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+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mere, England
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Established in 1998, NCompass Ltd is a small web development firm located in Mere, England. Their team provides Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Web studio BUSINESS SITE is a web development company. Their small team is located in Kyiv, Ukraine and provides Web Development and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was launched in 2011.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Pune, India
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Hexanovate is a small SEO agency. Established in 2019, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Adostrophe is a Corporate Photography company founded in 2017. Their team focuses on Corporate Photography and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Helsingfors, Finland
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Engaio Digital is a small Helsingfors, Finland-based PPC agency. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Auckland, New Zealand
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Small PPC company V Digital Marketing, is based in Auckland, New Zealand. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Founded in 2023, Seomax is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Ara Web Technologies is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Web Development and were launched in 2017. The firm is headquartered in Faridabad, India.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Dolný Kubín, Slovakia
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Seduco digital, a web design company, is headquartered in Dolný Kubín, Slovakia. The team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Nottingham, England
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Launched in 2018, Contrast, a small Advertising company, is in Nottingham, England. Their team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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AppNoit INC. Is an app development firm. The team is in New York, New York and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and their services include Mobile App Development and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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See all 1 projectsAnuation Labs provides web development and search engine optimization services. The reviews highlight their expertise in enhancing user experience and improving website visibility, resulting in increased traffic and better search rankings. Clients appreciate their professionalism, timely delivery, and collaborative approach, noting that their services offer excellent value for cost. Anuation Labs has proven to be instrumental in achieving measurable outcomes for businesses.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Jakarta , Indonesia
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See all 1 projectsDigiAgency specializes in comprehensive digital marketing services, including SEO, SEM, website creation, and social media management. The reviews highlight high customer satisfaction, noting the agency's ability to significantly increase client leads and revenue. Clients appreciate DigiAgency's timely project delivery, excellent communication, and value for money, emphasizing their proactive approach and alignment with company values.
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See all 1 projectsEnjoy Ads Studio specializes in website creation, delivering simple yet aesthetically pleasing designs. Clients commend the company's responsiveness, timely delivery, and openness to client ideas. The overall feedback suggests a highly satisfactory service experience.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sioux Falls, SD
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Located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 9 Clouds is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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In Toronto, Canada, Powered by Search is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2009, the team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Manchester, NH
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SilverTech is a social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were established in 1996.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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See all 1 projectsViralAd offers comprehensive branding, corporate identity development, and marketing strategies, including animated video creation. The overall feedback highlights their creative execution, passionate approach, and effective project management, resulting in measurable customer growth. Clients highly appreciate ViralAd's dedication to exceeding requirements, with no significant areas identified for improvement.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Founded in 2024, UAE Marketing Agency is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Digital Ads Lab, a PPC agency, was established in 2023. The team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing and is located in Porto, Portugal.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kyiv, Ukraine
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Adburo, a pay per click company, was founded in 2022. They offers Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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Pay per click company Digital Hustlers LLP was established in 2022. In Pune, India, the team focuses on Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Seo Shop NYC is a pay per click company. They are located in New York, New York. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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V-CHORD is a small PPC company founded in 2020. Their services include Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerEast Ballina, Australia
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Dawson Digital is an East Ballina, Australia-based pay per click company. The team offers Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Heathridge, Australia
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Creative Warrior, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Heathridge, Australia. They provide Advertising and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Varna, Bulgaria
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Located in Varna, Bulgaria, Markception is a small social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Amman, Jordan
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MKABUYAHIA Agency is a pay per click agency. They were established in 2019 and provide Pay Per Click and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Puerto de la Cruz, Spain
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Launched in 2008, Optimanova Solutions is a PPC agency. The team provides Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsSavior Marketing is a digital marketing agency offering services such as SEO, website maintenance, and Google Ads management. Their reviews indicate overall dissatisfaction, with significant issues related to poor communication, inadequate project management, and lack of accountability. Approximately 100% of reviewers expressed negative feedback, particularly concerning serious problems with website security and difficulties regaining control of business assets.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Charlotte, NC
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Founded in 2012, Townsquare Interactive is a SEO company. In Charlotte, North Carolina, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Kenmore, NY
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Dominguez Marketing LLC is a Content Marketing company based in Kenmore, New York. Their services include Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Shah Alam, Malaysia
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Seenlyst is a SEO agency. Their small team of employees is based in Shah Alam, Malaysia. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Agia Paraskevi, Greece
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Advertising company DOPE Studio is in Agia Paraskevi, Greece and Athina, Greece. The team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Clarence, NY
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Minerva Web Development is a web development firm. They are in Clarence, New York, and their services include Web Development and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49London, England
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Roar Digital is a SEO company located in London, England. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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PPC agency Gap Up Internet Marketing was established in 2003. The company provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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Established in 2015, AG2 DIGITAL, LLC is a branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Gorakhpur, India
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Digital Astitva is a small PPC agency in Gorakhpur, India. Their services include Pay Per Click and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Leeds, England
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Stickyeyes is a midsize SEO company in Leeds, England and London , England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Branding company StratMarketer is located in. They offer Branding and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2025.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49T'bilisi, Georgia
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Public relations agency FIGURA provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing. They were founded in 2018.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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PPC company Element DMA – Automotive Digital Marketing is based in Sheridan, Wyoming. The team provides Pay Per Click and Performance Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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TheSiteEdge is a SEO agency. They were founded in 2013, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Köln, Germany
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RankRage SEO & Online Marketing is a pay per click agency. Located in Köln, Germany and Köln, Germany, the firm provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Key Element Ltd, a branding company, was established in 2008. The firm offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Dantes Ink, a pay per click agency, was founded in 2020. The small team focuses on Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Makati, Philippines
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Founded in 2020, JAF Digital Marketing Services, a small PPC company, is based in Makati, Philippines and Makati, Philippines. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Pula, Croatia
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Pay per click company Mijena focuses on Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy. They were launched in 2012.
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Pay per click agency Pulso Digital focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design. They are headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico.
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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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$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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$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.