Google Ads Agency in Austin, Texas
Google Ads That Actually
Pay for Themselves.
We run your campaigns end-to-end — keyword strategy, ad copy, bid management, and plain-English reporting every week. No wasted spend. No vague results. Just leads.
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The real problem
Most Austin businesses are losing money on Google Ads right now — and don’t know it.
Sound Familiar?
Ads running for months with nothing to show. Budget gone by noon every day. Reports full of impressions that never turned into calls. An agency that’s hard to reach and harder to understand. No idea which keywords are actually working. Competitors showing up above you on your own name.
Here’s the truth
The problem isn’t Google Ads — it works. The problem is how most campaigns are built: broad match keywords burning budget on irrelevant searches, ads with no message match, landing pages that don’t convert, and “optimization” that amounts to checking in once a month.
If your ads are running and your phone isn’t ringing, the campaign is the problem — not the platform.
Forty4 is the Austin Google Ads agency that manages your campaigns the way they should have been built the first time.
Tight keyword targeting. Negative keyword lists that block budget waste. Weekly bid management. Ad copy tested against real data. And reporting you can actually read — without needing a Google Ads certification to understand it.
We’re Austin-based, which means we know the local search landscape, the local competition, and what Austin buyers respond to. No offshore account managers. No set-it-and-forget-it. Learn more about us.
What we manage for you
Everything your Google Ads account needs to perform.
Search Campaigns
We research the exact keywords your Austin customers are typing, build tightly structured campaigns, write high-converting ad copy, and manage bids to keep your cost-per-lead in check. This is where most of your budget should live — and where we spend the most time.
Display Advertising
Visual banner ads across Google’s network of 2M+ websites. Best deployed as a brand awareness layer supporting your search campaigns — keeping you visible while prospects research their options. We don’t recommend Display as a standalone lead driver at smaller budgets.
Retargeting Ads
Most visitors don’t convert on their first visit. Retargeting brings them back — showing your ads to people who’ve already visited your site and are still in the decision window. These are your warmest leads. They already know who you are. We make sure you stay in front of them.
Google Maps Ads
Appear directly in Google Maps when customers search for services near them. Perfect for driving local visibility, phone calls, directions, and high-intent leads right when people are ready to take action. Dominate local search visibility with Google Maps Ads.
What sets us apart
Full ownership. Real numbers. No surprises.
We build it right.
Most campaigns fail before they launch because the structure is wrong. We do the keyword research, build proper match type architecture, create your negative keyword list, write your ad copy, and configure conversion tracking — before a single dollar of your budget is spent.
We manage it weekly.
Your account gets real attention every week — not monthly check-ins. We review your Search Terms report, adjust bids, test ad variations, and block irrelevant queries before they drain your budget. That’s how you stop waste before it accumulates.
You see everything.
Every Monday, you get a plain-English performance report — what ran, what it cost, how many leads it generated, and what we’re doing next week. No hiding behind vanity metrics. No “we’re optimizing” with nothing to show for it. Just the numbers, straight.
What Austin businesses say
Real results for real businesses.
How it works
From discovery call to
live campaign in 7 days.
Discovery Call
We spend 30 minutes learning your business — your goals, your current ad situation, your budget, and what success actually looks like for you. No sales pitch. No obligation. We’ll tell you honestly if Google Ads makes sense for where you are right now, and if it does, exactly what we’d do differently from what you’ve tried before.
We Build Your Campaign
We research your Austin market and competitors, build your campaign structure, write the ad copy, set up conversion tracking, create your negative keyword list, and configure every extension. You review and approve everything before a single dollar is spent. No surprises on launch day.
Launch, Manage & Report
Your campaign goes live. We monitor it closely in the first week, then settle into weekly optimization — bid adjustments, negative keyword updates, search term audits, and ad testing. Every Monday you get a performance report in plain English. Every month we get on a call and walk through what’s working, what we’re changing, and what’s coming next.
Ready to stop guessing and start generating leads?
Book a free 30-minute strategy call. We’ll look at your current situation, talk through your goals, and tell you honestly whether Google Ads is the right move for your business right now — and if it is, exactly how we’d approach it.
No obligation. No sales pressure. Just a straight conversation with an Austin team that knows this market.
Commonly Asked Questions
How much does Google Ads management cost?
Our management fees start at $1,000 per month. Ad spend is billed directly through your own Google Ads account — we never hold your budget or mark it up. You always see exactly where every dollar goes and retain full account ownership from day one.
Do you require long-term contracts?
No. We work month-to-month. We believe our results should be the reason you stay — not a 12-month contract. We ask for a 90-day commitment upfront so we have enough time to build, launch, and optimize properly. After that, it’s month-to-month, cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
How long until I see results?
Most clients see their first leads within the first week of launch. Meaningful optimization data — enough to make confident decisions about budget and keywords — takes about 30–60 days. We set clear expectations on what to expect in each phase so you’re never wondering what’s happening.
What's the minimum ad spend you work with?
We recommend a minimum of $500–$1,000/month in ad spend. Below that, the data is too thin to make reliable optimization decisions and results will be slow to materialize. We’ll tell you this on the discovery call if your budget isn’t in a range where Google Ads makes sense.
Will I own my Google Ads account?
Always. Your Google Ads account is created in your name, linked to your billing method, and belongs to you entirely. If we ever part ways, you keep the account, the campaign history, the keyword data, and all conversion records. No agency lock-in, ever.
Do you work with businesses outside of Austin?
Yes. While we’re Austin-based and specialize in local Austin market campaigns, we manage Google Ads for businesses across Texas and nationally. Our Austin roots give us a local advantage for Central Texas clients, but our process and results travel well.
Do you only manage Google Ads?
Google Ads is our primary specialty and where we do our best work. We also manage Meta (Facebook and Instagram) paid ads for clients who want a multi-channel approach. Ask us about other platforms on your discovery call — we’ll tell you honestly which platform makes more sense for your goals and budget.
Is this service only for large brands?
Not at all. We work with brands of different sizes—from growing businesses to established companies who are ready to scale, connect with their audience, and generate real results.