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Google Search Advertising Services

Connect with Customers at Their Moment of Search Intent

Google Search Advertising

Reach potential customers exactly when they're searching for your products or services with AI-powered Google Ads. Our Google Search Advertising services in Columbus, Ohio help businesses of all sizes maximize their ad spend, drive quality leads, and achieve measurable ROI through strategic Google Ads campaigns.

Power of Google Ads

Harness the Power of Google Ads for Your Columbus Business

Google Search Ads connect your business with potential customers at the exact moment they're searching for what you offer. Unlike traditional marketing, this pay-per-click model means you only pay when someone clicks your ad—making it one of the most cost-effective digital marketing strategies available to Columbus businesses.

At Social Firm, we build and manage Google Ad campaigns that combine strategic keyword targeting and compelling ad copy with continuous optimization. By leveraging Google AI, we improve ad strength, increase conversion rates, and help you achieve specific business goals—whether driving online sales, generating qualified leads, or increasing store visits throughout Central Ohio.

Google Search Advertising Services Columbus Ohio
Google Advertising Tactics

Comprehensive Google Advertising Solutions Beyond Just Search

From intent-based search ads to visually engaging display campaigns, we utilize the full spectrum of Google Ads to reach your potential customers at every point in their journey. What types of Google Ads might be right for you?

Google Search Intent Advertising

Google Search Intent Advertising

Capture high-intent traffic with Google search ads that appear when Columbus customers search for keywords relevant to your business. Our team researches the most effective keywords, creates compelling ad copy with multiple variations, and implements smart bidding strategies powered by Google AI. We continuously track, learn, and optimize your campaigns to improve quality scores and lower conversion costs.
Digital Display Advertising

Google Display Advertising

Expand your reach beyond search with visually appealing display ads that appear on millions of websites across the Google Display Network. These ads help build brand awareness and nurture interest among potential customers who haven't yet searched for your products. Our display ad campaigns for Columbus businesses use sophisticated targeting options, including demographics, interests, and website topics, to maximize your return on ad spend.
Google Shopping Ads

Google Shopping Ads

Showcase your products directly in Google search results with visually appealing Google Shopping Ads. Ideal for Columbus retailers and e-commerce businesses, shopping ads display your product image, price, and business name to shoppers actively searching for products you sell. Our team optimizes your product feed, implements strategic bidding, and ensures your shopping ad campaigns deliver a strong return on ad spend.
YouTube Video Ads

YouTube Video Ads

Engage your audience on the world's second-largest search engine with compelling video content. YouTube ad types include skippable in-stream ads, non-skippable ads, and discovery ads, all designed to capture attention at different stages of the customer journey. Our team helps Columbus businesses create, implement, and optimize YouTube ad campaigns that build brand awareness and drive conversions.
Google Local Service Ads

Google Local Service Ads

Build trust with Columbus customers through Google Local Service Ads that place your business at the top of search results with the Google Guaranteed badge. These ads work differently than traditional PPC - you pay per lead, not per click. Our team helps local Columbus businesses get verified, set up their profiles, manage leads, and optimize performance to connect with customers searching for services in specific Columbus neighborhoods.
Google Performance Max

Google Performance Max

Leverage the full power of Google AI with Performance Max campaigns that automatically show your ads across all Google channels, including Search, Display, YouTube, Gmail, and Maps. These comprehensive campaigns use machine learning to find the optimal mix for reaching your Columbus target audience. Our team sets up, monitors, and refines your Performance Max campaigns to ensure they drive meaningful results for your business.
Our Process

The Process of Getting Started with Google Advertising in Columbus, Ohio is Simple

At Social Firm, we believe in simplicity. The less confusion, the better—for both your business and your customers.

Step One

Discovery

We’ll ask questions to understand your target customers, budget, desired marketing channels, and your marketing goals.
Step Two

Research & Strategize

We research and make KPI-based determinations with you, then build out your campaigns for maximum effectiveness.
Step Three

Implementation

We then build, design, and optimize your digital advertising campaigns to your specifications, and within your budget.
Step Four

Measure Results

Data is your friend! Collecting and analyzing data is key to ensuring your marketing dollars are well spent.
The Benefits

The Benefits of Google Search Advertising in Columbus, Ohio

Google Ads gives you many options to reach potential customers in Columbus who are actively searching for your products and services. With Google search advertising services, you control your monthly budget while reaching targeted audiences at the precise moment of purchase intent. Our Google ads management helps you maximize your ad spend with trackable, measurable results that demonstrate clear ROI.

Cost Effective

Digital marketing is often far less expensive than more traditional forms of marketing and advertising, such as television, radio, and print media.

