PPC

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    Rooted in Manchester

    Maybe you’ve tried doing SEO yourself instead of focusing on what you do best. Maybe you’ve invested in SEO and been given the runaround by an agency that knows how to send invoices and not much else. Or maybe you’re just not seeing the kind of return you want to see from your website. We speak to business owners just like you every day.

    We’re based in North Manchester, between Prestwich, Blackley and Cheetham Hill, right next to Heaton Park. From here, our team works with businesses just like yours across the city and beyond, putting clear plans in place, doing the work properly, and reporting on progress in a way that makes sense. 

    Your local SEO partner

    From Salford to Stockport, Oldham to Wigan, businesses across Greater Manchester trust us to make them more visible online. So whether you run a dental practice in Denton, an estate agent in Eccles, or some other business that starts with the same letter as where it is, our local SEO strategies can help you get found.

    We optimise Google Business Profiles, create location-focused content, build the right local backlinks, and structure websites to perform wherever you operate across Greater Manchester. 

    Click the interactive map to find out more about SEO where you’re based.

    Jamie Fallon

    My name's Jamie, I've been in SEO since 2016. Since then I've worked freelance, at agencies, and in-house as well as on my own websites - and now at Pollinate!

    Emily Shepherd

    Hi, I'm Emily! 👋🏻 I'm a passionate SEO content manager and writer with 6 years' agency and in-house experience. I'm in charge of content here at Pollinate.

    Latest posts

    What are negative keywords and why do they save you money?

    By: Jamie Fallon | PPC | Last updated: March 27, 2026

    Broad match vs. exact match: which keyword type should you use?

    By: Jamie Fallon | PPC | Last updated: March 27, 2026

    What is a landing page and why does it matter for PPC?

    By: Jamie Fallon | PPC | Last updated: March 27, 2026

    How much should a small business spend on Google Ads?

    By: Jamie Fallon | PPC | Last updated: March 27, 2026

    What is a good click-through rate for a Google Ad?

    By: Jamie Fallon | PPC | Last updated: March 27, 2026

    PPC FAQs

    PPC, or pay-per-click, is a form of online advertising where you pay each time someone clicks on your ad. It covers platforms like Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and paid social, and gives you immediate visibility at the top of search results or in front of targeted audiences. Unlike SEO, which builds over time, PPC can drive traffic and leads from day one.
    PPC costs vary depending on your industry, the platforms you use, and how competitive your target keywords are. You set your own budget, so you’re always in control of spend. Our management fees are separate from your ad spend, and we’ll always be upfront about both so you know exactly what you’re paying and what you’re getting.
    One of the biggest advantages of PPC is speed. Once your campaigns are live, you can start generating clicks and leads almost immediately. That said, the first few weeks are often a bedding-in period where we gather data, refine targeting, and optimise performance. Campaigns typically improve steadily as we learn what works best for your audience.
    Yes. We manage campaigns across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and paid social platforms including Meta. The right platform depends on your audience and your goals, and in many cases a mix of channels delivers the best results. We’ll recommend the right approach for your specific situation.
    We set up conversion tracking from the start so you can see exactly what your ad spend is generating, whether that’s form fills, calls, purchases, or any other meaningful action. Our reporting is clear and straightforward, focused on the metrics that actually matter to your business rather than vanity numbers.
    Yes, PPC and SEO go hand in hand. PPC is best for quick results, but with SEO, you can eventually get the leads without the cost.
    Yes. One of the advantages of PPC is that you’re in full control: you can pause, scale back, or stop campaigns whenever you need to. There are no long-term contracts tying you in. If your business goes through a quiet period, or you need to shift budget elsewhere, we can adjust quickly. And if you pause and come back later, the data and learnings from your previous campaigns don’t disappear; we pick up where we left off and use what we’ve already learned to get things moving again faster.