If your Google Ads campaign is spending money without generating enough qualified leads, or you’re ready to start advertising but want to make sure it’s done properly, First Rank can help.


We manage Google Ads campaigns for Ottawa businesses that want more phone calls, form submissions, booked appointments, sales, and measurable growth.
Our focus goes beyond driving clicks. We build campaigns around the searches, locations, services, and customers that are most valuable to your business.
Our clients trust First Rank to manage Google Ads campaigns that generate qualified leads, reduce wasted spend, improve campaign visibility, and support long-term business growth.
We believe you should understand what your advertising is doing, where your budget is going, and what our team is doing to improve performance.
EXCELLENT Based on 80 reviews Posted on Google Daniel HartleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Have worked with the first rank team for years and they are a great partner for our business.Posted on Google Brian HanniganTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have a niche service business in the Vancouver area. I had already made myself what I thought was an ok website on GoDaddy and I began approaching some companies about SEO. Most companies were only interested in selling me expensive Google Ads, or charging a lot each month for what I felt were very few keywords. Then I got in touch with Donnie Glennie at First Rank. Donnie recommended that instead of monthly SEO bills, I would do better with a high quality website with the SEO embedded. Donnie put the website design in the hands of Matt Wire, who put together an amazing site that has me coming up at the top of Page 1 or close in all the municipalities I operate in. I'm very happy with the results and the ongoing service that Donnie and Matt provide. I feel that I definitely made the right choice in going with First Rank.Posted on Google David Towler Via GmailTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. To make a long story short, our website got broken by the current provider, in a bunch of ways. In an effort to identify the source of the problem we engaged First Rank SEO (amongst others) for review and assistance. Matt was highly responsive, helpful, appropriately instructive, thorough and detailed in his response and generous regarding his time spent on calls discussing it all. We didn't end up working with First Rank SEO (for a variety of reasons NONE of which had anything at all to do with their abilities, pricing, competence, or anything else). Had something else not transpired I've every reason to believe that they'd have been in the running (if not our top choice) for an SEO partner. The point of this review is to advise others that you may expect professionalism, an authoritative approach, great customer service, knowledge and expertise from them and I'm happy to provide this review and recommend them DESPITE the fact that we didn't end up doing business together. Every step of the interaction process with Matt and his team was entirely satisfactory and I've no doubt that they'd have been able to provide what we were needing had we proceeded with contracting First Rank SEO for the work. I was disappointed to have to say 'no' but again, this was for reasons other than anything at all related to their capabilities, expertise or professionalism.Posted on Google Evan TaylorTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have had many conversations with Mickey about the value that First Rank can add to an organization. Professional, knowledgeable, honest and dedicated staff. I highly recommend this business.Posted on Google Mark LoewenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very interesting and timely topic. These guys know their stuff. And their Brand Brain audit on my company was impressive. Well done guys!Posted on Google Staci BrelinskiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I really enjoyed the workshop that Donnie and his team put on regarding GEO. I learned a lot and thought it was done really well. I would love to attend more!Posted on Google U.N. LuggageTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We've been using First Rank and their SEO team for over a year and have seen some really positive results. They are very upfront and transparent with both expectations, and the work they put in. We would highly recommend.Posted on Google chris YaholkoskiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Today I attended the First Rank SEO Presentation through the Winnipeg Chamber. The session was informative, well-structured and delivered in a highly professional manner. I walked away with valuable insights and a much better understanding of how SEO can support business growth. I highly recommend First RankPosted on Google Logan KaisserTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been working with Donnie and team on my google ads management for the last month and a half. I can’t begin to express my gratitude to this crew. The countless phone calls, small tweaks and honest input with all my ideas has led me to increase my revenue tremendously in comparison to ad spend. I will forever recommend this company to anyone needing help with SEO, Google ads or any online management.Posted on Google Corey WytinckTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We've worked with First Rank for many years for SEO, and now more recently with GEO. One thing that stands out besides their clear expertise and forward-thinking mentality, is their core values / culture! My main contact Colton is trustworthy, enthusiastic and truly makes me feel our brand is in good hands. Happy to recommend First Rank SEO to anyone looking to grow their organization with a team that truly cares.
Google Ads allows your business to appear when people are actively searching for the products or services you offer. That search intent is what makes paid search such a powerful lead-generation channel.
Instead of trying to get the attention of someone who may not be interested, Google Ads lets you reach potential customers when they’re already looking for a solution.
For Ottawa businesses, campaign structure also needs to reflect the market. Depending on your service area, that may mean targeting Ottawa itself or creating more focused campaigns around areas such as Kanata, Nepean, Orleans, Barrhaven, or surrounding communities.
At First Rank, we build campaigns around that local intent so your budget is focused on generating meaningful opportunities instead of simply more traffic.


