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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UTServices provided
See all 365 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a comprehensive digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, Google Ads, and Search Engine Marketing. Approximately 86% of their reviews are positive, highlighting their expert handling of PPC and tailored strategies that enhance lead generation and ROI. However, 14% reflect negative experiences, particularly regarding larger budgets and client dissatisfaction with results and termination processes.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MDServices provided
See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller is a Pay-Per-Click advertising agency with expertise in managing Google Ads and developing digital advertising strategies for diverse businesses. Their reviews indicate strong project management, timely communication, and effective cost-per-click optimization. Approximately 70% of clients praise their communication and responsiveness, but around 20% cite significant issues concerning service delivery and professionalism.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZServices provided
See all 49 projectsATRA is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) services, including Google Ads management and search engine marketing. Across various reviews, ATRA consistently receives positive feedback for delivering significant improvements in web traffic, lead generation, and conversion rates. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight ATRA's transparency, responsiveness, and strategic expertise, particularly in optimizing cost per click and increasing return on ad spend.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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ICREATO is a web design company established in 2024. The firm focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2023, Adviser Boost is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CAServices provided
See all 7 projectsPPC Force is a highly regarded agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, providing expert services in managing Google Ads and other digital advertising platforms. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend their responsiveness and timely delivery, with 80% highlighting their deep industry knowledge and alignment with company values. Their ability to enhance lead quality and reduce cost per acquisition is a consistent theme.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bristol, EnglandServices provided
See all 17 projectsLaunch Online is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) campaigns, including Google Ads and other paid media services. Their reviews reflect a 100% positive sentiment, with clients consistently praising their project management and strategic approach. Approximately 72% of reviewers highlight their expertise in optimizing ROI and client engagement, while 85% appreciate their alignment with company values and culture.
$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249München, GermanyServices provided
See all 14 projectsMediacharge is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising, including Google Ads and Bing, with a focus on strategic campaign management and SEO. The company is praised for its professionalism, strategic planning, and effective communication. Approximately 90% of reviews highlight their ability to increase leads and improve online visibility. Clients often commend the agency's tailored approach and expertise in PPC and digital advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Ghaziabad, India
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LSO 360 SEO PLUGIN is a website development firm. They offer Web Development and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2019.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Digital Solway Ltd. Is an Advertising company headquartered in Annan, Scotland. Established in 2023, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Savage Media is a small Digital Strategy company located in Maryville, Australia. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$50,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Piksellat is a web development company. Their team is located in Ferizaj, Kosovo and offers Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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DYRE Marketing is an Advertising company. The agency is in Wheaton, Illinois. Their team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CAServices provided
See all 402 projectsKlientBoost is a digital advertising agency specializing in PPC, Paid Search, and conversion rate optimization. They consistently receive high praise for their data-driven approach and proactive project management, with about 90% of reviews noting their responsiveness and expertise. Clients appreciate their ability to improve lead quality and reduce CPC, with frequent mentions of their effective communication and collaborative spirit.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NYServices provided
See all 90 projectsNinja Promo is a proficient digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and SEO services. They are lauded for their strategic management of Google Ads and organic search campaigns, delivering measurable outcomes such as decreased cost per lead and increased website traffic. Across reviews, 100% highlight improved lead quality and communication, with 90% noting their strong value for cost.
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
See all 36 projectsSoup Agency is a digital advertising firm specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, Paid Search, and Google Ads, with services tailored to diverse industries. Across multiple reviews, 100% of clients highlight their expertise, proactive project management, and ability to enhance conversion rates and reduce costs (e.g., a 25% decrease in cost per conversion). Clients consistently praise their responsiveness, professionalism, and commitment to achieving business goals.
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Pesce MediaWorks, a web development company, was founded in 2020. The company specializes in Web Development and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Alicante (Alacant), Spain
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InGravitylabs is a SEO agency headquartered in Alicante (Alacant), Spain. Founded in 2025, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Baton Rouge, LAServices provided
See all 25 projectsGatorworks is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, Paid Search, and Online Ad Campaigns. The majority of feedback is positive, with reviewers highlighting Gatorworks' client-first approach, proactive communication, and timely project delivery. Approximately 100% of reviewers commend their dedication to improving campaign performance and delivering measurable results.
