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+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerBucurești, Romania
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Founded in 2010, AndreiVisan.com, a small pay per click agency, is in București, Romania. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Branding company Xander Marketing was established in 2009. The small team specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Livezeni, Romania
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PPC company Intelligent Digital Marketing SRL is based in Livezeni, Romania. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Saint Paul, MN
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Uproer is a Saint Paul, Minnesota-based SEO agency. Established in 2017, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Westlake Village, CA
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Based in Westlake Village, California, National Positions is a SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2004.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Guildford, England
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Digital Clarity is a small pay per click company based in Guildford, England and London, England. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Interactually is a Grand Rapids, Michigan-based PPC company. Launched in 2013, the team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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Dotcom Monitor is an Excelsior, Minnesota-based SEO company and PPC company. Founded in 1998, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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RizeUp Media is an Irvine, California-based web design company. They offer Web Design and Pay Per Click and were established in 2015.
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LA Media Group is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2017, the team provides Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chorley, England
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Fertile.Digital is a SEO services firm established in 2010. The agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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FourButterClicks is a PPC company. The Gurugram, India-based company was established in 2019. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Leeds, England
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Founded in 2010, Spike is a SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY
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Social media marketing firm DAVID.MARKET is located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Robina, Australia
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Localsearch is a midsize web design company. They offer Web Design and Pay Per Click and were established in 1993.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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SRS Pro is an Ahmedabad, India-based SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2018.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Helsingfors, Finland
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See all 1 projectsGenero is a digital marketing agency specializing in media and communication content, market expansion, and digital communication strategies. Reviews indicate areas for improvement in project management and responsiveness, with a notable lack of timely follow-ups and underperformance against KPIs. The feedback highlights concerns about project overspending and suggests a better focus on suitable client sizes.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Established in 2018, ModernPPC is a small pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Orem, UT
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RevAmp is a social media marketing company and pay per click company. Founded in 2020, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Omaha, NE
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Social media marketing company WP Expert Services specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 2001.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Allschwil, Switzerland
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GRAAAF is a small SEO company located in Allschwil, Switzerland. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Indianapolis, IN
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SteerPoint is a PPC agency. They provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2004.
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Vision a Tech is a SEO services firm launched in 2020. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Berlin, Germany
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Smarketer GmbH is a pay per click agency. Founded in 2011, the agency specializes in Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Math Agency is a PPC agency. Located in T'bilisi, Georgia, the agency was launched in 2017. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Belmar, NJ
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Lazworld.com Inc is a PPC company. They provide Pay Per Click and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 1998. The company is in Belmar, New Jersey.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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Social media marketing company Devoratorii de Marketing was launched in 2011. The midsize team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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BeeKind Marketing is a PPC company. In Sydney, Australia, the agency was established in 2022. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Athina, Greece
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Datafunc is a Marketing Strategy company. In Athina, Greece, the company provides Marketing Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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Zircon SEO is a SEO services firm. They are based in Hackensack, New Jersey, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Paris, France
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See all 1 projectsAgence SEO.fr is an SEO agency offering services such as website development and hosting. However, 100% of the feedback highlights negative experiences, particularly regarding unmet deliverables and poor communication. Clients report dissatisfaction with their services, labeling the company as unreliable and expressing frustration over unfulfilled promises and legal disputes.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Manchester, England
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STM AGENCY is a branding company. Located in Manchester, England and Leeds, England, their team provides Branding and Pay Per Click.
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Pay per click company PPC Professionals was established in 2012. The agency offers Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Middlesbrough , England
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Pay per click agency Mabo Media offers Pay Per Click. They are in Middlesbrough , England.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Oxfordshire, England
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Established in 2013, Digital Gearbox is a small pay per click company based in Oxfordshire, England. Their team provides Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Pécs, Hungary
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Launched in 2018, Adlab Pro is a PPC company. The company offers Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy, and is small.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9West Hartford, CT
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AdWords Nerds is a pay per click company. Their team is in West Hartford, Connecticut. The firm focuses on Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Poznań, Poland
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Small pay per click agency ADSRight, is in Poznań, Poland. The team provides Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Web design agency Vendi.digital is based in Ljubljana, Slovenia. They specialize in Web Design and Web Development and were launched in 1996.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49South Toowoomba, Australia
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Founded in 2015, Digital Darts is an Email Marketing company. In South Toowoomba, Australia, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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See all 4 projectsVonazon is a full-service marketing and advertising agency offering services such as web design, communications, email campaigns, and platform integrations. Customer feedback shows a mixed reception, with approximately 50% of clients praising their exceptional customer service and project execution, while others express concerns about their project management, reporting, and strategic focus. Notably, their graphic design work receives consistent commendation.
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Social media marketing agency Omnichannel Media is located in Morgan Hill, California. Established in 2013, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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Decocre is a PPC agency founded in 2015. The team offers Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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Deep Footprints Digital is a Cambridge, England-based pay per click agency. They specialize in Pay Per Click and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kraków, Poland
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VELAR Agency, a PPC agency, provide Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing. They were launched in 2023.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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Established in 2010, Mediaplus Digital Pte Ltd is a SEO company. The midsize team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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Adtaxi is an Advertising company. Launched in 2010, the team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Vilaro is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2014, the firm is in Lublin, Poland. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Vadodara, India
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Varitas IT PVT LTD is a social media marketing company located in Vadodara, India and Crystal Lake, Illinois. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kyiv, Ukraine
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EMIND is a PPC agency. They provide Pay Per Click and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2015. The agency is located in Kyiv, Ukraine and Moskva, Russia.
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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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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$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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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.