Every business has different goals, which means every PPC campaign shouldn’t be built the same way.
We create Google Ads strategies based on your market, services, customers, geographic reach, and the actions you ultimately want people to take.
Search campaigns are the foundation of many lead-generation strategies. They help your business appear when someone is actively searching Google for the services or products you offer. We manage keyword research, campaign structure, targeting, ad copy, bidding, negative keywords, and ongoing optimization to help connect your business with high-intent searches.
For ecommerce and retail businesses, Google Shopping Ads can showcase products directly within Google search results. We help organize Shopping campaigns around product feeds, customer intent, business goals, and the products that matter most to your revenue.
For eligible businesses, Google Local Services Ads can create an additional opportunity to appear prominently for local searches. Where appropriate, we can help align Local Services Ads with your broader paid search strategy so your lead-generation channels work together.
Not every potential customer converts during their first visit. Remarketing lets you reconnect with people who have already interacted with your business and bring them back with more focused messaging.
Performance Max can extend your reach across Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, Maps, Display, and other Google properties. We use Performance Max strategically when tracking, campaign structure, available data, and your offer support it. Not sure which campaign type makes the most sense for your Ottawa business?
At First Rank, Google Ads management goes well beyond launching a campaign and checking in on it occasionally.
Our team actively manages your account with the goal of improving lead quality, reducing wasted ad spend, and strengthening campaign performance over time.
Our Google Ads management typically includes:
Tracking is also a major part of how we manage campaigns.
We want to understand what happens after someone clicks your ad, whether they call your business, fill out a contact form, request a quote, book an appointment, make a purchase, or complete another valuable action.
That gives us better information to make decisions about where your advertising budget should go.
Want Google Ads management built around real conversions instead of surface-level metrics?
There are plenty of agencies that can launch Google Ads.
What matters is how the campaign is managed after it goes live.
At First Rank, we focus on understanding your business goals, measuring what is actually producing qualified opportunities, and continually improving your campaigns based on real performance data.
Clicks and impressions are only part of the picture. We focus on the actions tied more directly to growth, including phone calls, form submissions, booked consultations, qualified leads, sales, and cost per conversion.
More leads don’t automatically mean better results. We refine keywords, search terms, locations, audiences, messaging, and campaign structure to help attract people who are more likely to become customers.
Ottawa is not one uniform market. A business targeting downtown Ottawa may need a different strategy than one serving Kanata, Nepean, Orleans, Barrhaven, or surrounding communities. We build targeting around your real customer base and service area rather than relying on generic campaign settings.
Google Ads is constantly changing. Search terms shift, competitors adjust their strategies, different services perform at different levels, and new opportunities emerge as data accumulates. We continually review campaign performance and adjust keywords, bids, budgets, ads, search terms, and targeting based on what the data is telling us.
Your Google Ads account and advertising data should remain yours. You maintain access to your account, campaign history, billing information, and performance data while First Rank manages the campaigns on your behalf.
Getting someone to click is only the beginning. We also look at what happens once that person reaches your website. Landing page messaging, calls to action, trust signals, forms, mobile usability, and the overall conversion experience can all influence whether paid traffic becomes a qualified lead.
If you already have a Google Ads account but aren’t confident in the results, we can audit the campaign and identify opportunities for improvement.
We can review areas including:
We don’t automatically assume everything needs to be rebuilt.
If your account already contains useful historical data or strong campaign elements, we can preserve what is working and focus on the areas that are limiting performance.


Google Ads should do more than send people to your website. It should create opportunities for your business.
At First Rank, we help Ottawa businesses build and manage PPC campaigns around qualified leads, smarter targeting, clear tracking, and ongoing optimization. Whether you’re starting a new campaign or already have an account that needs improvement, our team can help you build a more strategic approach to paid search.
Google Ads can begin generating traffic once your campaigns are approved and live. How quickly that traffic turns into qualified leads depends on factors such as competition, search demand, targeting, your offer, your website, and your advertising budget. Campaign performance can then improve as more data becomes available and our team identifies opportunities to optimize.
Yes. Google Ads can be particularly effective for businesses whose customers actively search Google when they need a product or service. It allows campaigns to target people based on what they’re searching for, where they’re located, and other relevant signals.
Yes. Campaigns can be structured around specific service areas, municipalities, neighbourhoods, radius targeting, or broader geographic markets depending on where your customers are located.
Absolutely. We can review your campaign structure, keyword targeting, search terms, geographic settings, language targeting, conversion tracking, bidding, landing pages, and overall performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
Yes. Your business maintains access to the account and its advertising data while First Rank manages your campaigns.
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When you combine your PPC campaign with our search engine optimization services, you can take over the first page of Google (and other popular search engines).
Interested in setting up your pay-per-click campaign in Winnipeg, MB? At First Rank, we’re the PPC experts. We’ll manage every aspect of your ad campaign—all you need to do is wait for new customers to start rolling in.
As a Certified Google Partner, we have years of experience managing PPC campaigns in Canada. Contact us today, and we’ll help you get started with Google AdWords.






The purpose of First Rank is to help businesses generate leads from their websites. We put a focus on SEO, because we believe it is one of the most cost effective and highest converting forms of traffic generation, however traffic alone is not enough on its own to grow your business. SEO should be combined with conversion optimization, email marketing and retargeting to maximize the ROI of your advertising dollars.