doug s.
Colorado Springs, United States
99%
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Expert-Vetted
Google Ads Manager, Strategist & Auditor (18 yrs) - Expert Vetted
$68.50/hr
I've managed Google Ads, Google Analytics, and Tag Manager (GTM) for 18+ years and am Expert-Vetted for Google Ads. I also have good companion knowledge of Google Business Profiles (GBPs), GA4, and GTM. I can provide detailed audits of Local SEO.
In the last 18 years, I have logged 46,000 hours via direct relationships and Upwork. My clients range from $2k to $180k/month, occasionally a bit higher. While I am actively involved in account creation and management, I have strategic skills that only come from long hours spent managing more than 500 Google Ads accounts and making a conscious and recurring effort to talk shop with other experts.
I can almost always improve things for my clients. You will improve if you give me the time and follow my instructions. This usually involves your commitment to invest in ad creatives plus scrupulous attention to adapting your website.
Ultimately, you must do two things to succeed with Google Ads - (1) Do it the way Google Wants (mostly). (2) Do things that are additive and different than your competitors.
I am an active member of the following:
For Google & YouTube Ads
- PPC Mastery, Ad Outreach
For GA4 and GTM
- Optimize Smart
For Google Business Profile / Local SEO
- Bright Local
These are four of the most prominent sites on the web where Google Ads and Analytics strategists gather for continuing education, weekly seminars, and to share advice about Google Ads, YouTube Ads, GMB/GBP/local SEO, and GA4/GTM.
What does the above mean for you? This means I keep up with the latest insights and have the best subscription resources on the web to solve complex problems related to Google ads and Tracking. Have you recently tried getting support from Google Ads, let alone expert help? I have access to the best minds in the Google Ads business, which means you will also have access.
After 38k+ hours in Upwork working on Google Ads, I have also accumulated as diverse a set of experiences as you can get:
- Big e-commerce (carcovers.com, purolator.com, thepearlsource.com, thecasterguy.com (monroeengineering.com), octanelighting.com, c7carbon.com, maupets.com, drinkjoey.com, myairbags.com, elitecamps.com, hdtransfers.com, weddingrealm.com )
- Big lead generation (ileads.com, acrossinternational.com, manageyourleads.com, hoaleader.com, skydiamondco.com, alltracon.com, tovodata.com, optum.com, uaa.alaska.edu, qualys.com, quantivate.com, agcareers.com / hansenagriplacement.com )
- lots of locally-based businesses (dentists, ABA therapy schools, therapists, movers, urgent care, roofers, locksmiths, garage door repair/install, plumbers, home re-modelers, window tinting/ceramic coating & window treatments, personal injury law, bridal shops, carpet cleaners, HVAC, pest control, precious metals buyers, notaries, and others)
A QUICK OPTION FOR IMMEDIATE NEEDS IS A ONE-HOUR CONSULTATION FOR $110 - usually available the same day or the next day.
Sample Reports: I can provide them in a proposal
BOILERPLATE FROM MY PROFILE:
99% Satisfaction Level; 38000+ Hours in Upwork; Designated Upwork Expert-Vetted, Top 1% Freelancer; 14+ Years Experience - All Paid Ads + Analytics + Conversion Tracking. Google Ads Partner since 2012.
More details about me:
My name is Doug Shaw, and I have been an Upwork freelancer for the last fourteen years. I specialize in strategy, audits, originations, and maintenance of Google Ads, audits of Google Business Profiles, and YouTube Campaign creation. Plus > basic GA4/GTM setups, testing, reporting, and maintenance.
-Google PMAX/Search/Display/Shopping/Youtube Ads and GA4
-Google Business Profile (GMB) and local SEO
-Google Ads Audits, Originations, and Ongoing Maintenance
-Google Suspensions and Disapprovals
-Google Local Ads / Google Guarantee Ads
-Microsoft Advertising (BingAds),
-Shopify/Woo eCommerce Tracking
-Merchant Center feed optimization
My Google/Youtube/MS ADs(Bing) experience includes extensive work with B2B & B2C lead gen and e-commerce, including content-driven paid ad funnels.
In addition, I also have strong companion skills in
-Conversion/Site Optimization
-Google Tag Manager
Work history
Work history
Sunny contracting Doug to help with Looking Glass XR VIrtual Reality
May 9, 2024
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May 16, 2025
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30 minute consultation
May 11, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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PPC/ Google Ads Consulting
Nov 11, 2024
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May 13, 2025
"Doug was awesome. He is extremely knowledgeable and tells you exactly how it is. He takes the time to make sure you understand the performance of the campaigns and gets…
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60 minute consultation
Apr 24, 2025
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May 13, 2025
"Doug is a fantastic Google Expert. He really knows this subject matter. He is helping us determine what our national advertising agency is doing and not doing with google Non-Branded…
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Audit google ads account 799-171-6446
Jul 22, 2024
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May 12, 2025
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60 minute consultation
Apr 28, 2025
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May 12, 2025
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60 minute consultation
May 5, 2025
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May 9, 2025
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30 minute consultation
Apr 11, 2025
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May 5, 2025
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60 minute consultation
Apr 25, 2025
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Apr 28, 2025
"Very informative! I learned more in this hour consultation than I would have in months of attempting to troubleshoot."
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30 minute consultation
Apr 22, 2025
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Apr 28, 2025
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Ongoing Google Ads Support and Consultation
May 14, 2025
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60 minute consultation
May 12, 2025
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Google Ads and conversions
May 6, 2025
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Research Tanning and Sunless Tanning google keywords
Apr 30, 2025
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Consulting For Ad Projects
Apr 21, 2025
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InnoVitale Spa Google Ads Support
Apr 18, 2025
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60 minute consultation
Apr 11, 2025
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Google Ads
Apr 3, 2025
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Google Ads Specialist Needed for Campaign Management
Apr 3, 2025
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Run Google Ads Campaign
Mar 14, 2025
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Skills
Skills
- Google Analytics
- Google Ads
- Google Tag Manager
- Microsoft Ads
- Bing Ads
- Campaign Optimization
- Search Engine Marketing
- Conversion Rate Optimization
- Google Search
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