E-Commerce

Seat Covers for Campers, Vans & Motorhomes

+60% New Customer Share
>800% ROAS

Long-term Partnership with Systematic Demand Gen Strategy

There are Google Ads projects that work — and then there are partnerships that grow. This case is not a sprint, but a marathon. A long-term collaboration with a specialized manufacturer of seat covers for campers, vans, and motorhomes shows what is possible when trust, regular communication, and joint strategic development form the basis of the cooperation.

Initial Situation

The manufacturer sells custom-fit seat covers for a wide range of vehicle models — from classic camper vans to modern motorhomes and panel van conversions. The product range is clearly defined, the quality is above average, and customer satisfaction is high. Those who buy once, buy again — and recommend to others.

The core problem: Growth via existing customers and recommendations is limited. The market for camping vehicles is growing — but only those who actively target new audiences will profit from it. The challenge was not only to capture existing demand via Google Ads, but to reach people who are not actively searching for seat covers yet — but are the perfect target audience.

The Foundation: Performance Max & Search

Search Campaigns — Capturing intent: Structured by vehicle type (van, camper, motorhome, panel van), product category (seat covers), and purchase intent. Highly specific keywords like "VW T6 camper seat covers", "custom motorhome seat covers" or "Mercedes Sprinter van conversion covers" deliver traffic with clear purchasing intent.

Performance Max — Reach with a conversion focus: Asset groups separated by vehicle segment and product category. Specific imagery per segment — nature backdrops for motorhomes, urban aesthetics for vans. Custom Audiences based on buyer lookalikes. Seasonal budget adjustments for peak phases.

The Growth Strategy 2026/2027: Demand Gen as a New Customer Engine

Demand Gen is Google's campaign format for the upper and middle funnel stages — displayed on YouTube, YouTube Shorts, Gmail, and Google Discover. For a niche product manufacturer in the camping segment, this is a massive lever because the target group is clearly definable, but active search volume remains limited.

Three primary audience segments:

  • Lookalikes of existing buyers: Based on the customer list, similar user profiles are identified — the strongest converting target audience.
  • Camping & Van Life Enthusiasts: Users who consume camping and vanlife-relevant YouTube videos or read outdoor content.
  • Vehicle-specific interests: Users interested in VW T5/T6/T7, Mercedes Sprinter, Ford Transit, Fiat Ducato.

Goals and Planned KPIs

KPI Goal 2026 Goal 2027
New Customer Share (First-time buyers) +35% vs. 2025 +60% vs. 2025
Demand Gen Reach/Month 500,000 Impressions 900,000 Impressions
View-Through Conversions +20% of total mix +30% of total mix
Total ROAS Stable at >800% >900%

What Makes This Partnership Special

No anonymous agency relationship with changing contacts and monthly PDF reports that nobody reads. Instead, a long-term partnership with regular alignment meetings, mutual trust, and a shared strategic perspective.

Long-term Google Ads partnerships perform better than short-term campaign projects. Not because the algorithm needs time — but because genuine product understanding, market knowledge, and mutual trust translate into better decisions.

Services in this project Performance Max Search Ads Demand Gen New Customer Acquisition Creative Strategy Audience Building Seasonal Budget Strategy
E-Commerce International

Tile Online Shop — Conquered 4 European Markets

8% → 34% Int. Revenue Share
820% ROAS

How a Tile Online Shop Conquered Four European Markets with Google Ads

Internationalization in e-commerce sounds like a grand strategy — but in practice, it usually fails due to a simple problem: Existing campaigns are simply transferred abroad, the language is changed, and you hope for the best. The result is almost always the same: high budgets, barely any sales, quick disillusionment.

Initial Situation

The client was well-positioned in the DACH region — strong brand awareness, solid ROAS, and a well-tuned Google Ads setup. The international revenue share was just 8%, even though the products were fundamentally suitable for the European market.

The target markets for the structured expansion: Netherlands, Austria, France, and Belgium.

Strategy: No Copy-Paste

The first step was a market-specific keyword research in the respective local language. What is "buy floor tiles" (Bodenfliesen kaufen) in Germany, a Dutch user searches for as "vloertegels kopen" — with completely different search volumes and CPC levels.

Structure per market:

  • Dedicated Shopping campaign with a local product feed and native-language attribute management
  • Separate Search campaigns by product category
  • Localized ad copy — checked by native speakers
  • Market-specific bidding strategies
  • Step-by-step budget rollout with performance thresholds

Results After 6 Months

Metric Value
International Revenue Share from 8% to 34%
Total ROAS 820%
Revenue Growth Netherlands +380%
Additional Costs vs. DACH Market (CPA) only +12%
New Markets Profitable 3 out of 4 in the first half-year
Services in this project Google Shopping Ads Performance Max Feed Optimization International Campaign Structure
B2B USA

Machine Sensors in the US Market

+165% Qualified Leads
540% ROAS

How a German Sensor Company Systematically Tapped into the US Market

The American market is often considered too expensive, too complex, and too far away for German industrial companies. CPCs beyond $15–20, long sales cycles, and completely different communication behaviors are deterrents. This case shows that with the right strategy, it works anyway.

