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 / 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%.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MDServices provided
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See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) services, particularly Google Ads management. They have garnered a mix of reviews, with approximately 75% positive feedback highlighting their expertise, effective project management, and strong communication. However, about 25% of reviews reflect dissatisfaction, citing issues with execution and communication. Despite some challenges, many clients appreciate their strategic approach and responsiveness in managing online ad campaigns.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, ILServices provided
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See all 30 projectsAccelerated Digital Media is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) services, including Google Ads, Search Engine Marketing, and paid media strategies. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend ADM for their strong expertise in PPC and project management, with several highlighting their ability to meet critical CPA and ROAS targets. Their dedication to client success and effective communication is consistently praised.
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18Brandz, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2012. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Janesville, WI
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Local Matters Digital is a social media marketing firm founded in 2014. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Palm Beach, FL
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Launched in 2012, SEO Architech is a SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Media Goals is a website development company. Their small team is in Livonia, Michigan and offers Web Development and Search Engine Optimization. The company was established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London , England
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Website Consultants Ltd is a pay per click agency. Their small team is located in London , England. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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E-Geeks Ltd is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2012. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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Optimal8 is a PPC company. The Edinburgh , Scotland-based company was established in 2015. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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TreeTopFrog Web Design SEO Edinburgh is a small e-commerce development firm established in 2015. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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HERTIUM is a Blockchain Marketing company. They are headquartered in Paris, France and have small team. Their team provides Blockchain Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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Rare Dog Marketing Consultants is a social media marketing company located in West Hartford, Connecticut. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Net Visibility Group is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2005, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salem, OR
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SolutionsTwoGo is a SEO agency. Their team is based in Salem, Oregon and focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Allentown, PA
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Cosmick Media is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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Bestkeywordsmarketing.com is a small social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Custom Software Development and were established in 2005.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ronkonkoma, NY
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Founded in 1968, Digital Resource House, Inc. Is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Canal Fulton, OH
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HourGlass Media, LLC is a branding agency. The small Canal Fulton, Ohio-based team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing. The company was founded in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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8Bend Marketing, LLC is a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based social media marketing agency. Established in 2019, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Chesterfield, VA
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The Dill Design is a social media marketing company established in 2011. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Effective Digital Marketing is a branding agency. Founded in 2015, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing. The company is located in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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Launched in 2019, BIGSEO Marketing, SLU is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boca Raton, FL
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BBEX Marketing is a small Boca Raton, Florida-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mesa, AZ
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Link Socially is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2015, the agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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NextLevel Leads is a small social media marketing company based in Mandeville, Louisiana. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Established in 2006, Minneapolis SEO Company is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, OH
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Ultradata Research, Inc. Is a SEO company founded in 1986. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and E-Commerce Development.
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Agence digitale K4, a social media marketing firm, was founded in 2014. They focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Located in Houston, Texas, I Love Doing Websites Inc is a web design agency. They offer Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2003.
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L.A. Marketing & Web Presence Consulting, LLC is a SEO agency. Established in 2015, the agency is in Newark, New Jersey. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Three.green.fish is a social media marketing company. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2018. The agency is in Sydney, Australia.
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Click Source SEO is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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New York SEO Training Academy is a SEO services firm. Their small team of employees is based in New York, New York. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerSaginaw, MI
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ProfitPro, a Fractional CMO Services company, was founded in 2021. The agency focuses on Fractional CMO Services and Advertising, and is small.
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Strider is a SEO agency. Their small team is based in Vaughan, Canada and provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company was founded in 2008.
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Located in Italy, AGB AGENCY is a small branding firm. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2014, Alessandro Nicoli is a social media marketing agency. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2019, Caliper Marketing is a small Rochester, Minnesota-based Market Research company. Their services include Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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Evansville SEO is an Evansville, Indiana-based SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Web design agency iREBU Agencja Interaktywna is headquartered in Poznań, Poland. They specialize in Web Design and Web Development and were launched in 2016.
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Florida Man SEO is a SEO company headquartered in Melbourne, Florida. Founded in 2014, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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HVAC Webmasters is a social media marketing agency. Their team is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The company focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Seopya is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2015, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Sit-web.fr is a web design agency. Headquartered in Nans, France, the agency offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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McDarmont Web Design, a Content Marketing company, is headquartered in Ringgold, Virginia. Established in 2005, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Web Works Consulting LLC is a small web design company based in Baltimore, Maryland. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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Small social media marketing firm SEO Dentals, is based in Frederick, Maryland. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Zech Design is a SEO agency. The Puyallup, Washington-based team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Apical Aspect is a branding agency. The team is based in Henderson, Nevada, and their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing company Sell By Lead GmbH offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing. They were founded in 2019.
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Launched in 2019, Bogdan Biris is a small Arganda del Rey, Spain-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Digitalaxy Media, a SEO company, is located in Richmond, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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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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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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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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$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+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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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+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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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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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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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.