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CASE STUDY

They Were Getting Leads For €900, Now They Get Leads For €100

Hallmark Roofing Cork

From €900 Leads to Page 1 Dominance


Snapshot

  • Client: Hallmark Roofing

  • Location: Cork, Ireland

  • Services Provided: Full Website Redesign, Google Ads Management, Local SEO

  • Results: Reduced Google Ads Lead Cost from €911 to €100 and achieved Page 1 Organic Rankings.


The Challenge

When Hallmark Roofing approached us, they were facing a marketing nightmare. They were working with a previous provider, and the numbers were devastating:

  • The "Money Pit" Ads: They had spent nearly €19,000 on Google Ads with a cost-per-lead of €911.

  • The Invisible Website: Their old website was not optimized, looked unprofessional, and wasn't appearing in organic search results.

  • Wasted Budget: They were paying for "competitor clicks" and vague search terms that never turned into actual roofing jobs.

"We were spending a fortune, but the phone just wasn't ringing with the right jobs."


The Strategy

We didn't just "fix" their ads; we completely rebuilt their digital ecosystem to stop the bleeding and start the growth.

1. Professional Website Redesign (Conversion-First)

We scrapped the old, underperforming site and built a high-speed, professional website designed to build trust.

  • Trust Signals: Added photos of branded vans, staff on-site, and professional scaffolding to prove they are a legit local company.

  • Service Pages: Built dedicated pages for every service (Slate Repairs, Chimneys, Flat Roofs) so Google knew exactly what to rank them for.

2. Local SEO & Location Bombing

Instead of just targeting "Cork," we built out localized pages for Cove, Middleton, Youghal, and Kinsale. We optimized their H1/H2 tags and internal linking to ensure Google viewed them as the local authority.

3. Google Ads Rescue Mission

We performed a full audit and discovered they were bidding on generic terms with no bid limits.

  • Manual Control: We switched from "blank cheque" automated bidding to Manual CPC.

  • Negative Keywords: We scrubbed the account to ensure they stopped paying for competitor names and DIY searches.

  • Targeted Ad Groups: We matched specific ads to specific landing pages, ensuring a seamless journey from click to call.


The Results

The transformation was almost immediate. By aligning the ads with a high-converting website, the numbers shifted dramatically:

  • 90% Reduction in Lead Cost: We brought the cost-per-lead down from a shocking €911 to a sustainable €100.

  • Organic Page 1: The website now ranks on Page 1 of Google for high-value roofing terms in Cork.

  • High-Value Work: Hallmark is now getting consistent inquiries for roof replacements and emergency repairs rather than "window shoppers."


The Outcome

Hallmark Roofing went from wasting €19,000 on a broken system to owning a high-performance marketing asset. They no longer rely on overpriced, shared leads; they have an exclusive ecosystem that brings in local Cork jobs at a fraction of their previous cost.

We help tradesmen across Ireland and the UK get more leads, more calls, and more jobs — with Google Ads, SEO, website design, and Google Business Profile management. No jargon. No fluff. Just results.

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