Paid Advertising
PPC Management Agency in Manchester
Pay-per-click management across Google, Microsoft (Bing), Meta, LinkedIn, Amazon and TikTok, run as one plan, with budgets moved to whatever produces leads and sales.
Quick Answer
ZAVYANS provides PPC management for businesses in Manchester, remotely from our offices in Islamabad and Arlington, Virginia, with calls in your business hours. The work typically covers PPC strategy, campaign builds across Google, Microsoft Ads, Meta and LinkedIn, conversion tracking and weekly optimisation, planned around local rules from the start, with reporting and invoicing in GBP.
Why Manchester businesses work with us
Calls in UK hours (GMT/BST) and written weekly reporting, so you always know what was done and what it produced
Work researched around Greater Manchester's real markets: Spinningfields, MediaCityUK, the Northern Quarter, e-commerce and the universities
One team running marketing, automation and software, instead of several suppliers who don't talk to each other
Reporting and invoicing in GBP, with London-level thinking at a price that suits Manchester budgets
One PPC plan across every platform
Pay-per-click advertising means you pay only when someone clicks your ad. Most businesses start with Google Ads, but the best results often come from a mix: Google and Microsoft (Bing) Ads for people already searching, Meta and TikTok for demand you create, LinkedIn for B2B decision makers and Amazon for product searches.
We plan PPC as one budget across those platforms, set up conversion tracking first, and move spend every week towards the campaigns that bring real enquiries and sales, not just clicks.
What's included
Weekly optimisation
Bids, keywords, ads and landing pages improved every week, with clear reporting.
PPC strategy
Choosing the right platforms, keywords and audiences for your goals and budget.
Google Ads
Search, Shopping, Performance Max and YouTube campaigns.
Paid social
Meta, LinkedIn and TikTok campaigns built around the same goals.
Conversion tracking
Calls, forms, WhatsApp and purchases tracked before any money is spent.
Microsoft (Bing) Ads
Search ads on Bing, Yahoo and DuckDuckGo, often at a lower cost per click than Google.
What it can do
E-commerce sales
Shopping, Performance Max and Amazon ads measured by return on ad spend.
Product launches
Fast visibility for new products and offers.
B2B pipeline
LinkedIn and search campaigns aimed at decision makers in target companies.
Lead generation
Steady enquiries for service businesses, measured by cost per lead.
Local services
Ads shown to people nearby, with call tracking and booking.
Competitor and brand protection
Making sure your brand appears first when people search for you.
Doing business in Manchester
Greater Manchester is home to around 2.9 million people across ten boroughs, and it is one of the UK's largest economies outside London. Spinningfields is the city's financial and legal district, MediaCityUK in Salford Quays hosts the BBC and ITV, the Northern Quarter and Ancoats are packed with digital agencies, startups and independent retailers, and the Oxford Road corridor links the universities, hospitals and Manchester Science Park. Manchester is also one of the UK's e-commerce capitals, home to fast-growing online retailers such as Boohoo and THG, and its student population is one of the largest in Europe. Businesses here tend to be practical, value-driven and open to testing new ideas, and we plan engagements with that in mind.
We work with Manchester businesses remotely from Islamabad, which is four to five hours ahead of the UK, so our working day overlaps your morning and early afternoon. Calls are scheduled in UK hours, reporting and invoicing are in GBP, and there is no Manchester office overhead built into our fees.
PPC Management rules in the UK
Ads must follow the ASA's CAP Code, so claims need to be truthful and evidenced, finance ads fall under the FCA's financial promotions rules, and each platform adds its own policies.
What's different about PPC management in the UK
UK businesses get a meaningful share of searches from Bing, so pairing Google Ads with Microsoft Ads usually lowers the average cost per lead.
Being honest about the limits
PPC works fastest when there's demand and a clear offer. It can't fix a weak offer or a slow website, and costs rise quickly in competitive industries, so we tell you upfront if a budget is too small to learn from.
Paid advertising in Manchester
Advertising costs in Manchester are generally lower than in London, but competition is rising fast as more national brands and London agencies target the North West. For Ppc Management, we usually target the boroughs and towns you actually serve rather than all of Greater Manchester, test creative quickly because Manchester audiences respond well to direct, personality-led ads, and build separate campaigns for the city centre, the student market around Oxford Road and the affluent suburbs such as Altrincham, Didsbury and Wilmslow, which behave very differently.
