Shopify Paid Ads Agency

Most paid ads agencies optimize for spend, impressions, and clicks. The metrics that actually matter are ROAS, customer acquisition cost, and contribution margin. If those are not being reported by channel and campaign, the focus may be on activity rather than profitability.

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Drop in Google Ads ROAS across eCommerce brands in 2025

Google Ads ROAS dropped 10% across eCommerce brands in 2025 while costs increased, according to Triple Whale's analysis of over 18,000 brands. Brands whose agencies were optimizing for spend efficiency rather than margin adjusted ROAS felt this most. The ones who held performance were managing accounts with tighter campaign structure and more disciplined budget allocation.

23%

Share of ad spend going to Google Ads among Triple Whale brands in 2025

Triple Whale brands allocated 23% of ad spend to Google Ads in 2025, second only to Meta at 68%. For most Shopify stores, Google and Meta are the two channels that determine whether paid acquisition is profitable. Getting both right requires different skill sets that most agencies claim but few have at the same level.

$24

Average eCommerce cost per acquisition on Google in 2026

The average eCommerce cost per acquisition on Google Ads is $24 in 2026. Whether that number is profitable depends entirely on your average order value, gross margin, and customer lifetime value. An agency that reports CPA without those three data points cannot tell you whether the account is making or losing money.

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Shopify's highest agency tier

Shero holds Shopify Premier Partner status. This means Shero's paid acquisition work is part of the same engagement that builds and maintains the store. Feed data, site speed, landing page performance, and checkout conversion all affect paid ads ROAS. An agency that manages ads without visibility into the store's technical performance is optimizing one half of the equation.

Since partnering with Shero Commerce, our eCommerce revenue has grown by 200%. Their support and solutions have been game changers for our business.

James McKenna, Senior Commerce and CX Manager, STX, LLC

What a paid ads agency should actually be responsible for

A paid ads agency manages campaigns, budgets, creative, and reporting. What most do not do is audit landing page performance, catch tracking issues, connect spend to product margins, or recommend reducing spend when a channel stops performing.

  • Google Shopping
  • Performance Max
  • Meta Ads
  • Google Ads
  • Paid Social
  • ROAS Optimization

What separates paid ads management that compounds from paid ads management that spins

The difference between a paid ads engagement that produces compounding improvement and one that spins in place is straightforward: is the agency making structural changes to the account, or adjusting the same budget and bids week after week?

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Paid acquisition managed alongside the Shopify store, not in isolation

Paid ROAS is affected by site speed, checkout conversion rate, product page quality, and feed data accuracy. An agency that manages ads without visibility into the store's technical performance cannot diagnose why ROAS dropped when the site slowed down or why Shopping conversions fell when a product was disapproved. Shero's paid work runs alongside the store it is built on.

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Reporting by margin adjusted ROAS, not blended account totals

Blended ROAS is the most commonly reported and most commonly misread metric in paid media. A strong blended number can hide product level unprofitability, channel level waste, and creative that is spending without converting. Monthly reporting breaks down ROAS by channel, by campaign type, and by product segment against actual gross margin data, not against campaign totals.

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Google and Meta expertise in the same engagement

For Shopify stores, that means the product feed directly affects Google Shopping management. Campaign performance is heavily influenced by feed quality, product data structure, and catalog accuracy.

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Creative that is tested, not assumed

Most paid ads retainers include creative production as a line item. Most agencies run the same creative for months without testing alternatives. For Meta in particular, creative is the primary performance variable. The same audience with different creative can produce dramatically different ROAS. Shero tests creative variants systematically, not when something is obviously broken.

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Honest budget allocation recommendations, not spend maximization

When an account has structural problems in feed quality, campaign segmentation, or creative performance, adding budget compounds the problem. Shero does not take a percentage of media spend. Recommendations on budget increases are made when the account demonstrates it can use additional spend efficiently.

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Conversion tracking audited before any campaign changes

Before any optimization recommendations are made, a conversion tracking audit. Without accurate attribution data, campaign decisions are based on incomplete or misleading performance signals.

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If your agency is reporting impressions and click volume as the primary metrics, find out what they are doing with the margin data.

A paid account audit shows what the account is actually doing with your budget before any engagement begins.

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How a paid ads engagement runs

01

Account Audit and Attribution Review

Full audit of existing Google and Meta accounts, conversion tracking accuracy, attribution model setup, and current ROAS breakdown by channel, campaign, and product segment. The audit establishes a baseline before any recommendations are made.

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Strategy and Budget Allocation

Paid strategy is set based on the audit findings: which channels to prioritize, how to allocate budget across upper and lower funnel, and what structural changes to the account need to happen before budget increases are justified.

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Campaign Build or Restructure

Campaigns are built or restructured based on the strategy. Feed optimization for Google Shopping. Campaign and ad set structure for Meta. Creative variants prepared and tested from launch.

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Weekly Optimization and Reporting

Weekly optimization cycle covers bid adjustments, creative rotation, negative keyword updates for Google, audience exclusions for Meta, and budget reallocation based on actual ROAS by segment. Weekly summary shared.

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Monthly Strategy Review

Monthly report covers ROAS by channel and by product segment, CPA versus target, creative performance, attribution analysis, and recommendations for the following month. Strategy is adjusted based on data, not held to a plan that is not working.

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Benchmade Knife Co.

"Working with Shero Commerce for the past three years has been a game-changer for our B2B eCommerce business.Their expertise in email marketing, website support, and eCommerce strategy has significantly improved our online presence and optimized our B2B operations.The team’s dedication to our success is evident, and we’re excited to continue our partnership with them. If you’re looking for a reliable and results-driven eCommerce agency, look no further than Shero."

Joe Prebich

VP of Marketing / Benchmade Knife Co.

STX

"Since partnering with Shero Commerce, our eCommerce revenue has grown by 200%. Their 24/7 support and innovative solutions have been game-changers for our business. "

James McKenna

Senior Commerce & CX Manager / STX

GEN-Y Hitch

"This has been the most impressive vendor partnership I have experienced. Every meeting felt purposeful, every milestone was clear, and the process was incredibly well-supported from start to finish. Shero delivered a seamless Shopify migration."

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Justrite Safety Group

"The collaboration between us and Shero Commerce on the Justrite multi-store site went beyond what we had hoped for.  They are a terrific partner to work with.  Their team’s dedication to understanding our unique requirements and delivering a high-quality, customized solution has greatly enhanced our online presence. The new website not only showcases our products effectively but also streamlines the shopping experience for our customers. We couldn’t be happier with the results and look forward to working with Shero Commerce on future projects."

Douglas J. Stang

VP of eCommerce / Justrite Safety Group

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