{"id":1930,"date":"2025-07-10T12:01:03","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T12:01:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/?p=1930"},"modified":"2025-07-10T12:01:03","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T12:01:03","slug":"how-to-improve-your-ads-quality-score-and-pay-less-for-every-click","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-improve-your-ads-quality-score-and-pay-less-for-every-click\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve Your Ad\u2019s Quality Score (and Pay Less for Every Click)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ever feel like you\u2019re burning cash on Google <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-i51pCz-300x199.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Getting steady, high-value projects no longer comes down to a Yellow Pages listing and a nice truck wrap. Homeowners now swipe, scroll, and search before they ever pick up the phone. The good news? When you know where to show up\u2014and what to say\u2014advertising turns into a predictable system that fills your pipeline month after&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/the-best-ads-for-contractors-proven-campaigns-that-bring-in-quality-leads\/\">Ads<\/a> while your competitors ride the top spots at half the cost? They\u2019re not magicians\u2014they\u2019re just winning the <strong>quality score<\/strong> game. When your <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-tUA3vi-300x200.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Why LSAs Deserve a Spot in Your Toolbelt Google\u2019s Local Services Ads (LSAs) sit above every other search result\u2014even traditional PPC\u2014when a homeowner types \u201cfoundation repair near me.\u201d They\u2019re pay-per-lead, not pay-per-click, so you spend money only when a prospect actually calls, messages, or books. Studies show construction and home-service companies typically pay $25 to&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/what-is-construction-marketing-with-google-local-services-ads-a-2025-playbook-for-contractors-who-want-the-phone-to-ring\/\">ad<\/a> earns a higher score, Google rewards you with better placement and lower cost-per-click (CPC). In plain English: spend less, reach more people, and watch <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-bWLdmm-300x199.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Why Facebook Still Owns the Jobsite With 3.06 billion monthly active users, Facebook is the bustling digital main street where your future clients already hang out. (backlinko.com) Even as new platforms pop up, its reach and targeting muscle make it the #1 channel for local contractors who need steady leads, not fleeting likes. Add in&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-do-construction-marketing-on-facebook-a-blueprint-for-leads-that-stick\/\">leads<\/a> stack up.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a simple, step-by-step playbook to boost your score without doubling your <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-hgJfPE-300x200.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Money feels tight, yet leads still have to flow. The good news? Some of the most effective contractor marketing tactics cost little more than sweat and persistence. Below is a 1,000-word game plan packed with free\u2014or almost free\u2014ways to get your phone ringing without raiding your tool trailer. 1. Turn Every Job Site Into a&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/zero-dollar-hustle-the-best-marketing-for-contractors-with-no-budget\/\">budget<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-improve-your-ads-quality-score-and-pay-less-for-every-click\/#1_Learn_the_Three_Building_Blocks_of_Quality_Score\" >1. Learn the Three Building Blocks of Quality Score<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-improve-your-ads-quality-score-and-pay-less-for-every-click\/#2_Start_With_Razor-Sharp_Keyword_Research\" >2. Start With Razor-Sharp Keyword Research<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-improve-your-ads-quality-score-and-pay-less-for-every-click\/#3_Write_Magnetic_Ads_That_Mirror_the_Search\" >3. Write Magnetic Ads That Mirror the Search<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-improve-your-ads-quality-score-and-pay-less-for-every-click\/#4_Supercharge_CTR_With_Extensions\" >4. Supercharge CTR With Extensions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-improve-your-ads-quality-score-and-pay-less-for-every-click\/#5_Match_Landing_Page_Intent_Word_for_Word\" >5. Match Landing Page Intent, Word for Word<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-improve-your-ads-quality-score-and-pay-less-for-every-click\/#6_Improve_Page_Experience_Fast\" >6. Improve Page Experience Fast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-improve-your-ads-quality-score-and-pay-less-for-every-click\/#7_Test_Tweak_Repeat\" >7. Test, Tweak, Repeat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-improve-your-ads-quality-score-and-pay-less-for-every-click\/#8_Monitor_the_Right_Metrics\" >8. Monitor the Right Metrics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-improve-your-ads-quality-score-and-pay-less-for-every-click\/#9_Common_Pitfalls_and_How_to_Dodge_Them\" >9. Common Pitfalls (and How to Dodge Them)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-improve-your-ads-quality-score-and-pay-less-for-every-click\/#10_Quality_Score_Success_Story\" >10. Quality Score Success Story<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-improve-your-ads-quality-score-and-pay-less-for-every-click\/#Ready_to_Turbo-Charge_Your_Ads_and_Your_Website\" >Ready to Turbo-Charge Your Ads (and Your Website)?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Learn_the_Three_Building_Blocks_of_Quality_Score\"><\/span>1. Learn the Three Building Blocks of Quality Score<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Google grades every keyword\/ad pair on a scale of 1\u201310. That score comes from three pillars:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Expected click-through rate (CTR)<\/strong> \u2013 How likely someone is to click your ad.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ad relevance<\/strong> \u2013 How well your copy matches the searcher\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/what-pinterest-traffic-can-teach-contractors-about-buyer-intent\/\">intent<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Landing page experience<\/strong> \u2013 How helpful and user-friendly your page is after the click.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Improve each pillar and the whole structure rises.