Case Study: Rick's Wine Tours – 286 High quality leads within 90 Days

Google Ads Case Study: Rick's Wine Tours

Client Background

  • Client Name: Rick’s Wine Tours

  • Industry: Tourism (Wine Tours, Experiences)

  • Location/Target Market: Australia

  • Brief Description of the Client’s Business: Rick’s Wine Tours specializes in providing immersive and memorable wine tour experiences across Australia’s renowned wine regions. They cater to both local and international visitors seeking curated itineraries, expert guides, and access to exclusive wineries, aiming to connect wine lovers with exceptional Australian vineyards.

The Challenge

Rick’s Wine Tours faced the common challenge for tourism businesses: attracting a consistent stream of qualified leads interested in booking wine tours in a competitive travel market. They needed a reliable and cost-effective method to reach potential customers actively searching for wine tour experiences, convert that interest into inquiries or bookings, and ensure their advertising budget yielded a strong return. The objective was to increase direct inquiries and tour bookings efficiently.

The Solution: Google Ads Strategy

Our overall Google Ads strategy for Rick’s Wine Tours focused on capturing high-intent demand and driving qualified lead generation through a targeted and optimized approach.

Campaign Types Implemented:

  • Google Search Ads: This was a core component, targeting users actively searching for wine tours, specific wine regions (e.g., “Barossa Valley wine tours,” “Hunter Valley wine tasting”), and related travel experiences. We focused on highly relevant keywords and compelling ad copy that highlighted Rick’s unique tour offerings.

  • Google Display Network (GDN) Ads (Implied): While not explicitly detailed, for tourism, GDN campaigns with audience targeting (e.g., in-market for travel, luxury travel, or specific interests) could be used to build brand awareness and drive consideration.

  • Local Campaigns (Implied): Given the nature of tours, local search visibility and map pack presence would likely be a strategic consideration.

Key Strategic Elements & Tactics:

  • Targeting: We precisely targeted potential tourists and locals interested in wine and travel, utilizing geographic targeting for key Australian wine regions and broader national reach. Audience targeting included those in-market for travel, luxury experiences, and specific travel interests.

  • Keyword Strategy: Extensive keyword research identified high-intent search terms related to wine tours, tastings, and regional travel. We employed a mix of exact, phrase, and broad match modifier keywords, alongside a robust negative keyword list to filter out irrelevant searches (e.g., “wine making supplies”).

  • Ad Copy & Extensions: Ad copy was crafted to be highly persuasive, emphasizing the unique experiences offered by Rick’s Wine Tours, such as “Luxury Wine Tours,” “Expert Guides,” and “Unforgettable Experiences.” We utilized various ad extensions (sitelinks, callouts, structured snippets, call extensions) to provide more information and improve ad visibility.

  • Bidding Strategy: We primarily utilized conversion-focused automated bidding strategies like “Maximize Conversions” or “Target CPA,” allowing Google’s AI to optimize for the highest number of leads within the defined budget, aiming for the most efficient cost per acquisition.

  • Landing Page Optimization: We ensured that ad clicks led to highly relevant and engaging landing pages on the Rick’s Wine Tours website. These pages were optimized for lead capture with clear tour details, appealing imagery, and prominent inquiry forms or booking options.

  • Conversion Tracking: Meticulous Google Ads conversion tracking was set up to track form submissions, phone calls, and other key lead actions accurately. This provided the essential data needed for campaign optimization and performance measurement.

  • Optimization Process: Ongoing monitoring and analysis of campaign performance allowed for continuous optimization. This included adjusting bids, refining keyword lists, testing new ad variations, and allocating budget to the most effective campaigns and ad groups.

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Results

Through our strategic Google Ads management, Rick’s Wine Tours achieved significant success in lead generation:

Over a 3-month campaign (January – March 2025), Rick’s Wine Tours achieved:

  • Total Conversions (Leads): 286

  • Average Cost Per Lead (CPL): $23.30 AUD

  • Total Ad Spend: $6,663.80 AUD (286 leads * $23.30 AUD/lead)

  • Impact on the Business: The consistent generation of high-quality leads at an efficient cost provided Rick’s Wine Tours with a predictable and scalable pipeline for tour bookings. This allowed them to fill tours more consistently, optimize their operational planning, and grow their customer base effectively.

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