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+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Founded in 2011, Digital Implevista is a Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Cloud Lab Private Ltd is a branding agency launched in 2012. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Jumana ap is a SEO company. In Kannur, India, the agency was founded in 2024. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Baranli.net, a small social media marketing firm, is headquartered in Antalya, Türkiye. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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Clickinpedia Private Limited is a web development firm established in 2022. Their team provides Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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Kashif M. Aslam is a SEO services firm established in 2020. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Other Digital Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Indore, India
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DigitalVia Technologies is an Indore, India-based social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Marketing Strategy company Dysruptia is located in Bogotá, Colombia and Miami, Florida. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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Mr Search Engine is a social media marketing agency founded in 2019. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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PPC agency speedyserp was launched in 2018. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerVila Curuçá Velha, Brazil
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Dogaweb is a social media marketing company. Their team is headquartered in Vila Curuçá Velha, Brazil and offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2023, Omega UAE IT is a midsize Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Webpundit is a branding company based in Bengaluru, India. They offer Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Contractor Marketing Pros is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and the agency is located in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Direct Marketing company NinjaMOnkey was established in 2010. The firm specializes in Direct Marketing and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Thane, India
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JD Infotechs is a SEO services firm. Headquartered in Thane, India, their small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The firm was launched in 2020.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Poznań, Poland
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See all 1 projectsWelcome to Semtree 👋 — Your Growth-Driven SEO & Marketing PartnerAt Semtree, we craft tailored SEO and digital marketing strategies to drive real business results. Based in Poznań, Poland,
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See all 1 projectsOur expert team is focused on promoting your business in the digital space. We customize our approach for each client, creating a personalized strategy with the right digital marketing services to
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mumbai, India
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See all 1 projectsEnroute Digital provides comprehensive digital marketing services including social media management, digital PR, and content strategy. Their clients commend their experienced and award-winning team, highlighting their strong communication and effective workflow. Enroute Digital is recognized for delivering excellent content and achieving desired outreach, making them a trusted partner for digital marketing needs.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Zouq Mosbeh, Lebanon
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Joint Media House, a Marketing Strategy company, provide Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy. They were founded in 2012.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Established in 2021, BACKTOBACK AGENCY is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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RA Marketing (Rose Attractions Sdn Bhd) is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2018, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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DigiOptimer is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is in New Delhi, India and focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was launched in 2021.
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Microlevel Solution Private Limited is a website development company. The team is based in Surat, India and Surat, India, and their services include Web Development and E-Commerce Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chennai, India
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8 Spades Advertising Pvt. Ltd. Is a PPC company. In Chennai, India, the firm was launched in 2018. Their services include Pay Per Click and Video Production.
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Niche capture is a social media marketing firm. They were founded in 2017, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Website Affinity is a PPC company. Established in 2016, the firm is in South San Francisco, California and South San Francisco, California. Their services include Pay Per Click and Web Development.
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Kicknology Solutions is a small Advertising company in Hyderabad, India. Their services include Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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DigiAlturas is a social media marketing firm. They were founded in 2014, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kolkata, India
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PPC agency IndoAge was launched in 2017. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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Website and App Developer - Website and Mobile App Development Company is a social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were launched in 2014.
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PGH Digital is a pay per click agency in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their services include Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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Visual Media International is a SEO services firm. Their team is based in București, Romania and West Covina, California. The company focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Two Media, a social media marketing firm, is in سد البوشرية, Lebanon. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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OnNet Local is a small Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2003, the team offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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DoMedia Asia Sdn Bhd is a branding firm. Located in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, their team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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In , PLM Digital is a SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and were established in 2014.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Beech Grove, IN
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Light Matter Promotions is a Beech Grove, Indiana-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Vadodara, India
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Prayosha Technology And Solutions LLP is a social media marketing company in Vadodara, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Launched in 2024, Digital Driv is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Orior Media LLC is a social media marketing agency. They were launched in 2018 and offer Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Founded in 2023, Nymptix Technologies LLP is a small PPC agency. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Soto Professional Services is a Content Marketing company. Their team is in Provo, Utah. The agency specializes in Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBeaconsfield, England
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Octopus Marketing is a Digital Strategy company in Beaconsfield, England. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerNew Orleans, LA
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Established in 2021, Meet My Market is a social media marketing agency. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAlthengstett, Germany
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Established in 2018, MB Online Marketing is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Krieger Digital is a Digital Strategy company. Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, their small team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. The firm was established in 2022.
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Founded in 2021, Clean Boost Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Headquartered in Murroe Wood, Ireland, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2023, Polimet is a social media marketing agency. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Abdul Rahman is a social media marketing company founded in 2024. Headquartered in kannur, India, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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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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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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- How will you customize bidding strategies for my industry?
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- How frequently will we review performance and adjust budget?
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.