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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+< $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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Auckland, New Zealand
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See all 1 projectsWe're an New Zealand based digital marketing agency, striving to make grow your business in a complex digital landscape. The brands we support are positioned to be purposeful and powerful while also
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Cypress North is a Buffalo, New York-based PPC agency. They provide Pay Per Click and Web Design and were launched in 2010.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Hyderabad, India
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SanBrains Innovative Solutions Pvt Ltd is a SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing, and the company is headquartered in Hyderabad, India.
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Cybernetic Vision, a SEO services firm, was founded in 2022. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Located in Manchester, England, i313 Media is a PR company. They focus on Public Relations and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Fitzroy, Australia
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The Walk Agency is a branding company. The Fitzroy, Australia-based agency offers Branding and Direct Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Morrisville, PA
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Planet 8 Digital is a SEO services firm. In Morrisville, Pennsylvania, the agency was launched in 2015. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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SEO services firm Rank Ray was founded in 2019. Headquartered in Islamabad, Pakistan, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Mere, England
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Carousel Projects, a small SEO services firm, is located in Mere, England. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sarasota, FL
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ITrakmedia is a PPC agency. Their small team of employees is in Sarasota, Florida. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Tallinn, Estonia
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Damare Travel OÜ, a SEO company, specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations. The company is based in Tallinn, Estonia.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Cheltenham, England
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Content Marketing company Angelfish Marketing is in Cheltenham, England. They focus on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Mystic, CT
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Stella + McCabe is a branding company. Launched in 2004, their team specializes in Branding and Advertising.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Castle Rock, CO
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See all 1 projectsCygni Solutions LLC offers comprehensive digital marketing services, including website design and development. The reviews highlight the company's structured approach, professionalism, and dedication, with specific praise for their ability to effectively manage projects and deliver increased traffic and leads. Clients appreciate their attentive project management and swift issue resolution.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Tirupati, India
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See all 1 projectsYoungminds Technology Solutions Pvt Ltd specializes in website development and maintenance, offering services that align with budgetary constraints while providing good value. Their collaborative approach and effective teamwork have been highlighted as impressive, with timely delivery and increased website views as notable outcomes.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Київ, Ukraine
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Talent Search Ranker is a social media marketing company in Київ, Ukraine and Київ, Ukraine. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Atlanta, GA
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Digital Strategy company No limit Social99 provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. They were founded in 2022.
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Market Boss LLC is an Advertising company. Based in Cottleville, Missouri, the agency was launched in 2019. Their team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Gandhinagar, India
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Http://www.hawkium.in/, a Market Research company, is headquartered in Gandhinagar, India. Their services include Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lahore, Pakistan
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MISFIT is a small Lahore, Pakistan-based graphic design company. The team focuses on Graphic Design and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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PPC agency DigiRoj was founded in 2021. The team offers Pay Per Click and Marketing Strategy and is based in Ahmedabad, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Naperville, IL
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SEO services firm Balochistan Green is headquartered in Naperville, Illinois and Karachi, Pakistan. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tallinn, Estonia
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PPC company Optimist Digital is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia. They focus on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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AR Digital Media is a Mobile & App Marketing company. In Ahmedabad, India, the company offers Mobile & App Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9ตำบล บางแก้ว, Thailand
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Pixelio is a media planning & buying company established in 2016. The firm offers Media Planning & Buying and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lake Arrowhead, CA
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RoxxiStudios™, LLC is a web design agency. Founded in 2010, the team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization. The company is in Lake Arrowhead, California.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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Digital Vipendra is a SEO agency. Their team is in Jaipur, India. The agency offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Kolkata, India
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Based in Kolkata, India, RT Network Solutions Pvt Ltd is a midsize SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Puchong, Malaysia
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SEO services firm Nuweb Sdn Bhd was launched in 2010. The small team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Bethesda, MD
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BoBella Brands, a branding firm, was launched in 2014. The small team provides Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Greenwood Village, CO
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Brand Brain Media is a Marketing Strategy company founded in 2019. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click and is based in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Kashtbhanjan Digital is a social media marketing company headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. Founded in 2009, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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See all 2 projectsWhite Bunnie offers web development, SEO improvements, and digital marketing services, including social media management. Client feedback highlights increased website traffic and social media followers, emphasizing their effective project management and diverse specialization. White Bunnie demonstrates the ability to significantly enhance online presence without heavy reliance on paid advertising.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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WonderAds - Agency For Health is a SEO services firm. The London, England-based team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Carnegie, Australia
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Swoop Digital is a PPC agency founded in 2011. Their services include Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Based in London, England, CB Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Lucan, Ireland
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Legacy Communications, a SEO company, offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company is headquartered in Lucan, Ireland.
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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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Moon Marketing, a PPC agency, was launched in 2016. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is in Milano, Italy and Italy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Haines Creative is a Naperville, Illinois-based web design agency. They focus on Web Design and UX/UI Design and were established in 2006.
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Inkprog Technologies is a small user experience company. They offer UX/UI Design and Branding and were founded in 2017.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Glasgow, Scotland
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Established in 2018, Glasgow Marketing Agency is a SEO agency. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Schaumburg, IL
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Established in 1996, Proceed Innovative is a SEO company. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Yokso agency is a pay per click company. The team is headquartered in Poznań, Poland, and their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Melbourne, Australia
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Webfirm is a SEO company. Founded in 2001, the firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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The Eskimoz Agency is a SEO company. They are based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France and Madrid, Spain and have midsize team. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia
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Win Makers Marketing is a SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2018.
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Digitweb is a web design agency. They were established in 2008 and focus on Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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Starting Point Digital Marketing is a small social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were founded in 2021.
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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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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37.8/40.019/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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37.4/40.018/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Draper, UT
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39.4/40.019.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.2/40.019.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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60% Pay Per Click80% Google Adwords40% Other
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Google Ads PPC agencies offer a range of services aimed at helping clients achieve their unique objectives, from comprehensive PPC planning and execution to specialized keyword curation. Most full-service providers deliver the following:
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Pricing varies widely depending on several key factors, including the scope of the project, industry, and the number of competitors. Based on reviews gathered by Clutch, costs can be distinguished in two categories – agency fees and ad spend.
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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.
Failure to identify or deliberately ignoring warning signs when partnering with a Google Ads PPC company can do you more harm than good. Here are the red flags you need to be cautious of:
- Guarantees specific rankings or sales numbers—performance depends on many external factors
- Hides account ownership or refuses to share real-time data
- Lacks negative-keyword management (a quick way to waste budget)
- Offers prices far below market rate without explaining how quality is maintained
- How will you customize bidding strategies for my industry?
- Which metrics (e.g., CTR, CPC, ROAS) do you prioritize and why?
- What tools or AI platforms do you use for optimization?
- Do I retain ownership of the Google Ads account and historical data?
- How frequently will we review performance and adjust budget?
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.