spend produced signed clients and which did not. A strategist reads search terms, tracking and lead data, then tells you what to fix first.

10

Do I have to hire MagnifyLab after the audit?

No. The audit is yours to keep, whether you fix it in house or brief another agency. If you want help, we quote Google Ads management from £750 a month on a rolling contract. There is no sales script on the walkthrough call, just your findings and what to fix first.

11

Does the audit cover Performance Max and Microsoft Ads?

Yes. Our Google Ads audit covers Search, Performance Max, Display and YouTube campaigns, and flags where Performance Max cannibalises Search or brand terms. We review Microsoft Advertising on request. Tell us which campaign types you run and we scope the audit to match.

Free · 15 checkpoints · No obligation

Stop paying for clicks that never convert.

Request your free Google Ads audit today. A senior strategist goes through your account and shows you which campaigns earn their budget and which do not.

Call 020 7205 2755

View only access · Same-day reply · Keep the findings either way