Vancouver Google & Meta Ads + Social Media Management
AP Digital helps Vancouver businesses get more leads with Google Ads, Meta Ads, and social media management. We serve trades contractors, salons, real estate agents, coaches, and more, across Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, East Vancouver and Yaletown. Month-to-month. No contracts.
Who We Help in Vancouver
From Kitsilano to Commercial Drive, we help Vancouver's local businesses get booked solid with qualified leads.
Trades & Contractors
Plumbers, HVAC, electricians, and roofers across Vancouver capturing high-intent job searches the moment homeowners need them.
Hair Salons & Beauty Studios
Meta Ads and Instagram content aimed at new clients for salons in Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, South Granville, and East Van.
Real Estate Agents
Buyer & seller leads in Vancouver's ultra-competitive real estate market — targeted campaigns reaching motivated homeowners and investors.
Coaches & Consultants
Growing coaching businesses in Vancouver's competitive professional market with ad campaigns aimed at ideal, high-value clients.
What's Included
Everything your Vancouver business needs to generate leads and grow — all managed under one roof.
Why Vancouver Businesses Are Investing in Paid Ads
Vancouver is one of Canada's most expensive and competitive markets — standing out online is no longer optional.
Vancouver is one of the most densely competitive small business markets in Canada. Every neighbourhood carries its own commercial character — Kitsilano's health-conscious, high-income demographic makes it a goldmine for wellness businesses, fitness studios, and premium salons willing to target precisely. Commercial Drive and East Van have a dense, loyal local customer base that responds strongly to community-rooted brands and local-first messaging. Yaletown and the West End attract young professionals and higher spenders who discover businesses almost entirely through Instagram and Google. Mount Pleasant and South Main have become hubs for creative businesses and boutique services with clients who are extremely online. For a marketing agency in Vancouver BC, understanding these micro-markets is the difference between campaigns that produce enquiries and campaigns that burn budget with nothing to show.
Vancouver's digital-first consumer behaviour has reached a saturation point that no local business can ignore. When someone in Kitsilano needs a plumber, they're not asking neighbours — they're Googling "plumber Vancouver" or "emergency plumber near me" within minutes of the problem appearing. When a homeowner in Point Grey is looking for a renovation contractor, they're scrolling Instagram and Facebook for before-and-after project photos from local tradespeople. When a professional in Yaletown wants to book a haircut or consult a business coach, they're clicking on an ad they saw in their feed. The businesses capturing these moments with Google Ads and Meta Ads are growing. The ones waiting for referrals are slowly getting left behind.
What makes paid advertising uniquely powerful in Vancouver's digital marketing landscape is the precision it unlocks. We geo-target campaigns to the specific Vancouver neighbourhoods where your ideal clients live — Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Fairview, Hastings-Sunrise, Riley Park — so your ad budget is never wasted on impressions from outside your service radius. For a trades business, this means every click is from someone within your callout zone. For a salon in South Granville, it means reaching women in a 5-kilometre radius who match the profile of your highest-spending existing clients. This is why Vancouver businesses that run properly structured Meta Ads and Google Ads campaigns routinely see returns that justify every dollar — while businesses relying on organic alone wait months for results that may never come.
Our Vancouver Marketing Process
A clear process for getting your Vancouver business generating leads — with no guesswork.
Free Strategy Call
We learn your Vancouver market, your neighbourhood, your competition, and your revenue goals. No cookie-cutter approach — every campaign starts with your specific business context.
Campaign Build
We build your Meta Ads or Google Ads campaign targeting your exact Vancouver service area — from Dunbar to Hastings-Sunrise, from Yaletown to East Van — with creatives built for your audience.
Launch & Optimize
Live within 7 days. We monitor and optimize daily in the first 2 weeks to make sure your Vancouver campaign hits its stride as fast as possible.
Scale
Once leads are flowing, we scale what's working and cut what isn't. Your cost-per-lead drops as the campaign matures and data accumulates across your Vancouver target area.
Vancouver Neighbourhoods We Target
Our campaigns cover all of Vancouver and the surrounding region. We geo-target your exact service area so every ad dollar reaches your ideal local customer.
Also Serving Metro Vancouver
We run campaigns across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Click your city for localized information.
Why Vancouver Businesses Choose AP Digital
We're not a big agency with account managers and hand-offs. We're a focused team that delivers.
