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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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Latifpur, Bangladesh
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Seo Prepare, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2020. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Latifpur, Bangladesh.
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Small Digital Strategy company Wellsy, is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Pampore, India
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Growvilo - Digital Marketing Agency is a social media marketing company. Based in Pampore, India, their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Macungie, PA
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Steel SEO is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2024, the company is headquartered in Macungie, Pennsylvania. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Alcester
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Pay per click company Serenity Agency was launched in 2017. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in.
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SEOptimize is a small SEO services firm launched in 2025. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Potentia Advertising is a small branding agency. They focus on Branding and Market Research and were launched in 2023.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Hvidovre, Denmark
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Vækster Media ApS is a Digital Strategy company. They focus on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Mundelein, IL
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NfiniteLimits is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2024, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Baltimore, MD
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Digital Marketing Mavericks is a small SEO company. Founded in 2024, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Launched in 2021, ADVIRALS MEDIA is a small Cluj-Napoca, Romania-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Founded in 2023, CodeZapX is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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RS SEO Glasgow is a small SEO company founded in 2022. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Established in 2013, Minimalist Marketing is a social media marketing company. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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RDMG is a small social media marketing firm headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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VISSION SOLUCIONES DE MARKETING EIRL is a branding firm. Established in 2016, the company is headquartered in Chorrillos, Peru. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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GrowingAI is a SEO company. The Laxmangarh, India-based agency was launched in 2024. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bengkulu, Indonesia
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Based in Bengkulu, Indonesia, Belakang Kantor is a social media marketing agency. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Gurugram, India
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Bold Branding is a Gurugram, India-based social media marketing agency. Established in 2022, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Solaxpro Digital is a social media marketing agency. The Ahmedabad, India-based company provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Renovate & Elevate Marketing is a social media marketing company. The Boise, Idaho-based firm was launched in 2025. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Residual Marketing and Advertising is a Hickory, North Carolina-based branding agency. The team focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9London, England
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Located in London, England, CareBatch is a branding company. They provide Branding and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2025.
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Web Dev Studio is a small PPC agency based in Mississauga, Canada. The team provides Pay Per Click and UX/UI Design.
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Inova Digital is a small Marketing Strategy company. Launched in 2020, the team provides Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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FyDiTechs is a small social media marketing agency. Founded in 2025, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Fontaine-Simon, France
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Nertis is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2022. The firm provides Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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Digital Strategy company Penguin Eye Digital Marketing focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. They are located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9St. Neots, England
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Established in 2022, Toco Marketing is a social media marketing company. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Coconut Creek, FL
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Rillo Marketing LLC, a Marketing Strategy company, was founded in 2024. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in Coconut Creek, Florida.
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Yeppy Marketing Inc is a St. Louis, Missouri-based SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Digital marketing agency 360 is a social media marketing firm. The Bengaluru, India-based team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Small social media marketing agency WIF marketing, is located in Surat, India. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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Harshit media is a social media marketing agency founded in 2020. Headquartered in Delhi, India, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Las Condes, Chile
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Digital Strategy company BuscAds is located in Las Condes, Chile. They provide Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization and were founded in 2018.
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GrowUp Sales And Marketing PTY LTD is a Marketing Strategy company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Surry Hills, Australia. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Pay Per
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Agra, India
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Founded in 2022, iSmart Digital Solutions is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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SEO DOCTOR is a small Lagos, Nigeria-based branding agency. The team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Small social media marketing agency Abhishek Digital Marketing Agency, is located in Delhi, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Varanasi, India
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Founded in 2021, Rankinventiv is a social media marketing agency. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Iberia Digitales is a SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2019. The firm is located in Barcelona, Spain.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Madrid, Spain
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Estrategika Digital is a social media marketing agency founded in 2012. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Indore, India
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Launched in 2025, AdvertPro is a small Indore, India-based social media marketing firm. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Launched in 2022, YMM Digital is a small social media marketing agency. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Usman Salami SEO Abuja is a Content Marketing company. Headquartered in Abuja, Nigeria, their small team offers Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization. The firm was founded in 2025.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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M. Furqan Kanwal is a SEO agency established in 2015. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is in Lahore, Pakistan.
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Facreat, a social media marketing firm, is located in Rahim yar khan, Pakistan. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2023.
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Tech By EMC is a social media marketing agency. The Altamonte Springs, Florida-based agency was established in 2023. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Abode The Agency is a social media marketing firm established in 2024. Located in Thibodaux, Louisiana, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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Silver Propeller is a SEO agency founded in 2024. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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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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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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39.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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39.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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38.9/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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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39.2/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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.