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My name is Steve, and I am from the Chicago, IL area. As a digital marketing professional, I manage paid search and social media ad programs. My expertise in this area, coupled with my knowledge of paid advertising and Search Engine Optimization, allows me to deliver results for a wide range of clients. Overview Of Expertise I am Google Analytics Certified, GTM, and Google Looker Studio expert-level. I am experienced with coding in PHP and Javascript which let me take advantage of advanced tracking and reporting feature in various tools. I managed & optimize paid advertising and am certified in multiple Google Ads services. I have a great deal of experience setting up paid media tracking & reporting. My Clients My clients span a diverse spectrum, from small local businesses to national e-commerce in both B2C and B2B markets. When I take on a client, I ensure that there is proper tracking and analytics so we can measure the impact of our activity properly. My clients have full visibility into my activity, and I create reports they own. When the projects are done, they have everything they need. Paid Media I am certified in multiple Google Advertising services, including search and shopping. I manage Facebook/IG, LinkedIn, Microsoft Ads, and others. Budgets ranged from a couple of thousand a month to over one million/month. Having worked with many clients, particularly in Googel Ads, I am well-versed in all aspects of account setup, campaign setup, management, and optimization. Search Engine Optimization I cover all aspects of SEO, from keyword and competitor research to on-page/content optimization to technical SEO to link building and reporting. With my technical background in coding and WordPress, I help clients make technical changes as well as content changes for their sites. Technical and Analytics Because I work with clients of all sizes and they have various access to resources, I have developed expertise in Google Tag Manager, Google G4, Looker Studio, and WordPress coding. This allows me to help clients make needed changes that do not strictly fall under ad management or SEO. I take on projects that may only involve setting up analytics, implementing GTM, coding WordPress, or reporting. Some Background I started in digital marketing in the 1990s and have been in SEO and Search Engine marketing since about 2000. As my experience grew and I took on more executive responsibilities, I always kept my hands in the day-to-day management of campaigns and websites and interacted with clients. Of course, when you rise high enough in an agency or company, it becomes difficult to balance this with other “official” responsibilities. But, it is what I enjoyed. So, in 2013, we started our own family-run digital marketing agency. It is small, and we like it that way. As our children grew, they joined the agency and have taken on much of the responsibility. So, I joined UpWork as a freelancer to take on projects and stay in the day-to-day. I am not promoting nor directing anyone to our agency. This is strictly for me to take on freelance work and help companies with their digital marketing on a short-term basis.

Generated over $6.3M in tracked revenue and helped businesses reduce cost per lead by as much as 65% through Google Ads and PPC optimization. I help businesses generate more leads and sales through data-driven Google Ads strategies built for long-term ROI — not wasted ad spend. With 10+ years of experience and $20+ million in managed ad spend, I’ve maintained 5-star reviews while helping businesses across multiple industries scale their results. Google Ads Services ✅ Full Google Ads campaign setup and management ✅ Google Ads audits and performance analysis ✅ Conversion tracking setup and troubleshooting ✅ Google Tag Manager & GA4 implementation ✅ Keyword research and competitor analysis ✅ High-converting ad copy creation ✅ Landing page and funnel recommendations ✅ Custom KPI dashboards and reporting ✅ Ongoing campaign optimization to improve ROI What You Can Expect ✔ Lower cost per lead and reduced wasted ad spend ✔ Accurate conversion tracking and analytics ✔ More qualified leads and profitable sales ✔ Transparent communication and reporting ✔ Focused attention — not being passed around a large agency team ✔ Strategies built around your business goals and profitability For example: ✅ Increased qualified leads 161% for a private university while maintaining the same annual ad spend. ✅ Grew eCommerce revenue from $2M to $6.3M while improving ROAS from 318% to 451%. ✅ Reduced cost per lead from $20 to $7 through campaign restructuring and conversion optimization. ❗️Why You Should Choose Me Over Others❗️ ✅ Responsiveness: PPC management is a highly dynamic realm—responsiveness, to not only client needs/wants, but also to ever-shifting platforms is a must. ✅ Over Deliver: I aim to deliver results that go above and beyond expectations. I give it my all and in doing so, I deliver more than I receive. ✅ Commitment: I manage every account as if its my own. Compounding this commitment with tenacity means profitable lead generation is an almost guaranteed end result. ✅ Growth Mindset: You can only grow as far as your mental limitations. That's why my mindset is set on growth for effective and efficient scalability to maximize your ad spend. ✅ Purpose: PPC management is an art and science that I find fascinating. It's dynamic, a place where analytics, psychology and creative elements intertwine, and a proven tool of value. Unlike many PPC freelancers, I combine technical analytics, conversion tracking expertise, and business growth strategy to help clients make better marketing decisions. If you’re ready to scale your business with Google Ads, send me a message and let’s discuss how I can help today. *Please note, I had stepped away from Upwork while managing other client accounts and I’m available again. All of my case studies are up to date.

