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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UTServices provided
See all 367 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising, Google Ads, and comprehensive digital marketing strategies. The company consistently earns high praise for its personalized service, project management, and impactful results, with a notable emphasis on increasing lead quality and optimizing costs. However, one review highlighted challenges with larger budgets, suggesting potential variability in performance based on budget size. Overall, approximately 88% of feedback is positive, particularly from small to medium-sized businesses.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MDServices provided
See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) services, particularly Google Ads management. They have garnered a mix of reviews, with approximately 75% positive feedback highlighting their expertise, effective project management, and strong communication. However, about 25% of reviews reflect dissatisfaction, citing issues with execution and communication. Despite some challenges, many clients appreciate their strategic approach and responsiveness in managing online ad campaigns.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZServices provided
See all 49 projectsATRA is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and Search Engine Marketing. Across their reviews, 100% of clients commend ATRA's transparency, communication, and ability to drive significant improvements in metrics such as conversion rates and cost per acquisition. ATRA consistently delivers measurable outcomes, with multiple clients reporting increased leads and revenue by 20-45%.
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WEB801 is a small Content Marketing company located in Spanish Fork, Utah. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Launched in 2023, Digital Mully is a web design company. In Shillington, Pennsylvania, the team specializes in Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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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) advertising, Cost Per Click (CPC) management, and comprehensive search engine marketing strategies. Reviews indicate a high level of satisfaction, with 100% of clients praising their project management, strategic approach, and ROI-focused campaigns. Clients frequently mention their exceptional team and seamless integration into existing business frameworks, noting a consistent increase in ROAS and effective use of Google Ads.
$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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Get Global Marketing, a Content Marketing company, was established in 2016. In Bend, Oregon, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMount Airy, MD
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Amble Media Group is a small social media marketing firm based in Mount Airy, Maryland. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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SEO company Whole Brain Digital LLC is based in Millstadt, Illinois. Launched in 2018, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Philly Search Engine Marketing is a SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2009.
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Geek Unique is a small e-commerce development firm founded in 2023. Their team specializes in E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CAServices provided
See all 403 projectsKlientBoost is a distinguished PPC and digital advertising agency specializing in paid search, Google Ads, and online ad campaigns. The reviews highlight their proactive project management, high creativity, and expertise, resulting in measurable improvements such as lowered cost per acquisition and increased conversion rates. Nearly 100% of clients praise their responsiveness and data-driven strategies.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999New York, NYServices provided
See all 93 projectsNinja Promo is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and SEO to enhance online presence and generate qualified leads. Clients commend their strategic approach and transparent communication, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their professionalism and effective Google Ads management. The agency's ability to integrate PPC and SEO services under one strategy has proven valuable for clients seeking measurable outcomes.
$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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See all 1 projectsHere at Creative Quality Marketing, we are proud to be online marketing experts. That means we are among an elite group of developers who have been trained and certified to create, launch, and
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See all 3 projectsTechiter is a web development and SEO optimization company, known for enhancing website visibility and user experience. Client reviews indicate a strong emphasis on client satisfaction and responsiveness, with 100% of reviewers praising their timely project delivery and creative solutions. While some note the need for more realistic timelines, the overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting Techiter's professionalism and effective communication.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sydney, AustraliaServices provided
See all 36 projectsSoup Agency is a digital advertising firm specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, Google Ads, and Paid Media. The agency has consistently received positive feedback for its expertise, achieving significant improvements in conversions and cost efficiency for clients. Approximately 100% of reviewers commend Soup Agency's project management and communication, highlighting their proactive and timely delivery of services.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Gladewater, TX
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See all 1 projectsBaepsae - Digital Design Studio - Out of Business was a digital design company known for its creative collaboration and attentive project management. The majority of feedback was positive, highlighting their ability to transform ideas into unique digital solutions, with 100% of reviewers appreciating their creativity and engagement. Minor issues, such as typographical errors, were noted but did not significantly detract from overall satisfaction.
