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Case StudyFebruary 10, 20266 min watch

Google Ads Competitor Analysis for Pool Builders in Phoenix – AdKex Found 316 Ads vs SEMrush, Ahrefs & SpyFu

In this video, we're reviewing Google Ads competitor ad activity for a pool building company in Phoenix, Arizona. During our analysis, Google Ads Transparency Center surfaced around 25 ads, SEMrush showed about 5, Ahrefs around 3, and SpyFu showed none (they track nationwide data).

AdKex, however, focuses on local (even on a ZIP code/postcode level) real-time Google Ads data collection. In this case, it found 316 ad copies within about 24 hours specifically in the Phoenix area (40 ZIP codes).

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How many ads did each tool find?

ToolAds FoundNotes
Google Ads Transparency Center~25Limited historical data
SEMrush~5Broad market data
Ahrefs~3Broad market data
SpyFu0Nationwide tracking only
AdKex31624 hours · 40 ZIP codes in Phoenix

Key takeaways

  • AdKex collects real-time, local Google Ads data — down to ZIP code / postcode level
  • 316 ad copies found in ~24 hours vs ~25 from Google Ads Transparency Center
  • SEMrush, Ahrefs and SpyFu missed the vast majority of local competitor ads
  • Media buyers need the latest data to reduce wasted ad spend and boost performance
  • See what competitors are actually running in your market right now

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