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== gpt-5 ==
=== User: Need a specialist Google ads that can help me set up tracking codes and Google tags properly with a one off fee ===
Need a specialist Google ads that can help me set up tracking codes and Google tags properly with a one off fee

=== Assistant: Yes — you can absolutely hire a specialist freelancer or small agency to set up your Google Ads tracking, tags, and ana… ===
Yes — you can absolutely hire a specialist (freelancer or small agency) to set up your Google Ads tracking, tags, and analytics properly for a one-off fee. Here’s how to go about it, plus suggestions and tips for vetting and commissioning someone:

===== ✅ What you should ask the specialist to do =====

When you talk to candidates, make sure they can:
* Audit your current setup (if any) and identify issues
* Install/implement Google Tag Manager (GTM) or Google Tag (if using gtag.js)
* Add/verify Google Ads conversion tags (e.g. purchases, leads, form submits)
* Link Google Ads to Google Analytics / GA4 and ensure data flows properly
* Set up events (button clicks, scrolls, form submissions, custom events)
* Configure cross-domain tracking (if your site spans multiple domains)
* Set up consent / cookie settings so tracking respects privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
* Test & validate that conversions are firing correctly
* Provide documentation or “handover” so you know how to check and maintain it

===== 🔍 Where to find these specialists (UK / remote) =====

Here are some places and examples of consultants/freelancers you can reach out to:
* Dave Ashworth (UK) — offers GA4, tag setup, audit and fixes. daveashworth.co<ref>{{cite web|title=daveashworth.co|url=https://daveashworth.co/skills/analytics-and-ad-tracking/google-analytics-4/|publisher=daveashworth.co|access-date=2025-11-11}}</ref>
* Organic Digital — offers third-party tracking configuration services. organicdigital.co<ref>{{cite web|title=organicdigital.co|url=https://organicdigital.co/services/third-party-tracking-configuration/|publisher=organicdigital.co|access-date=2025-11-11}}</ref>
* Mike Ncube / Mikencube (UK) — a Google Ads freelancer who also offers Adwords/Analytics linking services. mikencube.co.uk<ref>{{cite web|title=mikencube.co.uk|url=https://www.mikencube.co.uk/services/google-adwords/|publisher=mikencube.co.uk|access-date=2025-11-11}}</ref>
* Carl A. (Upwork profile, UK) — expert in GTM / GA4 / tracking tags. Upwork<ref>{{cite web|title=Upwork|url=https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/carlashfield|publisher=upwork.com|access-date=2025-11-11}}</ref>
* Freelance platforms like Upwork, Freelancer, etc. — you can post your project, get proposals, check portfolios. Upwork<ref>{{cite web|title=Upwork|url=https://www.upwork.com/hire/google-adwords-experts/|publisher=upwork.com|access-date=2025-11-11}}</ref>

===== 🧠 How to vet and choose the right person =====

Here are key checks and red flags:

| What to Check                            | Why It Matters                                                          | Good Sign / Red Flag                                                                  |
| ---------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Relevant experience + case studies       | You want someone who’s done exactly this before                         | Good — shows examples, metrics; Red — vague “I do analytics” with no proof            |
| Certifications / credentials             | Indicates up-to-date knowledge                                          | Google Ads / Google Analytics / GTM certifications                                    |
| Understanding of privacy / consent rules | Essential for GDPR, etc.                                                | Asks about cookies, consent banners, anonymisation                                    |
| Communication & documentation            | You’ll want to understand what they do and be able to maintain it later | Good — clear explanations, handover documents; Red — no documentation, just “I do it” |
| Testing & validation promise             | Setup should be tested, not just installed                              | Makes you a test plan / shows how they will verify conversions                        |
| Fixed or clearly scoped price            | Avoid surprises in cost                                                 | Good — they define what they will do; Red — “we’ll see what comes up” open-ended      |

Pledge Consultancy has a good guide on how to vet freelancers / agencies for Google Ads. pledgeconsultancy.co.uk<ref>{{cite web|title=pledgeconsultancy.co.uk|url=https://pledgeconsultancy.co.uk/how-to-vet-a-freelancer-or-agency-to-run-google-ads-for-your-small-business/|publisher=pledgeconsultancy.co.uk|access-date=2025-11-11}}</ref>

===== 💷 What to expect in pricing =====
* For a basic website, simple tags, and analytics linking: a few hundred to maybe £500–£1,000 might be typical (depending on complexity)
* More complex setups (e-commerce, multiple events, cross domain, consent layers) may cost more
* Always get a fixed / scoped quote (i.e. defined tasks) so there’s no hidden extra

If you like, I can hunt down 3 vetted UK-based specialists for you now (with their rates), and you can choose or reach out. Do you want me to do that?

== References ==
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