Who we work with in Manchester
- E-commerce and fashion brands: Manchester is one of the UK's online retail capitals, with strong demand for performance-led social and shopping campaigns.
- Clinics, gyms and local services: From Didsbury to Altrincham, competing for nearby customers.
- Hospitality and student-focused businesses: Reaching one of Europe's largest student populations around Oxford Road.
Reaching South Asian audiences in Manchester
Greater Manchester has large South Asian communities, including in Longsight, Rusholme, Cheetham Hill and Oldham, and Rusholme's Curry Mile is known across the UK. Our team works in English and Urdu, which helps when campaigns, landing pages or customer conversations need to reach Urdu-speaking audiences alongside the wider Manchester market.
Results from real client work
Engagements for clients in the USA and Pakistan. Client names are withheld and figures are rounded ranges.
Case study · 2025
ZAVYANS grew a multi-state US insurance agency from ~30-60 to 120-200 quote requests a month, with 20-50% lower cost per lead, in 3-6 months (2025).
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Case study · 2025
ZAVYANS grew a multi-state US law firm from ~15-30 to 60-120 case enquiries a month, with 20-50% lower cost per lead, in 3-6 months (2025).
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Areas of Manchester we cover
Manchester city centre
Retail, hospitality, offices and the Deansgate and Piccadilly areas.
Spinningfields
Banks, law firms, accountants and professional services.
Northern Quarter and Ancoats
Digital agencies, startups, independent retail and food.
Salford and MediaCityUK
Media, broadcasting and creative production, including the BBC and ITV.
Oxford Road corridor
Universities, hospitals, life sciences and Manchester Science Park.
Trafford and Trafford Park
One of Europe's largest industrial estates, plus the Trafford Centre.
Stockport
Growing office, retail and digital businesses south of the city.
Altrincham and Sale
Affluent towns with professional services, clinics and independent retail.
Bolton, Bury and Wigan
Manufacturing, logistics, trades and local services.
Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside
Local services, manufacturing and family businesses.
We also work with businesses across the wider North West, including Warrington, Cheshire (Wilmslow, Knutsford and Macclesfield), Preston and Liverpool. We work remotely, so where you are based doesn't change how the engagement runs.
How much does PPC cost in the UK?
UK click prices are generally lower than in the USA for most industries, but competitive sectors such as legal, finance and home services can still cost several pounds per click. US benchmarks below are a useful upper reference.
| Industry (US, 2025) | Avg cost per click | Avg conversion rate | Avg cost per lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average across industries | $5.26 | 7.52% | $70.11 |
| Attorneys & legal services | $8.58 | - | $131.63 |
| Dentists & dental services | $7.85 | - | - |
| Home & home improvement | $7.85 | - | - |
| Education & instruction | $6.23 | - | - |
| Automotive repair & service | - | - | $28.50 |
| Restaurants & food | - | - | $30.27 |
Source: WordStream by LocaliQ, Google Ads Benchmarks 2025 (US data). Your costs depend on industry, location, competition and the quality of your ads and landing pages. Read our full PPC management cost guide.
What PPC management costs
- Flat monthly fee: commonly $500 to $2,500 a month for small businesses, more for larger accounts.
- Percentage of ad spend: typically 10% to 20%, with smaller budgets usually at the higher end.
- Setup fee: often $500 to $5,000 one-time, covering the audit, tracking, campaign structure and first ads.
We quote a clear flat monthly fee in writing after a short call, so your fee doesn't rise just because you spend more on ads.
How to set a starting budget
Work backwards from the number of leads you want. If your expected cost per lead is $70 and you want 20 leads a month, plan for about $1,400 a month in ad spend, plus a few weeks of testing. A budget that only buys a handful of clicks a day is too small to learn from, and we'll tell you if that's the case.
Which PPC platforms should you use?
