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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 / hr10 - 49Rai Durg, India
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Brilliant Brains is a Digital Strategy company. The team is located in Rai Durg, India, and their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2019, Pixel Insource is a social media marketing company. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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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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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Social media marketing company Tin City Impact was established in 2019. Located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2020, Digital Advertising Hub is a small San Luis Obispo, California-based social media marketing agency. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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SS Empires is a small دبي, United Arab Emirates-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lewisville, TX
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The Pinnacle Web Design is a branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing, and the firm is headquartered in Lewisville, Texas.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Delhi, India
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Go Digital Web Solutions is a social media marketing company. They are headquartered in Delhi, India, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CAServices provided
See all 403 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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Noida, India
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Located in Singapore and Noida, India, Glowal IT Services Private Limited is a web development company. They specialize in Web Development and Advertising.
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Ham Digital Marketing Agency is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design, and the firm is in Kampala, Uganda and Kampala, Uganda.
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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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Launched in 2015, Zephire Digital is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Mumbai, India and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Puducherry, India
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Thinkbrandz is a social media marketing company. The agency is in Puducherry, India. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Hitchin, England
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Web-Smart.Co, a Marketing Strategy company, was established in 2015. The small team offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Digihops is a social media marketing company. The Hyderabad, India-based agency was founded in 2021. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Motion 8 Agency is a branding firm. The Ahmedabad, India-based team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49St Kilda, Australia
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Founded in 2021, Digital Assassin is a social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is located in St Kilda, Australia.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Montréal, Canada
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Ezonsoft, a branding firm, offers Branding and Digital Strategy. The agency is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.
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K Media house, an Advertising company, was established in 2019. They focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Digital Strategy company Latitude Consulting was launched in 2012. The small team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Began Digital Marketing Agency is a small Lahore, Pakistan-based social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Advotis Agency is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2019, the agency offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) company Outsource Service Pvt Ltd is in Ahmedabad, India. Launched in 2023, the team specializes in Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Ramanathapuram, India
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Lead Lord is a branding company. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2020. The agency is based in Ramanathapuram, India.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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ConvertBetter, a branding company, focus on Branding and Social Media Marketing. They were launched in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49West Perth, Australia
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Founded in 2019, Digital Marketers Perth is a social media marketing firm. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2017, SpotON is a small website development company located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their team provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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Wide Wings Advertising Agency is a social media marketing firm launched in 2015. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Cascade Enterprises, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2022. In Kozhikode, India, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Texify Solutions Private Limited is a branding company. Launched in 2023, their team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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ThinkB is a branding company. Their team is located in Bengaluru, India. The agency offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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SEO Gremlin is a SEO agency. Their small team of employees is in San Francisco, California. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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Advertising company Nemi Ads Agency provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy. They are located in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Elrising Technology Services Pvt Ltd is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is in Kolkata, India. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2020, Amaytics Digital Services Pvt Ltd is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Gurugram, India.
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Ompitech is a social media marketing company in Noida, India and BUDAUN, India. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2022.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Based in Montréal, Canada, GenZ Media is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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PR Calling is a branding firm. They are based in Warszawa, Poland and have small team. They provide Branding and Public Relations.
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In Hyderabad, India and Hyderabad, India, Magzest Consultancy Services Private Limited is a small web development company. The team specializes in Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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Digital silk stugio is a branding firm. Located in , their team offers Branding and Web Development.
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Small SEO services firm Tech Digital Solutions, is located in Noida, India. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Jacksonville, FL
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Exalt Marketing LLC is a Marketing Strategy company. They are headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2010, Digital Hub is a small branding firm. Their team focuses on Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pune, India
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Rising Webvibe Solutions is a branding company founded in 2011. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Ontario, CA
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Established in 2021, Xel Advisors is a branding company. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing and is based in Ontario, California and Orlando, Florida.
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Techascot is a social media marketing firm. They were founded in 2023 and provide Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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GENIUSBOTS is a Cybersecurity company. Established in 2023, the team offers Cybersecurity and Content Marketing. The agency is headquartered in Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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Social media marketing firm Mediawizz Marketing was launched in 2023. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Edison, NJ
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Social media marketing firm Red Feather Solutions LLC was founded in 2022. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Itexpert is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2015. The team offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
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Launched in 2023, Pro Max Sites is a branding company. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and Sheridan, Wyoming.
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Bluberry Labs LLC is a small web design company. They provide Web Design and Web Development and were established in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tenafly, NJ
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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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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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.