doug s.
Colorado Springs, CO
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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
30 minute consultation
Feb 14, 2025
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Feb 15, 2025
5.00
"Doug did a great job finding big problems with our Google Shopping campaign, and suggested repairs that we can start making immediately. His advice was very valuable!"
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60 minute consultation
Jan 31, 2025
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Feb 14, 2025
No feedback given
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30 minute consultation
Jan 28, 2025
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Feb 8, 2025
5.00
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30 minute consultation
Jan 21, 2025
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Feb 8, 2025
No feedback given
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30 minute consultation
Feb 5, 2025
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Feb 6, 2025
5.00
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30 minute consultation
Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 31, 2025
5.00
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60 minute consultation
Jan 27, 2025
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Jan 29, 2025
5.00
"Doug was incredibly polite and helpful during the course of our consultation. I am a Google Ads novice and he really helped me understand the platform, and gave me excellent…
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30 minute consultation
Jan 24, 2025
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Jan 24, 2025
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30 minute consultation
Jan 20, 2025
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Jan 20, 2025
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30 minute consultation
Jan 16, 2025
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Jan 20, 2025
5.00
"Doug is the PPC guru and helps us almost weekly improve our campaigns"
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Google Ads & SEO Expert for Managed Services Campaign
Jan 13, 2025
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Skyview Google Ads and website ranking
Jan 9, 2025
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30 minute consultation
Dec 16, 2024
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Complete Search ads / extra ideas / thoughts on video placement
Dec 16, 2024
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Google ads and analytics
Dec 16, 2024
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PPC Audit
Dec 5, 2024
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Google PPC Set-Up
Dec 1, 2024
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PPC/ Google Ads Consulting
Nov 11, 2024
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Google ads help
Nov 4, 2024
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Google Tag Manager
Oct 30, 2024
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Skills
Skills
- Microsoft Ads
- Campaign Optimization
- Search Engine Marketing
- Conversion Rate Optimization
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