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. β 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
Related Topics
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.