Top Adwords PPC Agencies in San Francisco
The Bay Area’s innovation culture doesn’t stop at software—San Francisco houses some of the nation’s sharpest Google Ads and PPC strategists. From SoMa startups to Fortune-500 neighbors like Salesforce and Uber, brands here demand data-driven, fast-scaling campaigns.
Clutch makes that search simple. Every agency on this list earns its spot through our rigorous verification process, including in-depth client interviews, performance metrics, and market presence scores. Use the filters to narrow partners by hourly rate, industry focus, or platform expertise—whether you need e-commerce retargeting or full-funnel SEM. Start exploring and find a paid search team that speaks fluent Bay Area growth.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
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See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller is a Pay-Per-Click Advertising agency specializing in Google Ads management and digital advertising campaigns. Despite having high ratings and expertise appreciated by clients, feedback indicates a mix of experiences, with approximately 72% positive reviews highlighting their communication and strategic approach, while around 28% express dissatisfaction, particularly concerning project execution and client service.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves San Francisco, CAServices provided
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See all 29 projectsKeepers Digital is a proficient digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising and Google Ads management. They consistently receive positive feedback, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their deep expertise, client-focused approach, and significant improvements in conversion rates and ROI. Clients commend Keepers Digital for their effective communication, strategic optimization of campaigns, and ability to deliver measurable results in PPC and paid search initiatives.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves San Francisco, CAServices 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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KLC Marketing Group is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. Established in 2015, the team provides Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alamo, CA
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Result Driven Design, a small Content Marketing company, is based in Alamo, California. Their services include Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Union City, CA
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Established in 2015, NPK Engagement is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999San Jose, CA
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See all 5 projectsWytlabs is a digital marketing and web development company known for its expertise in enhancing online presence through innovative strategies, SEO, and strategic content. With 100% of feedback highlighting their professionalism, attention to detail, and proactive customer service, clients appreciate their timely delivery and exceptional project management. Improvements could include more detailed progress reports and enhanced communication transparency.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPleasant Hill, CA
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Web Design Mike is a web design company. Founded in 2014, the firm specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Pleasanton, CA
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Golden Gate SEO is a SEO services firm based in Pleasanton, California and. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pleasanton, CA
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BOFUlab is a Pleasanton, California-based PPC company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Ramon, CA
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RKS Marketing & Web Design is a social media marketing agency. They were established in 1996 and specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Danville, CA
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AJN solutions, a Corporate Training & Coaching company, is in Danville, California. Their services include Corporate Training & Coaching and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sunnyvale, CA
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Donnan Creative Strategy, a small social media marketing agency, is based in Sunnyvale, California. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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See all 2 projectsTeknol is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and Search Engine Marketing. With a strong focus on PPC campaigns, Teknol has consistently received positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their excellent customer service and support. Clients appreciate their transparency, detailed reporting, and ability to improve search engine rankings and customer reach through effective Google Ads strategies.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Milpitas, CA
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Adcore is a pay per click agency. They were founded in 2006, and their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palo Alto, CA
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No Diamonds Web Services, a Marketing Strategy company, is based in Palo Alto, California. They specialize in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2001.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Sunnyvale, CA
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Develop Bd is a branding agency located in Sunnyvale, California. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sonoma, CA
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Magic Touch Media is a Conversion Optimization company. Located in Sonoma, California, the team provides Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Established in 2022, RankMeTop is a SEO agency. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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See all 15 projectsSocialSellinator is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising, SEO, and strategic consulting. Their reviews highlight exceptional responsiveness and reliability, with 100% of feedback noting impressive ROI and strategic insights. Clients commend their ability to adapt strategies to evolving needs and deliver high-quality work, consistently exceeding expectations in driving business growth through digital channels.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mountain View, CA
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WK Online Marketing is a social media marketing company. The team is in Mountain View, California, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fremont, CA
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Global Search Council is a small branding firm founded in 2017. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Livermore, CA
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Found Sites Digital Marketing & Web Design is a PPC company headquartered in Livermore, California. Launched in 2019, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Livermore, CA
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Established in 2015, NAE IT Services, a small pay per click company, is located in Livermore, California. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Marketing Magic Mojo is a branding agency. Their team is in Livermore, California. The firm offers Branding and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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SEOWebPlanet Solutions is a social media marketing company based in San Jose, California. Launched in 2013, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Network Software Services is a software development company. Their team is located in Livermore, California and offers Custom Software Development and UX/UI Design.
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Tri-Valley Internet is an IT managed services company founded in 1995. The company provides IT managed services and IT strategy consulting, and is small.