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See all 1 projectsJaguza Digital - Out of Business was a web development and digital services company offering website design, basic SEO, content development, and multimedia services. Their efficiency and adherence to timelines garnered positive feedback, contributing to increased sales for clients. Despite praise for their services, one client suggested that offering discounts could enhance their value proposition.
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See all 1 projectsZee Advertiser offers guest posting, link building, and content writing services. The overall feedback highlights the company's competitive pricing, high-quality deliverables, and prompt service. Clients appreciate their reliable and competent work, noting significant improvements in their projects and expressing high satisfaction with Zee Advertiser’s performance.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Social media marketing company Akavit is in Denver, Colorado. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Redmond, WA
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Digital Strategy company Bigfin.com was launched in 2004. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tualatin, OR
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Off the Wall Media is a PR agency. Launched in 1999, the team focuses on Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Clackamas, OR
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Total Market Exposure, a web design agency, specializes in Web Design and Web Development. The company is based in Clackamas, Oregon.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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Founded in 2013, Acquire Digital, LLC, a small Advertising company, is in Nashville, Tennessee. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Düsseldorf, Germany
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Trendomedia is an Advertising company headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. They offer Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Spark Logix Studio is a web design agency. Their team is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Fort Collins, Colorado. The firm focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Quicklight Media is a small Advertising company launched in 2012. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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Hudson Creative is a Digital Strategy company in New York, New York. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Advertising and were established in 2014.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9
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Social Web Tactics, a SEO company, was founded in 2013. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Owings Mills, MD
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Foxtrot Media, Inc. Is a web design company launched in 2005. The small team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Allume Digital is an Advertising company founded in 2007. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Asheville, NC
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MEV Studios, a small branding agency, is based in Miami, Florida and Asheville, North Carolina. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Gorilla Webtactics, an Advertising company, was founded in 2015. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the team focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tucson, AZ
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Go Web Solutions Inc. Is a Tucson, Arizona-based Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tucson, AZ
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Mobile app development company iRapture.com was launched in 2000. The team offers Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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Ozment Media is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is based in Fort Worth, Texas and specializes in Digital Strategy and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Nube Internet is a branding company. They were founded in 2009 and specialize in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Berkeley, CA
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In Berkeley, California, RadiantBrands is a small Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9El Paso, TX
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MindWarp is a branding agency. The El Paso, Texas-based agency was launched in 2007. Their team focuses on Branding and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New Orleans, LA
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Advertising company Studio Mundi was launched in 1997. Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, the team specializes in Advertising and Branding.
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Ideal Growth is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is based in Dallas, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Spring, TX
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Sculpt Marketing Group is a social media marketing company. In Spring, Texas, the company specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Web design agency SEO-Exchange was launched in 2008. The small team provides Web Design and Advertising.
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Located in Miami Beach, Florida, Sancassano is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Small Digital Strategy company A Rank Above, is located in San Diego, California. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Branding.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Glendale, AZ
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In Glendale, Arizona, Upswing Interactive is a small social media marketing agency. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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MessageKey is a branding agency. Their small team is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing. The agency was established in 2005.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Birmingham, England
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Small SEO services firm Fresh Frog Marketing, is based in Birmingham, England. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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MD Media is a SEO agency. They are based in Houston, Texas and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Spring, TX
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Peer 365 is a social media marketing agency established in 2008. The company provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Back Office Outsourcing company AdvansisVirtual was established in 2014. The company offers Back Office Outsourcing and Accounting.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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OD Marketers, a branding agency, was launched in 2012. The firm specializes in Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Organic SEO Marketing, a small SEO agency, is in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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Established in 2001, Holdsworth & Nicholas is a small branding company. Their team offers Branding and Advertising.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 3BG Marketing Solutions is a small public relations firm. Their services include Public Relations and Advertising.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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HandBuiltBrands is a video production company. In Houston, Texas, the agency was founded in 2013. Their services include Video Production and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Edge Media, an Advertising company, provide Advertising and Branding. They were launched in 2014.
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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+$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+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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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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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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PPC Agency FAQs
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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.