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Start_With_Razor-Sharp_Keyword_Research\"><\/span>2. Start With Razor-Sharp Keyword Research<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Quality score lives or dies at the keyword level. Begin by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Grouping tight themes.<\/strong> Stick to 10\u201320 closely related <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-En0uEK-300x200.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Scrolling through endless marketing advice can feel like rummaging in a cluttered toolbox\u2014lots of gadgets, little guidance on which one actually fixes the leak. This article hands you a streamlined set of advertising \u201cpower tools\u201d that successful contractors use today, plus real-world tips on how to work each one. Grab your coffee, pull up a&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-do-contractors-advertise-a-practical-playbook-for-winning-more-jobs-in-2025\/\">keywords<\/a> per ad group. \u201cKitchen remodel cost\u201d doesn\u2019t belong with \u201cbathroom tile ideas.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Using all match types.<\/strong> Broad match finds new opportunities; phrase and exact keep spend focused.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adding negatives early.<\/strong> Filter out phrases that drain budget but never convert (\u201cDIY,\u201d \u201cfree,\u201d \u201cjobs\u201d). This lifts CTR because only good matches trigger ads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Think of keywords like fishing bait. The closer the bait is to what the fish actually eats, the quicker you hook one.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Write_Magnetic_Ads_That_Mirror_the_Search\"><\/span>3. Write Magnetic Ads That Mirror the Search<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An ad is essentially a promise. Make sure yours delivers by following the \u201cthree Rs\u201d:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Repeat the search term.<\/strong> If the query is \u201cbest roof replacement <a href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/why-contractors-should-skip-templates-for-website-design\/\">contractor<\/a>,\u201d echo it in the headline or path. Relevance shoots up.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reveal a benefit fast.<\/strong> \u201cLifetime shingle warranty\u201d beats \u201cWe install roofs.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Request action.<\/strong> \u201cBook a free inspection today\u201d tells readers exactly what to do next.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pro tip: Use title-case headlines (Capitalize Each Word) for eye-catching rhythm, and sprinkle emotional words\u2014\u201cstress-free,\u201d \u201cfast,\u201d \u201cguaranteed\u201d\u2014to spur clicks.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Supercharge_CTR_With_Extensions\"><\/span>4. Supercharge CTR With Extensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ad extensions push competitors down the page while giving searchers more reasons to click you. Must-use add-ons include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sitelinks<\/strong> \u2013 Highlight services, pricing <a href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-location-pages-the-right-way\/\">pages<\/a>, or <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-bWLdmm-300x199.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"If you\u2019re in the construction business, you already know word of mouth is gold. But in today\u2019s digital world, it\u2019s not just what your clients say at the local diner or over the backyard fence\u2014it\u2019s what they say online. Testimonials are the modern version of a handshake and a \u201ctrust me, they\u2019re good.\u201d Let\u2019s dig&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/testimonials-in-construction-marketing-turning-happy-clients-into-your-best-sales-tool\/\">testimonials<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Callouts<\/strong> \u2013 Short bursts like \u201c24\/7 Service\u201d or \u201cLicensed &amp; Insured.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Structured snippets<\/strong> \u2013 Show categories such as \u201cRoof Types: Asphalt, Metal, Tile.\u201d<\/li>\n<li><strong>Call extensions<\/strong> \u2013 One tap on mobile starts a conversation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Google loves extensions because users love them\u2014so your CTR (and score) climb together.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Match_Landing_Page_Intent_Word_for_Word\"><\/span>5. Match Landing Page Intent, Word for Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The moment a prospect lands, they judge whether you can solve their problem. Nail that first glance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mirror the keyword in the headline.<\/strong> Searching \u201cemergency AC repair\u201d? Your page should scream the same phrase up top.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep navigation simple.<\/strong> One crystal-clear path beats a maze of menu options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Load in under two seconds.<\/strong> Slow sites tank user satisfaction and your score.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add social proof.<\/strong> Star ratings and case studies calm buying nerves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Picture your landing page as the finish line. The smoother the track, the faster runners cross.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Improve_Page_Experience_Fast\"><\/span>6. Improve Page Experience Fast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Google measures on-page signals like bounce rate and time on site. Quick wins:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Compress images<\/strong> to cut load time. Tools like TinyPNG work wonders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use responsive <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-cQlj5X-300x225.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Your Website Is a Work Truck\u2014Not a Show Car When you haul lumber to a job, you don\u2019t drive a chrome-plated show car; you choose the fastest, toughest truck you can afford. Your website should feel the same\u2014built for speed and ready to work. Every extra second of load time is like driving that truck&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-website-design-cutting-page-load-time-in-half\/\">design<\/a><\/strong> so text and buttons stay readable on every phone size.