SEO vs Google Ads: Which Should Your Local Business Choose in 2025?

Jul 08, 2025

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About the Author

Adrian Prokopiec

Adrian Prokopiec is the founder of 20 Minute Marketing and a digital marketing specialist working with small business owners across Australia and New Zealand. With 25+ years in the industry — including senior digital leadership roles growing some of Australia and New Zealand's largest online brands across travel, property and education — he turns hard-won experience into practical, no-jargon advice for Kiwi and Aussie founders who don't have agency budgets.

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