Search Engine Marketing Agency

Turn Search Intent into Measurable Revenue

Capture high-intent search demand and turn it into enquiries, leads, or sales β€” with campaigns built around conversion readiness, tracking, and reporting managed by SEM Agency Malaysia.

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5,321%

Return on Ad Spend Β· Paid Search Campaign

Industry avg: ~500%

92%

Client Retention Rate

Industry avg: ~50%

125%

Booking Growth Β· Regional Campaign

Industry avg: ~70%

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5,213%

ROAS Β· Retailer

56%

CPC reduction on takeover

124%

Leads increase/month

303%

Attendee KPI Β· Dubai event

125%

Booking growth Β· Brunei

500+

Campaigns executed

Paid search can bring traffic.
But traffic does not mean qualified leads.

Most SEM problems are not caused by one weak ad. Budget usually leaks across the full chain β€” search intent, keyword structure, landing page readiness, conversion tracking, and lead follow-up across Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, and other paid search channels.

The real search intent is unclear

A keyword may look relevant, but the person searching may be comparing prices, learning DIY setup, looking for jobs, or not ready to enquire. Without search intent control, budget goes to the wrong clicks.

Campaign structure gets messy

When keywords, match types, ad groups, locations, devices, and bidding are not organised properly, paid search becomes hard to optimise. The account keeps spending, but the team cannot clearly see what is working.

Landing pages fail to convert

The ad may bring the right visitor, but the page does not answer fast enough, prove enough, or make the next step clear. The click is paid for, but the enquiry never happens.

A stronger SEM system fixes this. A stronger SEM system fixes this. Kawan Elite reviews the full chain β€” search demand, campaign setup, landing page readiness, tracking, and lead quality β€” before scaling spend.

Before increasing ad spend.
Before switching agency.

SEM Management is the right engagement when your business wants more enquiries from search engines, but needs better control over search intent, lead quality, tracking, and return on ad spend.

01

Already running SEM, but unsure what is working

Your campaigns are active and clicks are coming in, but the team cannot clearly tell which keywords, ads, locations, devices, or landing pages are producing qualified enquiries.

Existing paid search accounts Β· All business types

02

Getting leads, but the quality is inconsistent

Some enquiries look promising, but many are wrong-fit, low-budget, unclear, or not sales-ready. The issue may be search terms, offer angle, landing page copy, or lead follow-up β€” not just targeting.

Lead generation Β· B2B Β· High-ticket

03

Traffic is increasing, but enquiries do not follow

People are visiting the page, but not taking the next step. The gap may come from weak CTA placement, poor proof, slow page experience, unclear offer, or a landing page that does not match buyer intent.

Landing page conversion

04

Planning to launch paid search for a new offer

You are preparing to promote a product, service, location, campaign, or programme, and need the campaign structure, landing page, tracking, and reporting planned before spend begins.

Product launches Β· New service lines

05

Ready to scale budget, but not confident in tracking

You want to increase ad spend, but the current setup only reports traffic and leads. Before scaling, you need clearer visibility into conversion events, lead source, CRM follow-up, and actual business outcomes.

Tracking Β· CRM Β· Reporting

06

Comparing agencies and need a more complete SEM agency

You do not just need someone to adjust bids. You need a partner who can diagnose search intent, campaign structure, landing page readiness, tracking gaps, and reporting before proposing what to run.

Agency switch Β· Growth partner

How we build your SEM system

Most SEM spend leaks before it converts. Wrong keywords attract the wrong clicks. Weak landing pages lose interested buyers. Poor tracking hides what is actually working. We close these gaps so paid search becomes a measurable growth channel β€” not just an advertising expense.

Know what is broken before more budget is spent

Before any campaign is rebuilt, we audit your account structure, keyword match types, bid strategy, Quality Scores, landing page alignment, and conversion tracking gaps. You get a clear diagnosis of what is working, what is leaking budget, and what needs to be fixed first.

What this means for you

No more guessing why campaigns underperform. You see the exact gaps β€” before another ringgit is spent on the wrong foundation.


