Marketing agency for moving companies

Updated · By the PPC Pros Canada team

Moving truck packed with boxes and wrapped furniture

How Google Ads, Local Services Ads and Facebook ads work together for moving companies

Moves are planned weeks ahead, and people compare several movers. Facebook and Instagram get you on the shortlist early, Google Search wins the comparison, and Local Services Ads add pay-per-lead calls where movers are an LSA category.

Google Search ads

Captures “movers near me”, long-distance and specific move searches, with budgets rising toward month-end and July 1 in Quebec.

Local Services Ads

Pay-per-lead calls from people ready to book, with verification of your licences and insurance.

Facebook & Instagram ads

Reaches people two to three months before their move and retargets quote-page visitors.

Everything else

Referral partnerships with realtors and property managers, supported by a simple partner landing page.

Marketing for moving companies

Planning marketing for a moving company

Moving customers usually get several quotes and decide one to four weeks before their date. Meta reaches them early, Google Search captures them while comparing, and retargeting keeps you in view until they book. Reviews carry unusual weight because the fear of damage or hidden fees is common.

Demand is strongly seasonal, with summer and month-ends much busier than winter. Budgets should rise in spring and summer and fall back in winter, with extra spend before July 1 in Quebec.

Several quotes

Retargeting keeps you visible while customers compare.

Reviews matter most

Trust in handling belongings drives the final choice.

Summer peak

Budgets follow the moving season.

Where customers see you

Your moving business on every platform

The same customer might see your Facebook ad in March, search Google in April and call from a Local Services Ad in May. Each placement has its own format.

Google Search ad

Your Business

yourbusiness.ca › movers › local

Sponsored

Licensed & Insured Movers | Free Moving Estimate | Book Your Move Date Today

Professional local and long-distance movers. Clear hourly or flat rates, no surprise fees, and careful crews.

Example ad. PPC Pros Canada writes and tests several versions for every campaign.

Local Services Ad

SponsoredMoving Companies near Toronto

Your Business

Reviews

Google Verified

Serves Toronto · Open now

10+ years in business

CallMessage

Another business

Reviews

Google Verified

Serves Toronto · Closes 6 PM

3 years in business

CallMessage

Another business

Reviews

Google Verified

Serves Toronto · Open now

5+ years in business

CallMessage

More moving companies in Toronto ›

Example layout. Ranking depends on distance, reviews, response rate and hours, not only budget.

Facebook & Instagram ad

Your Business

Sponsored ·

Moving this summer? Month-end and July 1 dates book up first. Get a free video estimate, a written quote and a crew that wraps and protects every piece.

Moving truck packed with boxes and wrapped furniture

Instant form

Book your moving date

Get quote
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Example Facebook feed ad. The same ad runs on Instagram, and the form opens without leaving the app.
Budget

How to split a moving marketing budget

Our suggested starting point for moving companies. After the first month, budget moves to whichever channel produces the cheapest booked jobs.

  • Google Search ads 45%

    Captures “movers near me”, long-distance and specific move searches, with budgets rising toward month-end and July 1 in Quebec.

  • Local Services Ads 20%

    Pay-per-lead calls from people ready to book, with verification of your licences and insurance.

  • Facebook & Instagram 35%

    Reaches people two to three months before their move and retargets quote-page visitors.

Suggested starting split, adjusted monthly once real cost-per-lead data comes in.

Tracking

What we track for moving companies

The same lead actions are tracked across Google Ads, Local Services Ads and Meta, so no channel gets credit for another’s work.

Google Ads Goals › Conversions Example account
Conversion actionCategoryOptimizationStatus
Quote requests Submit lead form Primary Recording conversions
Booked moves and move value Book appointment Primary Recording conversions
Calls over 60 seconds Phone call lead Primary Recording conversions
Local vs. long-distance split Submit lead form Secondary Recording conversions
Year plan

A marketing calendar for moving companies in Canada

WhenDemandGoogle AdsFacebook & Instagram
May–AugPeakHighest demand. Book ahead and raise bids near month-end.Retargeting and booking offers
July 1 (Quebec)PeakQuebec’s moving day. Start French campaigns weeks early.Retargeting and booking offers
Sep–OctSteadyStudent and fall moves. Target month-end dates.Free in-home or video estimate
Nov–AprLowWinter discounts and long-distance campaigns.Build demand: free in-home or video estimate

Marketing for moving companies: FAQ

What marketing works best for moving companies?

Early Facebook ads to get on the shortlist, Google Search to win the comparison, and fast quoting so leads don’t go cold.

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