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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Nimble Informatics Pvt. Ltd., a SEO agency, focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development. The company is located in Solan, India.
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$100,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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Content Marketing company Digital Catalyst offers Content Marketing and Digital Strategy. They are based in Hyderabad, India.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Northglenn, CO
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X3 Marketing Group is a Digital Strategy company. The Northglenn, Colorado-based team offers Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Chennai, India
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Qik.Digital - Your Digital Marketing Partner is a small PPC agency based in Chennai, India. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Markham, Canada
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Eyeshot Agency, a SEO agency, was launched in 2018. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Breda, Netherlands
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Based in Breda, Netherlands, Scooperz Digital Agency is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2011, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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The Wolf Marketing, a SEO company, is located in Ottawa, Canada. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Bothell, WA
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Easy As Pie is a Content Marketing company. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Christiana, TN
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Requisite Designs is a Market Research company. The team specializes in Market Research and Marketing Strategy and is located in Christiana, Tennessee.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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Waio Studio, a Digital Strategy company, is located in București, Romania. They provide Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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Established in 2023, GrowthPixel - Best Digital Marketing Agency in Pune is a Digital Strategy company. The small team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Marra Web Marketing Digital is a branding firm. The small team specializes in Branding and Other Marketing. The firm was established in 2003.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St Leonards, Australia
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Fortem Media is a small St Leonards, Australia-based social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Video Production.
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Social media marketing company Smart Target is in Kuwait, Kuwait. Established in 2008, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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Sagar Tech - Web Developers & Digital Marketing Agency is a SMS Marketing company launched in 2018. Their team specializes in SMS Marketing and Graphic Design.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Chadstone, Australia
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Founded in 2020, Skyward Digital Solutions PTY LTD, a small Email Marketing company, is based in Chadstone, Australia. Their team offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Nuwizo Digital Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Is a SEO company located in Bengaluru, India. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and were launched in 2022.
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Digital Marketing Agency Online, a SEO agency, was launched in 1996. They provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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Flexi Digital Marketing, a social media marketing agency, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing. They were founded in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Web Converts, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2019. Based in Bengaluru, India, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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The Digital Spacee is a small Marketing Strategy company headquartered in Singapore, Singapore. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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Launched in 2023, Boost Digital Marketing | Marketing Services is a small social media marketing agency. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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Skylab SEO: Digital marketing company in Patna is a SEO company established in 2017. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Sriram Soft Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a website development company, was established in 2004. Located in Noida, India, the team offers Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerQuébec, Canada
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In Québec, Canada and Laval, Canada, Automated Conversions is a software development firm. They offer Custom Software Development and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2019.
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Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Their team is headquartered in Delhi, India and offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerGöteborg, Sweden
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Webkung AB, a social media marketing agency, is in Göteborg, Sweden. They provide Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were established in 2015.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Wichita, KS
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Say What Marketing & Consulting is a Marketing Strategy company. Established in 2021, the team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Walkerville, Australia
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Based in Walkerville, Australia and Walkerville, Australia, 110 Digitech is a small social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Panda Websites is a SEO agency. The firm is headquartered in Narre Warren North, Australia. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Roma, Italy
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Small social media marketing company Digital Brothers Srls, is headquartered in Roma, Italy. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Karachi, Pakistan
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Horitech Solutions is a small Advertising company located in Karachi, Pakistan. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Long Beach, CA
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Launched in 2019, Endslate, Inc. Is a small Performance Marketing company. Their team focuses on Performance Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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Gilam is a PPC agency. Their small team is in. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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Digital Strategy and PPC company LDL DIGITAL MEDIA / ADEASY focuses on Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click. They are in and Vicenza, Italy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Lakeville, MN
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FeedbackWrench Web Design, SEO & Advertising is a PPC agency. In Lakeville, Minnesota, their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerBari, Italy
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Launched in 2017, Daniele Pignone - Pignasmile.it is a small Bari, Italy-based SEO agency. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Digi12 is a SEO services firm. Their team is headquartered in Pune, India and focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Boston, MA
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Launched in 2022, Redmonk , a midsize social media marketing company, is based in Boston, Massachusetts and Indore, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tallinn, Estonia
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Launched in 2021, Grentana International OU is an UX design agency. Based in Tallinn, Estonia, the team focuses on UX/UI Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerBurlington, Canada
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Wayreach is a pay per click company located in Burlington, Canada. The team provides Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Ciudad de México, Mexico
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Dinametra is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2022, the agency is based in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Brampton, Canada
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Launched in 2016, HexaClicks is a Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Webmajstor is a SEO company. They were launched in 2018 and offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Richmond, Canada
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Aspire Media Marketing is a midsize social media marketing firm headquartered in Richmond, Canada. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Digital Delane is a website development firm located in Los Angeles, California. They provide Web Development and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Rogue Marketing is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. They provide Digital Strategy and Advertising and were launched in 2010.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Shepton Mallet, England
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Cognique is a web design company. They focus on Web Design and IT managed services and were launched in 2003. The company is based in Shepton Mallet, England.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Founded in 2015, RiseFuel is a Content Marketing company. The small team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bristol, England
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Psand Limited is a website development company. Founded in 1998, the company specializes in Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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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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$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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$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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