SEM / Paid Search

Transparent Reporting Dashboards
ROI-Focused Metrics You Can Act On.

Weekly reporting that connects ad spend to qualified leads and revenue - not just clicks, impressions, and platform vanity numbers.

Live dashboards plus human analysis so you always know what is working, what changed, and what we recommend next.

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Weekly
Performance Reports
100%
Spend Visibility
3.1x
Faster Decisions
CRM
Pipeline Tie-In

Why Most PPC Reports Fail Decision-Makers

Common Issues We Fix

  • Screenshots of Google Ads with no context or recommendations
  • Clicks and impressions reported instead of qualified leads
  • No connection between ad spend and CRM pipeline
  • Monthly reports too late to catch problems early
  • Different metrics across Google, Bing, and analytics

Our Philosophy

Reporting should answer: what did we spend, what did we get, was it qualified, and what are we doing next? We build dashboards around business outcomes and pair them with concise analysis so leadership can make fast budget decisions.

How We Build Reporting - Technical Details

Dashboard Architecture

  • Looker Studio / Custom Dashboards: Unified view across Google, Bing, GA4, and CRM data.
  • Core KPIs: Spend, impressions, clicks, CTR, conversions, CPA, ROAS, and qualified lead rate.
  • Segmented Views: By campaign, intent tier, geo, device, and time period.
  • Automated Data Refresh: Daily pipeline from ad APIs and CRM so numbers stay current.

Analysis & Recommendations

  • Weekly Narrative: What changed, why, and what we did about it in plain language.
  • Search Term Highlights: Top new winners and waste patterns from the week.
  • Budget Movement Log: Transparent record of reallocation decisions.
  • Monthly Strategic Review: Trends, testing results, and forward plan.

Our Reporting Setup Process

01

KPI Definition Workshop

Agree on what qualified means and which metrics matter to leadership.

02

Data Source Integration

Connect ad platforms, GA4, and CRM into unified reporting.

03

Dashboard Build

Design views for executives and practitioners.

04

Baseline & Benchmarks

Establish starting CPA, ROAS, and lead quality metrics.

05

Weekly Cadence Launch

Reports delivered with narrative and action items.

06

Iterate on Questions

Refine dashboard as your team asks better questions.

Frequently Asked Questions About PPC Reporting

Honest answers about paid search for US businesses.

What metrics do you include in weekly reports? expand_more
Spend, conversions, CPA, ROAS, impression share on key campaigns, search term highlights, budget changes, and qualified lead rate when CRM is connected.
Can you report on pipeline and revenue, not just form fills? expand_more
Yes with CRM integration. We show cost per qualified opportunity and influenced revenue, not just top-of-funnel conversions.
What tools do you use for dashboards? expand_more
Looker Studio primarily. Custom setups for clients needing Data Studio alternatives or internal BI tools.
How is this different from Google Ads built-in reporting? expand_more
We unify Google, Bing, and CRM. Add narrative, recommendations, and metrics Google does not show like lead quality.
How often do we get reports? expand_more
Weekly performance summaries standard. Monthly strategic reviews. Ad-hoc alerts for tracking breaks or CPA spikes.
Can we access live dashboards anytime? expand_more
Yes. Dashboards refresh daily so you are never waiting for a PDF to see yesterday's spend.
Do you report on competitor impression share? expand_more
Yes on priority campaigns. Auction insights included in monthly reviews.
How do you report Bing and Google together? expand_more
Unified CPA and ROAS with platform breakdowns so you can compare apples to apples.
What if we need board-ready summaries? expand_more
Executive one-pagers with trend charts, key wins, and budget recommendations. No jargon.
Can you integrate with our existing BI stack? expand_more
Yes. We can pipe data to BigQuery, Snowflake, or your warehouse for internal reporting.
How do you attribute leads to campaigns in reports? expand_more
GCLID, UTM, and CRM source fields matched to campaign names. Documented methodology.
What happens when numbers disagree between platforms? expand_more
We investigate and document the reason - attribution windows, duplicate counting, or tagging issues. One source of truth agreed upfront.
Do you include SEO and paid together? expand_more
Optional cross-channel view when you use multiple HeyLead services. Paid reports stay focused on paid KPIs by default.
Can we customize what the dashboard shows? expand_more
Yes. KPI workshop upfront defines your views. We iterate based on feedback.
How do we get started? expand_more
Request a free reporting audit. We review your current reports and data sources, then propose a dashboard build.

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