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Nanaimo by sector

In December 2025, the Nanaimo area had 4,393 employer business locations. The largest sectors were health care and social assistance (15.3%), construction (13.4%) and retail trade (12.4%). Compared with British Columbia as a whole, health care and social assistance (1.4 times the provincial share) and retail trade (1.3 times the provincial share) are more concentrated here.

Source: BC Stats, Business Counts by Census Metropolitan Area and Census Agglomeration (Statistics Canada Business Register), December 2025. Shares are of employer business locations (locations with paid employees). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - British Columbia.

  • Health care and social assistance15.3%
  • Construction13.4%
  • Retail trade12.4%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services9.9%
  • Other services (except public administration)7.1%

Paid Media for Nanaimo and Central Vancouver Island

The Nanaimo area has 4,393 employer business locations, up 7.5% since December 2020, according to the BC Stats Business Register for December 2025. Including self-employed and no-employee businesses, the City of Nanaimo has 22,521 registered business locations. Health care and social assistance leads employer locations at 15.3%, followed by construction (13.4%), retail trade (12.4%) and professional, scientific and technical services (9.9%).

Nanaimo is the retail and service hub for central and northern Vancouver Island, and the City lists retail, health care, accommodation and food services, construction and education as its largest employment sectors. Customers travel from across the region, so reaching the right catchment matters as much as bidding well.

Our Nanaimo campaigns combine regional targeting, strong local intent keywords and clear tracking, so you can see which searches, ads and locations produce calls, bookings and sales. Reporting runs through GA4 and Looker Studio, with regular video reviews.

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PPC Platforms We Manage.

  • ClickUp logo with colorful upward arrow icon and bold black text on a white background.
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  • Databox logo featuring a blue hexagon with a white bar chart, next to the brand name in bold black letters.
  • Premier Google Partner logo, indicating certified expertise and partnership with Google for advertising and marketing solutions.
  • Slack logo with colorful speech bubble icon on left and bold black text on right, symbolizing team communication.
  • Shopify logo with a green shopping bag icon, symbolizing e-commerce and online retail solutions.
  • Blue triangular logo of Microsoft Clarity, a website analytics tool.
  • Google Analytics 4 logo featuring orange and yellow bar chart icon.
  • LinkedIn Ads logo featuring distinctive blue in icon, used for professional networking and advertising solutions.
  • Meta logo with a blue infinity symbol and the word Meta in black font, representing the company's branding.
  • Microsoft Advertising logo with colorful window icon, emphasizing digital marketing services.
  • Google Ads logo featuring a stylized letter A with blue, yellow, and green elements.

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      How We Run PPC for Nanaimo Sectors

      Nanaimo's mix of health care, construction and retail means that no single campaign structure fits every business. These are the sectors we plan around.

      Health Care and Professional Services

      • Health care and social assistance is the largest employer sector in the Nanaimo area at 15.3%, so clinics and practices compete for the same local searches.
      • Search campaigns with call tracking and booking-form tracking, built to follow advertising policies for health-related services.
      • Legal, accounting and financial firms benefit from tightly qualified lead campaigns.

       

      Retail and the Regional Service Hub

      • Google Shopping and Performance Max for retailers with online inventory.
      • Catchment-based location targeting across central and northern Vancouver Island, so you reach shoppers who will travel.

       

      Construction and Trades

      • Construction accounts for 13.4% of employer locations in the Nanaimo area.
      • Call-focused campaigns, estimate-request forms and bid adjustments by community and time of day.

       

      Accommodation, Food Services and Tourism

      • Campaigns for restaurants, accommodation and attractions that reach visitors arriving by ferry and those planning island trips from the mainland.
      • Local remarketing to keep your business in front of repeat customers.

       

      Education and Technology

      • Training providers and technology firms need targeted B2B and enrolment campaigns, with Meta, YouTube and LinkedIn alongside search.
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      PPC Across Nanaimo and Central Vancouver Island

      We target campaigns by catchment so you pay for customers who can actually reach you.

      • Nanaimo (3,743 employer business locations): Downtown, the Old City Quarter, Departure Bay, Hammond Bay, North Nanaimo and South Nanaimo.
      • Lantzville (206): the village and surrounding area north of Nanaimo.
      • Parksville (533): Parksville and the Oceanside area, including Qualicum Beach.
      • Gabriola Island and the wider region: for businesses that serve customers across central Vancouver Island.

