Newcastle’s performance marketing agency

More leads.
Not just more clicks.

Google Ads, Meta Ads, and SEO built for Newcastle tradies, NDIS providers, and local businesses that need real revenue — not vanity metrics.

100+
Campaigns completed
3M+
Video views driven
20K+
Followers grown for clients
4.75
Average client rating

Trusted by

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Sound familiar?

We fix what other
agencies break.

These are the three most common issues we see when a new client comes to us. We’ve built our process around solving all of them.

💸
Paying for clicks, not customers

Your Google Ads are running but the phone isn’t ringing. Budget spent, nothing to show for it. Clicks without conversions means your campaign isn’t built right.

We rebuild campaigns around lead outcomes, not traffic volume
🔒
Locked out of your own data

Your previous agency owns your GA4, ad accounts, and Search Console. When you leave, you lose everything — history, audiences, conversion data.

Everything is set up under your accounts. Always yours to keep
👻
Invisible on Google Search

Your competitors show up first for every keyword that matters. You’re on page 2 — or not ranking at all — while their phones ring with leads you should be getting.

Local SEO strategy built to outrank your top 3 competitors

What we do

Every service built
around one outcome: leads.

No bloated retainers. No vanity dashboards. Just the channels that work for your type of business.

Meta Ads
Meta Ads

Facebook and Instagram campaigns that do more than boost posts. Lead gen, retargeting, and lookalike audiences built to convert cold traffic into enquiries and sales.

📈
SEO

Local and technical SEO that ranks you for the keywords that actually bring business. Audits, on-page optimisation, content, and link building — compound growth over time.

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Website Design

WordPress and Shopify sites built to convert, not just look good. Fast, mobile-first, and always set up under your accounts — never locked into ours.

🎯
Marketing Strategy

Not sure where to start? We’ll audit what you have, identify the gaps, and build a clear roadmap. Ideal for businesses that have wasted budget and want a fresh direction.

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Reporting & Dashboards

Monthly results snapshots and Looker Studio dashboards so you always know exactly where your budget is going and what it’s returning. No surprises, no spin.

Not sure which service you need?
Book a free 30-min call — we’ll tell you exactly what would move the needle for your business.
Book a free strategy call →

Who we work with

We specialise, not generalise

Deep experience in a handful of industries means faster results and less wasted spend learning your market.

🔧 Tradies & trade businesses
Builders, plumbers, electricians, fabricators. We know how local service leads work and what it takes to get the phone ringing.
Google Ads · Local SEO
♿ NDIS & disability services
Recruitment campaigns, support coordinator targeting, and compliant ad copy that meets platform guidelines.
Meta Ads · Google Ads
🛍️ Retail & e-commerce
Shopify and WordPress stores — from product ads through to retargeting and email sequences that recover lost sales.
Meta Ads · Google Shopping
🏥 Healthcare & medical
Compliant Google and Meta campaigns for GP clinics, allied health, and private hospitals. Sensitive categories handled correctly.
Google Ads · SEO
💼 Professional services
Accountants, consultants, law firms — high-intent search campaigns and lead gen that attracts the right clients.
Google Ads · Meta Ads
📍 Newcastle & Hunter businesses
We’re local. We know the market, the postcodes, and the seasonal patterns that affect lead flow across the Hunter region.
All services

PACKAGES

Simple, transparent pricing

Three tiers. No lock-in contracts. Cancel with 30 days notice. All prices exclude GST and ad spend.

LOCAL GROWTH STARTER
$1,250/mo
+ ad spend (rec. $1k–$2k/mo)
  • Google Search Ads setup & management
  • Local SEO foundation
  • GA4 + conversion tracking
  • Monthly results snapshot
Get started →
MARKET LEADER
$3,500/mo
+ ad spend (rec. $3k–$6k/mo)
  • Full Google + Meta stack
  • 2–4 SEO articles per month
  • Digital PR outreach
  • CRO + landing pages
  • Multi-location support
Get started →
Lachlan Rampling — Founder & Digital Director, Ramp Up Digital Newcastle
11+ Years in digital marketing

Who you’re working with

Hi, I’m Lachlan — and I actually work on your account.

