How We Turn Brand New Podiatry Account Into a Lead Machine

95+ Conversions in 45 Days

Calls and form submissions tracked

1.97 Avg CPC

Maintained with strict medical compliance

1.8K Total Ad Spend in the 45 days

Consistent weekly patient enquiries

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Shahbaz Shafi

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A new Google Ads account with strict medical keyword restrictions, low search volume, and a limited budget. Yet we achieved 95 conversions in only 45 days.

Client Overview

Client Overview: KMW Podiatry
Industry: Healthcare
Location: Australia
Goal: Generate consistent podiatry bookings through Google Ads.

KMW Podiatry reached out with no previous Google Ads history and needed a reliable way to drive patient appointments. They were limited by medical ad policies and a very low keyword pool. Our goal was to build performance from zero without risking wasted spend.

The Challenge

The project began with several hard limitations:

  • New Google Ads account with no learning data
  • Sensitive healthcare niche with strict compliance rules
  • Only 10 to 15 policy-safe keywords available
  • Search terms not showing volume early on
  • Client highly budget conscious
  • Higher CPCs for treatment related keywords
  • Landing page load issues
  • No conversion tracking set up

These conditions required a controlled, strategic approach.

Our Strategy

1- Start With Traffic Campaign to Build Initial Data

Since the account was new and had low keyword volume, we started with a traffic objective. This helped Google learn the right audience and collected early signals without wasting budget.

2- Tight Keyword Framework

We identified around 10 to 15 keywords that were both effective and policy compliant. This prevented ad disapprovals and kept the account safe.

3- Budget Protection

We controlled spend through:

  • Low stable daily budgets
  • Suburb level targeting
  • Pausing low performing times
  • Negative keywords for irrelevant searches

4- Conversion Tracking and Landing Page Fixes

We set up GTM, enhanced conversions, and call tracking. We also improved page speed and simplified the booking flow to lift conversions.

Execution Highlights

  • Launched traffic campaign instead of search to build clean early signals
  • Added over 80 negative keywords
  • Monitored search terms daily
  • Improved landing page load time
  • Consolidated top performing suburbs
  • Wrote compliant ad copy that avoided medical wording risks
  • Enabled enhanced conversions and call tracking
  • Shifted focus to high intent users once data was strong

Results After 1.5 Months

Data summary

  • 918 clicks
  • 95 conversions
  • Avg CPC 1.97
  • Estimated CPA 18 to 22
  • Conversion rate 10.3 percent
  • Spend 1.8K
  • Stable, consistent weekly bookings

The most important part is that every ad remained fully compliant throughout the campaign.

Why It Worked

This campaign worked because we focused on building clean signals first, controlled budget tightly, avoided risky medical keywords, and structured the account around real user intent. By warming the account with traffic campaigns, we gave Google enough data to identify high quality users without overspending.

Client Impact

The clinic saw a clear increase in new patient enquiries, especially around heel pain, foot pain, and general podiatry visits. The combination of fast load times, compliant ads, and tight geographic targeting resulted in a steady flow of bookings.

Lessons for Healthcare Businesses

  • Warm up new accounts with traffic first
  • Avoid medical condition keywords until fully compliant
  • Track every call and form
  • Keep keyword list tight and intent driven
  • Improve landing page speed
  • Use suburb-level targeting for local clinics
  • Only scale after the first 40 to 50 signals

This project proves that even in restricted medical niches with low search volume and strict policies, a structured approach can still turn a new account into a reliable lead engine.

If you want the same level of clarity and performance for your business, I’m here to help. Share your website or current setup and I’ll walk you through the exact steps to improve your results. It’s a quick conversation that can save you time, money, and a lot of guesswork.

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A new Google Ads account with strict medical keyword restrictions, low search volume, and a limited budget. Yet we achieved 95 conversions in only 45 days.

Client Overview

Client Overview: KMW Podiatry
Industry: Healthcare
Location: Australia
Goal: Generate consistent podiatry bookings through Google Ads.

KMW Podiatry reached out with no previous Google Ads history and needed a reliable way to drive patient appointments. They were limited by medical ad policies and a very low keyword pool. Our goal was to build performance from zero without risking wasted spend.

The Challenge

The project began with several hard limitations:

  • New Google Ads account with no learning data
  • Sensitive healthcare niche with strict compliance rules
  • Only 10 to 15 policy-safe keywords available
  • Search terms not showing volume early on
  • Client highly budget conscious
  • Higher CPCs for treatment related keywords
  • Landing page load issues
  • No conversion tracking set up

These conditions required a controlled, strategic approach.

Our Strategy

1- Start With Traffic Campaign to Build Initial Data

Since the account was new and had low keyword volume, we started with a traffic objective. This helped Google learn the right audience and collected early signals without wasting budget.

2- Tight Keyword Framework

We identified around 10 to 15 keywords that were both effective and policy compliant. This prevented ad disapprovals and kept the account safe.

3- Budget Protection

We controlled spend through:

  • Low stable daily budgets
  • Suburb level targeting
  • Pausing low performing times
  • Negative keywords for irrelevant searches

4- Conversion Tracking and Landing Page Fixes

We set up GTM, enhanced conversions, and call tracking. We also improved page speed and simplified the booking flow to lift conversions.

Execution Highlights

  • Launched traffic campaign instead of search to build clean early signals
  • Added over 80 negative keywords
  • Monitored search terms daily
  • Improved landing page load time
  • Consolidated top performing suburbs
  • Wrote compliant ad copy that avoided medical wording risks
  • Enabled enhanced conversions and call tracking
  • Shifted focus to high intent users once data was strong

Results After 1.5 Months

Data summary

  • 918 clicks
  • 95 conversions
  • Avg CPC 1.97
  • Estimated CPA 18 to 22
  • Conversion rate 10.3 percent
  • Spend 1.8K
  • Stable, consistent weekly bookings

The most important part is that every ad remained fully compliant throughout the campaign.

Why It Worked

This campaign worked because we focused on building clean signals first, controlled budget tightly, avoided risky medical keywords, and structured the account around real user intent. By warming the account with traffic campaigns, we gave Google enough data to identify high quality users without overspending.

Client Impact

The clinic saw a clear increase in new patient enquiries, especially around heel pain, foot pain, and general podiatry visits. The combination of fast load times, compliant ads, and tight geographic targeting resulted in a steady flow of bookings.

Lessons for Healthcare Businesses

  • Warm up new accounts with traffic first
  • Avoid medical condition keywords until fully compliant
  • Track every call and form
  • Keep keyword list tight and intent driven
  • Improve landing page speed
  • Use suburb-level targeting for local clinics
  • Only scale after the first 40 to 50 signals

This project proves that even in restricted medical niches with low search volume and strict policies, a structured approach can still turn a new account into a reliable lead engine.

If you want the same level of clarity and performance for your business, I’m here to help. Share your website or current setup and I’ll walk you through the exact steps to improve your results. It’s a quick conversation that can save you time, money, and a lot of guesswork.