      We also run PPC in Greater Vancouver, the North Shore, Sea to Sky and Victoria. Looking for organic growth alongside paid? See our SEO services in Nanaimo.

      Sources: BC Stats Business Locations (December 2025; sector shares and growth calculated by Novi Digital from BC Stats data), City of North Vancouver Economic Strategy, District of Squamish, Resort Municipality of Whistler, City of Nanaimo, Greater Victoria Chamber and VIATEC.

      PPC Training for Nanaimo Teams

      Many Nanaimo businesses are owner-managed or run lean marketing teams, so our PPC training focuses on skills you can use straight away: structuring accounts, controlling wasted spend, tracking leads and reporting. Training is available online for teams in Nanaimo, Parksville and across British Columbia.

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      Don't just take our word for it

      As a result of collaboration with novi.digital, the company's conversion rate, user acquisition, direct sales, and SERP position for several keywords improved. A responsive, accessible, and hands-on partner, they constantly coordinated the project updates, performance, ideas, and disruptions.

      Alex Field, Destination Garden Center

      Both new and updated campaigns improved results while cutting costs per conversion. novi.digital's capable project management, efficient workflow, and deep knowledge of PPC set them apart.

      Michael Dent, PropertyData

      With the help of novi.digital, the client's ROAS increased from three times to 13 times in just six months. The team understood the client's business model and went above and beyond to help achieve the client's goals. Moreover, they were communicative and responsive to the client's feedback.

      Aidan Sharples, Greenmarket

      novi.digital has provided insightful feedback regularly and grown the client's accounts and marketing activity. Their team delivers on time and is always prompt and professional. Moreover, they're proactive, detail-oriented, and good at listening, which facilitates a successful partnership.

      Ben Marshall, ClickTech Solutions

      The most important KPI--quantity and quality of inquiries have increased. In contrast to a big agency, Novi.digital provides a personal touch. It’s always clear who is responsible for what initiative, making communication seamless and efficient.

      Matthew Yeo, Security Direct

      Novi.digital has accomplished the main objective of getting the keywords on the first page. Although they could follow through better on some action points, the partnership remains strong particularly because of their honesty and transparency.

      David Thompson, Nexus Drinks

      Due to their small size, novi became a true partner that focused on obtaining the best results possible. Their work identified keywords that performed at double or even triple the industry average. Although the project manager changed halfway through, the workflow remained consistent and efficient.

      Kevin Hakman, TeamworkIQ

      90% of new clients are online referrals. Novi.digital assigned a project manager, which has made communication efficient and easy. Their sub-contracted content writing is not as professional as it could be, but novi.digital is an honest and reliable provider that consistently provides good value.

      Carlos Daly, Trees Understood

      Web-based referrals have increased by 50%, and Novi.digital's tactics have driven business from the target geographic areas. The partnership has been highly successful given their commitment to transparency and metrics-driven approach.

      James Parry, Parry Welch Lacey LLP

      novi.digital’s strategies improved keyword rankings and optimised PPC efforts by lowering costs while maintaining stable results. With responsive communication and a professional work ethic, the team continues to provide valuable input and guidance.

      Stephen Ward, Businessgiftuk.com

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Answers to common questions about PPC for Nanaimo businesses.

      I still have a question
      How much does PPC cost for a Nanaimo business?

      It depends on your category, your margins and how far your customers travel. We recommend a budget after a free audit, based on search volume and your goals, and ad spend is paid directly to the platforms and is separate from our management fee.

      Can you target customers across central Vancouver Island?

      Yes. We can target Nanaimo alone or build a wider catchment including Lantzville, Parksville, Qualicum Beach and beyond, and adjust bids by location so you do not overspend where customers are unlikely to convert.

      Do you work with health care and professional services firms?

      Yes. Health care is the largest employer sector in the Nanaimo area. We build compliant search campaigns with call and booking tracking, and tightly qualified lead campaigns for professional services.

      Which platforms do you recommend for Nanaimo businesses?

      Most start with Google Ads to capture existing demand. Retailers add Shopping and Performance Max, hospitality adds Meta and YouTube, and B2B firms add LinkedIn. We recommend the mix after an audit.

      Do you offer PPC training in Nanaimo?

      Yes. We train in-house teams on Google Ads, Microsoft Ads, Meta Ads, LinkedIn Ads and more. Training is available online for teams in Nanaimo, Parksville and across British Columbia.

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