Free tool for local businesses

How much do you need to spend on ads to hit your number?

Start with the monthly revenue you want and work backward. Five numbers you already know tell you how many leads, booked jobs and ad dollars it takes.

Your numbers

We filled in an example. Swap in yours and the math updates as you type.

What you pay, on average, for one new lead.
Out of every 100 leads, how many book a visit or estimate?
Out of every 100 booked jobs, how many turn into paid work?
What a typical closed job is worth to you.
The top-line revenue you want coming in each month.

Ad spend needed each month

$56,117/mo

to bring in $500,000 a month in revenue.

Fill in all five numbers to see your ad budget.
281Leads
per month
253Booked jobs
per month
152Closed jobs
per month

Leads and jobs are rounded up to whole numbers. Ad spend is rounded to the nearest dollar.

Ads buy leads. Your booking and close rates decide how many you need. Faster follow-up, steady reviews and a stronger Google presence push those rates up, and the ad budget you need comes down.

If your booking rate went from 90% to 100%, you’d need about $5,612 less in ads each month for the same goal.

See how your business shows up on Google today. Rather talk? Send us a note.

How the math works

Four steps, worked backward from your goal. No guesswork, just your numbers.

1

Jobs you need to close

Your goal divided by what a typical job is worth.

goal ÷ average ticket
2

Jobs you need to book

Not every booked job closes, so you need more on the calendar.

closed jobs ÷ close rate
3

Leads you need

Not every lead books, so you need more coming in the door.

booked jobs ÷ booking rate
4

Your ad budget

Multiply the leads you need by what each one costs you.

leads × cost per lead

This is a planning estimate based only on the numbers you enter. Your real results will depend on your trade, your town and the season.

Free leads from Google

Paid leads are half the picture.

The other half comes from Google search and Maps, and you don’t pay per click for it. A strong Business Profile and a steady flow of reviews help more people find you and call.

Leads you pay for

Convert more of what you pay for

Every ad lead costs you money, so none of them should slip away. Missed-call text-back and quick follow-up reach people fast, even while you’re on a job, so more of those leads turn into booked work.

  • Missed-call text-back
  • Fast follow-up on every new lead
  • Confirmations and reminders
Leads you don’t pay for

Get more leads for free

We optimize your Google Business Profile and search presence, then run a steady review process with your customers. More reviews and a stronger profile help you show up more in search and Maps, and give people a reason to trust you.

  • Google Business Profile setup and optimization
  • Review requests after every job
  • Accurate hours, services, photos and service area
  1. 1
    Optimize your profileComplete, accurate details so Google knows what you do and where.
  2. 2
    Ask every happy customerA simple review request after each job, every time.
  3. 3
    Show up more on GoogleMore reviews and a stronger profile help you appear in more searches and on Maps.

Every free lead from Google is one less you have to buy. Fewer paid leads means a smaller ad budget for the same revenue goal.

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