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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MDServices provided
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See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller, a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and Google Ads management, receives largely positive feedback from clients, focusing on their strong communication and on-time deliverables. Approximately 75% of reviews highlight their expertise in PPC and Google Ads, while around 17% mention a lack of satisfaction regarding project execution or communication. Their technical knowledge and customer partnership approach are frequently praised.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, CanadaServices provided
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See all 24 projectsKeepers Digital Keepers Digital is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, with a focus on optimizing Google Ads and paid search campaigns. They have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their expertise in PPC and project management. Clients consistently highlight their rapid response times, detailed reporting, and effective ad strategies, including cost-per-click optimization and improving ROI.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, ILServices provided
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See all 30 projectsAccelerated Digital Media is a specialized digital advertising agency focusing on PPC, Paid Search, and Google Ads management. Reviews highlight their strong project management, timely delivery, and tailored strategies, with over 90% of feedback emphasizing their expertise and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their ability to reduce customer acquisition costs and increase marketing efficiency, reflecting their commitment to client success.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Gdańsk, Poland
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See all 2 projectsVasartes is a web development company specializing in creating tailored landing pages and websites optimized for user engagement and conversions. They receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of clients highlighting their professional design quality, strategic approach, and timely delivery. Notably, 50% of reviewers commend Vasartes for their clear communication and responsiveness throughout the project lifecycle.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249GANGNAM-GU, South Korea
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Creatip is a Digital Strategy company located in GANGNAM-GU, South Korea and Minato City, Japan. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Paris, France
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Digital Strategy company Growth Room was launched in 2020. The small team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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LOCUS-T, a SEO services firm, was established in 2000. They provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Red Goat Digital Agency is an Ecommerce Marketing company established in 2024. Their services include Ecommerce Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Surrey, Canada
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Savvy Law Firm Marketing is a Surrey, Canada-based SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9El Segundo, CA
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Eat Sleep Work is a branding company. In El Segundo, California, the agency was established in 2005. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cincinnati, OH
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Helium SEO, a SEO agency, was established in 2017. In Cincinnati, Ohio, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Cambridge, MA
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Branding firm Scratch Marketing + Media was launched in 2009. The team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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$100,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Other. Is a media planning and buying agency. In Toronto, Canada and Toronto, Canada, the team provides Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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Digital Strategy company Social Fire Media was founded in 2012. The firm offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Launched in 2007, Magnitude Digital® is a Mobile & App Marketing company. The agency provides Mobile & App Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Budapest, Hungary
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PPC company INTREN was established in 2008. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization and is based in Budapest, Hungary.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Jakarta, Indonesia
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ToffeeDev is a SEO company in Jakarta, Indonesia. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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Public relations firm Aker Ink was founded in 2007. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the team offers Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bristol, England
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Advantage Paid Media is a PPC agency. Founded in 2019, the company is in Bristol, England. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Singapore, Singapore
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2Stallions Digital Marketing Agency is a Singapore, Singapore-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49South Yarra, Australia
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Aperitif is a SEO services firm. Their small team is located in South Yarra, Australia and provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company was launched in 2020.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249South Yarra, Australia
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SEO agency Impressive Digital Agency was founded in 2016. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Shinjuku City, Japan
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Info Cubic Japan is a pay per click agency. The Shinjuku City, Japan-based agency was established in 2002. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Img media - marketing de performance is a PPC agency. They are in Montreal, Canada and have small team. They provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Rishon LeTsiyon, Israel
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Lachi Media is a pay per click agency. They are in Rishon LeTsiyon, Israel, and their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Austin, TX
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Small Marketing Strategy and pay per click company ROI Swift, is based in Austin, Texas. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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AOR Inc. Is a branding agency. They are headquartered in Denver, Colorado and have small team. They specialize in Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Munster, IN
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Founded in 2013, TopFire Media is a small SEO company. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Indian Land, SC
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KB Creative Web & Marketing is a SEO agency. Their team is headquartered in Indian Land, South Carolina. The company provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9High Point, NC
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Founded in 2015, New Path Digital is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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Whitespark is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2005, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company is located in Edmonton, Canada.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Brighton and Hove, England
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Mr Digital is an e-commerce development firm. They were founded in 2016, and their services include E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Montreal, Canada
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Pay per click company Bloom | Digital Marketing Agency specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2007.
