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 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 - 49Chicago, ILServices provided
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See all 30 projectsAccelerated Digital Media is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) services, including Google Ads, Search Engine Marketing, and paid media strategies. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend ADM for their strong expertise in PPC and project management, with several highlighting their ability to meet critical CPA and ROAS targets. Their dedication to client success and effective communication is consistently praised.
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Visual Media is a Digital Strategy company. They are in Lawrence Township, New Jersey and have small team of experts. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Roava Digital Marketing is a small Digital Strategy company established in 2020. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Headquartered in Key West, Florida, Southernmost Digital is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were launched in 2018.
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WebPR Ukraine is a website development firm. Located in Dnipro, Ukraine, their small team provides Web Development and Advertising. The agency was established in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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Founded in 2020, Twenty Seven + Five is a Market Research company. The team offers Market Research and Marketing Strategy and is located in Ottawa, Canada and New York.
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RISE SEO Services, a Marketing Strategy company, was launched in 2008. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut.
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Cultivating & Marketing Pros is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Content Marketing and were founded in 2021.
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Bee On Top is a Marketing Strategy company. The Płock, Poland-based team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Odessa, FL
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NuBrand Media is a small branding firm. Launched in 2000, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naples, FL
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Small SEO company Riptide SEO, LLC, is headquartered in Naples, Florida. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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SEO PROCEED is a branding firm. They are headquartered in Pedreguer, Alicante, Spain. Their team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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Ralph Digital, Inc is a social media marketing company. They are based in New York, New York and have small team. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Small branding agency Farmerbit Digital, is located in Treviso, Italy. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chavenay, France
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Absolute Référencement is a Chavenay, France-based SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Maryland Web Design Corporation is an Advertising company. They offer Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 1999. The company is in Pikesville, Maryland.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Founded in 2020, Azper Technologies Inc. Is a social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dacula, GA
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Established in 2012, Viralweb Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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US Digital Pro is a small social media marketing firm headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Paso, TX
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U Marketing & IT is an application development firm. Their team is based in El Paso, Texas and focuses on Mobile App Development and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Manhattan Beach, CA
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Pacificwebtraffic.com is an Advertising company located in Manhattan Beach, California. The team specializes in Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aurora, CO
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Online Marketing Media, LLC is a branding firm. Founded in 2011, their team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Launched in 2020, TogoTiki is a small Advertising company in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Their team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Highland Park, IL
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Digital Content Strategy LLC is a branding agency based in Highland Park, Illinois. Their services include Branding and Public Relations.
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Media Ozone is a branding firm established in 2014. The company focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Oviedo, FL
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Headquartered in Oviedo, Florida, No Limit Digital Media is a branding company. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Vimoro Media Inc. Is a small Halifax, Canada-based social media marketing agency. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Headquartered in Ciudad de México, Mexico, ADE | Alto Desempeño Empresarial is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Crown North Marketing, an Email Marketing company, offers Email Marketing and Conversion Optimization. The company is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada.
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CEMPR Digital is an Advertising company. Founded in 2015, the agency is in Mexico City, Mexico. Their services include Advertising and Public Relations.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Red Deer, Canada
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Digital Specialist Co. Is a small social media marketing agency launched in 2020. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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ELM Creative is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in Los Angeles, California and have small team. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Worcester, England
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Nova Internet is a web design company founded in 2014. Their team focuses on Web Design and Graphic Design.
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Red Zia Digital is an Advertising company. They focus on Advertising and Social Media Marketing and are headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Valorous is a branding agency. They are headquartered in Cheltenham, England. Their team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2003, Global Web FX Inc. Is a small Ventura, California-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Small SEO agency Luca Valente, is in. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Fat Squirrel is a web design agency founded in 2016. The team specializes in Web Design and Content Marketing.
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Xeno Marketing is a social media marketing company. In Guthrie, Oklahoma, the agency was founded in 2018. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Webbits.es is a Content Marketing company established in 2008. Their team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Social: IRL is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas, their team offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Exzo Global Inc is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2018, their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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RJH Solutions is a small social media marketing agency headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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SEO agency DigitalSEO1 is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Green Line Digital is a branding company launched in 2016. Headquartered in New York, the team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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E-Moonlighting.com is a social media marketing company in Mariupol, Ukraine. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Business Advertising Media LLC is a social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Walnut Cove, North Carolina.
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Media planning and buying company Tracking Pixel Media is in Fishers, Indiana. They focus on Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2018.
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Worth Social, LTD is a social media marketing firm launched in 2013. Headquartered in Potomac, Maryland, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Gallant Fish Internet Marketing is a SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is based in Islamorada, Florida.
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Etactica | Etáctica Proyectos Digitales, S.L., a social media marketing company, was launched in 2007. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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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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- Conversion-rate optimization (CRO) for landing pages
- Reporting dashboards and actionable insights
- Advanced options such as remarketing, Google Shopping feed, Performance Max, or AI-driven bidding
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.
Many agencies build vertical expertise—e-commerce, SaaS, healthcare, legal, B2B tech—allowing them to leverage proven keyword sets and compliance knowledge. Use Clutch filters to locate firms with case studies in your specific niche.
Identifying the ideal Google Ads PPC partner is easier said than done considering the number of criteria to consider and steps to follow. Start your journey by matching agency strengths to your goals, requirements, and limitations. Look for a provider that ticks these boxes:
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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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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.