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DexDel is a web design company. The San Jose, California-based firm was launched in 2011. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Blue Astral is a SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and is based in San Jose, California.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Small Conversion Optimization company Mobistreak, Inc., is in San Jose, California and Walnut, California. The team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Established in 2013, AIG MARKETER is a PPC agency. The team offers Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy and is based in San Jose, California.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Branding company Click Catalyst Digital Marketing Agency was launched in 2012. The team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy and is located in San Jose, California.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Campbell, CA
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Creative Logo Agency is a Logo company. The firm is located in Campbell, California. Their team provides Logo and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Social media marketing company The Eventus Group was established in 2024. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Campbell, CA
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Web design agency Solutionarian Marketing is headquartered in Campbell, California. Founded in 2010, the team focuses on Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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Launched in 1997, Lonzo Designs is a small branding company. Their team focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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See all 1 projectsPinnacles Marketing is an SEO agency renowned for its expertise in optimizing search engine visibility. With 100% positive feedback, reviewers highlight the company's cost-effective solutions, professionalism, and adherence to deadlines. A notable 100% of reviewers appreciate their detailed deliverables and strategic insights derived from Silicon Valley expertise, contributing to improved search rankings.
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Foamers Studios is a SEO company. Founded in 2001, the company offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Elevate Digital Services, a web development firm, is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and San Jose, California. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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SEO services firm Zexler was established in 2013. The firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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DevZev is a social media marketing agency. Their team is located in San Jose, California. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Pixelwebsource is a small web design agency based in San Jose, California. The team specializes in Web Design and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Sebastopol, CA
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BroadVision Marketing is a Content Marketing company headquartered in Sebastopol, California. They focus on Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Rosa, CA
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Net101 is a pay per click company located in Santa Rosa, California. Established in 1995, the team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Website SEO Today is a SEO services firm. They are headquartered in San Jose, California and have small team. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Santa Rosa, CA
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Small SEO services firm K2 Website Design, is based in Santa Rosa, California. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Rosa, CA
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Web design company Fitz Designz is located in Santa Rosa, California. Their services include Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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Pay per click agency TNT Digital Marketing was founded in 2012. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is located in San Jose, California.
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Baytech Digital is a midsize Email Marketing company established in 2001. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vallejo, CA
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Results Marketing is a social media marketing company. The firm is headquartered in Vallejo, California. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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Located in San Jose, California, WSI Smart Web Marketing is a small Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Located in San Jose, California and Chandigarh, India, Frisco Web Solutions is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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List of the Top 15 San Francisco Adwords PPC Management Companies
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Burlingame, CA
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34.9/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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39.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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37.5/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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34.5/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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35.2/40.016.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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31.6/40.017.4/20 Reviews7.1/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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33.5/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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35.1/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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36.8/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakland, CA
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29.1/40.015.6/20 Reviews8.3/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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31.8/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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30.2/40.015.8/20 Reviews8.4/10 Clients & Experience5.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Mill Valley, CA
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23.4/40.017.2/20 Reviews2.2/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$300+ / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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32.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience6.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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24.9/40.017.8/20 Reviews1.8/10 Clients & Experience5.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Albany, CA
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25.3/40.016.2/20 Reviews3.6/10 Clients & Experience5.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kentfield, CA
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25.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews2.8/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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21.5/40.016.2/20 Reviews1.3/10 Clients & Experience4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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26.1/40.017/20 Reviews4.2/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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24.2/40.016.2/20 Reviews1.4/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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25.3/40.015.6/20 Reviews4.6/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Mateo, CA
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24/40.016.6/20 Reviews1.4/10 Clients & Experience6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249San Francisco, CA
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24.9/40.015.8/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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22/40.015.8/20 Reviews0.6/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Daly City, CA
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21.7/40.016.2/20 Reviews0.9/10 Clients & Experience4.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Tiburon, CA
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8.5/40.00/20 Reviews3.6/10 Clients & Experience4.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Emeryville, CA
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15.6/40.00/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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7.6/40.00/20 Reviews2.4/10 Clients & Experience5.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$50,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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5.7/40.00/20 Reviews0/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Pay Per Click80% Google Adwords60% Other
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• Bay Area market knowledge—Agencies understand competitive CPCs in tech-dense verticals.
• Faster collaboration—Same-time-zone teams make live Slack or Zoom sprints easy.
• Talent density—Many practitioners come from Google, Meta, or high-growth startups, bringing first-hand platform insights.
• Networking—Local firms can connect you to design studios, CRO specialists, or seed-stage VCs also operating in the city.
Pricing varies due to several factors but the hourly consulting averages $100– $149. Most Google Ads management packages range from $5,000 – $20,000 per month in fees, or 10% – 20% of ad spend—whichever is greater.
Boutique shops may offer starter engagements around $3,000 monthly for seed-stage startups, while enterprise retainers can exceed $50,000 when managing multimillion-dollar budgets. Remember, request an in-depth quote for your project to avoid any unexpected and unnecessary costs.
• SaaS and B2B tech
• Fintech and blockchain
• Health tech and biotech
• E-commerce (apparel, DTC CPG)
• Green energy and climate solutions
Given the proximity to Silicon Valley, many San Francisco-based Google Ads PPC agencies are fluent in freemium SaaS funnels, PLG models, and ABM-aligned paid search.
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• Guaranteed rankings or ROAS—paid search has variables no one controls.
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• Minimal creative testing despite high Bay Area CPCs.
• Long contracts (12+ months) with limited exit clauses.
• Lack of transparency around tool costs or third-party platform markups.