# Paid Ads Christchurch Source: https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/paid-ads-christchurch/ We're a Google Ads agency for Christchurch businesses that's measured on leads and revenue, not clicks. Google Ads management, Meta Ads, and full conversion tracking, built and optimised every week so your spend actually pays back. Most Christchurch ad accounts we audit are leaking budget on the wrong searches, a homepage that doesn't convert, or tracking that was never wired up properly. Book a free ads audit and we'll show you exactly where the money is going. [Get Your Free Ads Audit](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/paid-ads-christchurch/#booking) [Platforms We Manage](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/paid-ads-christchurch/#platforms) Trusted by businesses since 2018 ![TSB Living](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/tsb-living.BC-gWiE5_xCwAu.webp) ![Indus Mortgages](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/indus-mortgages.DcGK8D65_1Jf1sf.webp) ![Cheeky Chapati](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/cheeky-chapati.B-9bb6dS_IIv3w.webp) ![GB Mech Tech](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/gb-mechtech.DgQkAw0h_2tnAp0.webp) ![House of Lasers](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/house-of-lasers.B97yohyS_djSo4.webp) ![Lendy](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/lendy.VMU0R8Pf_ZPra7z.webp) ![Ray White Austar Property Services](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/raywhite-aps.iMdlVX2x_1RpTnk.webp) ![The Cookie Collective](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/cookie-collective.BV3WqqaY_Z1mjHwP.webp) ![Tactics Bar](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/tactics-bar.DoIPMEWf_oxbm9.webp) ![Finance World](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/finance-world.Hvt-0LfA_OK2T4.webp) ![Data Cal](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/datacal.c-bEwZ2L_Z1qb8pE.webp) ![Associated Plastics](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/associated-plastics.CHSQFqN__Z1kwC2X.webp) ![Ray White A T Realty](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/raywhite-at-realty.BGH5caL1_Z24t5eO.webp) ![Manga Freight](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/manga-freight.Bt4Ny1YT_UVgJC.webp) ![FeeFunders](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/feefunders.CQBWbKOM_Z1BHQzz.webp) ![Ceebs](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/ceebs.4XcSfzXj_1Idj5t.webp) ![Professional Financial Solutions](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/professional-financial.R64DXxnm_Z1EN1lx.webp) ![Fundmaster](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/_assets/fundmaster.hW8eab_q_ZAof0F.webp) Christchurch ## Paid ads for Christchurch businesses Most Christchurch businesses running paid ads are quietly burning budget on traffic that does not convert. The campaign ran. The clicks happened. The leads did not. Usually the money is leaking somewhere specific. Wrong audience. Weak creative. Generic landing page. No tracking. As a Christchurch Google Ads agency, we rebuild accounts to actually pay back. Audience targeting, creative testing, landing page conversion, and full tracking from pixel to CAPI. Every dollar accounted for, every result measured against real revenue. If your campaigns lean on Search, our dedicated [Google Ads management](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/google-ads-specialist/) service goes deeper on account structure, Quality Score, and bid strategy. Once the traffic is right, the landing page does the rest of the work, so we pair ad management with [conversion rate optimisation](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/conversion-rate-optimisation-christchurch/) to lift the share of clicks that turn into enquiries. Book a free ads audit and we will show you exactly where your current spend is being wasted. ## Sound familiar? These are the problems we fix for Canterbury businesses every day. Agriculture and agritech, construction, tourism, manufacturing, and ICT are key sectors. The post-earthquake rebuild attracted engineering and tech talent, and the city now hosts a growing startup ecosystem centred around innovation precincts. ### Spending money but not getting leads Clicks mean nothing if they do not convert. We fix your targeting, messaging, and landing pages so every click counts. ### No idea if your ads are working You are flying blind without proper tracking. We set up conversion tracking so you know exactly what each dollar delivers. ### Cost per click keeps climbing Rising costs usually mean something is wrong with your account. We optimise to lower costs while keeping lead volume up. ### No time to manage ads properly Set-and-forget campaigns waste money. We actively manage and optimise your campaigns every week. ## DIY ads vs professionally managed Running your own ads seems cheaper until you see how much money you're wasting on the wrong clicks. ### DIY / Set-and-Forget - Broad match bleeding budget - Your ads show for irrelevant searches - No conversion tracking - No idea which ads actually work - Poor landing pages - Clicks that never convert - No negative keywords - Paying for "free" and "DIY" clicks Recommended ### Professionally Managed - Tight targeting - Only pay for clicks that can convert - Full conversion tracking - Know exactly what each dollar returns - Optimised landing pages - Pages built to turn clicks into leads - Weekly optimisation - Continuous improvement, not set-and-forget ## Platforms we manage for Christchurch businesses We know where your Canterbury customers are and how to reach them. ### Google Ads Capture customers actively searching for what you sell. They are ready to buy. - Search