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Tasevski Marketing is a small custom software development company located in Sheridan, Wyoming and Skopje, North Macedonia. Their services include Custom Software Development and Web Development.
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IDeaspromo Solutions Pvt.Ltd. Is a social media marketing company. The Gorakhpur, India-based company was established in 2012. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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BrandForz, a branding agency, was established in 2025. They focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2016, NetSEO Digital Marketing is a SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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Q-Techx Solutions, a social media marketing agency, focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. The agency is in Tirupattur, India.
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Atsrc Technologies Private Limited is a web development company. Launched in 2020, the firm is based in Chandigarh, India. Their team focuses on Web Development and Branding.
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Launched in 2022, Adpartnerz is a small social media marketing company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Initminds Digital Solution is an Advertising company established in 2023. The company specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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DIGI ORION is a Noida, India-based website development firm. Their services include Web Development and Branding.
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Launched in 2024, ClearThink Marketing is a website development company. The team specializes in Web Development and Content Marketing and is based in Loganville, Georgia.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Basingstoke, England
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HK Tech Hub, a SEO company, was launched in 2018. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Srikunj Digital Solutions Pvt Ltd is a small social media marketing agency launched in 2024. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Addiemall is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in Madurai, India and have small team of experts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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20Clicks, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2025. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Brampton, Canada
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CodeWeb Technology is a web development company. They are located in Brampton, Canada and Brampton, Canada and have small team. They specialize in Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Sesium Clicks is a SEO services firm. The small Seaford, Delaware-based team provides Search Engine Optimization and Branding. The agency was established in 2018.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Small web development company Codever, is located in Skopje, North Macedonia. The team specializes in Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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Lidnes Technologies is a Performance Marketing company. The Bengaluru, India-based team provides Performance Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Codrak Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. They are based in kanpur, India, and their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bozeman, MT
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Max Impact Marketing, a SEO company, is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah and Bozeman, Montana. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Veeam Techno is a faridabad, India-based social media marketing agency. Launched in 2018, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Standish, England
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Located in Standish, England, Bespoke Search Marketing is a small Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Barden Ridge, Australia
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Digital Goliath is a social media marketing firm. The Barden Ridge, Australia-based agency provides Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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TwoSquares is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2026. The agency is based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Anywhere Anytime Movers LLC is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Affiliate Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Prime Advertising, a Marketing Strategy company, was launched in 2025. They offers Marketing Strategy and Media Planning & Buying.
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Digital Strategy company ilanzo is in LAHORE, Pakistan. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2021.
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ViralAd Lab Studio is a social media marketing company. They are in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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Insight Tech Digital, a SEO agency, is in Bengaluru, India. Launched in 2020, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Linkedo LTD is a web design company. They provide Web Design and Web Development and were launched in 2024. The firm is located in London, England.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Castle Pines, CO
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The OODA Group is a branding firm established in 2019. The team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy and is based in Castle Pines, Colorado.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Westerville, OH
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Hoopless is a SEO company located in Westerville, Ohio. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Fractional CMO Services.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Treasure Island, FL
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Buried Treasure Marketing is a Video Marketing company. They were launched in 2025, and their services include Video Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ocala, FL
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Nexpher Technologies Inc., a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2025. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and is in Ocala, Florida.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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Mark 42 Digital Solution is a web design agency based in Noida, India. They specialize in Web Design and Web Development and were established in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Peoria, AZ
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Pay per click agency Elevative Digital was established in 2022. The small team provides Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Windsor, Canada
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Webozen is a SEO services firm founded in 2026. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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E-commerce development company RPD Mills And Technologies Private Limited is based in Delhi, India and Noida, India. They provide E-Commerce Development and Custom Software Development.
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Performance Marketing company Scalemaster Digital Marketing Agency is located in Gurugram, India. Their services include Performance Marketing and Advertising.
