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Navigate the realm of PPC with our expert guidance. We design campaigns that not only reach but resonate with your audience, driving meaningful engagement.

+187%
Avg. organic traffic / 6 mo
50+
SaaS projects
12.2M
AI Search impressions
10 min walkthrough · Co-founder Perry + a real client teardown
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THE WORK

Paid search campaigns that deliver qualified SaaS pipeline

PPC for SaaS requires precision — the right intent, the right audience, the right unit economics. Here's how we build campaigns that convert.

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Account audit and paid search strategy

We audit your current account — or build from scratch — with a full picture of keyword coverage, quality scores, wasted spend, and the structural changes needed before we invest a single pound on traffic.

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Keyword and audience targeting

We prioritise high-intent, product-adjacent search terms that indicate buying behaviour — not broad terms that burn budget on unqualified clicks. Negative keyword lists are built with the same rigour as target lists.

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Ad copy and landing page optimisation

We write and test ad copy tied to conversion goals, and optimise landing pages for the specific intent of each campaign. Higher Quality Scores, lower CPCs, better conversion rates — all connected.

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Bid management and pipeline reporting

We manage bids continuously against CAC and pipeline targets — not just CTR. Reporting is tied to what matters: cost per trial, cost per demo, and revenue generated from paid search investment.

Customer · Kurve

"MADX is a top player in the premier league. Constantly delivering value above and beyond high quality execution. They help shape our strategic thinking impacting our entire inbound marketing engine."

Search PPC

How We Build and Manage Search PPC Campaigns That Deliver SaaS Pipeline

Account audit and paid search strategy

We audit your current Google Ads account — or build from scratch — establishing a complete picture of keyword coverage, quality scores, wasted spend, audience targeting, and structural issues. Every pound of budget is accounted for before we spend the first pound of yours.

Keyword selection and negative keyword architecture

We prioritise high-intent, product-adjacent keywords that signal buying behaviour — not broad terms that generate clicks from people who'll never convert. Negative keyword lists are built with the same rigour as target lists, eliminating budget waste from the start rather than discovering it in month-three reporting.

Ad copy development and landing page optimisation

We write and A/B test ad copy tied to specific conversion goals, and optimise landing pages for the intent of each campaign. Higher Quality Scores mean lower CPCs — and landing pages that convert mean the budget you're spending actually generates pipeline rather than just traffic.

Bid management and pipeline-tied reporting

We manage bids continuously against CAC and pipeline targets — not just impressions and CTR. Monthly reporting is tied to what matters to your business: cost per trial, cost per demo, and the revenue generated from paid search investment, not just the metrics that look good in a dashboard.

Our results

We Care About Results

Pipeline-tied reporting. Real numbers, real attribution, real outcomes.

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WHY MADX?

In-house, Freelancer Or Agency?

The economics, speed and depth of an agency - without the bloat. We work as an extension of your team, not a vendor.

All-in-one team

Strategy, content, links, GEO — one roster, one Slack.

Real expertise

Senior practitioners on every account. No juniors learning on you.

Live reporting

Always-on dashboards tied to revenue, not vanity.

Built for SaaS

We only work with SaaS — so we move fast.

Perry Steward

Co-founder - MADX Digital

"We started MADX Digital because no agency was treating AI search like the structural shift it is. We're rebuilding the playbook for SaaS, and we'd love to show you ours."

HOW WE WORK

we partner with brands who are ambitious about growth

Every engagement starts with a scoping call so we can confirm fit, timeline, and the right mix of technical, content, and authority work. No surprise scope, no bait-and-switch.

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Scoping call

Tell us what you’re building.

15-min call. We’ll listen, ask sharp questions, and tell you honestly if we’re the wrong fit.

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Choose your fit

Sprint, retainer or custom.

90-day sprint, monthly retainers or something custom. Starting from $2,500 /mo.

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start the work

Month 1 delivery, no long waits.

Onboarding wraps in 2-3 weeks. First deliverables ship before the end of month one.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Have more questions? Reach out to our sales team or schedule a call with our growth team

How is PPC for SaaS different from other industries?

SaaS PPC has unique challenges: long sales cycles, high CPCs for software keywords, multiple stakeholders in the buying decision, and conversion events (demo, trial, pricing page visit) that don't immediately translate to revenue. We structure campaigns around the full conversion funnel — optimising for the lead quality that actually converts to closed revenue, not just the cheapest clicks.

What budget do we need to see meaningful results from paid search?

The right budget depends on your keyword targets and market. We can make paid search work at relatively modest starting budgets, but we'll give you an honest assessment of what's achievable at your current spend level — and where you'd need to invest more to compete meaningfully for your most important keywords. Starting too thin means slow data accumulation and slower optimisation.

Can PPC and SEO work together effectively?

Yes — and they should. Paid search gives you immediate visibility and fast conversion data while SEO builds the organic channel. PPC keyword data informs SEO content priorities. Organic rankings reduce CPC costs by improving Quality Scores on branded and semi-branded terms. Running both as a coordinated programme consistently outperforms running either in isolation.

What does a 3-month PPC engagement deliver?

Month 1: Account audit, campaign structure build, keyword research, ad copy development, and campaign launch. Month 2: First optimisation cycle based on real performance data — bid adjustments, negative keyword expansion, ad copy testing. Month 3: Conversion rate optimisation, audience refinement, and full performance reporting. You end with a properly structured, actively optimised paid search programme delivering measurable pipeline.

What are the 6 and 12-month options?

The 6-month programme deepens optimisation, expands keyword coverage, and refines audience targeting based on accumulated performance data. The 12-month programme delivers the full compound effect of PPC optimisation — consistently lower CPAs, higher Quality Scores, and a campaign structure that's been refined across multiple market cycles to deliver the best possible pipeline return.

Do you manage Google Ads only or other platforms too?

Our Search PPC service focuses on Google Ads and Microsoft Ads (Bing). We can run both platforms simultaneously with coordinated keyword strategies and reporting. For social and display advertising, we work with specialist partners — we'll advise on the right channel mix for your goals rather than trying to do everything in-house.

How do you report on PPC performance?

Monthly reporting covers spend, impressions, clicks, cost per click, conversion rates, cost per lead, and — where attribution is in place — pipeline and revenue generated. We report on the metrics tied to your business outcomes, not just the metrics that look impressive. You'll always know what the investment is returning.

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