Traffee: Google Ads Case Study
Overview
Traffee is a global affiliate marketing network focused on lead generation across high-conversion verticals. Despite solid brand positioning, they struggled to scale quality leads while keeping cost-per-acquisition under control. They approached EVO to overhaul their Google Ads campaigns and build a more cost-efficient and targeted acquisition system.
The Problem
Traffee had already tested Google Ads internally but were facing significant inefficiencies.
Key Issues:
- High CPA due to broad match keywords and no funnel segmentation
- Poor lead quality – ads were driving irrelevant traffic
- Lack of structured testing, keyword grouping, or negative keyword control
- No tracking framework to tie leads to campaigns
The Solution
EVO rebuilt Traffee’s Google Ads strategy from the ground up, focusing on high-intent B2B targeting and performance tracking.
Actions Taken:
- Set up SKAG (Single Keyword Ad Group) structure for granular control
- Targeted based on vehicle interests, location, and income.
- Wrote new high-converting ad copy for affiliate-specific pain points
- Segmented campaigns by vertical and country for performance insight
- Applied time-of-day and device bid adjustments to optimise budget spend
Problem
❌ High CPA and wasted spend. ❌ Irrelevant traffic and poor lead quality. ❌ No conversion attribution.
❌ Underperforming campaigns with no insights.
Solution
✔️ SKAG structure + tighter keyword match types. ✔️ Targeted ad copy + landing page refinement. ✔️ CRM + Google Ads + GTM integration.
✔️ Geo/campaign segmentation + performance-led bid strategy.
The Result!
Within 90 days, Traffee’s campaigns began delivering highly qualified leads at significantly lower acquisition costs. The improved structure allowed them to identify and scale their most profitable verticals with confidence. Key outcome listed below;
Before:
- Click-Through Rate (CTR): 1.2%
- Cost per Acquisition: £38.00
- ROAS: ~2.2x
- Brand Visibility: Unreliable/low quality
After (90 Days):
- Click-Through Rate (CTR): 5.8%
- Cost per Acquisition: £18.70
- ROAS: 5.2x
- Brand Visibility: Consistent, qualified.