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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E-commerce development firm Motive Marketing Management was founded in 2020. The firm focuses on E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing.
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Traffic Genius is a SEO company in New Delhi, India and Gaijole, India. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Coquitlam, Canada
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Headquartered in Coquitlam, Canada, Umteen Company Digital Marketing Agency is a Content Marketing company. Launched in 2022, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digital Hugg, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2017. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Salezy is a SEO agency. They are in Chennai, India. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Digitrick Solutions is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. The team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Victoria, Canada
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DiHook is a branding firm established in 2023. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing and is located in kurukshetra, India and Victoria, Canada.
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Clienteles Agency, a social media marketing company, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were established in 2022.
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TAP Media is a social media marketing agency. In Pune, India, the agency was founded in 2024. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Antonio, TX
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SEO agency Addefine is in San Antonio, Texas and Negombo, Sri Lanka. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Singapore
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Based in Singapore, Elevate Digital is a pay per click agency. They focus on Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization and were launched in 2019.
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15LAB AGENCY, a small SEO services firm, is based in Prague, Czech Republic. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Digital Marketing Expert in Malappuram-sadmajsmn.com, a social media marketing company, provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2024.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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Sitesculpture is a SEO services firm launched in 2024. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2024, Boost Digital Marketing is a social media marketing company. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Casablanca, Morocco
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Gomdigital is a social media marketing company. The Casablanca, Morocco-based team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Casper, WY
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PPCverse is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is based in Casper, Wyoming. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Founded in 2017, PPC ADS Expert, a small branding company, is headquartered in Hinjawadi, India. Their team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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ViVV is a Marketing Strategy company. Founded in 2023, the company is headquartered in New York, New York and London, England. Their team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Established in 2019, Agenția Hestia is a small București, Romania-based branding firm. Their team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9White City, Canada
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Unalike Marketing is a branding company based in White City, Canada. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chennai, India
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Small social media marketing firm Roosterflyt, is located in Chennai, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bellingham, WA
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Activeait LLC is a SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is in Bellingham, Washington.
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Leodigisolutions is a Conversion Optimization company. The team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Noida, India.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jūrmala, Latvia
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Branding company LEADCRAFT SIA is located in Jūrmala, Latvia. They provide Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Hoboken, NJ
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Headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, Optix Marketing is a small branding firm. The team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2019, Lahore Digital Media is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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ProBuild SEO is a Content Marketing company. Founded in 2024, the firm is headquartered in. Their team specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Canterbury, Australia
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CreatorFox is a social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and are headquartered in Canterbury, Australia.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Kochi, India
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Social media marketing firm Sabari Media was launched in 2023. In Kochi, India, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Kolkata, India
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SEO Srv, a social media marketing firm, is located in Kolkata, India. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were launched in 2016.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Marketing Intelligence is a branding agency. Founded in 2024, their team specializes in Branding and Market Research.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Established in 2024, Pitchline is a small Las Vegas, Nevada-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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Based in Noida, India and New York, New York, Aurven Technologies is a SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Kolkata, India
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Digital Studio 121 is a web design company. Their small team is based in Kolkata, India and provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was launched in 2018.
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WebXpanse, a social media marketing company, provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The company is located in Dharmapuri, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Narayanganj, Bangladesh
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ZTecKnowledge is a Narayanganj, Bangladesh-based social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Paris, TN
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Digital Search Marketing is a PPC agency in Paris, Tennessee. They specialize in Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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Escmap Development is a branding firm founded in 2022. Their team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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11-D Marketing is a Horizon City, Texas-based social media marketing agency. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Established in 2024, Dore Digital is a Market Research company. The team offers Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing agency Greyfyre was launched in 2024. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is located in New Delhi, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Based in Ahmedabad, India, TranscendNova is a social media marketing company. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Social media marketing agency The Digital Zilla is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2018.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Las Vegas, NV
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Located in Las Vegas, Nevada, AJ Las Vegas SEO Agency is a small SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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DMarketic is a social media marketing firm founded in 2019. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Scalix Lab is a SEO services firm. Their small team is located in Alacant, Spain and offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The firm was founded in 2017.
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PhoenixFrameStudios LLC is a branding firm based in Sheridan, Wyoming. Their services include Branding and Email Marketing.
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Digital Profound is an Ernakulam, India-based social media marketing company. They provide Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2021.
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Digital zapp is a social media marketing firm. The firm is located in Bhubaneswar, India. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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$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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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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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$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+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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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+$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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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.
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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.
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:
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- Offers prices far below market rate without explaining how quality is maintained
- How will you customize bidding strategies for my industry?
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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.