I’m the founder and Digital Director of Ramp Up Digital. Unlike larger agencies where your account gets handed to a junior, I personally manage strategy across every client — and I’ve been doing this for over 11 years across Google Ads, Meta, SEO, and web.

I started this agency because I was frustrated watching businesses waste money on generic campaigns from agencies that didn’t understand their market. Everything we do is built around one outcome: measurable leads and revenue for your business.

  • Based in Newcastle — available, responsive, and invested in local business growth
  • Every account set up under your ownership — GA4, ad accounts, Search Console
  • No lock-in contracts — we earn your business month to month
  • Google Ads certified and Meta certified — not self-proclaimed experts
More about us →
Google Ads Certified Meta Certified Newcastle Based No Lock-in Contracts

Client results

What our clients say

Real reviews from real businesses — verified on Google.

↑ Website build
★★★★★

“I contacted Ramp Up Digital about having a website built for my business and it was a great decision. The whole process was smooth and collaborative, and the result exceeded my expectations.”

B
Ben
OptiStore
↑ Multi-campaign management
★★★★★

“We recently engaged Ramp Up to support two of our organisations across a number of projects. Lachlan is responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in the outcomes of our campaigns.”

K
Kristin
Possability Group
↑ Brand & web presence
★★★★★

“Lachlan from Ramp Up Digital saw the creative image I was trying to create for my business and carefully supported my vision. He brought it to life in a way I couldn’t have done alone.”

M
Megan
Music by Megan
↑ Ongoing service
★★★★★

“Ramp Up Digital has consistently provided us with amazing service over the last couple of years. Nothing is too much trouble — they always go above and beyond for our team.”

C
Carla
Adeney Private Hospital
↑ Google & Meta campaigns
★★★★★

“The whole experience was excellent. They were great to work with and I’d highly recommend. Lachlan is an amazing short-term and long-term thinker who genuinely cares about your results.”

J
Jeremy
KUBE Fabrications
5.0
★★★★★
5 verified reviews
across Google
Google Verified Google Reviews

FAQ

Common questions

Everything you need to know before getting started.

Our packages start from $1,250/month for Google Ads and local SEO. Most Newcastle SMBs and tradies see the best results on our Local Authority Builder package at $2,200/month, which includes Google Ads, Meta retargeting, and ongoing SEO. All prices are plus GST and separate from your ad spend budget.

Google Ads can generate leads within days of launch — we typically have new campaigns live within 5–7 business days of sign-off. The first 2–4 weeks is a learning phase where the algorithm optimises. By month 2 you should have a clear picture of cost-per-lead and campaign performance.

Yes — while we’re based in Newcastle and have deep local market knowledge, we manage campaigns for clients across Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth. We work remotely with most clients via video calls and our monthly reporting system.

Google Ads gives you immediate visibility at the top of search results — you pay per click and can get leads within days. SEO is a longer-term investment that builds your organic (unpaid) rankings over 3–12 months. For most businesses we recommend running both: Ads for immediate lead flow while SEO builds sustainable long-term traffic.

No. We work on a month-to-month basis with 30 days notice to cancel. We don’t believe in locking clients in — we earn your business by delivering results. All ad accounts, GA4 properties, and Search Console access are set up under your ownership from day one, so you’re never held hostage.

For most Newcastle small businesses, we recommend a minimum of $1,000–$1,500/month in Google Ads spend to generate meaningful data and lead volume. Meta Ads can work from $500–$1,000/month for awareness and retargeting. Ad spend is separate from our management fees and goes directly to Google or Meta.

Yes — we build WordPress, Shopify, and Squarespace websites from $2,500. Every site is set up under your hosting and domain — never ours. We also offer ongoing maintenance plans and can take over an existing site if you’ve been locked out by a previous agency.

Ready to ramp up?

Book a free 30-minute strategy call. No pitch. Just an honest look at what’s working, what isn’t — and exactly what we’d do about it.

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