Most businesses don't need every platform. We start with the one closest to buying intent, usually Google Search, then add others when the first is profitable.
| Platform | Who you reach | Buying intent | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Search | People actively searching for your service | High | Most service and local businesses |
| Google Shopping & Performance Max | Product searches and Google's full network | High | E-commerce |
| Microsoft (Bing) Ads | Searchers on Bing, Yahoo and DuckDuckGo, often older and higher income | High | B2B, professional services, USA/UK/Canada/Australia |
| Meta (Facebook & Instagram) | Interest and lookalike audiences, retargeting | Medium | Consumer offers, e-commerce, local services |
| LinkedIn Ads | Job title, company and industry targeting | Medium | B2B and high-value services |
| Amazon Ads | Shoppers searching on Amazon | High | Brands selling on Amazon |
| TikTok Ads | Younger audiences and short-form video | Low to medium | Consumer brands and apps |
Microsoft (Bing) Ads deserves a closer look in the USA and UK: Bing's share of all US searches was about 7.5% in 2025 and around 8% in the UK, much higher on desktop, and its clicks are often cheaper than Google's because fewer advertisers compete there.
PPC audit checklist: 10 things we check first
- Conversion tracking is set up for calls, forms, WhatsApp and purchases, and tested
- Search terms are reviewed weekly and negative keywords added
- Campaigns are split by service, location or product, not one big campaign
- Ads match the keywords and the landing page message
- Landing pages load fast on mobile and have one clear next step
- Bids and budgets follow cost per lead or return on ad spend, not clicks
- Location and ad schedule settings match where and when you serve customers
- Brand searches are protected from competitors
- Microsoft (Bing) Ads is tested alongside Google
- Leads are followed up within minutes, and outcomes are tracked back to campaigns
Most accounts we review fail at least three of these, usually tracking, search terms and landing pages. Fixing them often lowers cost per lead before any budget increase.
Your first 90 days of PPC
- Weeks 1-2
Audit, conversion tracking, keyword and competitor research, landing page fixes.
- Weeks 3-4
Launch on the first platform with tight targeting and several ad variations.
- Month 2
Weekly search-term reviews, negative keywords, bid and budget changes, ad testing.
- Month 3
Scale what works, test Microsoft Ads or paid social, and report on cost per lead and sales.
Who we help
E-commerce brands
Stores selling online through Shopping, Meta and Amazon.
Local service businesses
Clinics, law firms, trades and agencies that need steady enquiries.
Multi-location businesses
Consistent campaigns across many cities or countries.
B2B companies
Software, consulting and manufacturing firms targeting decision makers.
How we work
- Step 1
Audit
We review your accounts, tracking, landing pages and competition.
- Step 2
Build
Tracking first, then campaigns, ads and audiences on the right platforms.
- Step 3
Launch and test
Campaigns go live and are tested with a weekly read-out.
- Step 4
Scale
Budget moves to the platforms and campaigns producing results.
What affects the cost
Every project is quoted in writing after a short call. The main factors are:
- Your monthly ad budget, paid directly to the platforms
- How many platforms and campaigns are managed
- Whether landing pages need building or improving
- Tracking and CRM integration needs
- Reporting frequency and meetings
Pricing
How much does PPC Management cost in Manchester?
Pricing for PPC Management with ZAVYANS in Manchester starts from £249 a month, plus your ad spend, which you pay directly to Google and Microsoft. Larger plans: Growth from £449 a month and Pro from £749 a month.
Starter
from £249 a month
- 1 ad platform (Google, Meta, TikTok or YouTube)
- Up to 3 campaigns
- Ad spend up to £1,500 a month
- Conversion tracking set-up
- Monthly report
Growth
from £449 a month
- Up to 2 ad platforms
- Up to 8 campaigns
- Ad spend up to £5,000 a month
- Creative and A/B testing
- Landing page review
- Report and call every two weeks
Pro
from £749 a month
- All ad platforms
- Unlimited campaigns
- Ad spend up to £15,000 a month (10% of spend above that)
- 1 new landing page a month
- Weekly report and strategy call
The exact price depends on scope, such as the number of campaigns, locations or pages, and is confirmed in writing after a free proposal call. Prices exclude any applicable taxes. See all ZAVYANS prices.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have an office in Manchester?
Not a physical office. We work with Manchester businesses remotely, with calls in UK hours (GMT/BST), written weekly reporting and invoicing in GBP. Not paying for a Manchester office keeps our fees lower than many local agencies.
Should we advertise on Microsoft (Bing) Ads?
Often, yes, especially in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia. Bing has a smaller but often older, higher-income audience, and clicks can cost less than on Google.
Is PPC the same as Google Ads?
