Google Ads That Make Phones Ring.
We run Google Search ads that show up when people search, plus Local Services Ads that let customers contact you directly. We track calls and contact forms, so you know which ads bring real leads.
5.0 on Google · 123 reviews
Idaho’s Best Marketing Agency
2026
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Businesses We’ve Grown
Getting Seen Isn’t Getting Hired.
Someone clicks your ad and visits your website. That doesn’t mean they’ll call or hire you.
The wrong searches
Someone looking for free advice, a job or a service you don’t offer can still click your ad. That costs money without bringing customers.
Calls without answers
The phone rings. Great. But which ad brought the call? Knowing that helps you make smarter choices with your money.
Ads need attention
Ads aren’t something you set up and forget. We check them every week to cut waste and find what works.
Real Ads. Real Numbers.
Real ads we’ve managed. Real numbers showing what happened.
Prime Towing & Recovery
Towing and roadside · Search ads
[NEEDS INPUT: one real number]
[NEEDS INPUT: what the number means, month and year]
Idaho State University
Communication, Media & Persuasion · Search + Display
3 fall seasons in a row
We ran the school’s fall enrollment ads three years straight.
2023–2025 · [PROOF: confirm + permission]
Want something like this?
Turn Google Searches Into More Calls.
Reach ready buyers
We show your ads to people searching for the services you offer. People who are already looking for someone to hire.
Skip wrong searches
We block searches for free help, job openings, DIY advice and places you don’t serve. From day one.
Make calling easy
We write clear ads that explain what you do, why people should choose you and how to get in touch.
Stay in your area
Your ads focus on the places where you actually work. No paying to reach people you can’t serve.
Google checks handled
We set up your Local Services Ads listing and guide you through Google’s business checks. Eligible businesses earn the Google Verified badge after approval.
Profiles that earn trust
We improve your service details and photos, then show you how reviews and quick replies help customers choose you.
Know what rang
We track calls made through your ads and calls people make from your website after clicking an ad.
Forms and bookings
We track contact forms people send and bookings they make online. You’ll see leads that never picked up the phone.
Real leads only
We count calls only when they’re real conversations lasting at least 60 seconds. Clicks and directions are reported separately, not counted as leads.
See it anytime
See your calls and forms on a live dashboard any time. Get a clear report every month.
Search Ads Or Local Services Ads?
With Search ads, you pay when someone clicks. With Local Services Ads, you pay for leads Google counts as valid. Eligible businesses earn the Google Verified badge after approval. We recommend what fits your business.
We Count What Actually Matters.
Google uses the results we track to learn which searches bring real customers. That’s why we focus on real phone conversations, contact forms and bookings. Not just clicks.
Stop Losing Jobs To Businesses People Find First.
Free strategy call. Get a plan for your business, even if we never work together.
Four Steps. No Mystery. No Runaround.
Build your plan
We look at what people search for, what other businesses are doing and what clicks cost. Then we plan around the jobs you want.
- You approve the plan.
Set up and track
We set up call and form tracking first. Then we build your ads, block wrong searches and set up Local Services Ads if eligible.
- You give us access and answer a few questions.
Go live and watch
Your ads start showing. We watch which searches bring calls and make careful changes as we learn what works.
- You answer the phone.
Improve and explain
We check your ads every week and give you a clear report each month.
- You tell us which leads became jobs.
Proof, Not Promises
67 Calls. Three Months. Search Ads.
A counseling practice needed more client inquiries without crossing Google’s health advertising rules. We built Search ads around the right searches, tracked calls and bookings, and kept short calls out of the lead count.
- Search ads built inside Google’s health advertising rules
- Call and scheduling tracking
- Focus on counseling searches
- Plain-English monthly reporting
[PROOF: confirm numbers, dates and permission. Define the 32 conversions.]
“[Client quote, word for word.]” [PROOF: client quote or a Google review from Ridgeline]
Want something like this?
Real Businesses. Real Results.
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
More sales. More phone calls.
“Since Manticore Marketing has partnered with us our sales have increased, the website photos have improved leading to way more phone traffic with customers.”
Nicholas Holly, Courtesy Ford Pocatello · Google review
Rankings up in 3 months—after another agency stalled.
