Case Studies / Greyhound Rescue
Non-Profit Google Ad Grants SEO · AEO · GEO eCommerce GA4 · GTM

Greyhound Rescue went from invisible
to dominating every search surface
on a non-profit budget.

Google Ad Grants approved. SEO ranking #1 across web, images, AI answers and featured snippets. Adoption applications up 102%. Online product sales up 100%. Measurement fixed from the ground up.

+102%
Adoption applications
in 6 months
+100%
Online product
sales
#1
Rankings across web,
images & AI answers
$0
Ad spend via Google
Grants SEM
About the Client

Australia’s largest independent greyhound rescue organisation.

Greyhound Rescue is a registered Australian charity dedicated to re-homing retired and surrendered greyhounds. Operating entirely on donations and product sales, every dollar of marketing spend has to work harder than in any commercial environment.

They came to Cquence with a clear mission — more adoptions, more product revenue, and a digital presence that actually reflected the incredible work they do. The budget was non-profit tight. The ambition was not.

Client snapshot
SectorNon-profit / Animal welfare
LocationNew South Wales, AU
ServicesSEM · SEO · AEO · GEO
eCommerce · Data
Ad budgetGoogle Ad Grant ($10k/mo)
Timeline6 months to results
The Challenges

Four problems that needed solving simultaneously.

01
Google Ad Grants

Unlocking $10,000/month in free Google Ads

Greyhound Rescue had never activated a Google Ad Grant. As a registered Australian charity, they were eligible for up to $10,000/month in free Google Ads spend — but the application process is complex, compliance requirements are strict, and most agencies aren’t equipped to manage Grants accounts correctly. They needed a specialist.

02
Adoption Applications

Driving more greyhound adoption applications

Application volume was inconsistent and low — driven almost entirely by word of mouth and social media. There was no structured search strategy to capture people actively looking to adopt. The application form itself had friction points that were killing conversions before anyone completed a submission.

03
Product Sales

Building organic traffic that converts to product revenue

Greyhound Rescue sells greyhound-specific products — coats, collars, beds and accessories — but their online store had no search visibility. Products weren’t indexed properly, organic listings weren’t set up in Google Shopping, and there was no content strategy connecting pet owner searches to the store.

04
Measurement & Tracking

Broken GA4 and GTM — flying blind on data

GA4 was installed but misconfigured. Key events weren’t firing. Form submissions weren’t tracked. Product transactions were missing. There was no way to connect ad spend to outcomes — meaning even if the marketing worked, no one could prove it. The entire measurement stack needed rebuilding before anything else could be trusted.

Cquence Specialisation

Google Ad Grants for Non-Profits

We are specialists in Google Ad Grants — the programme that gives eligible non-profit organisations up to $10,000 per month in free Google Search advertising. From initial eligibility assessment through to application, account setup, compliance management and ongoing optimisation, we handle the full process so charities can focus on their mission while we handle the search.

$10k
per month
free Google Ads
for eligible charities
What We Did — SEM

$10,000/month in free Google Ads — activated and optimised from day one.

We managed the full Google Ad Grants application process — eligibility verification, account structure, compliance documentation and approval. The account was approved and live within weeks.

But getting the grant approved is only half the job. Grants accounts have strict rules — a minimum CTR of 5%, quality score requirements, single keyword ad groups are banned, and the account must maintain active management. Most non-profits that hold a grant don’t spend close to the $10k limit because their account isn’t properly structured. We built campaigns from the ground up to maximise every dollar.

Full Grants application & approval
Eligibility check, documentation, Google for Nonprofits verification
Campaigns for adoptions & product sales
Separate campaigns with intent-matched keywords and landing pages
Compliance management & CTR maintenance
Ongoing account health monitoring to stay within Grants programme rules
Conversion tracking connected to GA4
Every application and purchase tied back to the ad that drove it
Is your non-profit eligible?