Highly Measurable

The impact of your Google ads campaigns can be accurately measured in terms of reach, impressions, clicks, conversions, and the always-important return on ad spend.

Precision Targeting

Google search advertising allows you to accurately target by demographics, psychographics, and geographics to ensure you're reaching your intended audience in Columbus and beyond.

Enhanced Customer Engagement

From using search intent data to gain customer insights to jumpstarting your first campaign with focused messaging, Google Ads helps build meaningful relationships with your customer base.
News & Insights

Marketing News & Insights

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Client Reviews

Trust is Everything

Please, don't take our word for it. We truly appreciate our clients, and sometimes they let us know how much they appreciate us, too.

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Phill Osaka
8 November 2022
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I'm currently working on two projects with Social Firm and to date can not come up with a single complaint about their ability, service, communication or character. They've been wonderful to collaborate with and have certainly earned any future business I need in the field. As my grandma would have always said, had my grandma ever dealt with them; You've always got firm footing with the Social Firm.
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Cindy Snide
22 May 2022
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Our technology consulting firm has worked with Social Firm on two projects so far and we are excited to continue our relationship. First, they have been amazingly quick to respond. Beyond that, I am thrilled with how well they seem to understand our needs and ask the right questions to bring us to the end result we are seeking. We are looking forward to working with them on so much more.
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Myers Real Estate
2 June 2020
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The Social Firm creates all of our marketing material and created our website. The process for creating new material is smooth and easy. Jason does a wonderful job taking our ides and thoughts and turning them into the message we are looking for. We will look to The Social Firm for all of our marketing needs!
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Anthony Timperman
4 April 2024
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I highly recommend The Social Firm to any company/brand looking to increase their growth and profitability. Their team leads with integrity, consistency, and open communication. TSF created an awesome website for our brand and has been instrumental in leading our SEO strategy. In a design/ad/marketing landscape packed with talent, The Social Firm stands out as a reputable and reliable leader in the space.
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Rachel Kutay
10 December 2021
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Working with Social Firm has been phenomenal. Matt, Jason, and everyone I've worked with on their team were exceptionally professional, creative, and fun. They were able to understand our business, our market, and our clients and in turn provide us with a website that I couldn't be more proud of. I highly, HIGHLY, recommend them for web design and marketing needs. They love small businesses and make you feel like friends. I cannot thank them enough!
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Adam Koos
24 February 2025
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Tired of trying to understand what SEO and SEM are, how they benefit you, and if they even work? Looking for a team of people who will not only educate you and “get the job done,” but a team that takes the time to educate you, understand your business, and provide you with only the marketing you NEED? I’ve worked with three different digital marketing firms over the years, but none have come close to the level of strategy, execution, and sheer commitment that Social Firm brings to the table. They don’t just throw cookie-cutter solutions at you and hope something sticks. Instead, they take the time to understand your brand, your audience, and your goals - then they build a plan that actually works, all while tracking KPIs and adjusting your marketing strategy along the way. From web design and branding to SEO and SEM, every project they touch is handled with precision, creativity, and a level of care that’s honestly hard to find in this space. The team is insanely responsive, ridiculously knowledgeable, and they’re just flat-out good people. So, if you’re on the fence about hiring a digital marketing firm, let this be a review that instills trust. You won’t regret it. They’re not just another digital marketing agency. Quite frankly, they’re one of the best investments I’ve ever made in my business.
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Ken Sheppard
24 March 2026
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The entire team has been great. They communicate with me. They progress my projects along. The writing of content is excellent. Top notch team! i am happy with their efforts.
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Jill Eisenberg
28 April 2025
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I have worked with Matt and team for many years! I appreciate their attention to detail and partnership!
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Henry Loe
3 July 2024
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Words cannot express how amazing it was to work with the Social Firm. Not only did they deliver an outstanding website for us that involved coordinating with several internal stakeholders, but they remained available throughout the entire process. I exchanged emails with their PM on a daily basis and always received a quick response throughout the entire 6-month-long project. This team is second to none, and I would highly recommend their services.
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Charles Fox
6 June 2024
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Getting a website high in Google rankings takes far more advanced knowledge of internet mechanics than it used to. In our experience, we have found no web developers even close to the caliber of The Social Firm. There are lots of developer promises out there, but real, verified, and proven delivery is a whole other ball game.
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Rockford Homes
1 June 2020
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"Great company to work with! Very professional and prompt, highly recommended for all kinds of design work.
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Garret Mouser
8 August 2022
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Since partnering with the Social Firm for website management and digital marketing, my medical practice has experienced a significant increase in new patient volume. They are great team to work with!
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Ben Dils
5 October 2023
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Social Firm has provided excellent guidance for my business. Their team is very responsive, honest and knowledgeable in the digital marketing space. I would highly recommend them! Ben Dils - Owner Granville Concierge
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Gina Howard
26 February 2025
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Social Firm is the kind of marketing partner every operations leader dreams of. They’re responsive, proactive, and reliable - which means fewer headaches for me. From website updates to SEO and digital strategy, they handle everything seamlessly. If I need something fixed or improved, it’s done - fast and correctly. More importantly, they don’t just wait for direction; they bring solutions to the table. Marketing and operations have to work hand in hand, and The Social Firm makes that happen effortlessly. If you want a team that actually makes your business run smoother, you’ve found them.
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Caleb Hawkins
24 August 2022
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The Social Firm does amazing work and they are quick to respond. We will continue to utilize their services for all of our web design projects!
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Crown Services, Inc. HQ
11 April 2023
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Social Firm is without a doubt, one of the finest companies we’ve had the honor to collaborate with. What truly sets Social Firm apart is their exceptional communication. They were always accessible to discuss my SEO and G4 analytics project needs, and their team always went above and beyond to guarantee satisfaction. Their responsiveness and attention to detail made the entire process stress-free and efficient for our Marketing Department (also known as The Crown Creative Collab).
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Rodrigo Mendez
4 December 2023
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This is hands down one of the best teams we've ever worked with. They executed a complex, beautiful website that's already yielding ROI - all under a very challenging production schedule. Professional, Creative, Fast and Responsive are all easy words to describe this team. Highly recommended.
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Rae Lemley
31 July 2023
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We at Jarvis Law Office signed on with The Social Firm for SEO, web management, content management, programmatic display, and graphic design services about four months ago. We are currently working through a pretty significant mess created by the previous digital marketing vendor which, is going very well. The team carefully listens to our needs and reacts appropriately. The Social Firm is very responsive and detail oriented and as an added plus, a pleasure to work with!
Getting Started