Google Ads is the largest PPC platform, but PPC also includes Microsoft (Bing) Ads, Meta, LinkedIn, Amazon and TikTok ads. We plan them together.
Which cities in the UK do you work with?
We work with businesses across the UK, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Bristol, Sheffield and Newcastle.
How much should we spend on PPC?
Enough to get several leads or sales a week at your expected cost per lead. We recommend a starting budget after reviewing your market and goals.
Do we own the ad accounts?
Yes. Accounts are set up in your name, and you keep full access and history.
What is PPC management?
It's planning, building and optimising pay-per-click ads, where you pay only when someone clicks, across platforms such as Google, Microsoft Ads, Meta and LinkedIn.
What rules apply to PPC management in the UK?
Ads must follow the ASA's CAP Code, so claims need to be truthful and evidenced, finance ads fall under the FCA's financial promotions rules, and each platform adds its own policies.
How soon will we see results?
Campaigns usually start bringing clicks and enquiries in the first weeks, with performance improving over the first two to three months as we optimise.
What do you need from me to start?
Access to existing ad accounts and analytics, your goals and target areas, and a clear offer or landing page.
Is PPC better than SEO?
They do different jobs. PPC brings traffic within days and stops when you stop paying; SEO builds traffic over months that keeps coming. Most growing businesses use PPC for quick leads while SEO builds.
How do PPC agencies charge?
Usually a flat monthly fee, commonly $500 to $2,500 for small businesses, or 10% to 20% of ad spend, plus a one-time setup fee. We use a clear flat fee agreed in writing.
What is a good conversion rate for PPC?
Across industries, Google Ads search campaigns averaged a 7.52% conversion rate in 2025 according to WordStream by LocaliQ. Good rates depend on your industry and offer.
What is Performance Max?
It's a Google Ads campaign type that uses automation to show ads across Search, Shopping, YouTube, Display, Gmail and Maps from one campaign. It works best with good conversion tracking and clear product or lead data.
Can PPC work with a small budget?
Yes, if it's focused on a few high-intent keywords, one location and one offer. A budget that only buys a few clicks a day is too small to learn from, and we'll say so honestly.
What are negative keywords?
Search terms you exclude so your ads don't show for irrelevant searches, such as 'free' or 'jobs'. Adding them weekly is one of the fastest ways to cut wasted spend.
How do you track phone calls and WhatsApp leads from ads?
With call tracking numbers, call extensions, click-to-WhatsApp events and website conversion tags, so every lead can be traced back to the campaign and keyword.
Do you manage Microsoft (Bing) Ads?
Yes. We often run Microsoft Ads alongside Google, especially in the USA, UK, Canada and Australia, where it can deliver cheaper clicks from a valuable audience.
How much does PPC cost in the UK?
It depends on your industry and location. In the USA, Google Ads averaged $5.26 per click and $70.11 per lead in 2025 (WordStream by LocaliQ). UK, Canadian and Australian clicks are often lower, but competitive sectors can be expensive. We estimate your costs before you commit.
Are you a PPC agency in the UK?
Yes. We manage PPC for businesses across the UK remotely, with calls in your business hours, written weekly reports and accounts set up in your name.
Is Ppc Management cheaper in Manchester than in London?
Usually, yes. Costs per click and per lead are generally lower than in central London, but they vary by industry and are rising as competition grows. We estimate a realistic budget before you commit.
Can you target specific Greater Manchester boroughs or towns?
Yes. Campaigns can target individual boroughs such as Trafford, Stockport or Salford, specific towns, or a radius around your premises, and exclude areas you don't serve.
Which areas of Manchester do you cover?
All of Manchester and the surrounding area, including Manchester city centre, Spinningfields, Northern Quarter and Ancoats, Salford and MediaCityUK, Oxford Road corridor. We also work with businesses across the wider North West, including Warrington, Cheshire (Wilmslow, Knutsford and Macclesfield), Preston and Liverpool.
How much does PPC Management cost in Manchester?
Pricing for PPC Management with ZAVYANS in Manchester starts from £249 a month, plus your ad spend, which you pay directly to Google and Microsoft. Larger plans: Growth from £449 a month and Pro from £749 a month. The exact price depends on scope, such as the number of campaigns, locations or pages, and is confirmed in writing after a free proposal call. Prices exclude any applicable taxes.
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