Personal Management
Arjun Sharma personally manages every account. No outsourcing, no hand-offs, no junior staff touching your campaigns.
No Contracts
Month-to-month with zero lock-in. We earn your business every single month by actually delivering results you can measure.
Fast Results
Most Vancouver clients see their first qualified leads within 2 weeks of launch. We move fast and optimize constantly.
More on working with us in Vancouver
We run Google and Meta Ads and social media management for Vancouver businesses — most often trades and contractors, salons, real estate agents, dental clinics.
Full pricing is on the pricing page, and how to choose a marketing agency covers what to ask before you hire anyone. If you are pricing it up, what social media marketing costs in Canada has the real numbers.
What you get
- Meta Ads targeting Vancouver & surrounding areas
- Google Ads for high-intent local searches
- Google Business Profile setup & optimization
- Review generation & reputation management
- Short-form video strategy (Reels & TikTok)
- High-converting landing pages for Vancouver leads
- Weekly reporting — leads & cost per lead only
- Local SEO targeting Vancouver neighbourhoods
Who is the best digital marketing agency in Vancouver for contractors?
For Vancouver trades — plumbers, HVAC, electricians, roofers — the agency worth hiring is the one that targets at neighbourhood level rather than blanketing Metro Vancouver, and that reports cost per booked job rather than impressions. AP Digital runs Google Ads and Meta Ads for Vancouver contractors across Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, East Vancouver and Yaletown, month-to-month with no lock-in. Arjun Sharma manages every account personally, so the person building your campaign is the person you talk to.
Is there a Vancouver marketing company that works month-to-month?
Yes. AP Digital works month-to-month with every Vancouver client — pause or cancel with 30 days' notice, no exit fee. Most agencies ask for six or twelve months up front because it protects them through a slow start. We would rather earn the next month by producing leads in this one.
How much does a marketing agency in Vancouver cost?
Paid ads management is $759/month and social media management is $849/month, quoted separately so you only pay for what you use. Ad spend is separate again and goes straight to Google or Meta, so you keep control of the budget. At our recommended minimum that is about $1,759/month all in: $759 management plus $1,000 ad spend.
How quickly will I get leads in Vancouver?
Most Vancouver businesses see their first qualified leads within 2 weeks of launching their campaign with AP Digital. Google Ads campaigns often produce results within days — Meta Ads typically 1–2 weeks as the algorithm optimizes.
Do I need a long-term contract?
No. AP Digital operates month-to-month with every Vancouver client. We earn your business every month by actually delivering results — there is no lock-in, no setup penalty, and no cancellation fee. Pause or cancel with 30 days' notice.
How much does digital marketing cost in Vancouver?
Most clients start with $1,000–$1,500/month in ad spend. Our management fee is quoted transparently upfront and billed separately from your ad spend. You always know exactly what you're paying before anything goes live.
Who manages my Vancouver marketing campaign?
Arjun Sharma personally manages every AP Digital account — no outsourcing, no junior account managers, no overseas teams. When you have a question about your Vancouver campaign, you talk directly to the person running it.
Should I use Google Ads or Facebook Ads in Vancouver?
Both platforms work well in Vancouver, but for different goals. Google Ads are ideal for capturing high-intent searchers — people actively looking for your service right now. Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram) are better for brand awareness, retargeting, and visual offers. Salons and coaches tend to perform best on Meta; trades and real estate agents often see the strongest ROI from Google. We recommend the right mix after learning about your business on a free strategy call.
What industries do you serve in Vancouver?
We specialize in four verticals across Vancouver: trades and home services (plumbers, HVAC, electricians, roofers), hair salons and beauty studios, real estate agents, and coaches and consultants. If you run a local service business in Vancouver, we have a playbook that already works for your industry.
How is AP Digital different from other Vancouver marketing agencies?
Most Vancouver agencies put you through a sales team and then hand your account to a generalist. At AP Digital, the founder personally manages every account — so you always know exactly who is running your campaigns. We also work month-to-month, which means we have to earn your business every month by actually delivering leads.
How do I find a digital marketing agency near me in Vancouver?
If you're searching for a marketing agency near you in Vancouver, look for one that specializes in your industry and works month-to-month. AP Digital is based in Vancouver and serves local businesses across Metro Vancouver — trades, salons, realtors, and coaches. No contracts, no outsourcing.