What Land Clearing Contractors Should Know About Google Ads in 2025
Josh Stockel • July 28, 2025
Google Ads aren’t just for big-city roofers and e-commerce shops. They’re a powerful tool for local land clearing companies—if you know how to use them right.
In 2025, the land service contractors winning with Google Ads are the ones showing up when it matters: when someone is ready to hire.
Here’s what you need to know before launching your next campaign.
1. Intent is Everything
People don’t scroll Google casually. They search with purpose. That’s what makes Google Ads so effective.
But only if your keywords match their intent.
The best performing land clearing ads use keywords like:
- “Land clearing contractor near me”
- “Brush removal in [your city]”
- “Lot clearing services for builders”
You don’t need hundreds of keywords—just the right ones.
2. Your Landing Page Must Match the Ad
Sending people to your homepage doesn’t cut it.
Each ad should point to a landing page that:
- Mentions the service in the ad (“Land Clearing in Burnet, TX”)
- Has a quick description of what you do
- Includes a clear call-to-action: “Get a Quote” or “Book a Site Walk”
- Has a form or phone number up top
Make it friction-free.
3. Use Negative Keywords
You don’t want to show up for searches like:
- “Land clearing jobs”
- “DIY brush clearing tools”
- “Free equipment rental”
Exclude these with negative keywords to save budget and boost your lead quality.
4. Track Every Click, Call, and Conversion
If you’re not tracking what’s working, you’re just guessing. Use call tracking, form tracking, and ad platform metrics to measure:
- Cost per lead
- Conversion rate
- Top performing search terms
This helps you double down on what’s working—and cut what’s not.
5. Automate Follow-Up to Convert More Leads
Even a great Google Ads campaign won’t help if you don’t respond fast.
Use our Lead Nurturing CRM to automatically text or email new leads within seconds of them filling out your form.
Speed wins.
Done right, Google Ads are one of the fastest ways to grow your land business. But done wrong, they’re a quick way to burn cash.
Want help setting up a Google campaign that gets results? 👉 Book a free ad consult
🎧 We also cover Google Ads strategies regularly on the Land It Podcast, including what’s working in small towns and rural markets right now.
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