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Frequently Asked Questions

You have questions? We have answers.

Google Ads helps local Columbus businesses reach customers whenever they’re searching for the products or services you offer. They provide powerful tools to grow your business, allowing you to target specific neighborhoods, display location extensions to highlight your address, and optimize "near me" searches to drive local traffic. With features like Google Local Service Ads, you can connect with Columbus customers who are ready to buy, all while maintaining full control of your budget and only paying for quality leads instead of clicks.

While there's no minimum monthly budget required to use Google Ads, effectiveness depends on your industry, competition, and goals. For most local Columbus, Ohio businesses, we recommend starting with at least a monthly ad spend of $1500 with Google to gather meaningful data. Our team helps you determine the optimal budget to achieve your specific business goals within your financial constraints.

Unlike SEO, which can take months to show results, Google Ads can begin driving traffic immediately after campaign launch. However, the timeline for meaningful business results varies by industry and campaign type. Search ads typically show faster conversion results (often within days or weeks) while display and video campaigns may take longer as they focus on building awareness. Our continuous optimization approach ensures your campaigns improve over time, with most Columbus clients seeing significant performance enhancements within 1-3 months.

The key difference is search intent. Google ads reach customers actively searching for products or services like yours, while social media targets users based on interests and behaviors, regardless of current purchase intent. Google search ads typically drive higher conversion rates for bottom-funnel objectives, while social media excels at awareness and engagement. Many Columbus businesses find that the best results come from using both channels as complementary parts of their digital marketing strategy.

Yes, Social Firm provides Google Ad management for businesses of all sizes across various industries in Columbus. From local service providers and retail stores to B2B companies and e-commerce businesses, we customize our approach based on your specific goals and target audience. Our team stays current with Google's constantly evolving features and best practices to ensure your campaigns leverage the latest tools powered by Google AI and deliver the strongest possible results.

We believe in complete transparency when tracking, learning, and optimizing your campaigns. If you don’t already have a Google Ads account, we’ll get you set up. Before launching any Google ads campaign, we establish clear KPIs aligned with your business goals—whether that's generating leads, driving sales, increasing store visits, or building brand awareness. We provide comprehensive reporting on metrics including impressions, clicks, conversions, cost per acquisition, and return on ad spend. For Columbus businesses with physical locations, we can implement store visit tracking to measure how effectively your Google ads drive foot traffic.

Matt Erney
STRATEGIC MARKETING DIRECTOR
After founding Social Firm in 2010, I learned that having a healthy business online requires an equal balance of messaging, design and marketing. My vision is to help businesses compete in the marketplace by simplifying, clarifying and then amplifying their message.

