Shopify ads management cost UK
Ads management for UK ecommerce stores typically costs £300 to £1,500 a month in management fees, or 10% to 20% of ad spend, on top of the ad spend itself. Setup and tracking are often charged separately, usually £200 to £800.
By Abdullah Ashraf, Shopify expert · Last updated: October 2026
Price ranges at a glance
| Typical UK price | What you get | |
|---|---|---|
| Freelancer, one platform | £300 to £800 a month | Meta or Google, plus reporting |
| Agency, one platform | £800 to £2,000 a month | Larger team and creative |
| Percentage of spend | 10% to 20% | Common for larger budgets |
| Setup and tracking | £200 to £800 one-off | Pixel, Conversions API, feed |
Typical 2026 UK market ranges. Prices vary by provider, scope and experience.
What affects the cost
- Number of platforms
- Monthly ad spend
- Creative production
- Reporting depth
- Contract length
Hidden costs to budget for
- Ad creative and video production
- Landing pages
- Tracking fixes
- Minimum contract terms
How to keep costs down
- Start on one platform
- Fix tracking before spending
- Use your own photos and customer videos
- Avoid long minimum contracts
Frequently asked questions
What does ads management cost with you?
From £249 a month plus ad spend. See Meta ads.
How much should I spend on ads?
How do I know ads are profitable?
Use the ROAS calculator.
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