Local Service Business Specialist - Lead Generation - ROI-Focused - Ecommerce ➔ Services I provide: 🔸 Audit of existing account and campaigns 🔸 Google Ads campaign setup 🔸 Ongoing account management, optimization and reporting 🔸 Setup of conversion tracking, call tracking, and other measurement solutions 📈 I help eCommerce brands and service businesses to: 🔸 Generate more revenue with Google Ads 🔸 Generate more high-quality leads through Google Ads 🔸 Increase conversions 🔸 Maximize ROAS 🔸 Reduce wasted ad spend 🔸 Lower cost per lead (CPL) and cost per acquisition (CPA) 🔸 Improve landing page experience and conversion rates 🔸 Scale ad campaigns profitably. 🏆 ROI-Focused (Clients average 5-6x+ ROAS) 🏆 $37M+ in ad spend managed 🏆 236 projects completed on UpWork 🏆 10+ years of professional experience with Google Ads and other digital marketing platforms 🎯 I am an experienced Google Ads expert, strategist, and manager specializing in PPC campaign audits, setup, management, and optimization. I have successfully managed diverse campaigns and achieved impressive ROAS for businesses through strategic Google Ads setups and continuous optimization. I have demonstrated expertise in keyword research, ad copy creation, campaign management, and performance analytics, using data-driven strategies to improve client results. My core skills include Google Ads, Meta Ads, Facebook Ads, Google Analytics, Performance Max (PMax), Google Shopping, Google Merchant Center, PPC campaign management, and conversion rate optimization. As a Google Ads expert and strategist with extensive experience, I drive profitable growth and deliver measurable business results. I have experience setting up and managing high-performing Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns for businesses across multiple industries. I work with clients of all sizes, managing monthly advertising budgets ranging from $500 to $350,000. My focus is on maximizing ROI, generating quality leads and sales, and continuously optimizing campaigns to achieve sustainable growth. ➔ Expertise in: 🔸 Google Ads 🔸 Bing Ads 🔸 Meta Ads 🔸 Facebook Ads 🔸 Conversion Tracking 🔸 Google Analytics 🔸 Google Tag Manager 🔸 Shopify and Ecommerce 🔸 Conversion Rate Optimization 🔸 Landing Page and Funnel Creation 📈 Proven Google Ads results I have generated — case studies: ✅ Increased number of conversions (Calls) for B2B high-ticket products for US based manufacturing company between Q3/2025-Q1/2026. ✅ Electronic wholesale brand with ROAS 4.85+ (485%+) results from Google Ads campaigns. ✅ Google Ads Growth for DTC e-commerce - Increased conv.value from $34,8K/month to $100K/month. ➔ Top niches and industries I have recently helped generate real results through Google Ads: 🔸 Local Services and Lead Generation 🔸 Businesses, Contractors and Companies 🔸 HVAC 🔸 Plumbing and Plumbers 🔸 Electricians 🔸 Appliance Repair 🔸 Roofing and Roofers 🔸 Tree Service, Forestry Mulching and Landscaping 🔸 Commercial Cleaning and Residential Cleaners 🔸 Home Service Business, Home Improvement and Renovation 🔸 Doctors, Medical Practice, Healthcare and Medical Services 🔸 Dentists and Dental Services 🔸 Education and Online Learning 🔸 Travel and Hospitality 🔸 Automotive and Car Services 🔸 Fitness and Wellness 🔸 Professional Services, Accounting, Consulting 🔸 Law Firm and Legal Services 🔸 Real Estate and Real Estate Investors 🔸 Technology and Software Solutions 🔸 B2B and B2C 🔸 E-commerce Stores 🔸 Online Shopping 🔸 Retail Stores 🔸 Manufacturing and Industrial 💬 Interested in my services? Send me a brief message about your business needs and goals or send me an invitation to interview or hire me on Upwork to get started. I'll be back in touch with you soon. 📊 Let's start working together. I'm ready to take your business to the next level!

💎 Consistently Top Rated | 🚀 100% Job Success Score 💪 12+ Years of Marketing Mastery | 🎯 80+ Happy Customers I'm not a typical consultant. I don't come from an agency background. Only recently did I become a marketing merc for hire. Instead, I've run in-house marketing teams for the last 12 years across 3 different startups. I can empathize with the challenges you're facing as a small business owner or marketer at a startup. I worked my way up to CMO in my 20s and hated it. My days became nothing but meetings and I had nothing higher to work towards - so I started consulting which let's me scratch that itch of being both strategic AND hands on. I've personally scaled Google Ads campaigns from $20k/mo to $250k/mo through smart, data-driven decision making and optimizations. Specialties: - Google Ads campaign builds, strategy, and optimizations - Google Tag Manager implementation and tracking - E-commerce Tracking (Shopify, WooCommerce, Wordpress, etc.) - Google Analytics - Bing Ads - LinkedIn Ads - Lead Generation - Landing Page Design / Optimization Let's chat! Travis Check me out on LinkedIn (search for Travis Wittenburg)

See my profile video for client testimonial. I am a former Google Doubleclick employee with expert knowledge having worked there. I have have worked in Digital Marketing for the past 15 years with a heavy focus on Google Ads campaigns and overall Digital Marketing Strategy and now freelance 100% . In addition to Google Doubleclick, I have worked at both agencies and client side. I have deep experience in just about all aspects of digital marketing including Google paid search/ppc, display ads, lead generation, social media, mobile marketing, tracking & analytics as well as UI, html and web design. With me you get both sound execution as well as very strong strategic insight and help thinking about things you may not have thought of. References available. Google Ads Process and Competencies: - Free 1hr scoping call/needs assessment - Non cookie cutter strategy development customized for the product/service in the context of the current market competitors (this is key) - Landing Page Analysis relative to local competitors - Long tail keyword development - Account analysis (if running existing account) - ROI based Smart Bidding Implementation - Call Recording, if necessary for call quality handling assessment - Lead gen 2.0 capture methods including text to lead, live chat, progressive forms and of course phone calls - Google Business Page management/optimization - Full utilization of ad distinction features such as structured snippets, image ads, sitelinks, long and short form descriptions, responsive search ads, callouts and more - References available

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