How Fix My Phone increased offline sales 10x with Google Ads

At Thrive Converters, we specialize in helping local and retail businesses turn Google Ads into growth engines. This case study shows how we helped Fix My Phone, a physical retail chain for smartphone repair and refurbished device sales, achieve 271K clicks, 1.99M impressions, and consistent in-store growth through precision-driven Google Ads.


Client Background

Fix My Phone operates with a dual-service model:

  • Smartphone Repairs – screens, batteries, water damage, and more

  • Refurbished Device Sales – resale of certified, high-quality phones through retail stores

While brand awareness was strong locally, scaling digital visibility into measurable offline conversions was the key challenge. With high CPC competition and a crowded market, Fix My Phone needed structured campaigns focused on store visits and profitable queries.


Challenges

  • High CPC Market – repair and resale keywords drove expensive clicks

  • Offline Conversions – ads needed to generate real in-store visits, not just online traffic

  • Low-Relevance Traffic – previous campaigns wasted spend on unqualified searches

  • Scaling with Control – balancing reach with budget discipline across millions of impressions


Before vs After

Before Thrive Converters:

  • Campaigns lacked structure, driving irrelevant traffic

  • No strategy for offline store conversions

  • Budget wasted on non-local or low-intent clicks

  • Difficulty scaling profitably in competitive market

After Thrive Converters:

  • 271K clicks and 1.99M impressions generated

  • kr2.08M ad spend optimized with avg. CPC at kr7.67

  • Store visit campaigns drove measurable offline sales growth (10x increase)

  • Repair bookings and refurbished sales scaled consistently

  • Brand dominance established in local service areas


Strategy – Driving 10x Offline Sales

  1. Campaign Segmentation – Built separate campaigns for repair, resale, and store visits to reduce overlap.

  2. Geo & Audience Targeting – Ads limited to serviceable areas, plus remarketing for past visitors.

  3. Shopping & Local Ads – Optimized refurbished phone listings; synced Google Business Profiles for maps, calls, and directions.

  4. Creative Testing – Repairs highlighted speed, affordability, warranties; resale focused on trust and certified devices.

  5. Budget Optimization – Allocated kr2.08M spend toward high-intent campaigns, reducing wasted clicks.


Results – 271K Clicks, 1.99M Impressions, 10x Offline Sales

📊 Clicks: 271,000
👀 Impressions: 1.99 million
💸 Ad Spend: kr2.08M
💰 Avg. CPC: kr7.67
🏪 Impact: 10x increase in offline sales + strong online leads

Fix My Phone became a dominant local player, driving both urgent repair bookings and growth in refurbished phone sales.


Key Takeaways

Segmentation Creates Clarity – Distinct campaigns for services and resale improved efficiency
Local Ads Drive Foot Traffic – Google Maps + “near me” searches boosted store visits
High CPC ≠ Waste – Intent-driven targeting ensured profitability despite competitive CPC
Sustainable Scaling – Nearly 2M impressions delivered growth without overspending


Conclusion – From Wasted Spend to 10x Sales Growth

Through campaign restructuring, geo-targeting, and budget control, Thrive Converters helped Fix My Phone achieve 271K clicks, 1.99M impressions, and a 10x increase in offline sales.

This case proves that local service retailers can scale profitably with the right Google Ads strategy.

At Thrive Converters, we don’t just run ads — we build store-level growth engines for competitive markets.