Understand Brand Audience

Ad copy that matches buyer intent, not just keywords

We write and test search ads around what the buyer is trying to do β€” compare, enquire, buy, book, or visit. Each message is built for the right stage of intent, then tested against real performance instead of assumptions.

What this means for you

Ads that speak to what your buyer actually wants at the moment they search β€” not generic copy that blends into the SERP.


Crafting Winning Strategy

Turn your existing customer data into a campaign advantage

We help activate useful first-party data such as CRM lists, website visitors, enquiry records, and past customer segments. This allows your SEM campaigns to retarget warmer audiences, exclude poor-fit traffic, and improve relevance over time.

What this means for you

Your existing data stops sitting idle. It becomes the targeting layer that reduces wasted spend and improves campaign precision.


First Party Data Activation

Place every ringgit where it has the strongest chance to return

Bids are managed based on device, location, search intent, audience signal, timing, and conversion probability. Not set-and-forget. The goal is to protect budget, reduce waste, and move spend toward the searches most likely to produce outcomes.

What this means for you

Budget stops going to low-intent searches. Every adjustment is made to push spend toward the signals that actually convert.


Bid Management

Know which clicks become enquiries, leads, sales, or revenue

We connect campaign data with GA4, Google Ads, conversion events, and where possible, your CRM or sales records. This gives you clearer visibility on which keywords, campaigns, and landing pages are producing real business outcomes.

What this means for you

You stop reporting on clicks and impressions. You start reporting on leads, pipeline, and revenue β€” the numbers your board actually cares about.


Continous Optimization

Make sure the page earns the click your ad paid for

Traffic alone does not create growth. We review landing pages for message match, loading speed, content clarity, CTA placement, form friction, mobile experience, and conversion structure β€” so paid traffic has a proper chance to convert.

What this means for you

Clicks stop leaking at the landing page. The full SEM chain β€” from search to ad to page to conversion β€” is designed to hold together.


Transparent Reporting

Trusted by businesses and institutions across Malaysia & the region

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SEM management plans built around spend, scope, and growth stage

Plans are starting points. Final scope depends on campaign complexity, tracking readiness, landing page condition, reporting depth, and coordination needs.

Lite Plan

For beginning revenue growth system. Full-funnel digital strategy with ads spent less than RM5,000.

Starting at

RM1,200

/ month management fee

Ad spend RM1,000–RM4,999/month Β· paid directly to networks

Google PPC Network

2,000 keywords Β· keyword research & selection

Campaign development, strategy & copywriting

Strategic bid management & A/B testing

GA4 integration & goal tracking

Monthly performance reporting

4+ years experienced consultant Β· 1 consultation/month

Most Popular

Pro Plan

For businesses scaling paid search with RM5,000–RM30,000/month ad spend and needing stronger optimisation, reporting, and conversion discipline.

Starting at

25%

of ad spend / month Β· or RM1,850 whichever is higher

Ad spend RM5,000–RM30,000/month Β· paid directly to networks

Google & Bing PPC Β· Local Services Ads

10,000 keywords Β· audience match & customer match

Remarketing Β· Google Shopping management

Display ad creatives Β· ConnectedTV ad (one-time)

Website conversion analysis reporting

International PPC campaign management

8+ years experienced consultant Β· 2 consultations/month

Elite Plan

For high-volume advertisers spending RM30,001+/month across multiple campaigns, markets, outlets, or conversion goals.

Starting at

20%

of ad spend / month + RM500 platform fee

Ad spend RM30,001+/month Β· paid directly to networks

Full platform coverage incl. Google Shopping & CTV

10,000 keywords Β· up to 4 A/B test variants

Custom display ad sets Β· CTV 15+30 sec videos

1 landing page template setup included

Real-time performance dashboard

Multi-market & multi-outlet campaign management

15+ years experienced consultant Β· 3 consultations/month

Not sure which plan fits your situation?
Tell us your ad spend, goals, and current setup β€” we’ll map the right scope before any commitment.
MOF Registered Supplier Β· #357-0002356673 Β· No lock-in contract

Start with Fit Discovery

*All plans require a one-time account and tracking setup fee. View full setup and pricing details β†’

More than Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Management

We build growth engines that compound β€” not campaigns that expire when the budget runs out.

