Your competitors are already running Google Ads. The question isn’t whether you should be, it’s how much business you’re losing while you’re not.


First Rank stands out as a results-focused Google Ads Agency in Toronto, helping local businesses grow with highly targeted campaigns that drive leads, phone calls, and sales. From campaign setup and keyword targeting to landing page strategy and conversion tracking, we manage every part of your Google Ads performance to ensure your advertising budget works harder for your business.
Consider this: 65% of people who click on Google Ads are ready to make a purchase or hire a service provider. If your business isn’t showing up in those sponsored positions, your competitor is capturing that customer. Every day without a PPC campaign is revenue walking out the door to someone who showed up first.


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.
If you need results-driven support from a proven Google Ads Agency in Toronto, First Rank delivers customized PPC management services tailored to your business goals. We focus on building high-performing campaigns that attract qualified traffic, increase conversions, and help your company grow faster in a competitive market.
Search ads are the foundation of any high-performing Google Ads campaign. When someone types a query into Google, your ad appears at the top, above every organic result on the page.
At First Rank, we don’t just set up your search campaigns and walk away. Every week, we actively manage your account:
For e-commerce businesses in Toronto, Google Shopping ads are a direct line to buyers. Your products appear with images, prices, reviews, and a direct link to purchase – right at the top of search results.
We handle the technical side: Google Merchant Center setup, product feed optimization, category mapping, and ongoing bid adjustments. When a potential customer searches for a product you sell, they see your listing before they even visit a single website.
Shopping ads convert at a higher rate than standard search ads because buyers can see exactly what they’re getting before they click. That means fewer wasted clicks and more qualified traffic.
Not every visitor converts on their first visit. In fact, most don’t. Remarketing campaigns keep your business in front of people who’ve already shown interest – they visited your website, browsed your services, maybe even started filling out a form – but didn’t follow through.
After someone visits your site, a small cookie tracks their browser. As they browse other websites, watch YouTube, or check their email, your ads appear – reminding them you exist. Studies show that retargeted visitors are 70% more likely to convert than first-time visitors.
We build custom audience segments based on behaviour: People who visited your pricing page, people who spent more than 2 minutes on your site, people who viewed a specific service. Each segment gets tailored messaging that speaks to where they are in the decision process.
Our local Canadian team brings together unparalleled local market insights, proven Google Ads expertise, and conversion-focused campaign management to help businesses stay competitive in Toronto’s fast-moving digital landscape. Learn more about our Google Ads Canada services and how we help businesses grow in markets across the country.
By tailoring every campaign to your goals, we create PPC strategies that drive measurable traffic, leads, and sales.
Before we launch a single campaign, we reverse-engineer your competitive landscape. This isn’t a generic questionnaire about your business goals:
We use auction insights, competitor ad intelligence tools, and SERP analysis to uncover exactly which keywords your competitors are bidding on, what they’re spending, and what their ads say. Then we identify the gaps, keywords they’re ignoring, audiences they’re overlooking, and opportunities they’re overpaying for.
We also audit your website’s conversion readiness. There’s no point sending paid traffic to a page with a broken contact form, slow load time, or unclear call-to-action. If your landing page needs work, we’ll tell you before you waste ad spend on it.
The result: A custom keyword strategy with projected cost-per-lead estimates before you commit a single dollar.
We build campaigns from scratch with proper structure, not one bloated campaign stuffed with every keyword we can find.
Each campaign is organized by match type and intent: Separate campaigns for Search, Display, and Remarketing. Each ad group targets a tight cluster of related keywords so your ad copy matches exactly what someone searched for.
During setup, we configure:
This is where most agencies fall short. They launch your campaign, check in once a month, send a report, and call it “management.”
We optimize every week. Here’s what that actually looks like:
Every agency says they’re “transparent.” Here’s what we actually mean by it:
You get direct access to your Google Ads dashboard – not a filtered PDF summary once a month, the real thing. Live spend, live conversions, live cost-per-lead. You can log in and see exactly what’s happening at any moment.
More importantly, you own your account. Your campaigns, your data, your conversion history. If you ever decide to leave First Rank, everything comes with you. No starting over. No “proprietary platform” that locks you in.
This matters because many Toronto PPC agencies create your Google Ads account under their own business manager. When you leave, you lose everything – your campaign data, your Quality Score history, your audience lists. Years of optimization, gone.
With us, that never happens. Your account is yours. Period.
We don’t launch campaigns and hope for the best. Every month, we’re running tests across five areas:
Our monthly reports are built around one question: Is your ad spend making you money?
Every report includes:


Google Ads costs have two components: Your ad spend (paid directly to Google) and the management fee (paid to your agency). At First Rank, we charge a flat monthly management fee – not a percentage of your ad spend. This means we’re incentivized to maximize your results, not inflate your budget.
Your actual ad spend depends on your industry and goals. Toronto CPCs typically range from $2-$5 for general services to $20+ for competitive industries like legal, insurance, and financial services. We’ll provide a custom recommendation based on your market and target cost per lead during your free consultation.
You can start receiving traffic within 24-48 hours of campaign launch. However, meaningful conversion data typically develops over the first 3-6 weeks as we gather enough clicks to identify what’s working.
The real optimization happens between weeks 4 and 12. During this period, we refine targeting, improve Quality Scores, test ad variations, and build negative keyword lists. Most clients see their cost per lead decrease by 20-40% over the first 90 days as campaigns mature.
Yes – Google Ads is one of the most scalable advertising platforms available. You can start with as little as $1,000 per month in ad spend and scale up as you see results.
For small businesses in Toronto, the key is precision. We use tight geo-targeting (your specific neighbourhood or service area), focused keyword lists (10-20 high-intent terms, not hundreds of broad matches), and aggressive negative keyword management to ensure every dollar reaches someone likely to become a customer.
Unlike billboards or radio ads, where you pay for exposure to thousands of uninterested people, Google Ads only charges you when someone actively searching for your service clicks your ad. For small businesses with limited marketing budgets, efficiency matters.
Google Ads is paid advertising – you pay each time someone clicks your ad, and your listing appears at the top of search results immediately. SEO is organic optimization – you improve your website’s content and authority so it ranks naturally in search results over time, with no per-click cost.
Think of it this way: Google Ads is a tap you can turn on and off. SEO is a well you dig over months that eventually provides a steady flow.
The smartest strategy combines both. Google Ads drives leads today while your Toronto SEO investment with us builds momentum for tomorrow. Many of our Toronto clients start with PPC for immediate results, then layer in SEO services to reduce their long-term cost per acquisition. We offer both – ask us about a combined strategy during your consultation.
No long-term contracts. We work on a month-to-month basis because we believe an agency should earn your business every month through results, not paperwork.
That said, we do recommend a minimum 90-day commitment – not contractually, but strategically. Google Ads campaigns need time to gather data, optimize, and mature. Judging PPC performance after 30 days is like judging a renovation after the first day of demolition. Give the process time to work, and the results speak for themselves.
Absolutely. In fact, many of our Toronto clients come to us after disappointing experiences with other agencies or self-managed campaigns.
We start with a free campaign audit where we review your current setup and identify the most common issues we see: Bloated keyword lists with no negative keywords, poor campaign structure, missing conversion tracking, ads running 24/7 without dayparting, broad match keywords eating your budget, and landing pages that don’t convert.
We’ll show you exactly what’s wrong, estimate how much you’re wasting, and provide a clear plan to fix it. If it makes sense to work together, we can typically take over your existing account and begin optimizing within the first week.
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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.