Do you take a percentage of ad spend?

No. You pay only the hourly rate for the media buyer's time — there's no markup on your Google Ads budget.

Can someone audit our existing account before we commit to ongoing work?

Yes, a fixed-hour audit is a common starting engagement before moving to ongoing management.

How is Performance Max different for the expert to manage?

PMax removes granular keyword control, so the expert's job shifts to asset quality, audience signals and exclusions rather than bid-level tuning.

How much does it cost to hire a Google Ads Expert?

Rates vary by seniority and scope, typically starting from $15–$65/hr. You pay only for hours worked — no retainers or minimums.

How fast can I get matched?

Most google ads expert requirements are matched within a few business hours; complex briefs take under 24 hours.

Are your google ads experts vetted?

Yes. Every ViaHourly expert passes a portfolio review, skills interview, reference checks, and ongoing performance monitoring.

Do I need to sign a contract?

No. All ViaHourly engagements are hourly with no long-term commitment. Pause or stop anytime.

Can I switch experts if it's not a fit?

Yes — tell your dedicated matcher and we'll re-match you at no extra cost, usually the same day.

Do you support long-term work?

Absolutely. Many clients grow a single hourly engagement into a dedicated part-time role.

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Hire a Google Ads Expert. By the hour.

Certified media buyers who run Search, Performance Max and YouTube profitably.

$55/hr

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Overview

What a google ads expert actually does.

A Google Ads expert runs Search, Shopping, Performance Max and YouTube campaigns with the account-level discipline that separates profitable spend from wasted budget. ViaHourly media buyers are matched by industry and campaign type, so you're not paying a generalist to learn your vertical on your dime.

Media buyers vetted on live account audits, not just certifications

No spend markup or hidden agency fees

Direct communication with the person managing your account

Scale hours up during launches, down during quiet periods

The problem

Why teams hire a google ads expert.

Spend rising, conversions flat

Cost per click climbs every month while conversion rate stays the same or drops.

Account structure never audited

Overlapping campaigns and match types cannibalize each other's budget.

No one owns Performance Max

Automated campaigns run on default settings with no real oversight of asset groups or exclusions.

Agency reporting feels vague

Monthly reports show impressions and clicks but not real cost-per-acquisition clarity.

The fix

What ViaHourly delivers instead.

Full account audit and restructure

Campaign structure, match types and negative keywords rebuilt around actual intent.

Performance Max asset optimization

Asset groups, audience signals and exclusions actively managed, not left on autopilot.

Conversion tracking fixed at the source

GA4 and Google Ads conversion actions verified so optimization decisions are based on real data.

Transparent, hourly reporting

Weekly or biweekly breakdowns of what changed and why CPA moved.

Illustrative example

"Our account had grown into 40 overlapping campaigns with no one really owning the structure. A clean rebuild brought CPA down without touching the budget."

Growth lead, DTC brand

Illustrative example based on the kind of outcome clients in this situation typically describe — not a quote from a specific customer.

Our process

How you hire a Google Ads Expert.

01
Submit brief
Tell us the scope, tools and outcome you need from your google ads expert.
02
Review matches
Our team hand-picks a shortlist based on skills, industry and availability.
03
Kickoff call
Meet the expert, align on the plan and start tracking hours.
04
Iterate & scale
Extend, pause or expand — always at the same hourly rate.

Scope of work

What's in scope for a google ads expert.

Responsibilities

Campaign structure design (Search, Shopping, PMax, YouTube)
Keyword research and match type strategy
Conversion tracking setup and verification
Bid strategy and budget pacing management
Ad copy and asset testing
Negative keyword and placement exclusion management
Performance reporting and optimization recommendations

Core skills

Google Ads certification and hands-on account management
Conversion tracking diagnostics (GA4, GTM)
Bid strategy and budget pacing judgment
Ad copy and creative testing methodology
Attribution and reporting fluency
Cross-channel budget allocation thinking

Tools & software

Google AdsGoogle Analytics 4Google Tag ManagerGoogle Merchant CenterLooker StudioOptmyzr

Use cases

How businesses put a google ads expert to work.

Account restructure and audit

A media buyer rebuilds a tangled 40-campaign account into a clean, intent-based structure.

Performance Max management

Asset groups and audience signals are actively tuned weekly instead of left on autopilot.

Conversion tracking fix

Broken GA4 events are diagnosed and rebuilt so optimization is based on accurate purchase data.

Industries

Who hires google ads experts on ViaHourly.

EcommerceSaaSStartupsReal EstateHealthcare

Expected ROI

A properly structured account with verified conversion tracking commonly cuts cost-per-acquisition by 15–30% within the first two months, without increasing total spend.

Pricing expectations

Google Ads experts start around $55/hr. Most active accounts run 10–20 hours a month for ongoing optimization plus reporting.

Factor	In-house hire	ViaHourly
Spend transparency	Agency retainer + ad spend markup	Hourly labor only, no spend markup
Response time to issues	Waiting on account manager availability	Direct access to your media buyer
Contract length	3–12 month agency agreements	No minimum term

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