Surfside PPC FAQ: Pricing, Services, and How We Work

By Corey Frankosky · Last Updated October 1, 2026

These are the questions business owners ask us most about working with Surfside PPC: what we charge, how contracts work, what you get each month, and which industries we know best. Every answer is short and direct, so you can find what you need fast. If your question is not here, send us a message.

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1About Surfside PPC

What is Surfside PPC?

Surfside PPC is a digital marketing agency and education brand based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. We manage Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO, local SEO, and website design for medical practices, home service companies, law firms, ecommerce brands, and B2B companies. We also teach the same strategies through our YouTube channel, blog, and courses.

Who owns Surfside PPC?

Surfside PPC was founded and is run by Corey Frankosky. Corey has more than 15 years of experience in Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO, and paid advertising, is Google Ads and Analytics certified, and is the main point of contact on every client account.

Where is Surfside PPC located?

Surfside PPC is based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, and works with businesses across the United States. We have dedicated pages for Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas, and you can see every city we cover on our service area page.

How long has Surfside PPC been in business?

Surfside PPC has been in business for more than 10 years, and Corey has more than 15 years of hands-on experience running Google Ads, SEO, and website design.

What makes Surfside PPC different from other agencies?

You work directly with the person running your account. We are not an agency with hundreds of clients handed off to junior staff. Every engagement is month-to-month, we rebuild your conversion tracking before we touch your bids, and we report on leads, booked jobs, and revenue instead of vanity metrics like impressions.

2Pricing

How much does Google Ads management cost at Surfside PPC?

Google Ads management at Surfside PPC starts at $1,000 per month. The fee scales with your ad spend and how complex the account is, and there is no setup fee for most engagements. Every client gets a custom quote after a call. See Google Ads management.

What is the minimum ad budget?

The minimum ad budget is $3,000 per month for Google Ads, or $5,000 per month if you run Google Ads and Meta Ads together. Your ad budget is separate from the management fee. We set a minimum so your campaigns get enough data to optimize.

How much does Google Ads and Meta Ads management cost together?

Running Google Ads and Meta Ads together starts at $2,000 per month in management, with a minimum combined ad budget of $5,000 per month.

How much does SEO cost?

SEO and local SEO management at Surfside PPC starts at $1,000 per month, with a custom quote based on your market and how much work your site needs. See SEO services.

How much does website design cost?

Website design at Surfside PPC starts at $2,000 per project. We build custom sites on WordPress, Shopify, or HTML that are mobile responsive, SEO ready, and built to convert, and you own the website outright. See website design.

How much does white label Google Ads management cost?

White label Google Ads management starts at $500 per month per client account, as a flat fee. We run the campaigns behind the scenes and everything is delivered under your agency's brand. See white label management.

How much does a Google Ads audit cost?

A Google Ads audit costs $199 for accounts spending under $10,000 per month. Corey reviews the whole account with read-only access, delivers a written, prioritized plan within 3 business days, and walks you through it on a recorded 30-minute call. Larger accounts get a custom quote. See the Google Ads audit.

How much does Google Ads consulting cost?

Google Ads consulting costs $299 per session. Each session includes an audit before the call, a 1.5 to 2 hour call with Corey where he can work directly in your account with you, plus the recording and written notes afterward. See Google Ads consulting.

Is there a setup fee?

There is no setup fee for most engagements. The first month of management covers the audit, the conversion tracking rebuild, and the campaign structure work.

3Contracts and Getting Started

Does Surfside PPC require a long-term contract?

No. All Surfside PPC management agreements are month-to-month, with no long-term contract.

How do I get started with Surfside PPC?

Fill out the form on our contact page and tell us about your business. We send you a link to book a call at a time that works for you, learn about your services and goals, and then give you a plan and a custom quote. Once you agree, we build and launch your campaigns and start optimizing.

Will Surfside PPC call or text me?

No. You reach out first through the contact form, and we reply with a link to schedule a call. We never call or text you out of the blue.