Revenue-Tied Reporting

Every report maps spend to pipeline outcomes β€” leads, sales, revenue. Not vanity metrics. You’ll always know exactly what your SEM investment is returning.

System-First Approach

We don’t just run ads. We build the tracking infrastructure, attribution layer, and optimisation loop that makes every campaign smarter over time.

Dedicated Account Ownership

A single senior consultant owns your account from audit to reporting β€” with direct access, not an account coordinator who relays messages to someone else.

Regional Execution Capability

Campaigns executed across Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Dubai. If your growth is regional, our infrastructure already supports it β€” no setup delays.

Kawan Elite vs In-House vs Typical Agency

Kawan Elite

Best

In-House

Typical Agency

Can I see what my money is actually producing?

95

Know which channel drives value

40

Basic GA4 Β· no attribution

55

Monthly PDF report

Do they specialise β€” or just cover the basics?

98

200+ projects Β· 18yr track

30

1–2 staff, stretched

60

Generalist team

Will they fix problems fast β€” or make me wait?

90

Real-time bid adjustment

35

Slow approval cycles

50

Monthly reviews only

Are they accountable to outcomes β€” or just delivery?

95

Results tied to your P&L

65

Accountable Β· capacity-limited

35

Deliverables, not outcomes

See how it works in a real engagement

A reference case from a completed project using this service.

What our clients say

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Google

Most importantly is the business results β€” more than 400% growth on the first trial. KawanElite built a system, not just ran some ads. I can’t wait to see what the next phase brings.

Vince Lee RAKAN CEO

Vince Lee

Group CEO, Pasaraya RAKAN

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Google

KawanElite is not only a website developer β€” they’re more like a Marketing Guru. They planned and executed a whole rounded strategy that actually moved our numbers.

Jason Tee Jaya Depan MD

Jason Tee

Managing Director, Jaya Depan Group

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Google

Great teamwork and experience with Kawan Elite. The execution was professional, structured, and delivered exactly what we needed. Hope to be partners again in the future.

Dr Huda FRIM

Dr. Huda Farhana

Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)

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Google

The result was fantastic β€” it drew quality leads throughout the 2-day event. I got both buyers and agencies seeking collaboration. Exceeded our KPI significantly.

Justin Low Dubai Sales Director

Justin Low

Sales Director, Signature Homes Dubai

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Google

Kawan elite is a well organized, responsive team. Their sophisticated learning management syatems and portal administration training are the best in the field

Ahmad Fathan System Manager MPC

Encik Ahmad Fathan

System Manager, Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC)

Frequently asked questions

Still have questions?

Talk directly to a senior consultant and get clarity on whether Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Management is the right growth channel for your business.

5,321%

Best-in-class ROAS Β· connected growth result

92%

Client retention rate

30min

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Complete SEM plan specifications

Use this table to compare plans and identify the right scope for your business. All items marked βœ“ are included in the monthly management fee.

