Get your business to the top of Google search results and generate leads fast with strategic, data-driven Google Ads management. First Rank creates, manages, and continuously optimizes PPC campaigns to maximize ROI, increase conversions, and help businesses in Kitchener grow.


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 their experience 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.


At First Rank, we don’t offer a one-size-fits-all package. Your business, your budget, and your competitive landscape determine which campaign types we recommend. Here’s what we manage across the Region of Waterloo, including Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge.
We build tightly themed ad groups around specific keyword clusters so your ads are hyper-relevant to what the person just searched. That relevance drives higher Quality Scores, lower CPCs, and more conversions per dollar.
If you sell physical products, Shopping Ads display your product image, price, and store name directly in search results. We optimize your product feed, structure your campaigns by margin and performance, and make sure your bids reflect actual profitability, not just traffic volume.
Most people don’t convert on their first visit. Remarketing through the Google Display Network keeps your business in front of people who’ve already shown interest. We build segmented remarketing audiences so you’re showing the right message based on where they dropped off. It’s one of the highest-ROI campaign types we run.
Performance Max campaigns help you reach potential customers across Google’s entire network, including Search, Display, Discover, and Maps, from a single campaign. When managed correctly, they can drive qualified leads and maximize your advertising budget.
At First Rank, we don’t rely on Google’s automation alone. We build Performance Max campaigns with carefully structured asset groups, relevant audience signals, and conversion-focused strategies to maintain as much control as possible while improving performance. Our goal is to help your business generate better results without wasting ad spend.
We research your competitors’ ad copy, bidding patterns, and landing pages before we touch your account. We pull benchmarks for your specific industry in the Kitchener-Waterloo market so we can set realistic expectations from day one. We also install Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics 4 (GA4) if they’re not already in place, because clean tracking is the foundation everything else depends on.
We build campaigns from scratch with proper structure: separate campaigns for Search, Display, and Remarketing. Each ad group targets a tight keyword cluster. We set up conversion tracking for calls, forms, and purchases, plus negative keyword lists, ad extensions, geo-targeting, device bid adjustments, and dayparting schedules based on your peak hours.
Every week, we review search term reports, Quality Score changes, cost-per-conversion trends, impression share, ad copy CTR performance, and landing page bounce rates. We adjust bids at the keyword level. As your campaigns mature, we transition from manual CPC to Smart Bidding strategies like Target CPA or Maximize Conversions, letting Google’s machine learning optimize within the guardrails we’ve set.
You get direct access to your Google Ads dashboard with live spend, live conversions, and live cost per lead. No PDF summaries that obscure the real numbers. And you own your account if you ever leave; everything comes with you: campaigns, data, conversion history.
Your account lives under your email in your Google Ads manager. We never build campaigns inside a proprietary platform you can’t access.
We run three or more ad variations per ad group and cut underperformers monthly. We test landing page headlines, CTA buttons, form length, and trust signals. A/B testing extends beyond ad copy; we analyze demographics, devices, locations, and time-of-day data to find your highest-converting segments and double down on what’s working.
Our monthly reports include:
If you’ve tried managing Google Ads yourself and watched your budget disappear, you’re not alone. The three most common mistakes we see are running broad match on everything, skipping negative keywords entirely, and sending all traffic to a homepage instead of a dedicated landing page.
If you’re ready to turn your ad spend into a real growth engine, reach out to our Google Ads Management team for a free, no-obligation audit of your current campaigns or a strategy session to map out what a well-built campaign could look like for your business.
Most businesses have two separate costs: ad spend paid directly to Google and a management fee for strategy, setup, reporting, and ongoing optimization. Contact us for more information on pricing.
Google Ads allows your business to appear when potential customers are actively searching for the services you offer. With the right strategy, targeting, and campaign management, it can be a powerful tool for generating leads, increasing brand visibility, and supporting business growth.
Google Ads gives you immediate visibility at the top of search results, and you pay for each click. SEO builds organic rankings over time without a per-click cost but takes months to gain traction. Running both together is the strongest strategy–and at First Rank, we’re happy to offer both SEO and Google Ads Management Services.
We run a full audit, identify wasted spend, restructure campaigns, fix conversion tracking gaps, and build proper negative keyword lists. You keep your existing account and all its historical data.
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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.