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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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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SEO agency Accuprosys Global Pvt Ltd is located in Hyderabad, India. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2008.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Mumbai, India
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Mediaqart Technologies is a Digital Strategy company. They are headquartered in Mumbai, India. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Small SEO services firm Shark PPC , is located in Dublin, Ireland. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerJohannesburg, South Africa
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Pro Rank (PTY) is a SEO company launched in 2013. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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Digital Strategy company Nexo Designs is in New York, New York. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2016.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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Healthcare DMS is a Digital Strategy company. The Hyderabad, India-based firm was established in 2021. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Colorado Springs, CO
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Established in 2021, Digital Rogers is a small Advertising company based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Their team specializes in Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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Launched in 2011, Practice Tech Solutions, a midsize Digital Strategy company, is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Irvine, CA
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Transcend Digital is a custom software development firm founded in 2017. The agency focuses on Custom Software Development and Web Development, and is midsize.
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Growces is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2018. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Nashville, TN
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Unlock Health is a midsize Advertising company. Launched in 2023, the team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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Codgegurus is an e-commerce development firm. Established in 2009, the agency is based in Concord, California. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Ramanathapuram, India
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Digital Atrium, a branding agency, is headquartered in Ramanathapuram, India and Chennai, India. They focus on Branding and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2000.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Mountain Home, AR
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Murphy Consulting LLC is a SEO company. The Mountain Home, Arkansas-based firm was established in 2015. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Social media marketing company Premium Connectivity was established in 2015. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Navi Mumbai, India
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In Navi Mumbai, India, Rank My Business is a branding company. The team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2014, Technocratiq is a Market Research company. Their team focuses on Market Research and Digital Strategy.
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Headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, Trustworthy Digital is a small PPC agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Integrated.Social is a pay per click company. Based in London, England, their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Middletown, DE
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Located in Middletown, Delaware and Karachi, Pakistan, SISPN Technology is a Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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WeBeeSocial Canada is a midsize Toronto, Canada-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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SEO Banter is a Digital Strategy company established in 2000. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2021, DGTAL GROW is a PPC company. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is in Mount Isa City, Australia.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Hyderabad, India
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Founded in 2015, Mobile App Development Company in Hyderabad is a midsize Hyderabad, India-based application development firm. Their team focuses on Mobile App Development and Digital Strategy.
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In New York, New York, eBrandz Inc is a midsize SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Iași, Romania
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PPC agency Agensio is located in Iași, Romania. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Falcon Web Tasarım is a website development company launched in 2009. The midsize team specializes in Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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JetAds, a social media marketing firm, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click. They were founded in 2021.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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DIGIMINDS SMC-PRIVATE LIMITED is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and are in Lahore, Pakistan.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Commercle Digital Hub & Marketing Agency, a social media marketing agency, specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. They were established in 2022.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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ITVDM - Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The New York, New York-based company was established in 2020. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2017, SEO-SEA.at | Heimo Lueder is a small Griffen, Austria-based Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Kyiv, Ukraine
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AntiAds31 is a PPC agency launched in 2026. Their services include Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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MysticDigi Pvt Ltd, a branding company, is in New Delhi, India and San Francisco, California. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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See all 3 projectsAt Search Growth Marketing, we are committed to helping businesses grow through powerful and innovative digital strategies. Recognized as the Best Digital Marketing Agency in USA & India, we
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See all 1 projectsUpsell Asia is a founder-led strategic growth micro-agency helping service-based SMEs turn search visibility into predictable, sustainable business growth. We specialise in integrating three core
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See all 1 projectsBy understanding the indivisual customer's requirement, our team is designed to provide the best options, through a great market research and the best medhods fit for that business.
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See all 1 projectsProgix Technologies LLP is a full-service technology solutions provider dedicated to helping businesses navigate the digital landscape. With a strong focus on innovation and delivering
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Chandigarh, India
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See all 1 projectsAt B2B SEO Company, we see SEO as more than rankings, visitors, or even leads — it’s about building a predictable revenue engine. Our process is designed to solve the biggest growth problem B2B
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Vallivattom, India
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See all 1 projectsWe are a trusted digital marketing company in India, dedicated to helping businesses grow with innovative strategies and measurable results. As a team of experienced professionals, we bring together
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See all 1 projectsAt branddesigner.ca, we are a professional branding and digital marketing agency focused on helping businesses generate leads and sales online. Our team is dedicated to building trust-based
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See all 1 projectsDigital Marketing Agency specializing in social media marketing, social media management, search engine optimization and digital marketing services in Missoula & beyond.Our team crafts
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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See all 1 projectsYour law firm needs more than a website and some keywords—it needs a strategy designed to drive measurable growth. At Webmasons Marketing, we specialize in helping law firms rank higher on Google,
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See all 1 projectsStand-Up.Marketing is a Dallas-based digital marketing agency helping small businesses grow with clarity and confidence. We specialize in custom strategies for SEO, paid advertising (PPC), website
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Launched in 2016, FlareRider Digital Marketing is a Mobile & App Marketing company. Their services include Mobile & App Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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WCN Digital is a Conversion Optimization company. Established in 2011, their team offers Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Marco Media, a Digital Strategy company, was founded in 2012. The small team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Crompond, NY
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Headquartered in Crompond, New York, Bash Web Consulting SEO is a SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were launched in 2011.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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9ZMedia is a SEO agency located in New Delhi, India. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were launched in 2015.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Singapore, Singapore
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Located in Singapore, Singapore, Roots Digital Media is a Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy 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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$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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$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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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.