When your phone isn’t ringing enough, or the leads coming in aren’t the right fit, Google Ads can be one of the fastest ways to put your business in front of people who are actively looking for what you offer.


Getting clicks is the easy part. Turning those clicks into qualified calls, form submissions, booked appointments, and new customers takes the right campaign structure, targeting, tracking, and ongoing management.
That’s where First Rank comes in.
As a Canadian Google Ads agency, we help Victoria businesses build PPC campaigns around real search intent and measurable business outcomes. Whether you’re looking to generate more local leads, improve an existing campaign, or start advertising on Google for the first time, our team can help you build a smarter strategy.
Our clients trust First Rank to manage Google Ads campaigns that generate qualified leads, improve return on ad spend, and support long-term business growth.
Read what businesses across Canada have to say about working with our team and the results we’ve helped them achieve.
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 puts your business in front of potential customers at the exact moment they’re searching for a product or service you provide.
For local businesses in Victoria, that search intent can be incredibly valuable. Someone searching for a contractor, clinic, professional service, retailer, or other local provider is often much closer to making a decision than someone simply scrolling through social media.
Google Ads gives businesses the ability to target that demand directly.
The challenge is making sure your advertising budget is being spent on the right searches.
At First Rank, we build campaigns around the services you actually want to sell and the geographic areas you actually want to serve. That could mean targeting Victoria specifically or expanding campaigns into communities throughout Greater Victoria, depending on your business.
With the right strategy, Google Ads can create a consistent source of qualified opportunities instead of simply generating more website traffic.


Every business has different goals, which means every Google Ads campaign shouldn’t look the same.
We build PPC strategies around your services, customers, geographic market, and the actions you ultimately want people to take.
Search campaigns are the foundation of most lead-generation strategies.
They allow your business to appear when someone is actively searching Google for the products or services you provide.
Our team handles keyword research, campaign structure, targeting, ad copy, negative keywords, bidding, and ongoing optimization to help connect your business with high-intent searches throughout Victoria.
If your Victoria business sells products online, Google Shopping can showcase your products directly within Google’s search results.
We help optimize campaign structure, targeting, and product feeds so Shopping campaigns are focused on generating meaningful ecommerce activity rather than simply more impressions.
For eligible businesses, Google’s Local Services Ads can create another opportunity to appear prominently for local service searches.
Where appropriate, we can help businesses coordinate Local Services Ads with their broader PPC strategy so their paid search channels work together.
Not every customer converts on their first visit. Remarketing allows you to reconnect with people who have already visited your website or interacted with your business, helping keep your brand visible as they continue considering their options.
Performance Max can extend your advertising across Google’s network, including Search, YouTube, Maps, Gmail, and Display.
We use Performance Max strategically when the campaign has the tracking, data, offer, and account structure needed to support it.
Not sure what kind of Google Ads campaign makes sense for your business? We’ll help you figure it out.
At First Rank, Google Ads management goes well beyond launching a campaign and checking on it occasionally.
Our team actively manages your account with the goal of improving lead quality, reducing wasted ad spend, and creating stronger performance over time.
Our Google Ads management typically includes:
We also put a major emphasis on tracking.
If you don’t know which campaigns, keywords, and ads are creating actual leads, it’s much harder to make good decisions about where your advertising budget should go.
Depending on your business and campaign, we can track actions such as phone calls, contact forms, quote requests, booked appointments, purchases, and other meaningful conversions.
Want Google Ads management built around actual conversions instead of clicks and impressions?
There are plenty of agencies that can launch a Google Ads campaign.
The difference is what happens after it launches.
At First Rank, we focus on building campaigns around your business goals, understanding what is producing qualified opportunities, and continually improving performance based on real data.
Clicks are important, but they’re not the end goal. We focus on the metrics that connect more closely with business growth, including calls, form submissions, booked appointments, qualified leads, sales, and cost per conversion.
Generating more leads isn’t useful if they’re the wrong leads. Our campaigns are structured around the search terms, locations, services, and audiences most likely to generate valuable opportunities for your business.
Campaign strategy needs to account for your service area, local competition, customer demand, and the locations where your best customers actually come from.
Depending on your business, that could include Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, View Royal, Langford, Colwood, Sidney, or other areas throughout Greater Victoria.
Google Ads isn’t something we believe in setting up and forgetting about.
Search behaviour changes. Competitors adjust their campaigns. New search terms appear. Some keywords outperform others.
We continually review campaign data and make strategic adjustments to improve performance.
Your Google Ads account and campaign data should belong to your business. We believe in transparency and account ownership, so you maintain access to the campaigns, historical data, conversion information, and other advertising assets associated with your account.
Getting someone to click is only one part of the customer journey. We also consider what happens after they reach your website. Landing page messaging, offers, trust signals, mobile usability, conversion tracking, and calls to action can all influence whether paid traffic actually turns into business.
If you’re already investing in Google Ads but aren’t confident in the results, we can review the account and identify opportunities to improve it.
That may include looking at:
We don’t automatically assume everything needs to be rebuilt.
If your existing account has valuable historical data or campaign elements worth keeping, we can work within the account and improve the areas that are holding performance back.


Google Ads should do more than send people to your website. It should create opportunities for your business.
At First Rank, we build and manage Google Ads campaigns for Victoria businesses that want better targeting, stronger lead quality, clearer tracking, and a team actively working to improve campaign performance.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or you’re already running Google Ads and want better results, we’d love to take a look at what you’re doing and discuss where we can help.
Google Ads can begin sending traffic once your campaigns are approved and live. How quickly that traffic turns into leads depends on factors such as search demand, targeting, competition, your offer, your website, and your advertising budget. Campaign performance can then be improved over time as more conversion data becomes available.
Yes. Google Ads can be particularly effective for businesses whose customers actively search Google when they need a product or service. It allows you to target people based on what they’re searching for and where they’re located, making it a strong lead-generation channel for many local businesses.
Yes. Campaigns can be structured around specific service areas, radius targeting, or other geographic parameters depending on where your business operates.
Absolutely. If you already have campaigns running, we can review your campaign structure, search terms, targeting, conversion tracking, keywords, bidding, and overall performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
Not necessarily for every campaign, but landing pages can significantly influence performance. The destination should closely match what someone searched for and what the ad promised. We can review your existing pages and identify where a more focused landing page may improve conversions.
Yes. We believe your Google Ads account and advertising data should belong to your business. You’ll maintain access to your account and campaign information while First Rank manages it on your behalf.
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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.