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$100,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2008, Carrie-ann Sudlow Consultancy Limited is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Mintense, a SEO agency, was launched in 2012. They focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Digital4Startups Inc. Is a pay per click company. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the company was established in 2012. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Bengaluru, India
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Inboundsys is a web design company. The firm is located in Bengaluru, India and Mysuru, India. Their team offers Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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See all 1 projectsPureSEM is a digital marketing software and services company focused on maximizing marketing generated sales pipeline for fast growing B2B companies. Our mission is to maximize marketing budget
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Taviano, Italy
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See all 3 projectsI’m Evolution is a specialized digital agency dedicated to high-performance growth and the next generation of search visibility. Moving beyond traditional agency models, they focus exclusively on
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Seoul, South Korea
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Punch Digital Marketing is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2016, the company is based in Seoul, South Korea. Their services include Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49
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MTHD Design & Marketing Agency is a web design company located in. The team offers Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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Digital Marketing Collective is a Calgary, Canada-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Zagreb, Croatia
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Plavi Pixel d.o.o., a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2013. The firm offers Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Mint Sparks, LLC is a web design company. They offer Web Design and Web Development and were established in 2015.
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See all 2 projectsSoudCoh is a leading digital marketing agency. We help brands grow through paid advertising, local and national SEO, website design, email marketing, CRM setup, branding, logo creation, and
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Medellín, Colombia
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Headquartered in Medellín, Colombia and Sheridan, Wyoming, Effiqs is a PPC agency. The team offers Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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See all 5 projectsAt Marvant, we’re a results-driven, ROI-focused digital marketing agency in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. We help brands grow through creative strategy and real performance. From Meta, Google,
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Portland, ME
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Mainely SEO is a Portland, Maine-based pay per click company. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Digital Marketers Chicago is a Content Marketing company. They are in Chicago, Illinois, and their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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Multimediax is a small Digital Strategy company. Launched in 2001, the team provides Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Burnsville, MN
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Inbound Studio LLC is a web development company. The team is in Burnsville, Minnesota, and their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Odessa, FL
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VSF Marketing is a Digital Strategy company in Odessa, Florida. They offer Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2011.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9George Town, Cayman Islands
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Heights The Agency is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Branding and are headquartered in George Town, Cayman Islands.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Colorado Springs, CO
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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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+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Zirakpur, India
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249München, Germany
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Google Ads PPC agencies offer a range of services aimed at helping clients achieve their unique objectives, from comprehensive PPC planning and execution to specialized keyword curation. Most full-service providers deliver the following:
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Pricing varies widely depending on several key factors, including the scope of the project, industry, and the number of competitors. Based on reviews gathered by Clutch, costs can be distinguished in two categories – agency fees and ad spend.
Based on our data, professional management fees typically range from $100 – $149 per hour, or a flat fee of 10%–20% of the ad spend. The total project budgets on the platform usually fall between $10,000 – $49,999, but aggressive e-commerce or enterprise campaigns can exceed six figures.
A Google Ads PPC agency plans, builds, and manages paid-search campaigns on Google’s ad network. The team researches keywords, writes ad copy, sets up bidding strategies, and continually optimizes campaigns to maximize conversions while controlling cost per click (CPC). In many cases, the agency also aligns landing-page design and analytics tracking so every click can be traced to revenue.
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Shortlist two or three agencies, request strategy outlines, and compare projected metrics before signing.
Failure to identify or deliberately ignoring warning signs when partnering with a Google Ads PPC company can do you more harm than good. Here are the red flags you need to be cautious of:
- Guarantees specific rankings or sales numbers—performance depends on many external factors
- Hides account ownership or refuses to share real-time data
- Lacks negative-keyword management (a quick way to waste budget)
- Offers prices far below market rate without explaining how quality is maintained
- How will you customize bidding strategies for my industry?
- Which metrics (e.g., CTR, CPC, ROAS) do you prioritize and why?
- What tools or AI platforms do you use for optimization?
- Do I retain ownership of the Google Ads account and historical data?
- How frequently will we review performance and adjust budget?
Agencies bring platform certifications, cross-account data, and seasoned specialists who can scale testing faster than most in-house teams. They also offset the overhead cost of hiring, training, and retaining multiple paid-search experts.