Owner-run Mount Maunganui SEO and Google Ads specialist with a dental client
About Ripple Effect Digital Marketing
Ripple Effect Digital Marketing is a small SEO and Google Ads business at 10 Tay Street, Mount Maunganui, in the Tauranga area of New Zealand's Bay of Plenty. It serves clients in Tauranga, Auckland and across the country. Dave Manville set it up in 2010 as Write Ahead Ltd, a name that reflected its first two services, copywriting and SEO. About eight years later it was renamed Ripple Effect. Manville still owns the firm and works as director and SEO and Google Ads specialist. Andrew Nalder builds websites on Webflow and Shopify, and a small group of specialists supports the work.
SEO is the core service. Their menu covers SEO audits, local SEO, SEO copywriting and SEO training, alongside Google Ads, Google Ads audits, remarketing, Google Shopping, display advertising and Facebook and Instagram marketing. Google Ads accounts are managed and reported on a 30-day cycle. The business holds Google Partner status. They have never paid for advertising and win new work through referrals and their own organic rankings, which is a fair test of their search skills.
Their working style puts one person in charge of each client from start to finish. They stress full transparency, plain explanations, fair pricing and treating a client's website as if it were their own. Plans are shaped around each client's targets and budget rather than fixed packages, and no prices are published.
The dental link is direct. Dale Benic, director of Tooth Fairy Dental, was impressed by Manville's skill and saw SEO gains and effective Google Ads after poor results with two earlier SEO firms. That makes them a sensible option for single-location or small group practices in the Bay of Plenty or elsewhere in New Zealand that want hands-on help from a senior specialist rather than a large account team.
Other testimonials come from local trade and service firms. Signwise kept high rankings at a fraction of the cost of earlier suppliers. Arrange Floral Design has used them for SEO, Google Ads and remarketing for around two and a half years. Wendell Property Management saw a rise in business that more than paid for the fee, and All Seasons Pet Resort found their Google Ads work cost less than Auckland agencies. Guild & Spence Electrical, George & Willy and Kahu Kayaks also give positive feedback.
Google reviewers rate them 5.0 from 15 reviews, with recurring praise for clear communication, value and rankings that hold over time. New clients contact Manville directly by phone or email.
Ripple Effect Digital Marketing's Website
Ripple Effect Digital Marketing at a Glance
| Founded | 2010 |
|---|---|
| Team size | 2-10 employees |
| Headquarters | Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand |
| Leadership | Dave Manville (Founder, Director, SEO and Google Ads Specialist); Andrew Nalder (Web Designer) |
| Languages | English |
| Pricing | No prices published; services are scoped to each client's goals and budget. |
| Contracts & reporting | Google Ads managed and reported on a 30-day cycle; one specialist handles each client throughout. No contract length published. |
| Tools & partnerships | Google Partner; Google Ads; Google Shopping; Webflow; Shopify |
Dental Marketing Services
- SEO
- SEO audit
- local SEO
- SEO copywriting
- SEO training
- Google Ads management and audits
- remarketing
- display advertising
- Facebook and Instagram marketing
- web design on Webflow or Shopify
Practice Types They Work With
- general dentistry
Dental Clients & Results
Dental Practices They Have Worked With
- Tooth Fairy Dental
Why Dentists Choose Ripple Effect Digital Marketing
- 5.0 Google rating across 15 reviews
- SEO and Google Ads since 2010
- Dental client testimonial from Tooth Fairy Dental
- Month-to-month terms with no signed contracts
- One specialist handles each account
Key Strengths
- Local SEO and Google Maps optimisation that put a practice in front of nearby patients
- Google Ads and remarketing campaigns that bring past visitors back to book
- SEO copywriting for treatment pages that answers patient questions clearly
- SEO audits and training that help practice teams keep improving rankings
Awards & Recognition
- Google Partner
How the DSA Score Breaks Down
Points earned: 54 of 100 (profile 56 × 0.8 + client feedback 9.2). DSA Score: 91/100
What Clients Say About Ripple Effect Digital Marketing
- 6 on its website
- 1 from dental practices
Clients Most Often Praise
- Higher Google Maps & local rankings 3
- Value for money 2
- Understanding of dentistry 1
- Dental website design 1
In ShortClients praise Dave's professionalism, good-value pricing, clear communication and sustained Google rankings that bring in more business.
Dale Benic praised Dave's professionalism and expertise and said he achieved SEO improvements in a short time.
See it on rippleeffect.co.nzDarryl Wilson said the pricing is extremely good value and their Google rankings stay high at a fraction of the cost.
See it on rippleeffect.co.nzNoticed a significant increase in business through their website that more than covered the fee.
See it on rippleeffect.co.nzShow 3 more client reviews
- Rachel Rayner reported great results after two and a half years of working with Dave. Agency website, undated
- Stephen said they are great to deal with for SEO and Google AdWords and have lifted web traffic. Agency website, undated
- Jamie Mardon called the service first rate with good communication. Agency website, undated
Where Ripple Effect Digital Marketing Is Listed
Questions Dentists Ask About Ripple Effect Digital Marketing
Has Ripple Effect worked with a dental practice?
Yes. Dale Benic, director of Tooth Fairy Dental, saw SEO improvements and effective Google Ads after poor experiences with two other SEO companies, and gives a testimonial on their homepage.
Who will manage my practice's account?
Each client deals with one person throughout. Founder Dave Manville handles SEO and Google Ads and leads client communication.
Do they offer local SEO?
Yes. Local SEO is a separate service, alongside SEO audits, SEO copywriting and SEO training.
How long have they been in business?
Dave Manville founded the business as Write Ahead Ltd in 2010. It was renamed Ripple Effect Digital Marketing about eight years later.
Can they run Google Ads as well as SEO?
Yes. They manage Google Ads, remarketing, Google Shopping and display ads, with management and reporting on a 30-day cycle, and they are a Google Partner.
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