White-Label Google Ads for Ames, IA Agencies
Google Ads run behind your brand for clients in Ames and 4 nearby markets.
Location targeting around Ames, IA
We serve 4 other markets within 35 miles of Ames, IA. A 35-mile radius around Ames reaches all of them; the farthest is West Des Moines, IA, 32 miles south. All 5 markets are in Iowa.
None of the nearby markets are within 15 miles of Ames. Clients here usually target Ames on its own and add individual cities only where they actually take jobs.
| Market | From Ames | Suggested ring | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny, IA | 21 mi south | Outer ring | Same state |
| Urbandale, IA | 29 mi south | Outer ring | Same state |
| Des Moines, IA | 30 mi south | Outer ring | Same state |
| West Des Moines, IA | 32 mi south | Outer ring | Same state |
Scheduling and nearby areas
The whole Ames area is on Central time; set the client’s account to that zone before adding an ad schedule.
The nearest other market areas are Des Moines (30 mi south), Cedar Rapids (101 mi east), Omaha (131 mi southwest) and Fremont (154 mi west).
Suggested Google Ads setup for the Ames area
Google Ads location targeting can be set by country, state, city, ZIP code or a radius around an address, and the location option can be set to people in the area only (“Presence”) instead of people who have shown interest in it. For local service clients, “Presence” plus a city list or radius built from real drive distances is usually the starting point.
Campaign 1: Ames core
Presence targeting on Ames only. Exact and phrase match on the client’s core services; budget sized to this area first.
Campaign 2: outer ring
Ankeny (21 mi), Urbandale (29 mi), Des Moines (30 mi) and West Des Moines (32 mi). Separate budget so the farther cities can’t take spend from the core; pause any city where the client doesn’t take jobs.
Exclusions to set
Exclude locations beyond 35 miles of Ames and review the location report monthly for clicks from outside the area.