What happens in the first month?

The first month covers an audit of your account, a rebuild of your conversion tracking, and the campaign structure work. Month two is when campaigns typically go live or get restructured, because bidding only works once the tracking is right.

4Services

What services does Surfside PPC offer?

Surfside PPC offers Google Ads management, Meta Ads management, SEO and local SEO, website design, PPC advertising across multiple platforms, AI marketing, and white label Google Ads management for agencies. You can hire us for one channel or your whole marketing program.

Which advertising platforms does Surfside PPC manage?

We manage Google Ads (Search, Performance Max, Shopping, YouTube, and Local Services Ads), Microsoft Advertising, Meta Ads on Facebook and Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

Does Surfside PPC do SEO for AI search?

Yes. Our SEO covers traditional SEO, local SEO and Google Business Profile, and visibility in AI search results, sometimes called GEO. See SEO services.

Does Surfside PPC manage Google Local Services Ads?

Yes. We set up and manage Local Services Ads for home service businesses, law firms, and other eligible categories, usually alongside Google Search campaigns. See Local Services Ads management.

What do I get each month with Google Ads management?

Each month you get active campaign management, bid adjustments, and budget pacing, a weekly review of search terms and negative keywords, and a monthly performance report with a working session to plan the next 30 days. You also get direct access to the strategist managing your account.

5Industries We Work With

What industries does Surfside PPC work with?

Surfside PPC works with medical and healthcare practices across 13 specialties, home service companies and contractors, law firms, ecommerce brands, B2B companies, and local businesses of every kind.

Does Surfside PPC work with medical and healthcare practices?

Yes. Healthcare is some of our best work, including dentists, dermatologists, orthopedists, plastic surgeons, therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors, med spas, and more. We build around health ad policies and HIPAA-aware tracking. Read our guides to healthcare advertising and healthcare marketing.

Does Surfside PPC work with law firms?

Yes. We run Google Ads, Local Services Ads, and SEO for personal injury, criminal defense, DUI, and family law firms, with tight negative keyword lists and tracking that follows a lead to a signed case. Read our guides to PPC for lawyers, law firm SEO, and law firm marketing.

Does Surfside PPC work with home service companies?

Yes. We work with plumbers, HVAC companies, roofers, electricians, tree services, and other contractors, using Local Services Ads, Google Search Ads, and call tracking. Read our guides to home service SEO and Google local advertising.

Does Surfside PPC work with other marketing agencies?

Yes. Through our white label program, we build and manage Google Ads campaigns under your agency's brand. You keep the client relationship and the reporting, and we handle the technical work behind the scenes, starting at $500 per month per account.

6Results and Reporting

How long does it take to see results?

With Google Ads, the first month goes to the audit, tracking, and structure, and campaigns typically go live or get restructured in month two, so you start seeing real lead data soon after. SEO takes longer, usually months rather than weeks, and depends on your market and competition.

Does Surfside PPC guarantee results?

No. No honest agency can guarantee a ranking or a set number of leads, because the auction and the algorithm are outside anyone's control. What we commit to is transparent management, accurate tracking, and month-to-month terms, so you can judge us on the results you actually see.

How does Surfside PPC measure success?

We measure success by leads, booked jobs, new patients, and signed cases, not clicks or impressions. That starts with conversion and call tracking set up correctly, then reporting on cost per lead and return on ad spend.

7Courses and Learning

Can I learn to run Google Ads myself?

Yes. Corey publishes free, step-by-step tutorials on the Surfside PPC YouTube channel and blog. If you want structured training, the Surfside PPC Marketing Academy includes every course for $49 per year.

What is the Surfside PPC Marketing Academy?

The Surfside PPC Marketing Academy is a $49 per year membership that includes the Google Ads Course, the Digital Marketing Course, the AI Marketing Course, the Digital Marketing Academy, and a private community where you can ask questions.