Campaign Build Report

Bay Street
Lending

Complete A-Z digital marketing campaign build. Research, competitive audit, Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO strategy, and content plan — ready to launch.

Google Campaigns

7

All Search

Ad Groups

23

Fully populated

Keywords

114

Phrase + Exact

Monthly Budget

$8.7K

Google + Meta

Section 01

Executive Summary

We built a complete digital advertising ecosystem for Bay Street Lending — from market research and competitive analysis through fully-configured Google Ads and Meta Ads campaigns, ready to activate.

What We Built

7 Google Search campaigns targeting all 6 product lines + competitor conquesting
23 ad groups with 50+ Responsive Search Ads (2-3 per ad group)
114 high-intent keywords + 280 negative keywords blocking waste
5 conversion actions tracking form submissions + phone calls
14 sitelinks + 7 callouts + 3 structured snippets for maximum ad presence
3 Meta conversion campaigns with 5 targeted ad sets
15-piece SEO content strategy for organic growth

Budget Allocation

Google Ads$210/day · $6,300/mo
Meta Ads$80/day · $2,400/mo
Total Monthly Budget$8,700

Target CPA

Business lending leads typically cost $75–$200 per qualified application. With 114 high-intent keywords, we're positioned to capture leads at the lower end of this range.

Section 02

Market Research & Competitive Audit

We analyzed Bay Street Lending's market position, technology stack, and competitive landscape to inform every campaign decision.

Company Profile

Business Model

Business financing marketplace — one application sent to 50+ lenders, borrower gets 2-3 real options with clear terms in 24 hours.

Key Stats

$250M+ capital facilitated

2,500+ businesses funded

50+ lending partners

Founded 2020 · New York, NY

Tech Stack

Next.js (React SSR) — fast, SEO-friendly

GA4: G-6CMZWH5HH0

FinancialService schema markup

40+ pages in sitemap

6 Product Lines (Each Gets Its Own Campaign)

Working Capital

$10K–$2M · 24hr funding · Highest demand

CPC: $40–$82

SBA Loans

Government-backed · Lower rates · 7a & 504

CPC: $5–$10

Equipment Financing

New or used equipment · Asset-backed

CPC: $15–$25

Business Line of Credit

Revolving credit · Draw as needed

CPC: $35–$53

Invoice Factoring

Turn unpaid invoices into cash flow

CPC: $12–$20

PO Financing

Fund purchase orders before delivery

CPC: $8–$15

Competitive Landscape

Competitor Model Organic Keywords Top Keyword Our Strategy
OnDeckDirect Lender18,100+ branded"ondeck" — 18K volConquesting ad group
LendioMarketplace9,900+ branded"business loans" — 49K volConquesting ad group
CrediblyDirect Lender6,600+ branded"online business loan" — 2.9KConquesting ad group
FundboxFinTechHigh branded"fundbox" queriesConquesting ad group
Bay Street LendingMarketplace18 keywords"bay street capital" — Pos 23Massive opportunity

Key Finding: Bay Street Lending has near-zero organic visibility (18 keywords, all position 50+). Competitors dominate with branded traffic. Paid search is the fastest path to qualified leads while SEO builds over time.

Section 04

Meta Ads — Campaign Structure

3 conversion-focused campaigns designed to generate leads through Facebook and Instagram, targeting business owners across key industries.

Business Owners

Broad targeting with Advantage+ audience optimization. Reaches business owners actively seeking funding.

Budget$30/day
TargetingUS, 25-65, Advantage+
GoalLead Generation

Industry Specific

3 ad sets targeting Construction, Trucking, and Medical/Dental practice owners with industry-specific messaging.

Budget$40/day
Ad SetsConstruction $15 · Trucking $15 · Medical $10
GoalLead Generation

Retargeting

Catches website visitors who didn't convert on first visit. Shows them compelling reasons to come back and apply.

Budget$10/day
AudienceWebsite Visitors 30 Days
GoalLead Generation

Meta Total: $80/day ($2,400/month)

Ad creatives (images + copy) are ready to be uploaded in Meta Ads Manager to complete the setup.

Section 05

SEO & Content Strategy

Bay Street Lending has a strong site architecture (20+ industry pages) but near-zero organic visibility. Here's the plan to fix that.

Current State

Organic Keywords18
Best Position#16 ("bay street advisors")
Organic Traffic~0 visits/month
BacklinksMinimal

Target State (90 Days)

Organic Keywords200+
Page 1 Rankings15-25 long-tail terms
Organic Traffic500+ visits/month
Content Published15 pieces

15-Piece Content Plan

1. The Complete Guide to Working Capital Loans — Target: "working capital loans" (880 vol)

2. SBA Loans Explained: 7(a), 504, and How to Apply — Target: "sba loan requirements" (170 vol)

3. Business Line of Credit vs. Term Loan: Which is Right? — Target: "business line of credit" (9,900 vol)

4. Equipment Financing: How It Works and How to Qualify — Target: "equipment financing" (6,600 vol)

5. Invoice Factoring vs. Traditional Loans: A Business Owner's Guide — Target: "invoice factoring" (2,400 vol)

1. Construction Business Loans & Financing — Target: "construction business loan" (720 vol)

2. Trucking & Transportation Financing — Target: "trucking company financing" (590 vol)

3. Restaurant Business Loans — Target: "restaurant business loan" (480 vol)

4. Medical & Dental Practice Financing — Target: "medical practice financing" (320 vol)

1. Best Business Loan Providers 2026 (Comparison) — Captures high-intent comparison searches

2. Business Loan Calculator Tool — Interactive calculator for lead capture

3. Case Study: How We Helped a Construction Company Secure $500K

4. Business Credit Score: Everything You Need to Know

5. OnDeck vs Bay Street Lending: Honest Comparison

6. 5-Part Email Drip Sequence for Lead Nurturing

Section 06

Launch Checklist

Everything is built and waiting in the accounts. Here's what needs to happen before we flip the switch.

Google Ads Campaigns — Built

7 campaigns, 23 ad groups, 114 keywords, 280+ negatives, 50+ RSAs, extensions, conversion actions

Meta Ads Structure — Built

3 campaigns, 5 ad sets with targeting configured

1

Verify Conversion Tracking

Confirm the Google Ads conversion tag fires when someone submits the form on /get-started. Test with Google Tag Assistant.

2

Upload Meta Ad Creatives

Add images, headlines, and descriptions to each of the 5 Meta ad sets in Ads Manager. Creative images have been generated.

3

Link GA4 to Google Ads

Connect GA4 property G-6CMZWH5HH0 to the Google Ads account for audience sharing and cross-platform analytics.

4

Set Up Phone Call Tracking

Install CallRail or Google forwarding numbers on the website to capture phone call conversions from ads.