campaigns for lead generation - Shopping campaigns for e-commerce - Display & YouTube for brand awareness ### Meta Ads Find your ideal customers where they spend their time. Build awareness and drive action. - Lead generation campaigns - E-commerce & catalogue sales - Instagram Stories & Reels ads ### LinkedIn Ads Get your offer in front of the people who make buying decisions. - Sponsored content & InMail - Lead gen forms & document ads - Account-based marketing (ABM) ### Retargeting Most visitors leave without buying. Retargeting brings them back when they are ready. - Website visitor retargeting - Cart abandonment campaigns - Cross-platform remarketing [Get Your Free Ads Audit](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/paid-ads-christchurch/#booking) ## What you get when we manage your Christchurch ads Everything you need to turn ad spend into revenue for your Canterbury business. ### Google Ads Management Reach customers actively searching for what you sell. Search, Shopping, and YouTube ads that capture demand when it matters. ### Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram) Find your ideal customers where they scroll. Targeted campaigns that build awareness and drive sales. ### LinkedIn Advertising Get in front of decision-makers. Target by job title, company size, and industry for high-value B2B leads. ### Retargeting Campaigns Bring back the visitors who left without buying. Stay in their feed until they are ready to convert. ### Landing Page Optimisation Ads only work if your landing page does. We build pages that turn clicks into customers. ### Conversion Tracking & Analytics Know exactly what is working. Track every lead, sale, and phone call back to the ad that generated it. [Get Your Free Ads Audit](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/paid-ads-christchurch/#booking) ## How we turn your Christchurch ad spend into revenue A clear process that gets Canterbury businesses results, not excuses. 01 ### Audit & Strategy We look at what you have been doing, what your competitors are doing, and build a plan to beat them. 02 ### Setup & Tracking We build your campaigns properly and set up tracking so you know exactly what each dollar brings in. 03 ### Launch & Monitor Your campaigns go live. We watch them daily and make quick adjustments to improve performance. 04 ### Optimise & Scale We double down on what works and cut what does not. Your cost per lead goes down while volume goes up. 05 ### Report & Strategise Monthly reports you can actually understand. Regular calls to discuss what is working and what is next. [Get Your Free Ads Audit](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/paid-ads-christchurch/#booking) ## Christchurch industries we work with If you have customers searching online in Canterbury, we can help you reach them. E-commerce & Retail Professional Services Healthcare & Medical Real Estate Trades & Home Services Hospitality & Tourism Education & Training SaaS & Technology ## What our clients say Real reviews from the businesses we have built, ranked and run campaigns for. 5.0 from 70+ reviews > “Our CPA dropped by 66% and lead quality increased 200-300%. Not only almost immediately, but consistent for the last few months.” Paul Zellman BDM, Austar Property Services Jaide Wooler Executive Assistant, Tom Rawson > We’ve been working with Jason from Lucid Media and couldn’t recommend him more. He’s been a fast communicator, proactive, and always willing to help. Jason goes above and beyond with providing recommendations and support. > > The websites he’s built and implemented for us have been excellent. He has captured our business perfectly and ensured that it is user friendly on both desktop/mobile. Fantastic service! Google review Terry Bradley Director, Precision Building Inspectors > Jason and his team have been fantastic to work with from the initial website design and with the ongoing maintenance. They built us a really professional and well-designed site that represents our business well and it has been great having their continued support. > > It is nice to know someone reliable can manage our website and make sure it stays ranking on Google. They are always responsive when we need updates or changes made, and their technical expertise gives us peace of mind. Google review > “I’ve had around 10 websites developed over the years, and Jason is by far the best web developer I’ve ever worked with.” Andrew Baker Owner, Electrical Plus Mitch Taylor Director, Horton Taylor > I have been working with Jason for a year now and he is absolutely brilliant, honest and reliable. His client first approach has meant his work is always on time and to a high standard. > > Most of all he actually gets the results he says he will. Google review Grace Zhang Sunshine Mortgages > Communication with him is always smooth and effortless. The website he created for me exceeded my expectations in every way. I’m genuinely impressed with both the design and the overall structure. > > I’m looking forward to seeing what else the website can bring to me. If you’re thinking about building a website, Jason is definitely the person to go to. Google review > “Absolutely great in delivering our e-commerce website. A great experience from start to finish, and even beyond.” Harry & Maria Owner, Pots of Joy Samir Khanna Director, Professional Financial > Working with Jason @ Lucid Media on our website was a great experience from start to finish. Jason brought our vision to life with creativity and professionalism; he understood what we were after, and this could be seen in the result. > > The design is clean and modern, and the functionality is exactly what we needed. Communication was smooth throughout the entire process, and deadlines were always met. Highly recommend to anyone looking