Short answer: if you need enquiries within weeks and can pay for clicks, start with Google Ads while you build SEO. If your budget is tight and your sales cycle is long, start with SEO, because its results build over time. Most B2B businesses end up needing both.
When to start with Google Ads
- You have a new website and need visibility quickly
- Each customer is worth a lot, so a paid click can pay back
- You want to test which products and keywords bring real enquiries
- You already have a clear landing page and tracking
When to start with SEO
- Your ad budget is limited or clicks in your market are expensive
- Buyers research for a long time and ask many technical questions
- You want traffic that continues without paying for each visit
How they compare
- Speed: ads can start within days, while SEO takes months.
- Cost model: ads charge per click, and SEO costs effort and content.
- Durability: ad traffic stops when you stop paying, and SEO keeps working.
- Control: ads give precise targeting, and SEO depends on Google’s results.
Using both together
Use your ad search terms to learn which keywords bring enquiries, then write SEO pages for them. Use SEO content to improve your landing pages and reduce the cost of ads.
Before you spend on ads
Set up conversion tracking, build a focused landing page instead of sending traffic to the homepage, add negative keywords, and start with a small budget you can measure.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I spend on Google Ads?
It depends on the cost per click and how many visitors become enquiries. Start small, measure, and increase what works.
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