PPC marketing.

An award-winning PPC agency near you, serving up high-intent traffic and campaigns made to convert.

Our menu.

Not your average PPC marketing agency in Gloucestershire.

Looking for a reliable PPC agency in Cheltenham, Bristol, Bath, Swindon or Gloucester? Or just frantically Googling “PPC agency near me”?
Nice to meet you.

We’re a straight-talking, results-driven PPC marketing agency based in Cheltenham, serving businesses across the Southwest (and a few further afield).

Whether you’re just getting started with Google Ads marketing, or your old PPC management agency has vanished faster than your click-through rate, we’ve got your back.

If you’ve ever launched a campaign and ended up with nothing but irrelevant clicks and a dented ad budget, you’re not alone. Pay-per-click marketing can be a minefield without the right strategy, targeting or TLC.

Our approach is simple: no cookie-cutter campaigns, no vanity metrics and no smoke and mirrors. Just transparent, ROI-focused PPC services that drive the kind of clicks that convert. From Google search to display, shopping and retargeting, we handpick the right platforms and types of campaigns to give you the best possible chance of succeeding.

PPC agency near me
IS PPC RIGHT FOR MY BUSINESS?

If you’re looking for fast, targeted traffic and can track conversions (think – leads, sales and bookings), then yes, PPC marketing might be exactly what your business needs. Whether you’re a startup wanting instant visibility or an established brand looking to scale, we’ll create a strategy that fits your goals and budget.

However, our friendly team will always be frank. So, if PPC marketing isn’t the right option for your type of service, we’ll tell you on a discovery call and find other ways to help enhance your marketing strategy. As a full-service marketing agency, we can provide everything from social media marketing and copywriting to email marketing and web design. Get in touch today to find out more.

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Our method.

How our PPC services work.

Just like any good recipe, effective PPC management comes down to the right ingredients and knowing what to do with them. Here's how we whip up delicious results:

Strategy & prep

Once you’re happy to proceed, our PPC agency kicks things off with a deep dive into your business, audience, competitors and goals. We’ll map out the best campaign mix, from medium to ad type.

Build & bake

Once we've got the strategy locked, we create compelling ad copy, define your audiences, sort bidding strategies, and set up your campaigns across the most effective platforms.

Optimise & season

We monitor your campaigns daily, A/B test like there's no tomorrow, and tweak headlines, CTAs, targeting and budgets to make sure your clicks are converting – not just cost.

Serve & scale

Expect jargon-free reporting, data-led decisions and honest advice. If something isn’t working, we’ll tell you (then fix it). When it is? We’ll help scale your budget and keep those results spicy.

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FAQs.

Your PPC questions, answered (without all the added crap).

What is PPC?

PPC (pay-per-click) marketing is a digital advertising model where you only pay when someone clicks on your ad. It’s used across platforms like Google Ads and Bing to drive traffic, leads and conversions. We create targeted campaigns that serve the right message to the right people to ensure that the clicks are worth every penny.

How much does Google PPC cost?

The cost of Google PPC depends on your industry, keywords and competition. Some clicks cost pennies; others can be pricey. As a rule of thumb, you should expect to spend at least £10 per day on PPC ads(minimum). But here’s the deal – we never spend for the sake of it. You’ll always know where your budget’s going and why. And we’ll help you squeeze every last drop of ROI from it.

Is PPC just for big businesses?

Not at all. While big brands might have big budgets, PPC marketing can be tailored to suit businesses of all sizes, including startups and SMEs. With the right strategy and smart PPC management, even a modest budget can deliver mighty results. It’s less about how much you spend and more about how wisely you spend it.

What is SEO and PPC in digital marketing?

SEO is all about organic (unpaid) traffic. PPC, on the other hand, is paid traffic. They work beautifully together – like salt and pepper. While SEO takes time, PPC delivers quick wins and data you can use to improve your organic efforts too. We do both, and we’ll help you balance them like a pro.

What locations does your PPC agency cover?

We offer PPC services across the UK, but we're especially known for supporting businesses in Cheltenham, Bristol, , Bath, Gloucester, Swindon, Cirencester and beyond. So, if you’re looking for a PPC agency near me, a PPC agency in Bristol, or someone to handle your PPC management in Cheltenham, you’re in the right place.

Testimonials.

Always serving to please.

Talented copywriter

"It’s been lovely working with Daryl, he is a really talented copywriter. He has consistently met the briefs we’ve provided, and exceeded our expectations when it came to the quality of work we got back."

Charlotte Cox - Halfords
Highly recommend

"Content Chef has been a pleasure to work with. He's consistently met the briefs my team has provided and delivered brilliantly written content to our deadlines every week. I would highly recommend Content Chef."

Elly Hancock – Holland and Barrett
Brilliant copy

"We're a new startup with a very small marketing department so Daryl and the team and Content Chef truly became an extension of our team by creating brilliant copy for blogs and email campaigns."

Amy Newton – Podia
Deliver on time

“Daryl will always treat you as a priority and is someone whom I trust to deliver on brief, on time, with a welcome dose of his creative flair and flavour on the side.”

Hannah Tufts – Barclaycard
Gets what we're about

"I have worked with Daryl from Content Chef on various projects, namely content for blog posts, ebooks and brochures. I have never had to make changes or alterations to the content, he fully gets what we're about."

Amie Whale – Eighty3 Creative
Highly efficient

"Daryl is a highly efficient and organised freelancer. He has a knack for understanding our needs beyond the original brief, delivering high quality, bespoke copywriting which always exceeds our expectations."

Blockchain ConsultUs
Superb service

“If you care about results and the quality of your work, let Content Chef handle your copywriting and social media management needs. Superb service for a great rate."

Ben Williams – Design in the Shires
Deliver first-class content

“If you're looking for a copywriter that's affordable and deliver first-class content, get in touch with Content Chef. Thanks for representing us so well"

Ross Jenkins – Digital ME
Couldn't be happier

"We have been using Content Chef for over a year now and couldn't be happier with the service and content we receive. The content is created to the highest of standards and is always delivered on time."

Oli Parry – Flo-Marketing
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