Salon Marketing β€’ Google Ads

Google Ads: Capture Clients Ready to Book

When someone searches "hair salon near me," they're ready to book. Be the first salon they see.

Why Google Ads for Salons

Google Ads capture high-intent traffic β€” people who are actively searching for a salon. They're ready to book, not just browsing.

Google Ads Advantages

High
purchase intent
Local
targeting
Pay
per click only
Fast
results

Best Campaign Types for Salons

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Search Ads

Appear when people search for "salon near me," "balayage [city]," etc.

Best for: Direct bookings from active searchers

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Local Services Ads

Appear at very top with "Google Guaranteed" badge. Pay per lead, not click.

Best for: Maximum visibility, trusted positioning

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Maps Ads

Promoted listing in Google Maps. Great for "near me" searches.

Best for: Local visibility, foot traffic

Keywords to Target

High-Intent Keywords

  • β€’ "hair salon near me"
  • β€’ "salon [city/neighborhood]"
  • β€’ "book haircut online"
  • β€’ "same day hair appointment"
  • β€’ "best balayage [city]"

Service-Specific Keywords

  • β€’ "balayage salon [city]"
  • β€’ "keratin treatment near me"
  • β€’ "color correction specialist"
  • β€’ "curly hair salon [city]"
  • β€’ "bridal hair [city]"

Tip: Add negative keywords like "jobs," "school," "training" to avoid irrelevant clicks.

Writing High-Converting Ad Copy

Sample Google Search Ad

Best Hair Salon in Austin | 20% Off First Visit
www.yoursalon.com/book
Award-winning stylists. Book online 24/7. Walk-ins welcome. ⭐ 4.9 rating from 200+ reviews.
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Include location β€” People want to know you're nearby.
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Add offer β€” First-time discount increases clicks.
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Social proof β€” Rating, review count, awards.
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Clear CTA β€” "Book Online," "Call Now."

Budgeting Your Google Ads

Sample ROI Calculation

Monthly budget$300
Average cost per click$3
Total clicks100
Conversion rate (booking)10%
New bookings10
At $80 average ticket$800 revenue
ROI2.7x

Your Landing Page Matters

Clicks are worthless without conversions. Your landing page should:

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Match the ad β€” If ad says "20% off," page should too.
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Load fast β€” Under 3 seconds. Mobile-optimized.
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Clear CTA β€” Prominent "Book Now" button.
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Show reviews β€” Social proof builds trust.
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Easy booking β€” Minimal steps to book.

Optimizing Your Campaigns

Weekly Tasks

  • β€’ Check search terms, add negatives
  • β€’ Review click-through rates
  • β€’ Monitor cost per conversion
  • β€’ Pause underperforming ads

Monthly Tasks

  • β€’ Test new ad copy variations
  • β€’ Adjust bids by performance
  • β€’ Review landing page conversion
  • β€’ Expand to new keywords

Frequently Asked Questions

Google Ads reach people actively searching for salons ("hair salon near me"). Facebook Ads reach people browsing who might be interested. Google captures intent; Facebook creates awareness.

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