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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+Undisclosed10 - 49Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Imactions is a small SEO services firm launched in 2012. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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NFlow Technologies Pvt Ltd is a small social media marketing company located in Ahmedabad, India and Porbandar, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Paris, France
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Optimize 360 is a SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2012. The firm is based in Paris, France.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brugge, Belgium
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WiSEO - SEO agency is a SEO services firm. They were launched in 2017, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Casablanca, Morocco
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ENERGIEDIN is a social media marketing agency founded in 2012. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49BANGKOK , Thailand
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Adent.io is a social media marketing firm. The team is headquartered in BANGKOK , Thailand, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Based in Lagos, Nigeria, PG MediaHub is a small social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bountiful, UT
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See all 1 projectsOctiv Digital is an SEO agency that excels in keyword optimization, website structure organization, and backlink strategies. All reviews indicate a positive experience, highlighting their expertise and exceptional project management. With a 100% satisfaction rate, clients commend Octiv Digital for their responsiveness and ability to deliver measurable improvements in website performance.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9
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See all 1 projectsAC Marketing specializes in paid advertising and social media management, as evidenced by their work with Azzuro Plumbing. Reviews highlight their consistent and effective approach, resulting in significant sales increases and record-breaking numbers. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and reliable project management, making AC Marketing a trustworthy partner for marketing needs.
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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Small Biz SEO is a SEO services firm. Their midsize team is headquartered in New York, New York and provides Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations. The company was established in 2010.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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SEO company DubSEO Dubai provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They are based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Established in 2020, Unix is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Marketplace Pros is a branding company. Their midsize team of employees is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Their team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Birmingham, England
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Sketch Creative, a Content Marketing company, was established in 2015. The company specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49Manila, Philippines
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IMARK International is an Advertising company launched in 2008. The team provides Advertising and Content Marketing and is in Manila, Philippines.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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Tendsweb is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2018, the company is headquartered in Indore, India and India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49American Fork, UT
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Nu Dawn eCommerce is a pay per click agency. The small American Fork, Utah-based team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was established in 2021.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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PPC agency Acquaintance Media Inc. Was launched in 2019. The company focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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See all 1 projectsWeb4Future is a web and digital solutions company focused on creating online platforms that deliver real business results, not just visual appeal. We help organizations build a strong, reliable
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See all 1 projectsBlackWire, a premier boutique digital marketing agency serving clients worldwide. Our hallmark is a steadfast dedication to excellence. We bring together data-driven and solution oriented digital
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9West Hollywood, CA
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SEO agency and PPC company BeyondBrand.io was established in 2021. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is in West Hollywood, California.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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Pivot Media is a London, England-based PPC company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Ecommerce Marketing.
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Pay per click agency Sow99 - Success In Online Wealth is in Pune, India. They focus on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2022.
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Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Mookie Digital is a small PPC company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Prague Online Ads is a PPC company. Their team is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic and specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Click Master is a PPC company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing and is located in L'viv, Ukraine.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Johannesburg, South Africa
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Alchemy Digital Solutions is a Johannesburg, South Africa-based PPC agency and web design agency. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr1,000 - 9,999Hanoi, Vietnam
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See all 1 projectsNOVAON offers services in business and marketing optimization, customer experience enhancement, and digital transformation, primarily for the real estate sector. Reviews highlight their strong project management, innovative approach, and responsiveness, with room for improvement in communication transparency and response times. Their commitment to leveraging advanced technologies and strategies is particularly noted as a key strength.
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Vazooky Digital is a PPC agency. They are in Sydney, Australia. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Pohreby, Ukraine
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Based in Pohreby, Ukraine, Olshansky and partners is a midsize UX design company. Their services include UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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Founded in 2012, Infinity Reach - The Digital Marketing Agency is a pay per click company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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Pay per click agency Virtual Staffing Agency was founded in 2017. The midsize team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New Delhi, India
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Established in 2016, Nextraone is a midsize New Delhi, India-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Graphic Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Headquartered in New York, New York, Gensoft SEO Company USA is a social media marketing company. Established in 2008, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Madurai, India
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Adinn Digial - Digital Marketing Agency, a SEO agency, was founded in 2002. The firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is midsize.
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$250,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Glenview, IL
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Digital Analyst Team, a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Glenview, Illinois. Launched in 2018, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Founded in 2017, yellow inbox is a SEO services firm. The midsize team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SEO Analyzers Pvt Ltd is a SEO company. Established in 2000, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Cybernext Private Limited is a Mohali , India-based social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Patna, India
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Bridge2busines is a social media marketing firm founded in 2000. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click, and is midsize.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Pune, India
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Digital ROI is a pay per click agency. They were launched in 2018 and provide Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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Established in 2016, Digi Rush Solutions, a midsize Content Marketing company, is headquartered in mumbai, India and mumbai, India. Their team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Newark, DE
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Located in Newark, Delaware, NexcelSolutionsLLC is a SEO services firm. Established in 2019, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Ñuñoa, Chile
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Located in Ñuñoa, Chile and Bogotá, Colombia, Retargeting is a PPC agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Generative AI.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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Based in Manassas Park, Virginia and Lahore, Pakistan, Quality Resource LLC is a midsize social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Våning 18 AB is a SEO agency established in 2016. Located in Halmstad, Sweden and Göteborg, Sweden, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Founded in 2011, Ringo Media is a midsize social media marketing agency. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Agent Extra is a branding agency established in 2016. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Plainsboro Township, NJ
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Established in 2019, Damco Digital Inc. Is a social media marketing firm. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Ramon, CA
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ObjectiveMinds, a small Digital Strategy company, is based in San Ramon, California. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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List of Top 15 Google Ads PPC Management Companies
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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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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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36.7/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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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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37.4/40.020/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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36.9/40.018.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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39.5/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249München, Germany
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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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- How frequently will we review performance and adjust budget?
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