Some of the many brands we've helped since 2011:

Hire an agency that Trains the Others.

With ZATO, your Google Ads account is managed by true experts. Founder Kirk Williams (@PPCKirk online) has traveled globally, taught Shopping Ads courses, and written for top industry publications. Combined with an average of 10+ years of experience per account manager, this means your campaigns are guided by proven professionals who know how to drive results for your business.
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Hire an agency without a Playbook.

What do we mean by that? Many agencies have a tactical "playbook" of sorts in which they will treat your account exactly like every other account they manage.

A playbook can work great—until it doesn't and destroys your profit.

Your business is unique, so your Google Ads tactics should be, too.

We know how Google Ads works at a deep level, and then we apply that knowledge in specific ways (unique tests, campaign strategies and structures, optimizations, etc) to your account, not someone else’s.

Think of us like a personal trainer. The best ones know fitness and nutrition philosophically, but they don’t give every client the same workout. They tailor a plan to fit you.

That’s how we approach Google Ads—a philosophy playbook with custom account tactics.

We Focus on Growing
YOUR BRAND

Not Ours.

At ZATO, we build long-term partnerships by managing a limited number of accounts per expert. This ensures we stay on top of Google Ads changes, grow your account, and deliver results without burnout. We integrate seamlessly into your team to remove barriers and consistently prove our value.

With ZATO You Get:

Rather than hire the agency who makes the promise of some random revenue projection you want to hear, hire the agency who you will trust to partner with you for years, evolving and adapting with the inevitable challenges that will rock your business, and Google Ads. At ZATO, we focus on two key pillars:

Stability: We bring deep PPC expertise to ensure your accounts are managed skillfully and profitably. You focus on scaling your business, while we handle the complexities of machine learning and campaign management.

Scrutiny: We constantly test and refine your account to stay ahead of Google’s changes. Relying on real data, not assumptions, we maximize efficiency and results. With over a decade of experience, we deliver ongoing, proven growth for clients who’ve trusted us for 10+ years. And hey, come to mention it, we still have clients who have been with us for more than a decade.

ZATO isn't easy to categorize because we act more like freelancers or employees in taking personal ownership of your Google Ads campaigns... but we offer a team-like approach to PPC management.

You get a dedicated Account Manager (with 10+ years of experience, as well as limited accounts to be able to focus on yours!), plus a strategist who gets a second set of our eyes on the account, especially helping think through any particular challenges that may arise to hit your goals month after month.

Our onboarding process is built to deeply understand your business—sometimes obsessively. We dive into strategy, spend hours analyzing your account, and only make changes once we’re confident they’re the right ones. Leaving us, however, is as easy as one email. With month-to-month agreements, we work to earn your trust every day—not lock you in. If it’s time to part ways, we ensure a smooth transition because we want to do right by you, even if we're no longer a good fit.

Why OUR Clients Choose Zato
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“Kirk and ZATO Marketing are my & Credo's first thought when approached by someone looking for Google Shopping help. Kirk has proven himself over and over to be a humble and helpful resource who is truly the best at what he does, and a world class human to know. I'm not an advertising expert myself, so when I have questions Kirk is my go-to and should be yours as well."
- JOHN DOHERTY, FOUNDER & CEO, GETCREDO.COM
“ZATO gave us the best SEM/SHOP audit we’ve gotten from any outside firm. It was insightful, thorough, actionable, and delivered in a clear professional way. We were able to implement their recommendations within months and saw significant improvements.”
– CONNOR MACDONALD, CMO, THE RIDGE
"Kirk is my industry go-to person when it comes to Shopping Ads. Whether I have a client looking for help with their shopping campaigns, a lead looking for someone seasoned, creative, and trustworthy to possibly work with, or if I have a question myself, Kirk is always helpful and willing to have a conversation."
– AKVILE DEFAZIO, PRESIDENT, AKVERTISE, INC.
"Kirk is one of the most talented and experienced Google Shopping experts that I know. I’ve had the privilege of viewing several of Kirk’s presentations at conferences as well as numerous other content pieces that he’s produced online - all chock full of actionable e-commerce expertise."
– AMY BISHOP, FOUNDER & OWNER, Cultivative MARKETING
“Kirk is a highly intelligent and charismatic individual that I had the pleasure of working with while I was ZATO's Google rep. His skills in regards to AdWords and especially E-commerce are top notch. He goes above and beyond for all of his clients and truly cares about doing great work. Strongly recommend if you're looking for a PPC master.”
– STEVEN NEIGUT, AGENCY SUPPORT AT GOOGLE

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