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Advertising company epicMarketo is located in Aldershot, England. Founded in 2021, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, AL
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Ridgeway Web is a Birmingham, Alabama-based web design company. The team provides Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Culver City, CA
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Colorado Springs, CO
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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37.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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37.5/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tenafly, NJ
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37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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38.1/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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36.6/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bath, England
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36.5/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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36.2/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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37.3/40.019.8/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Clutch evaluates firms delivering paid search and display campaigns based on a proprietary methodology. The top PPC agencies for 2026 include:
Beyond basic metrics like clicks and impressions, leading agencies track:
- Conversion rate and cost per acquisition (CPA)
- Lifetime value (LTV) of acquired customers
- Incremental revenue attributed to ad spend
- Multi-touch attribution to see how PPC supports other channels
They use analytics tools, CRM integrations, and call-tracking software to tie every dollar spent to revenue generated.
Yes. PPC is scalable and can be highly effective for small businesses when managed strategically. Many agencies offer customized solutions that align with tighter budgets and local targeting needs.
Start by aligning their expertise with your needs. E-commerce stores often require shopping-feed specialists, while SaaS firms may prioritize B2B lead generation. Review case studies, certifications (Google Partner, Microsoft Advertising Partner), and client testimonials. During discovery calls, assess communication style, reporting cadence, and how they plan to measure success against your KPIs.
Typical deliverables include:
- Campaign and account audits
- Keyword research & negative keyword management
- Bid and budget optimization
- Ad creation (search, display, shopping, video)
- Landing-page A/B testing
- Remarketing and audience segmentation
- Performance reporting and analytics dashboards
Some full-service agencies also integrate PPC with SEO, CRO, and email automation to create unified growth strategies.
Common KPIs include:
- Click-through rate (CTR)
- Cost per click (CPC)
- Conversion rate (CVR)
- Cost per acquisition (CPA)
- Return on ad spend (ROAS)
Freelancers can be cost-effective for smaller budgets or single-platform campaigns, offering personal attention but limited bandwidth. Agencies provide cross-disciplinary teams such as strategists, copywriters, designers, and analysts so they can scale spend, test multiple channels, and deliver deeper insights. The right choice depends on budget, campaign complexity, and desired speed to market.
PPC campaigns can start generating traffic and data almost immediately, but most agencies recommend a 1–3 month window for full optimization and ROI visibility.
Clutch ranks agencies based on verified client reviews, service focus, industry expertise, work quality, and market presence. Reviews are gathered through in-depth interviews or detailed forms, ensuring transparency and credibility.
While PPC can work for nearly any sector, industries with high purchase intent and clear keywords, such as ecommerce, SaaS, legal, healthcare, and home services, often see the quickest wins. Niche B2B companies use targeted keywords and account-based retargeting to reach decision makers, while local businesses leverage geo-focused campaigns to dominate regional searches.
Most PPC agencies offer services for:
- Google Ads (Search, Display, Shopping, YouTube)
- Microsoft/Bing Ads
- Amazon Advertising
- Facebook & Instagram Ads
- Spotify & Yahoo Ads
- Baidu (for China-targeted campaigns)
Be cautious of agencies that:
- Guarantee specific rankings or ROAS numbers
- Lack transparency on the fee structure or the spend allocation
- Provide generic, automated reports without actionable insights
- Refuse to grant you ownership of ad accounts or data
- Rely on one “set-and-forget” strategy instead of continuous optimization
A PPC agency plans, launches, and optimizes pay-per-click campaigns across platforms like Google Ads, Microsoft/Bing, Amazon, and social channels. Their work typically includes keyword research, bid strategy, ad copy, creative development, audience targeting, and conversion tracking. By continuously testing and refining campaigns, they aim to lower cost per acquisition (CPA) and maximize return on ad spend (ROAS).
Most PPC agencies charge a management fee plus your ad spend. Common pricing models include:
- Hourly: $100–$149 per hour
- Percentage of ad spend: 10%–20% of monthly budget
- Flat monthly retainer: $1,000–$10,000+ for ongoing management
Project-based engagements (e.g., a one-time account build) often range from $10,000–$50,000, depending on complexity, ad platforms, and creative requirements.
- Will I retain ownership of the ad accounts?
- How do you structure management fees vs. ad spend?
- What platforms and campaign types are you certified in?
- How often will we review performance and strategy?
- Can you share recent case studies relevant to my industry and budget?
PPC is a paid advertising model where businesses pay for each click on their ads, providing immediate visibility. SEO (search engine optimization) is an organic strategy focused on improving search rankings over time. Many businesses use both to drive traffic and leads.