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 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MDServices provided
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See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller is a Pay-Per-Click advertising agency specializing in Google Ads and paid search services. The agency is praised for its strong communication, timely delivery, and expertise in PPC management, as noted by over 70% of reviewers. While most clients report positive experiences, citing successful ad spend management and effective strategy implementation, about 20% highlight concerns regarding communication and project execution.
$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%.
$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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Established in 2019, Rank Forge Digital is a small social media marketing company. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Sociobolt is a social media marketing agency. Based in Ahmedabad, India, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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SEO agency DMKT Performance is headquartered in Tweed Heads South, Australia. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Gijón, Spain
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Hubapps is a social media marketing agency. They are located in Gijón, Spain, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Winnipeg, Canada
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Dragonfly Branding is a small Winnipeg, Canada-based branding firm. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Limedevelopment.pl is a SEO agency. In Niemcz, Poland, their small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company was established in 2021.
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SEO Expert in Nepal is a branding company. The team is in Kathmandu, Nepal, and their services include Branding and Conversion Optimization.
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Niche SEO Agency is a Bhaubaneswar, India-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Trumbull, CT
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Small Digital Strategy company Chief Growth Advisor, is headquartered in Trumbull, Connecticut. The team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Haystack SEO is a SEO services firm. The Gqeberha, South Africa-based team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Growth Your Business is a social media marketing agency established in 2025. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sibiu, Romania
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BIT GROWTH is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2024, the company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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PractiSmart is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2017, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Paris, France
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Launched in 2025, Omniarank is a small Paris, France-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Mental Health Ads, a Conversion Optimization company, was founded in 2025. They offers Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Peristeri, Greece
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Candor Agency is a social media marketing agency in Peristeri, Greece. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2024.
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Ranjeet Digital is a SEO services firm. Located in Barbigha, India, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lakewood, CO
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Galaxy Growth is a SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Penrith, Australia
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SEO company Sygnify focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. They are located in Penrith, Australia.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Eastleigh, England
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Founded in 2022, Virtuoso Digital is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Branding.
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Mass Impact™ is a SEO agency in. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Branding and were established in 2018.
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Space AI Agency is a web development company. Headquartered in , the firm was established in 2024. Their team provides Web Development and UX/UI Design.
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Eximia Online is a Digital Strategy company. They were launched in 2024, and their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Rocket Online is an Edinburgh, Scotland-based social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Happy Hema is a web development firm in New York, New York. Their services include Web Development and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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AttorneySync is a social media marketing company. They are in Chicago, Illinois and have small team. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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VA Digital Marketing Solutions is a Dera Bassi, India-based social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sanauli, India
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Grafix Mistri Studio is a small branding company. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2020.
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Scaliv is a small branding firm established in 2019. Their team specializes in Branding and Content Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsMegatask web specializes in digital marketing services, particularly SEO, and demonstrates a deep understanding of the digital landscape. Clients consistently praise their expertise, professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to client success, citing timely delivery of results and strong alignment with business goals.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249West Hollywood, CA
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BrightHaus is a branding company. Their midsize team is located in West Hollywood, California and San Diego, California. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Dundee, Scotland
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Mtc., a web design company, is located in Dundee, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland. They provide Web Design and E-Commerce Development and were launched in 1999.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249London, England
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Ledger Bennett is a branding company. The London, England-based team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Louisville, KY
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(human)x , a Leap Group Co. Is an IT managed services company. Founded in 1999, the agency is in Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio. Their services include IT managed services and Web Design.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249El Paso, TX
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Spectrum Technologies is a SEO company. The midsize El Paso, Texas-based team provides Search Engine Optimization and IT managed services. The firm was launched in 1911.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Makati, Philippines
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Established in 2009, Truelogic Online Solutions, Inc. Is a midsize SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Lake Forest, CA
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Incredible Marketing is an user experience agency. They are in Lake Forest, California and Las Vegas, Nevada and have midsize team. Their team focuses on UX/UI Design and Content Marketing.
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ConsumerTrack, Inc., an Advertising company, was launched in 2004. The team offers Advertising and Branding and is based in El Segundo, California and Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Digital Strategy company Usama Imtiaz was established in 2022. The small team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Boulder, CO
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In Boulder, Colorado, Room 214 is a small Marketing Strategy company. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bradford, PA
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Protocol 80 Inc., a web design company, was founded in 2002. The team focuses on Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Manchester, England
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Digital Media Stream is a small Digital Strategy company. They provide Digital Strategy and Content Marketing and were launched in 2011.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bristol, England
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Conscious Solutions Ltd, a small SEO services firm, is based in Bristol, England. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Campinas, Brazil
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Launched in 1999, Webcompany Digital Agency is a Digital Strategy company. The firm focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Carrington, Australia
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Gorilla 360 is a Digital Strategy company launched in 2011. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing and is based in Carrington, Australia.
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Business Consulting company GoSmallBiz was founded in 1996. The small team offers Business Consulting and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Janesville, WI
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See all 1 projectsForemost Media, Inc offers services including website design, search engine visibility, and customer support. Reviews highlight their effective PPC strategies, specifically Google Ads, that lead to increased leads and market dominance. Clients commend their project management, adherence to budget, and timely delivery of services.
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Makes360 - Digital Consulting Company is a digital consulting firm specializing in comprehensive digital marketing solutions, including PPC, branding, web development, and social media marketing. Reviewers consistently praise their expertise and professionalism, with 100% of reviews highlighting their effective project management and ability to tailor strategies to client needs. The company successfully enhances online presence and customer engagement through customized digital advertising campaigns.
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Mind & Matter, a branding company, was established in 2004. The team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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See all 1 projectsBanglore SEO - Brainmine provides website development, search engine optimization, and social media management services. Reviews highlight their punctual project management, personalized service, and effective strategies that drive quality clients. Clients appreciate their alignment with business values and consistent efforts to improve their offerings.
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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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$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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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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+$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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Toronto, Canada
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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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