Top Google Ads PPC Agencies
Google Ads remains the fastest way to place your brand in front of high-intent buyers—but only when campaigns are set up and optimized by true experts. Clutch simplifies your search for a trusted partner by collecting in-depth, verified client reviews and performance data on leading Google Ads PPC agencies worldwide. Use the filters on this page to sort firms by budget, location, industry focus, and more, then drill into each profile for case studies and pricing insight. Ready to look close to home? Browse Google Ads PPC agencies in the United States, Google Ads PPC companies in the United Kingdom, and Google Ads PPC firms in Canada to compare local expertise before making your shortlist. For broader options, explore our global list of PPC agencies.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, CanadaServices provided
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See all 29 projectsKeepers Digital is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and Google Ads management. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with over 90% of reviewers highlighting their expertise and results-driven approach. Clients frequently mention improvements in conversion rates and reduced Cost Per Click, with many noting increases in lead generation by up to 60%.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MDServices provided
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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 - 49Chicago, ILServices provided
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See all 30 projectsAccelerated Digital Media is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising and Search Engine Marketing. The company is lauded for its expertise in optimizing Google Ads, YouTube Ads, and other paid media platforms, with 100% of reviews highlighting their strategic and technical knowledge. Clients commend their responsive project management and effective communication, although some suggest improved document consolidation. Overall, clients report enhanced marketing efficiency and reduced acquisition costs.
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Launched in 2023, Tyakkai Solutions is a social media marketing company. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Oastreck, a web development firm, provides Web Development and Search Engine Optimization. The firm is located in Austin, Texas.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Navi Mumbai, India
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Launched in 2025, RANK ON MAPS is a web design agency. Their team provides Web Design and Performance Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerGilbert, AZ
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Surge Digital Marketing is a Content Marketing company. The team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona.
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Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, MojaveSEO is a SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2023.
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Mizer Media is a small Minneapolis, Minnesota-based pay per click agency. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Direct Marketing.
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RankingRuler SEO is a small social media marketing company. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2024.
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DigitalAdsPackage.com is a PPC company in Bangkok, Thailand. Founded in 2015, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Business Consulting.
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Story Web Design, a small web design agency, is in Ottawa, Canada. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerStolzenau, Germany
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Devotus Consulting, a small social media marketing firm, is in Stolzenau, Germany. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Launched in 2024, Riviea is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerAuckland, New Zealand
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Immersive Marketing is a Content Marketing company. Their team is located in Auckland, New Zealand. The firm focuses on Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerDubai, United Arab Emirates
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Zohaib is a social media marketing company launched in 2021. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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Butiga is a Conversion Optimization company. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerRomans-sur-Isère, France
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Jamel Bounakhla, SEO Consultant is a Digital Strategy company. The company is headquartered in Romans-sur-Isère, France. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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Shanid is a social media marketing agency launched in 2024. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Huseyin Mert Acar - SEO and Digital Marketing Services is a social media marketing agency. Their team is in Izmir, Türkiye. The firm offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Nisam p is a small social media marketing company headquartered in. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Subhrajit Paul's Digital Solutions is a branding company. Their small team is located in Kolkata, India and provides Branding and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2024.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerOrlando, FL
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Key Lime Web Design is a SEO services firm. They are in Orlando, Florida and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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PPC Specialist is a PPC company headquartered in Lviv, Ukraine. Established in 2025, the team provides Pay Per Click.
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SBD Marketing is a branding firm founded in 2025. The small team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Bodhi Digital Marketing, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2023. Located in Highland, New York, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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NAVIG8 Digital, a social media marketing firm, was founded in 2024. They specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Small Marketing Strategy company Local Leaf Marketing, is in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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SEO services firm SJM Digital Partners focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They were established in 2025.
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SEO services firm DM. Digital is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Launched in 2025, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Social media marketing agency Fozia Mushtaq was founded in 2025. The agency focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2025, Defense Venture - Thameem Koyiloth is a small Content Marketing company. Their team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerGreenback, TN
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Founded in 2025, Lead2Boost Digitial Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Dildit is a social media marketing agency. Their team is located in Aroli, India. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2025, Fire Starter Solutions, a small social media marketing firm, is in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerLongmont, CO
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Elevation Web Design & SEO is a SEO services firm. They are in Longmont, Colorado. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Located in Tarnów, Poland, Witryna4you is a SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bruxelles, Belgium
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SOLID is an Advertising company. The Bruxelles, Belgium-based team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Dhaka, Bangladesh
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AK Digital is a SEO company. The Dhaka, Bangladesh-based agency was launched in 2020. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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See all 1 projectsProwess Marketing offers website redesign, SEO services, and caters to improving customer experience. Reviews highlight their professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. Clients praise Prowess Marketing for their creativity, dedication, and exceeding expectations, making them a highly recommended choice for website development projects.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Imperial Dunes LLC is a Dubai, United Arab Emirates-based Content Marketing company. Established in 2016, the team offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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MyDigitalHp IT Solutions is a custom software development firm. They were founded in 2019 and provide Custom Software Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Graphic design company Ardea Concept is located in Ahmedabad, India. They specialize in Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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Located in Sheridan, Wyoming, QUICKSOL LLC is a SEO agency. Established in 2015, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Webapplay Softwares is a Marketing Strategy company. Located in Delhi, India, the agency was launched in 2017. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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See all 1 projectsHearst Dms is an agency that offers web design and maintenance services. However, based on their reviews, they have failed to meet client expectations, with 100% of the feedback being negative. Common themes include unmet deliverables, poor website quality, and difficulties in contract resolution. Clients have expressed dissatisfaction with project management and communication, citing unprofessionalism and lack of follow-through on promises.
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See all 1 projectsMimoza Bilişim specializes in web design services, as demonstrated by their work with Cogito Psikolojik Danışmanlık to develop an official website. Reviews praise their on-time delivery, effective project management, and the value offered relative to cost. Clients appreciate their strong partnerships and alignment with company values, with no immediate areas for improvement noted.
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District 7 Digital is a small web design company headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Edmonton, Canada
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Search Beast SEO is a SEO services firm headquartered in Edmonton, Canada. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Scottsdale, AZ
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Painted Brick Digital is a small Digital Strategy company located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Rockford, MI
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Established in 2015, 616 Marketing Group is a web design company. Their services include Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Chico, CA
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Method Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2016, the team provides Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Yamuna Nagar, India
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DigiAvenir is a Digital Strategy company. The Yamuna Nagar, India-based team provides 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+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Colorado Springs, CO
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, 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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$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+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$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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36.6/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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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+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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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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Shortlist two or three agencies, request strategy outlines, and compare projected metrics before signing.
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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.