Performance-driven marketing agency helping service-based businesses and local providers generate measurable results through SEO, paid ads, and CRM-integrated automation.
Roughidea Digital is a performance-driven marketing agency based in Perth, Australia, built specifically for service-based businesses and local providers who want real, measurable results. Founded in 2024, the agency has quickly established itself as a go-to partner for Australian trades, home improvement companies, and professional services firms. With a small but highly focused team, Roughidea positions itself as an alternative to cookie-cutter agencies, offering a blend of technical precision, creative firepower, and transparent reporting.
The agency's core capabilities span the full digital marketing funnel. On the paid side, Roughidea runs Google Ads, Meta Ads, and Facebook/Instagram campaigns, backed by custom-built landing pages and audience tracking. Their SEO offering covers local SEO, technical SEO, link building, and content optimization, with a strong emphasis on helping businesses dominate their local market. What sets them apart is their integration of CRM automation and lead nurturing systems, ensuring that every lead is followed up with the right message at the right time. This full-funnel approach is codified in their "Roughidea Blueprint Builder Method" -- a four-step process of Create, Captivate, Nurture, and Convert.
Pricing is project-based, typically ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 per project, with project durations of 3-6 months. This makes Roughidea accessible to small and mid-sized businesses that need a dedicated partner without the overhead of a large agency. The agency's results speak for themselves: a kitchen renovation company secured $45,000 in new work within 45 days, a local painter booked $42,000 worth of jobs in 60 days, and a builder generated $2.2 million in new projects over two months. One campaign achieved a 99.2x return on ad spend. These numbers, combined with a 4.4 rating and consistently positive client reviews, indicate a team that knows how to move the needle.
Roughidea is best suited for Australian service businesses -- trades, home improvement, legal, dental, construction, and similar verticals -- that want to move beyond generic lead generation and build a predictable pipeline. The agency's hands-on approach and small team mean clients get direct access to the founder and a high level of personal attention. However, the same small size may limit capacity for very large or multi-location campaigns, and the geographic focus on Australia means international businesses should look elsewhere.
Overall, Roughidea Digital is a strong choice for any Australian service business tired of agencies that promise big but deliver little. With a clear focus on results, transparent reporting, and a proven methodology, they offer a compelling value proposition for companies ready to scale with confidence.
Services
- Advertising
- PPC
- Branding
- Online Reputation Management
- Marketing Advice
- Inbound Marketing
- Lead Generation
- Marketing Automation
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- APP Store Optimization
- Backlink Management
- International SEO
- Link Building
- Local SEO
- Mobile SEO
- SEO Consulting
- Search Engine Marketing
- Shopify SEO
- Technical SEO
- Wordpress SEO
- Youtube SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Facebook Advertising
- Instagram Marketing
- Web Development
- UX Design
- Web Design
- Website Maintenance
Industries Served
Team Size
Pros
- Strong local focus on Australian trades and home improvement businesses, with deep
Cons
- Geographic focus on Australia means businesses outside the country may not get the
Client Review Analysis
Clients consistently highlight Oli's deep knowledge of ad platforms, thoughtful strategy, and ability to deliver results quickly. Reviews mention strong ROAS (99.2x on one campaign), effective website upgrades, and reasonable pricing. Multiple clients note that Roughidea outperformed previous agencies.