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Three adverts each show a different tracking number. When someone calls, Call Tracked records which advert they came from and passes the call straight to your phone.Google Ads0113 496 0219Leaflet drop0113 496 0552Facebook ad0113 496 0381Call Trackedlogs the sourceYour phonerings as normalGoogle Ads · “boiler repair”Recorded · 4m 12s · Lead score 92

What is call tracking?

A plain-English explanation of how call tracking works, what it tells you and whether your business needs it.

A call recording with a spoken announcement at the start. The part where card details are given is paused and not recorded, and the recording is deleted after the retention period you choose.Recording03:42“Calls are recorded for training and quality.”Card detailsPaused automaticallyKept for 90 days, then deleted

Call recording and the law in the UK

What UK GDPR, PECR, the interception regulations and PCI DSS mean for businesses that record calls, and how to stay on the right side of them.

A qualified phone call is matched to the Google Ads click that led to it and sent back as a conversion, so the conversions chart now includes phone calls. Microsoft Ads, Meta and GA4 work the same way.01632 960 482Google Ads · 4m 12sQualified leadgclid matchedConversionsPhone calls now countedGoogle AdsMicrosoft AdsMetaGA4Only calls that pass your rules are sent

How to track phone calls as Google Ads conversions

A step-by-step guide to getting phone calls from your website into Google Ads as conversions, so Smart Bidding can optimise for real phone leads.

A Google Business Profile listing and an organic search result each show their own tracking number, so calls from local search and organic search are counted separately.plumber near meHarrogate Heating Ltd★★★★★ · Plumber · Open now01423 960 117harrogateheating.co.ukEmergency Plumber in Harrogate01423 960 744From search180calls this month96 GBP · 84 organic

Call tracking and SEO: how to measure calls without hurting rankings

How to track calls from organic search and Google Business Profile while keeping your business details consistent, and how to report on SEO with calls rather than rankings.

A report showing calls by channel, with Google Ads at the top, plus answer rate and cost per lead. The report can be emailed each month.Calls by channel412Google Ads128Google Business Profile96Organic search84Facebook41Van and leaflets37Checkatrade26Answer rate 91%Cost per lead £14Emailed monthly

How to choose call tracking software in the UK

The questions to ask before you sign up, from number types and recording rules to pricing traps and agency features.

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An agency dashboard with the agency logo and its own web address, listing clients with their monthly calls and growth.Your logoreports.youragency.co.ukHarrogate Heating184+22%Ridings Family Law96+9%Smile Studio Dental141+15%North Leeds Roofing77+31%Aire Valley Autos203+6%Monthly report sentYou set the price, we invoice

How agencies can add call tracking to every SEO retainer

Call tracking turns an SEO report from rankings and traffic into calls and leads. Here is how agencies can roll it out across their clients, price it and use it to keep clients for longer.

A call recording is turned into a written transcript, and the transcript is turned into a short summary with tags and a lead score.2m 48sCALLERDo you cover Harrogate? We have planning approved.YOUWe do. When are you hoping to start?CALLER Spring, ideally. Can someone come and measure up?AI SUMMARYLead 88New customer. Loft conversion in Harrogate, planningapproved, wants to start in spring. Book a survey.QuoteNew lead

Five things AI call summaries tell you that call counts never will

Call counts tell you how busy the phone was. Summaries, tags and scores tell you what is actually happening in those calls, and what to do about it.

A qualified phone call is matched to the Google Ads click that led to it and sent back as a conversion, so the conversions chart now includes phone calls. Microsoft Ads, Meta and GA4 work the same way.01632 960 482Google Ads · 4m 12sQualified leadgclid matchedConversionsPhone calls now countedGoogle AdsMicrosoft AdsMetaGA4Only calls that pass your rules are sent

Why counting every call as a conversion hurts your Google Ads

Sending every phone call to Google Ads as a conversion feels like progress. It can actually teach Smart Bidding to find the wrong people. Here is a better approach.

A Google Business Profile listing and an organic search result each show their own tracking number, so calls from local search and organic search are counted separately.plumber near meHarrogate Heating Ltd★★★★★ · Plumber · Open now01423 960 117harrogateheating.co.ukEmergency Plumber in Harrogate01423 960 744From search180calls this month96 GBP · 84 organic

Google Business Profile calls: what the insights do not tell you

Your Business Profile performance report counts taps on the call button. It cannot tell you how many calls were real enquiries, or count people who dialled your number by hand.

A van, a leaflet and a for sale board each carry a different phone number, so the report shows how many calls each one brought in.HARROGATE HEATING01423 960 552Boiler servicefrom £7901423 960 381FOR SALE0113 496 0742Calls by offline channelVan livery 31Leaflets 18Boards 12Radio 0

Are your directory listings worth the money?

Trade directories and lead sites can be excellent or a waste of money, and their own reports rarely tell you which. A tracking number on each one does.

A phone shows a missed call. Four seconds later the caller receives a text saying sorry we missed you, we will call back within the hour, and they reply with details of the job.Missed call07700 900 361You were up a ladder4sSorry we missed you.We are on a job andwill call you backwithin the hour.Great, thanks. It is aleaking radiator.

How many calls is your business missing?

Most businesses guess. When they start tracking, the real figure is usually higher than they expected. Here is how to measure it and what to do about it.

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