“I had hired a marketing company out of state 3 years ago and it was getting tiring reminding them to give me updates… over the last 3 months, our SEO score and rankings have increased so much.”
Mike Raha · Google review
Online interactions up. Significantly.
“They have really came through on our SEO optimization and getting our company out there… The amount of interactions we now get from our online presence has increased significantly.”
Levi Henry · Google review
Looks better. Works better.
“They took the time to understand our business, implemented requested changes quickly, and helped improve both the appearance and functionality of our website.”
Josh Randall, Gate City Insurance Group · Google review
Awards We Actually Hold
Real Work Behind Every Ad.
Our in-house team checks your ads, makes weekly improvements and shows you where your calls are coming from.
Know The Price. Know The Plan.
How it’s priced
One monthly
price
Your ads and our work, in one price.
All-in. One monthly price covers your ads, managing them, call tracking and a live dashboard.
No setup fee. With a six-month start, we waive the setup fee.
Month-to-month after. After the first six months, your service continues month to month. Stay because the work earns it.
What sets the price
Set by
your goals
Built around the jobs you want.
Calls and jobs. How many new calls and booked jobs you want each month.
Your services. What it costs to get a click for the services you offer.
Where you work. How many services and areas we cover, and whether Local Services Ads make sense for you.
We Keep Working After Launch.
Weekly improvements. Monthly answers. Your numbers ready whenever you want them.
Every week
We block unwanted searches, check costs and improve your ads based on what people are doing.
Every month
We tell you what happened, what it means and what we’re changing next. In plain English.
Anytime
Open your live dashboard to see calls, forms and results. No waiting for a report.
What are Google Ads, and how do they work?
Google Ads puts your business in front of people searching for services like yours. Search ads appear with Google’s search results, and you pay when someone clicks. Local Services Ads let people contact you directly from a business listing on Google. You pay for calls or messages Google counts as valid leads. We set everything up, run the ads and track the results.
How much should I spend on Google Ads?
We don’t start with a random budget. We start with how many jobs you want, how often new inquiries turn into paying customers and what clicks cost for your services. Then we build a plan around those numbers. You get one monthly price that covers your ads, management, call tracking and live dashboard. You’ll know the full price before you start.
How soon will I start getting calls?
Once your Search ads go live, people can start clicking them. [NEEDS INPUT: typical days to launch] That doesn’t mean calls will start right away. Google needs time to figure out which searches bring results, and we keep improving your ads as we learn. Local Services Ads approval can take weeks.
Do I have to sign a long contract?
We start with six months, then move to month-to-month. Setting up your ads and tracking takes real work, and we need time to see what brings calls instead of just visits. You’ll know what we’re doing along the way. After those first six months, you decide whether to keep going.
How will I know if my ads are working?
We track calls made through your ads, calls made from your website after an ad click and forms people send. A call only counts as a lead when it’s a real conversation lasting at least 60 seconds. You can check your numbers anytime in a live dashboard. Every month, we also send a plain-English report explaining what happened.
What if I get junk calls or fake clicks?
We block searches that don’t fit your services and add spam protection to forms. Google checks for fake clicks and filters the ones it catches, so you don’t pay for those. It may give you credit for others found later. Some bad leads from Local Services Ads can also get credits, but not every lead or business type qualifies.
Can you get my ad to the top of Google?
No one can promise the top spot. Google decides which ads to show and where they appear each time someone searches, and that position can change. We focus on making your ads clear, useful and aimed at people who need your services. The goal isn’t just being first on the page. It’s getting calls that can become jobs.
Do I need a website to run Google Ads?
Not always. Local Services Ads can bring people straight to your phone without a website. Google Search ads can show a call button, but they need a website link. A good website gives people more reasons to trust your business and get in touch. We’ll look at what you have and recommend the best place to start.
Ads Work Harder With Backup.
Ads earn the visit. Your website, business profile and reviews turn it into a customer.
Turn paid visits into calls with a website that earns trust fast.
Get found by the right people when they’re actively searching for what you do.
Build a brand people recognize, understand, and remember.
Make The Next Call Count.
Get a Google Ads plan built around the services you offer, the customers you want and the jobs you’re ready to take on. No pressure.
5.0 on Google · 123 reviews
Idaho’s Best Marketing Agency
2026