FeaturesLitePro PopularEnterprise
Investment
Ad Spend LimitRM1,000 – RM4,999/month ad spend (paid to networks)RM5,000-RM30,000/month ad spend (paid to networks)RM30,000+/monthly ad spend (paid to networks)
Ads Account Setup & Conversions Tracking Integrations (1 time setup per network)RM2,500+RM2,900+RM3,800+
Initial Campaign Investment (Month 1)RM 2,400 (First Month’s Management including Campaign Planning)RM 4,500 (First Month’s Management, including Campaign Planning, Creative Development)RM 11,600 (First Month’s Management, including Campaign Planning, Creative Development)
Progressive monthly management costRM 1,200RM1,850 or 25% of ads spend, whichever is higher20% of ad spend + RM500/mo. platform fee
Included Platforms/Networks
Google PPC Networkβœ”βœ”βœ”
Google Local Services Adsβœ”βœ”
Bing PPC Networksβœ”βœ”
Google Text Ad Remarketing & Banner Remarketingβœ”βœ”
Google customer match & audience matchβœ”βœ”
Google Shopping Managementβœ”βœ”
Management Deliverables
Driving campaigns results for SMEs, Corporate and Governmentsβœ”βœ”βœ”
Initial campaign development & strategyβœ”βœ”βœ”
Advanced keyword research and selection2,000 Keywords5,000 Keywords10,000 Keywords
Industry analysisβœ”βœ”βœ”
Ad campaign copywritingβœ”βœ”βœ”
Ad copy performance A/B testingUp to 1Up to 2Up to 4
Ongoing keyword development and tweakingβœ”βœ”βœ”
Dynamic keyword insertion into adsβœ”βœ”βœ”
Google analytics integration & goal trackingβœ”βœ”βœ”
Strategic bid managementβœ”βœ”βœ”
PPC account settings monitoring (Ex. Geotargeting)βœ”βœ”βœ”
15-mins Personal consultations per month123
Monitoring clicks, conversions and click fraud activityβœ”βœ”βœ”
Setup and management of rule-based biddingβœ”βœ”βœ”
International PPC campaign management (Addtl. fees may apply)βœ”βœ”
Creative Deliverables
Setup of 1 Landing Page templateβœ”
Display Ad Creatives (One Time - No Edit)One Time: 2 sets rapid display ads – 16 ads totalOne Time: Up to 3 Sets of Custom Layout Display Ads – 24 Ads Total
Connected TV Commercial Ads (One Time - No Edit)One Time: 1 15-second rapid ConnectedTV adOne Time: 1 Set of Rapid CTV Ads 15 + 30 Seconds (2 videos total)
International Campaigns (SEM Only) - Each additional language monthly management costRM685RM685
Performance Reporting
Monthly performance & analysis reportingβœ”βœ”βœ”
Website conversion analysis reportingβœ”βœ”
Real time performance reporting dashboardβœ”
Add Ons
Display Ads: Rapid CTA Layout – 4 Variation Sets for A/B Testing of 8 Sizes Each (32 Display Ads Total) & No Client Edits IncludedRM1,500/monthRM1,500/monthRM1,500/month
Display Ads: Rapid CTA Layout – 6 Demographic / Age Cohort Sets of 8 Display Sizes (48 Display Ads Total) & No Client Edits IncludedRM1,875/monthRM1,875/monthRM1,875/month
B2B Display Ads: Rapid CTA Layout – 10 Industry Ad Sets of 8 Display Sizes (80 Display Ads Total) & No Client Edits IncludedRM3,000/monthRM3,000/monthRM3,000/month
Display Ads: Custom Layout – 1 Set of 8 Sizes & Up to 2 round of client editsRM2,250/monthRM2,250/monthRM2,250/month
ConnectedTV – Rapid CTA Layout Video Ad – 15 secondsRM600/monthRM600/monthRM600/month
ConnectedTV – Rapid CTA Layout Video Ad – 15 seconds – 2 CTV Ad Variants for A/B Performance TestingRM850/monthRM850/monthRM850/month
ConnectedTV – Rapid CTA Layout Video Ad – 30 secondsRM750/monthRM750/monthRM750/month
ConnectedTV – Rapid CTA Layout Video Ad for 15 + 30 secondsRM950/monthRM950/monthRM950/month
Social Media AdvertisingFrom RM1,200/monthFrom RM1,200/monthFrom RM1,200/month
Landing page performance testingFrom RM3,750/monthFrom RM3,750/monthFrom RM3,750/month
Template landing pageFrom RM1,800/pageFrom RM1,800/pageFrom RM1,800/page
Custom Landing PageFrom RM3,800/pageFrom RM3,800/pageFrom RM3,800/page
Translation ServicesBy QuoteBy QuoteBy Quote
Website conversion analysis implementationBy QuoteBy QuoteBy Quote

Need a custom scope or have specific questions? WhatsApp +6017-792-2540 β†’

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