for top-tier web design and development. Google review Alex Mayo Owner, Playceholdr > I had Lucid Media do some SEO work for us and I'm super impressed with the results. Jason also took the time to educate me deeply on the topic so I didn't feel like everything was smoke and mirrors like I have had with previous agencies. Google review Britta Friedrich Manager, MagicGerman > Working with Lucid Media was an excellent experience from start to finish. They took the time to thoroughly analyse our previous website, understand our product, and align with our company goals before creating a new, professional layout and copy. > > They truly went above and beyond, exceeding expectations at every step. I genuinely enjoyed the collaboration and look forward to working with them again in the future. Google review Melitta Adam Founder, Melitta Skin > I had a call with Jason and was so impressed by how in-depth it was. He really listened, understood where I’m at, and gave me a clear action plan that I can actually use. > > It was practical, straightforward, and made me feel confident moving forward with my ads. I couldn’t recommend working with him enough. Google review > “We wanted to bring our idea for an app to life. He turned our ideas into reality.” Alana Saunders Business Manager, A T Realty Andrew Harvey Director, AES Comp > Lucid Media provides great service, quickly establishing and refining our website. They are always available to us when we need changes made. > > Expert in SEO which is critical, our company now ranks at the top of Google searches, alongside our international suppliers but ahead of other agents around the world. We totally recommend Lucid as a highly competent and committed website developer and manager. Google review Ratu Tau Trekway Shuttle > We had previously used another digital company for our website and digital marketing… things went downhill quickly, and our business suffered badly. > > Within 30 minutes, we were on a Teams meeting discussing the problems we were facing. By 2am, Jason had sent us a detailed report… By 4pm, our Google Ads were back up and running. > > Everything was turned around in less than 24 hours… seeing results that quickly was honestly incredible. > > Jason and the team at Lucid Media have helped get our business back on solid ground… Young, full of energy, passionate, and genuinely driven to help businesses succeed. Google review Alex Fladgate Owner, JunkBoss > Jason created our JunkBoss company website from start to finish. He always responded immediately, shared great ideas, and the final site looks spectacular!! > > Highly recommend to anyone looking to get their website done. Google review > “They took the time to understand our vision and business needs, translating them into a stunning, user-friendly website.” Dev Dhingra CEO, Fundmaster Isaac Smith Managing Director, PSI > Communication was insanely good, the work Jason provided me with was on a new level and blew me away. If you’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond for you then he is your man. Google review Tyler Newman Tillen Finance > From the start, Jason has taken the time to understand my business properly rather than just pushing a generic marketing setup. We’ve built out a new website, landing pages, CRM integration, Google Ads and Meta campaigns, and the attention to detail across everything has been excellent. > > What stands out most is his responsiveness and willingness to adapt quickly. Any time we’ve needed changes or seen something in the data, he’s on it straight away and is always looking for ways to improve performance rather than just letting campaigns run. > > The key difference is that he genuinely feels invested in the success of the business, not just running ads in the background. Google review > “He was really acting in our best interests and went beyond what we were expecting him to achieve.” Brianna Hoy Managing Director, PplPeople Fiona Ashford Manager, Fee Funders > When the finance company I manage, Fee Funders, changed ownership, Lucid Media took over all aspects of our IT and technology, and the impact has been outstanding. Jason quickly learned our legacy systems, implemented critical changes during the transition, and then led the development of our new software platform and reporting systems. > > Jason is exceptional across all areas of technology, both front-end and back-end. He’s practical, solutions-focused, and genuinely understands business needs as well as the technical side. Google review Lynnae Sands Manager, Windsor Industries > Jason has been awesome to work with over the last few months. Whenever we've had any sort of issue with our website, he is extremely prompt in resolving it. Very professional and helpful, I highly recommend. Google review > “Jason is exceptional, excellent communications, a highly motivated individual. Such rare traits - very happy with his development work for us!” Eddie Director, PlastiCard Joel D'leema Director, TSB Living > Jason has been awesome in the work he has done for us. He is fast, very responsive and professional. Would highly recommend. Google review J-Tip It Google review > The team at Lucid Media have provided excellent service while recently coming in to help position J-Tip It to where they need to be! > > We are absolutely blown away with their quick responses, smooth customer service and their initiative to stay 10-steps ahead at all times. Results are immediate and the cost is undeniably justified. > > If you want to be in safe hands, choose Lucid! Google review > “The site looks clean, professional, and easy to use. He made the whole process super simple and stress-free.” Aidan Fraei Agent, Ray White ## Frequently Asked Questions Got questions? We have got answers. Here are some common questions about working with us. [Ask a Question](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/contact/) **What does a Google Ads agency in Christchurch actually do for the management fee?