Clear prices for Google Ads management
A one-time setup, a flat monthly management fee sized to your ad budget, and your ad spend paid straight to Google with no markup.
Ads setup
Setup & launch: $750 one-time
New account (in your name) or a rebuild of your existing one: conversion tracking for calls and forms, Google Analytics 4 linking, keyword research, up to 2 Search campaigns with ads and assets, negative keyword lists, and a landing page review. Required once with any management plan.
Monthly management
Flat monthly fees, billed annually and paid up front. Your ad spend is separate and goes directly to Google.
Starter
For local businesses getting started with ads.
For ad budgets up to $2,500/month
$4,740 billed annually
- Up to 2 campaigns
- Search campaigns
- Optimization every two weeks
- Search-term reviews and negative keywords
- Monthly plain-English report
- Email support
Growth
For businesses ready to scale what works.
For ad budgets $2,500 to $10,000/month
$9,540 billed annually
- Up to 5 campaigns
- Everything in Starter
- Performance Max and remarketing
- Weekly optimization
- Ongoing ad testing
- Landing page recommendations
- Monthly strategy call
Premium
For multi-service or multi-location advertisers.
For ad budgets $10,000 to $25,000/month
$17,940 billed annually
- Campaigns as needed
- Everything in Growth
- YouTube and Display
- Shopping via Merchant Center
- Location-level reporting
- Strategy call every two weeks
Spending more than $25,000 a month? Ask for a custom quote. Need a landing page built? Websites start at $950 on our main site.
How much should you spend on ads?
Paid directly to Google
Your ad spend is charged by Google to your own card or invoice. We never handle it or mark it up, and you can see every charge in your account.
Enough to learn from
We recommend starting at $1,000 to $3,000 a month so there are enough clicks to see what works. Smaller budgets can work for a narrow local service; we'll tell you honestly in your free review.
Starting-budget range from WebFX's PPC pricing guide (September 2026).
Typical Google Ads management fees
| Monthly ad budget | Typical market fee | Mr. Blue Skies |
|---|---|---|
| Under $2,500 | $300 to $1,000/mo (freelancer) | $395/mo |
| $2,500 to $10,000 | $1,500 to $3,000/mo (boutique agency) | $795/mo |
| $10,000 to $25,000 | $3,000 to $8,000/mo (mid-market agency) | $1,495/mo |
| Setup or onboarding | $1,000 to $5,000 one-time | $750 |
| Percentage-of-spend pricing | 10% to 20% of ad spend | Flat fee, no markup |
Market ranges: Linear, "Navigating Google Ads Agency Fees" (May 2026); the $10,000+ row is Linear's $10,000 to $50,000 band. Percentage range confirmed by WebFX (September 2026) and OuterBox (September 2026). For reference, WebFX's own published plans start at $750/month with a $1,200 first-month fee.
What clicks and leads cost in your industry
Median results from US Google search campaigns, April 2025 to March 2026. Use them as a starting point; we'll estimate your own costs in your free review.
| Industry | Cost per click | Cost per lead |
|---|---|---|
| All industries | $5.42 | $66.69 |
| Attorneys & legal services | $9.87 | $131.63 |
| Home & home improvement | $8.33 | $90.92 |
| Dentists & dental services | $8.00 | $72.97 |
| Health & fitness | $6.17 | $67.36 |
| Business services | $5.87 | $93.69 |
| Beauty & personal care | $4.62 | $39.25 |
| Automotive repair, service & parts | $4.35 | $29.96 |
| Real estate | $3.22 | $102.51 |
| Restaurants & food | $2.05 | $30.57 |
Source: WordStream by LocaliQ, 2026 Google Ads Benchmarks (13,474 US search campaigns), also reported by Search Engine Journal and PPC Land.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns the Google Ads account?
You do. The account is created in your name and billed to your card by Google. We work in it with manager access, and if you ever leave, you simply remove our access. Your campaigns, history, and data stay with you.
Is my ad spend included in the plan price?
No. Our fee covers the work of managing your ads. Your ad spend is paid directly to Google, so you always know exactly what went to advertising.
How soon will I see results?
Search ads can bring calls within days of launch. The first one to three months are a learning period while we collect data, cut waste, and find what converts. We'll show you the numbers every month along the way.
Do you guarantee results?
No honest advertiser can guarantee a number of leads or sales, because results depend on your market, competition, and offer. What we guarantee is clear tracking, regular work on your account, and straight answers about what's working.
Are there long-term contracts?
Management plans are billed annually, paid up front, and renew each year unless you cancel before the renewal date. All sales are final; see our Terms of Sale.
What if my budget grows past my plan?
Great news. We'll let you know when your spend moves into the next tier and you can upgrade. We never raise your fee without your approval.
I already run my own ads. Can you just review them?
Yes. The free ads review is a good place to start. If you'd like hands-on help after that, the setup fee covers rebuilding or cleaning up your existing account.
Are you a Google Partner?
Mr. Blue Skies is an independent business, not affiliated with Google. We work in your account using Google's standard manager access.
Not sure which plan fits?
Tell us your monthly budget and goals. We'll recommend a plan and show you where your money will go.