I currently lead the Strategic Marketing team at Social Firm. I believe that to achieve greatness, one must be intentional and move quickly with focus beyond one’s self. I love Columbus and am energized by helping businesses realize their digital potential.
Jason Willis
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Like many in the design world, I started out as a freelance. My early career was on the sales and marketing side of business, and I’ve worked with, and for several large companies. However, my greatest joy is helping and sharing in the success of locally owned organizations.

When I’m not tailgating at an OSU game or playing tennis, I love traveling and creating new experiences with my best girl Kelly and my "little gentleman" dog Charlie. I like visiting all the new restaurants popping up around town and seeing which one can make the best Old Fashioned.
Julie Englerth
CLIENT ENGAGEMENT MANAGER
Julie is fully remote and hails from Longview, Texas, deep in the heart of the “Piney Woods” of East Texas where she lives with her husband and three amazing kids. She is also an experienced worship leader at her local church where her husband is a full-time worship pastor. Julie is passionate about encouraging and empowering people around her, leading worship, leading small groups at her church, or spending time with her loved ones.

She works closely with Matt in day-to-day communications and strategic planning. She has a knack for learning new things quickly!
Justin Kline
Web Developer
Like many in the web design world, I started out building websites for small projects and grew into a career focused on helping businesses and organizations strengthen their online presence. Over the past 20+ years, I’ve worked as a WordPress Designer and Developer, building websites for a wide range of clients, including many charity and faith-based organizations, focused on creating clean, easy-to-use sites that reflect each mission clearly. I enjoy taking ideas and turning them into simple, effective websites that help organizations connect with people and share what they do in a meaningful way.

Outside of work, I spend time with my wife and kids, enjoy music, strong coffee, and a great cheeseburger!
Ally Gatien
DIGITAL SPECIALIST
Since graduating from the University of Dayton in 2021 with a focus in Marketing, I have worked for both a small local media agency and a large television station. In my professional career, I am most recently coming from a Digital Sales Coordinator role where I was able to focus in on all Digital Marketing tactics after learning about the world of broadcast TV. I am passionate about helping others and I look forward to being able to help countless local businesses as a Digital Specialist on a more efficient and effective scale!
Geno Marinelli
DIGITAL SPECIALIST
A fresh graduate from The Ohio State University, I’m excited to absorb as much as I possibly can! With prior experience in both advertising creative and strategy, I’m excited to learn from the best. I enjoy staying ahead of the curve, understanding or contextualizing the latest trends and developments in tech and Marketing. If there’s a disruptor, I want to know how it works, why it’s working, and if it can work for us.

As a Digital Marketing Specialist, I will assist in strategy, implementing changes and new initiatives on behalf of our clients helping them to reach their goals and achieve results. My favorite part of any final reveal is the before and after; the side-by-side comparison of the old and the new motivates me to always be looking for new and innovative ideas.
Terence Womble
CONTENT MANAGER
I spent the first half of my career working in public relations and marketing mostly in New York City but also in Toronto, Philadelphia and Columbus. Even with clients as diverse as Philip Morris, The Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company, Shakespeare in Central Park, CAPA, Jazz Arts Group, or Broadway shows, the common theme has been compelling stories. Helping craft and share stories for our clients is my passion.

Other passions? Sure. Tennis, jazz, classical music and classic disco; reading, documentaries, fact-based dramas, and forensic crime shows. I also enjoy a perfectly mixed and presented Manhattan – up or on the rocks.
Sheena Erney
ACCOUNTING
I spent over 10 years in corporate banking and quit corporate life to be a stay-at-home mom before my second child turned one. I love taking my four little ones on adventures, but I missed the hustle and bustle of work life. It’s exciting to work for a small business where we can so easily stay up to date and develop our processes as business needs change. Best of all, I get to work with my husband!

When I'm not working, I enjoy golf, reading, traveling and playing cards. Watching our four children learn and grow is one of the greatest joys of my life.
Nick May
STRATEGIC MARKETING TEAM LEADER
With a foundation in digital marketing, analytics, and strategic leadership, I’ve learned that sustainable growth happens when strategy, data, and execution work in alignment. My approach centers on building marketing systems that are intentional, measurable, and designed to scale — helping businesses move from scattered efforts to focused momentum. At Social Firm. I guide our Strategic Marketing team in developing clear roadmaps that connect brand positioning, digital performance, and revenue growth.

When I’m not at work, you’ll likely find me on the golf course, at the range, or out camping somewhere off the grid. I value time with my son and love being outdoors — whether that’s hiking, sitting around a campfire, or just getting outside with my dog. Staying active, unplugging when I can, and spending quality time with family keeps me grounded and energized.