** For our Christchurch Google Ads management clients the fee covers the work that moves the numbers: account structure and ad group build, keyword and negative keyword research, ad copy testing, bid strategy, conversion tracking, dedicated landing pages, and weekly optimisation cycles, plus monthly reporting you can actually read. We don't charge a percentage of ad spend, because that rewards an agency for getting you to spend more rather than spend smarter. The management fee is custom-quoted after a free discovery call, and if Search is your main channel you can see exactly what's included on our [Google Ads management](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/google-ads-specialist/) page. **How much should a Christchurch business budget for Google Ads or Meta Ads?** Lucid Media's management fee is custom-quoted after a discovery call because the work varies a lot depending on platforms, creative volume, and account complexity. As general market context, most Christchurch SMBs starting with Google Ads need a minimum monthly ad spend in the four-figure range for the algorithm to gather enough conversion data to optimise properly. Meta can start a little leaner for testing, but you'll still want enough budget to rotate two to three creatives per ad set. We'll scope the right starting point with you before committing to anything. **Google Ads or Meta Ads, which works better for Christchurch businesses?** It depends on intent. If someone in Christchurch is actively searching "roof repairs Riccarton" or "commercial lawyer Addington," Google Search captures that intent and usually wins on cost per lead for high-intent services. Meta is stronger for brand building, e-commerce, and lead gen where you need to create demand rather than harvest it, which is why we ran Fundmaster on Meta and got a high-volume pipeline of qualified leads in four months. For most Christchurch SMBs we end up recommending a combination, with Google covering high-intent bottom-of-funnel search and Meta handling the top and middle of the funnel with retargeting into both. **Why are paid search costs higher in some Christchurch verticals than others?** Construction, trades, legal, finance, and professional services in Christchurch are all bid up by a mix of local operators and national brands running broad geo-targeting into Canterbury. That's why CPCs in those verticals can feel punishing compared to less competitive categories. The fix usually isn't outbidding competitors, it's tightening match types, running single-keyword ad groups for the highest-intent queries, and sending that traffic to a dedicated landing page rather than a homepage, so conversion rate carries more of the load than raw bid. **What does conversion tracking setup look like for a Christchurch SMB?** We start with Google Tag Manager as the single source of truth, then wire up Google Ads conversions with Enhanced Conversions, a Meta Pixel with proper event matching, and the Conversions API server-side where it's warranted for iOS 14 plus attribution. For most Christchurch SMBs that includes form submissions, phone clicks, and bookings on services sites, or add to cart, initiate checkout, and purchase events on e-commerce. If tracking isn't clean, every downstream decision about what's working is guesswork, so we never launch paid campaigns until the measurement layer is solid. We can also keep that tracking working long after launch through [ongoing site care and hosting](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/sitecare-and-hosting-christchurch/), so a theme update or plugin change never silently breaks your conversion data. **How does Lucid Media measure success on paid ads campaigns?** We report on cost per qualified lead, ROAS, and revenue attribution. Impressions, click-through rate, and cost per click are diagnostic metrics we use to optimise, but they're not the scoreboard. If a campaign has a great CTR and cheap clicks but doesn't produce leads or sales, it's not working. As a benchmark of what good looks like, we've driven a 10.68x return on ad spend on an e-commerce Meta campaign and a high-volume pipeline of qualified leads in four months for mortgage adviser Fundmaster. Every engagement starts with a conversation about what a qualified lead or transaction is actually worth to your Christchurch business, so we can back into a cost per acquisition target that makes sense for your margins. For clients who want compounding traffic alongside paid, we run that with [SEO in Christchurch](https://www.lucidmedia.co.nz/services/search-engine-optimisation-christchurch/) too. **Do you send ads traffic to my homepage, or build separate landing pages?** We do not send paid ads traffic to the homepage, ever. Homepages serve multiple audiences and intents, which kills conversion rate on paid traffic. For every ad group or campaign theme we build a dedicated landing page that matches the ad copy, addresses a Christchurch-relevant context where useful, and has one clear call to action. That message-match discipline is one of the biggest reasons cost per lead drops once we take over a campaign. ## Paid Advertising Across Christchurch We provide results-driven paid advertising throughout Christchurch and the Canterbury region, including: Riccarton Addington Merivale Sumner Cashmere \+ all of Canterbury ## Ready to Stop Burning Money on Ads? Tell us about your Christchurch business and we will show you how to get more leads for less spend. Free consultation & quote Response within 24 hours No obligation to proceed [info@lucidmedia.co.nz](mailto:info@lucidmedia.co.nz) [+64 27 582 4369](tel:+64275824369)