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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MDServices provided
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See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller, a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and Google Ads management, receives largely positive feedback from clients, focusing on their strong communication and on-time deliverables. Approximately 75% of reviews highlight their expertise in PPC and Google Ads, while around 17% mention a lack of satisfaction regarding project execution or communication. Their technical knowledge and customer partnership approach are frequently praised.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, CanadaServices provided
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See all 23 projectsKeepers Digital Keepers Digital is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, with a focus on optimizing Google Ads and paid search campaigns. They have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their expertise in PPC and project management. Clients consistently highlight their rapid response times, detailed reporting, and effective ad strategies, including cost-per-click optimization and improving ROI.
$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 / hr2 - 9Calgary, Canada
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Glow Marketing is a pay per click company. Launched in 2007, the agency focuses on Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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Mindful Conversion, a Conversion Optimization company, was launched in 2023. Based in Seattle, Washington, the team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tallinn, Estonia
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Established in 2016, Oskar Grupp OÜ is a pay per click company. The firm focuses on Pay Per Click and Content Marketing, and is small.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Hamilton, New Zealand
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WPStudio is a small SEO agency. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2018.
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Established in 2023, Homebridge is a social media marketing agency. The firm provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Clinton Township, MI
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Bootstrap Creative is a pay per click agency. The Clinton Township, Michigan-based firm was launched in 2014. Their services include Pay Per Click and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Ludhiana, India
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Based in Ludhiana, India, Tabscap Inc. Is a small SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Manchester, England
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List and Found is a small Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2021, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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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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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Pune, India
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Launched in 2017, Cling Multi Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Is a social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fishers, IN
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Web design agency Sharp Guys Web Design was established in 2011. The small team specializes in Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Malo, Italy
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Branding firm Evisole Studio Associato is located in Malo, Italy and Vicenza, Italy. They offer Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2003.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Multan, Pakistan
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Fiesta Consultants is a social media marketing company headquartered in Multan, Pakistan. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Göteborg, Sweden
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GO MO Group is a SEO company. The team is headquartered in Göteborg, Sweden and Pune, India, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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See all 1 projectsPROPELLER SEO Toronto offers a range of services including website development and optimization, SEO, PPC advertising, and content marketing. Reviews highlight their expertise in increasing website traffic, improving search engine rankings, and delivering a high ROI. Clients commend their law firm marketing specialization, results-oriented approach, and exceptional project management.
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Tilious is a small England-based SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cornellà de Llobregat, Spain
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DXmedia is a pay per click agency. Their team is in Cornellà de Llobregat, Spain. The agency focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wrocław, Poland
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Divloy, a pay per click company, was established in 2019. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digienseo is a SEO services firm. Headquartered in Sakarya, Türkiye, their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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See all 1 projectsRankSkipper offers services in SEO, website development, and UI/UX design. Reviews highlight the company’s professionalism, creativity, and expertise, particularly in building websites and managing SEO efforts. Clients appreciated their timely delivery, effective communication, and overall support, which led to increased visibility and customer acquisition.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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SlicedBread Agency, a pay per click agency, was founded in 2014. The small team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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Web Ventures is a social media marketing agency headquartered in București, Romania. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Verkeer is a SEO services firm launched in 2013. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is in London, England.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Perth, Australia
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Founded in 2007, Glide Agency is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Founded in 2015, Digital Growth, a small SEO company, is located in Barcelona, Spain and London, England. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49İSTANBUL, Türkiye
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Established in 2006, Destex Digital is a small Conversion Optimization company. Their team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Entelech, a SEO company, was founded in 2018. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is in Sydney, Australia and London, England.
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Ondevi GmbH is a Conversion Optimization company. Located in München, Germany, their small team offers Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click. The agency was founded in 2020.
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Primrose.health is a pay per click agency. The team is in Dallas, Texas, and their services include Pay Per Click and Call Center Services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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RankX Digital is a SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2024. The company is located in Dallas, Texas.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Sachi Studio, a small social media marketing firm and PPC company, is located in Rockville, Maryland. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Santa Ana, CA
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Located in Santa Ana, California, BrandRep is a SEO agency. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Chandigarh, India
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Launched in 2008, The Growth Box, a midsize Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Chandigarh, India and Chandigarh, India. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Cairo, Egypt
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Dottopia is a SEO agency. They are in Cairo, Egypt and Ras Al-Khaimah, United Arab Emirates and have midsize team. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Folsom, CA
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True Social Marketing is a web design agency. The team specializes in Web Design and UX/UI Design and is in Folsom, California.
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Growth Wires is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2015, the firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerSherwood Park, Canada
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Cue2Convert is a PPC agency. In Sherwood Park, Canada, the firm was established in 2019. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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IT Ki Dunya, a SEO company, specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Advertising. The company is located in Lahore, Pakistan.
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Marketing Warriors is a web design agency. Their small team of employees is located in Gwalior, India. Their team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Drighlington, England
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Discovery Agency is a Drighlington, England-based PPC agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lafayette, IN
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HustleFish, a web design company, is located in Lafayette, Indiana. The team offers Web Design and Web Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Seocho-gu, South Korea
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Launched in 2014, Blue Orange Communication Inc. Is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Clickandfound is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding, and the company is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Niriya Web Solutions is a PPC company. They are in New Delhi, India, and their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9St. George, UT
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Red Digital Marketing Group is a pay per click company launched in 2018. The small team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Rêveur Marketing, a PPC agency, is based in Toronto, Canada. They offer Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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Genuinely Digital is a small pay per click agency. They focus on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2019.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Lahore, Pakistan
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SEO Prenure is a SEO agency launched in 2019. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan and London, England.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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Established in 2021, Heylin Spark, a small social media marketing agency, is based in New Delhi, India and Jaipur, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Public Relations.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Matic Solutions - Website Design & Development, Digital Marketing Company Ahmedabad, India is a SEO company founded in 2010. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / 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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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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 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Colorado Springs, CO
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sunnyvale, CA
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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39.6/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Lincoln, England
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Draper, UT
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249München, Germany
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36.6/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Zirakpur, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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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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