Initial Situation

A medium-sized machine sensor company wanted to tap into the North American market. The product — high-precision sensors for industrial manufacturing plants — was technically leading but completely unknown in the US. CPCs for relevant keywords were at $18–24.

Strategy: Multi-stage Funnel

For B2B products with sales cycles of 60–120 days, a pure bottom-of-funnel strategy is doomed to fail.

  • Top of Funnel: Demand Gen on YouTube and Discover with expert content on measurement accuracy and production downtime.
  • Middle of Funnel: Search campaigns on niche keywords like "vibration sensor CNC machine", "precision sensor manufacturing automation".
  • Bottom of Funnel: Remarketing with product samples, technical data sheets, demo requests.

Results After 12 Months

Metric Value
Qualified Leads US +165%
Cost-per-Lead stable under $94
New customers with >$80,000 order volume 3 closed deals
ROAS in the second half-year 540%
US revenue share of total revenue from 0% to 11%
Services in this project B2B Lead Generation Search Ads Demand Gen Remarketing Landing Page Strategy US Market Localization
Healthcare

Orthopedist — New Patients Without Wasted Reach

+288% Patient Inquiries
€24 Cost-per-Lead

How a Knee Orthopedist Predictably Acquires New Patients with Google Ads

Patient acquisition via Google Ads is a sensitive topic in the healthcare sector — regulatory, ethically, and strategically. At the same time, it is one of the most effective channels for specialized doctors who want to acquire new patients predictably and highly targeted.

Initial Situation

An orthopedist specializing in knee conditions had a busy practice — but almost exclusively through recommendations. Predictability was hardly possible. An initial self-managed Google Ads campaign brought clicks and inquiries — but the qualification rate was only 35%. Two out of three inquiries were useless.

Strategy: Specification on All Levels

  • Keyword Strategy: Moving away from generic terms towards highly specific keywords like "knee replacement specialist Stuttgart", "meniscus surgery costs", "cartilage damage treatment orthopedist".
  • Geographic Targeting: Strict 35 km radius around the practice.
  • Negative Keywords: Over 180 negative keywords — this alone reduced irrelevant clicks by 38%.
  • Landing Page: Clear focus on knee surgery specialization with proof of qualifications and case numbers.

Results After 6 Months

Metric Value
New patient inquiries per month from 8 to 31 (+288%)
Qualification Rate from 35% to 89%
Cost-per-qualified-Lead €24
Waiting time for initial appointment from 6 to 3 weeks
Share of predictable inquiries from 15% to 62%
Services in this project Local Search Ads Landing Page Optimization Negative Keyword Management Audience Targeting
B2B Logistics

Fulfillment Provider — Third Location Opened

+475% Qualified Leads
+€2.4M New Customer Revenue

From 4 to 23 Qualified Leads per Month — and a Third Warehouse Location

In the B2B sector, Google Ads is often seen as too expensive or too unspecific. Those who don't filter precisely pay for clicks from private individuals, students, and competitors. This case shows how a medium-sized logistics provider used Google Ads as a precise acquisition tool.

Initial Situation

A fulfillment provider with two warehouse locations wanted to specifically target e-commerce operators with a storage volume of 500+ pallet spaces. Smaller inquiries meant too much effort for too little return.

Strategy: Quality over Quantity

  • Keyword Strategy: Focus on keywords with commercial search intent like "e-commerce fulfillment provider", "3PL provider Germany".
  • Negative Keywords as a Filter: Over 200 negative keywords — the share of irrelevant clicks dropped by 42%.
  • Lead Form with Pre-qualification: Three targeted questions: monthly shipping volume, current storage location, desired start date.
  • Close Sales Integration: Weekly feedback loops with the sales team.

Results After 8 Months

Metric Value
Qualified leads per month from 4 to 23 (+475%)
Lead close rate 34%
New customers from Google Ads 62 in 8 months
Revenue growth from new customers +€2.4 Million
Direct Result Third warehouse location (8,000 m²)
Services in this project B2B Lead Generation Search Ads Lead Form Extensions Landing Page Optimization Sales Integration
Real Estate

Real Estate Agent Stuttgart — Predictable Inquiries

+190% Website Inquiries
€68 Cost-per-Lead

Breaking the Dependency on Recommendations

Real estate agents thrive on trust and awareness — both classically generated through networking and word of mouth. Whoever wants to grow or open up new catchment areas needs a channel that works independently of their network.

Initial Situation

A real estate agent in the greater Stuttgart area was well-known in their network — but barely present digitally. The vast majority of inquiries came via recommendations: no influence on volume, no control, no predictability.

Strategy: Two Campaign Types for Two Goals

  • Campaign 1 — Direct Inquiries (Search): High-intent keywords with a separation between seller and buyer campaigns.
  • Campaign 2 — Awareness (Display & YouTube): Geographically restricted display campaign for visibility. YouTube pre-rolls with a corporate video.
  • Remarketing as the Connecting Link: All website visitors were retargeted.