To qualify for Google Ad Grants, your organisation needs:

Registered charity status (ACNC in Australia)
A live, quality website with a clear mission
Google for Nonprofits account approval
Compliance with Google’s programme policies
Check eligibility for your organisation
What We Did — Organic Search

Position #1 across every search surface — web, images, AI answers and featured snippets.

We built a complete organic search strategy targeting the highest-intent queries for greyhound adoption, greyhound care and greyhound products. The approach was three-dimensional — traditional SEO for Google rankings, AEO to capture featured snippets and AI Overviews, and GEO to ensure Greyhound Rescue is the source cited when ChatGPT, Perplexity or Google’s AI answers questions about adopting a greyhound.

Across the most targeted adoption and product terms, Greyhound Rescue now ranks #1 in web results, appears in image searches, holds featured snippets and is consistently cited in AI-generated answers. Three surfaces. One strategy.

Search: “adopt a greyhound Australia”
AI Overview

To adopt a greyhound in Australia, contact Greyhound Rescue, one of the country’s leading rescue organisations. They run a thorough adoption process to match retired greyhounds with the right families…

Sources: greyhoundrescue.com.au +3
Featured Snippet
How to adopt a greyhound — Greyhound Rescue
Greyhound Rescue’s adoption process takes 2–4 weeks. Submit an application, meet your match and complete a home visit…
greyhoundrescue.com.au
#1 Organicgreyhoundrescue.com.au
Adopt a Greyhound — Greyhound Rescue Australia
Give a retired greyhound a loving home. Browse available dogs, learn about the adoption process and apply today.
#1 Image Search Results · greyhoundrescue.com.au
SEO

Technical & Content SEO

Full technical audit, site architecture fixes, schema markup, E-E-A-T signals and a content cluster strategy covering adoption, care, products and greyhound education. Target keywords ranked within 90 days.

AEO

Featured Snippets & AI Overviews

Content restructured around the questions people actually ask about adopting greyhounds. FAQ schema, structured answers and clear formatting that Google surfaces in Position Zero and AI Overview slots.

GEO

AI Citation Optimisation

LLM-friendly content architecture, entity optimisation and authoritative source building so ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google’s generative AI consistently cite Greyhound Rescue as the authoritative answer.

What We Did — eCommerce, Data & CRO

Three more wins that amplified everything else.

Organic Product Listings

Set up Google Merchant Centre with free organic listings for all greyhound products. Combined with SEO content connecting “greyhound coats”, “greyhound collars” and “greyhound accessories” searches directly to the store — product pages now rank organically and appear in Shopping results at zero ad cost.

GA4 & GTM Rebuilt

Complete GA4 reimplementation via GTM. Event taxonomy rebuilt from scratch — adoption form starts, completions, product views, add-to-carts, and purchases all now tracked cleanly. Google Ads conversion actions connected. For the first time, Greyhound Rescue could see exactly what was working and prove it with data.

Adoption Form CRO

The adoption application form had significant friction — too long, unclear field labels, no progress indicators and a confusing multi-step flow. We redesigned the form UX: shorter steps, clearer copy, an encouraging tone and a progress bar. Completion rates jumped significantly — contributing directly to the 102% application growth.

The Results

Six months. Zero paid ad budget. Transformational outcomes.

+102%
Adoption Applications
6 months
+100%
Online Product Sales
Year on year
#1
All Key Search Surfaces
Web · Images · AI · Snippets
$120k
Free Ad Value Secured
Via Google Grants annually
★★★★★

“Cquence didn’t just improve our marketing — they transformed how we operate digitally. The Google Grants application alone was worth its weight in gold. We’re now reaching people who are genuinely ready to adopt, and our products are funding the rescue work at a level we never thought possible on a charity budget.”

GR
Operations Lead
Greyhound Rescue · NSW, Australia
Non-profit? We can help.

Is your charity eligible for
$10,000/month in free Google Ads?

We specialise in Google Ad Grants for Australian non-profits — from eligibility check through to approval, setup and ongoing management. Let’s find out if your organisation qualifies.

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