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Break text into small bites<\/strong> (subheads, bullets, bold sentences) that guide skimmers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Include an obvious call-to-action (CTA)<\/strong> above the fold\u2014no one should scroll to find the next step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Test_Tweak_Repeat\"><\/span>7. Test, Tweak, Repeat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Quality score isn\u2019t \u201cset it and forget it.\u201d Schedule weekly tune-ups:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A\/B test ad copy.<\/strong> Change one line, run for 1,000 impressions, crown a winner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rotate keywords.<\/strong> Pause low performers (&lt;3\/10 score) and expand high scorers into their own ad groups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refresh <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-Y8EwCz-300x200.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"Picture a storefront that magically swaps signage the moment a passer-by walks up\u2014\u201cWelcome, Philadelphia Homeowners!\u201d for one visitor, \u201cHello, Main-Line Remodelers!\u201d for the next. That, in essence, is what a geo-targeted landing page does online. But with Google\u2019s algorithm now wielding AI ranking factors, does hyper-local content still earn its keep, or has the tactic&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/geo-targeted-landing-pages-do-they-still-move-the-needle-in-2025\/\">landing pages<\/a>.<\/strong> Swap testimonials, update pricing, or add a short explainer video to boost engagement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Small, consistent gains stack up like compound interest.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Monitor_the_Right_Metrics\"><\/span>8. Monitor the Right Metrics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Quality score trend line<\/strong> \u2013 Rising? Good. Flat? Time to dig in.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impression-weighted quality score<\/strong> \u2013 Tells you where wasted spend hides.<\/li>\n<li><strong>CPC vs. CTR chart<\/strong> \u2013 Ideally, CPC falls as CTR rises.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conversion rate<\/strong> \u2013 The ultimate proof that better ads equal real dollars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Common_Pitfalls_and_How_to_Dodge_Them\"><\/span>9. Common Pitfalls (and How to Dodge Them)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Pitfall<\/th>\n<th>Why It Hurts<\/th>\n<th>Quick Fix<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Stuffing one ad group with 100+ keywords<\/td>\n<td>Low ad relevance<\/td>\n<td>Split into focused themes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sending every click to the homepage<\/td>\n<td>Poor landing page experience<\/td>\n<td>Create dedicated pages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Reusing the same ad for years<\/td>\n<td>Stale CTR<\/td>\n<td>Refresh copy quarterly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Ignoring mobile speed<\/td>\n<td>High bounce rate<\/td>\n<td>Use Google PageSpeed <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/pinterest-300x157.webp\"  data-excerpt=\"When a homeowner scrolls through Pinterest, they\u2019re not just killing time\u2014they\u2019re drawing a roadmap for their next big purchase. Each pin saved, board organized, and keyword searched whispers where that person is on the journey from \u201csomeday dream\u201d to \u201ccall the contractor.\u201d By studying Pinterest traffic the way a builder studies blueprints, you, the contractor,&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/what-pinterest-traffic-can-teach-contractors-about-buyer-intent\/\">Insights<\/a> and compress files<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Avoid these traps, and you\u2019ll sprint ahead of less disciplined advertisers.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Quality_Score_Success_Story\"><\/span>10. Quality Score Success Story<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A regional HVAC <a  data-ilj-link-preview=\"true\"  data-featured-image=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/qtq80-glQ3NQ-300x200.jpeg\"  data-excerpt=\"You don\u2019t need to out-spend the national chains\u2014you just need to out-think them. Below are battle-tested digital marketing ideas built for contractors who want the phone ringing and the calendar full without drowning in guru jargon. Grab a fresh cup of coffee, settle in, and let\u2019s map out a plan that works in the real&hellip;\" href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/contractor-digital-marketing-ideas-that-actually-win-jobs\/\">contractor<\/a> ran ads with a mediocre score of 5. After grouping keywords tighter, rewriting ads to echo search terms, adding callout extensions, and launching a fast service-specific landing page, their average score hit 8. CPC dropped 28%, clicks rose 34%, and monthly <a href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/how-to-do-construction-marketing-with-angi-turn-pay-per-lead-dollars-into-contract-winning-relationships\/\">leads<\/a> doubled\u2014without increasing budget. Real proof that a healthier score equals a healthier bottom line.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_Turbo-Charge_Your_Ads_and_Your_Website\"><\/span>Ready to Turbo-Charge Your Ads (and Your <a href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/core-web-vitals-tuning-guide-for-general-contractor-websites-hit-googles-good-threshold-in-30-days\/\">Website<\/a>)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your ads and your site work hand in glove. Let\u2019s make sure both fit perfectly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Free Homepage Review<\/strong> \u2013 I\u2019ll record a quick screen-share pointing out instant wins and hidden pitfalls. <a href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/free-homepage-review\/\">Grab yours here \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>10-Point <a href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/build-a-construction-website-with-squarespace-2\/\">Website<\/a> Checkup<\/strong> \u2013 A deeper diagnostic of speed, SEO, and conversion blockers. <a href=\"https:\/\/darrenslaughter.co\/10-point-checkup\/\">Book your checkup \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tweak your quality score today, and watch every click work harder tomorrow.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever feel like you\u2019re burning cash on Google Ads while your competitors ride the top spots at half the cost? 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