Results After 12 Months

Metric Value
Aided brand awareness in the target area +41%
Website Inquiries +190%
Cost-per-Lead (Sellers) €68 (vs. €110–180 industry avg.)
Share of predictable inquiries from 15% to 58%
New sales mandates from Google Ads 34 in 12 months
Services in this project Local Search Ads Display Awareness YouTube Ads Remarketing Landing Page Optimization
E-Commerce

Water Sports Online Shop — From 480% to 1,260% ROAS

+163% ROAS Increase
-18% Ad Budget

Margin-Based Campaign Management for True Profitability

A high ROAS sounds good — but is no guarantee for profitability. If you optimize for revenue instead of margin, you can still lose money even with a 600% ROAS. This case shows how a lifestyle online shop not only doubled its ROAS but achieved true campaign profitability for the first time through rigorous margin orientation.

Initial Situation

The client achieved a ROAS of 480% — solid at first glance. But high-volume yet low-margin products dominated the revenue. With a return rate of 28% and high shipping costs, the campaign was de facto operating at a loss.

Strategy: Margin as the Key Metric

  • Campaign structure by margin classes: High-Margin (>20%), Mid-Margin (>10%), Low-Margin (<10%) — with separate target ROAS values.
  • Seasonal budget strategy: Water sports (April–September) and winter sports (October–March) as separate campaign phases.
  • Feed Optimization: Titles optimized based on search behavior, Custom Labels for margin classes and seasonality.
  • Return Reduction: More precise product descriptions regarding sizes and materials.

Results YoY

Metric Value
ROAS from 480% to 1,260% (+163%)
Revenue YoY +74%
Ad Budget -18%
Campaign-level margin positive for the first time
Return rate from 28% to 19%
High-margin products revenue share from 31% to 54%
Services in this project Shopping Ads Performance Max Feed Optimization ROAS Optimization Margin-Based Management Seasonal Budget Strategy
B2B International

Silver Jewelry Manufacturer — 5 Markets, 68 New Partners

340 Retailer Inquiries
€1.1M Partner Revenue

Systematic B2B Expansion in 5 European Markets

Wholesale acquisition runs through trade fairs, reps, and personal contacts, right? True — but those who forgo digital channels leave the field to their competitors. This case shows how a silver jewelry manufacturer used Google Ads as a systematic acquisition tool for the European B2B market.

Initial Situation

A manufacturer established in France wanted to specifically acquire jewelers, goldsmiths, and specialty shops in Germany, Sweden, Ireland, Finland, and Romania as new retail partners. In all five markets: zero brand awareness.

Strategy: Country-Specific Instead of Generic

  • Market-Specific Keyword Research: In each local language with completely different search volumes and CPC levels.
  • Commercial Search Intent as a Filter: Strict separation between B2C and B2B search terms.
  • Ad Scheduling: Weekdays 8 AM–6 PM, desktop-focused.
  • Landing Page per Market: Native-language checked, featuring minimum order quantities and delivery terms.
  • Sequential Rollout: Start in Germany, then validate before entering further markets.

Results After 10 Months

Metric Value
Total new B2B contacts 340 qualified retailer inquiries
Strongest single market (DE) 112 Inquiries
Average Cost-per-Lead €31
New active retail partners 68 resellers
Revenue from Google Ads partners €1.1 Million in the first year
Strongest Conversion Rate Ireland with 28% Lead-to-Partner
Services in this project International B2B Campaigns Search Ads Market-Specific Keyword Research Landing Page Localization Wholesale Lead Generation
B2B + SEO

Food B2B — Conversion Rate Tripled

+288% Conversion Rate
+210% Organic Traffic

Parallel Google Ads and SEO Optimization with Maximum Synergy

Google Ads and SEO are mostly thought of and budgeted separately. That is a missed opportunity. Treating both channels as a system leverages synergies that neither channel can deliver alone.

Initial Situation

A B2B food manufacturer (target audience: large kitchens, caterers, food processors) had built up traffic. But the conversion rate was 0.8% — far below the B2B benchmark of 2.5–4.0%. At the same time, organic visibility was almost non-existent.

Strategy: Paid and Organic as a System

  • Phase 1 — Diagnosis: Heatmap analysis and session recordings showed: Users hardly scrolled and left the site without interacting.
  • Phase 2 — Landing Page Redesign: Focus on B2B-specific decision criteria: minimum order quantities, certifications, references.
  • Phase 3 — Google Ads to new Landing Pages: New ad copy explicitly targeting B2B buyers.
  • Phase 4 — SEO as Parallel Development: Keyword data from Ads provided exact information on which search terms convert — these were set as SEO priorities.

Results After 9 Months

Metric Value
Conversion Rate from 0.8% to 3.1% (+288%)
Organic Traffic +210%
Cost-per-Lead Google Ads -44%
Keywords Position 1–3 6 Keywords (previously not ranking)
Quality Score Improvement from Ø 4.2 to Ø 7.8
Total B2B Inquiries (Paid + Organic) +340%
Services in this project Google Search Ads Landing Page Optimization SEO Content Strategy Technical SEO Keyword Synergy Paid & Organic B2B Conversion Rate Optimization

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