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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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See all 2 projectsDudes Creative offers SEO services and web design, consistently enhancing clients' online visibility and search rankings. Reviews highlight their impressive expertise, reliable project management, and timely delivery. Clients recommend Dudes Creative for their effective and dependable SEO solutions, with suggestions to expand into PPC, social media marketing, and video animation services.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Doha, Qatar
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Conserve IT Solutions is a SEO services firm. They are in Doha, Qatar and have small team. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Coimbatore, India
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PPC company KPIX MEDIA is located in Coimbatore, India. Established in 2018, the team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Diginex Marketing is a SEO company. The team is based in Noida, India, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerMounds View, MN
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Webbiquity LLC is a Content Marketing company founded in 2017. The team provides Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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RefreshWeb, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2002. The team offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Armadale, Australia
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Live SEO Service is a PPC agency. Located in Armadale, Australia, the agency provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Englewood, CO
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The Great Online, a social media marketing agency, is based in Englewood, Colorado. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Grow+ is a London, England-based Content Marketing company. They provide Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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JSMT Media is a web design agency. They focus on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2014.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Palm Harbor, FL
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Visual Realm is a SEO agency located in Palm Harbor, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wilmington, NC
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WordwrightWeb, a SEO services firm, was established in 1987. Headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Johannesburg, South Africa
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Optimus01 Online, a small Conversion Optimization company, is in Johannesburg, South Africa. The team provides Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Montréal, Canada
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Pay per click company WebCie is located in Montréal, Canada. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Found SEO & Digital Marketing, a small SEO agency, is based in Papamoa, New Zealand. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bristol, England
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Launched in 2016, Growthlabs B2B Marketing Agency is a pay per click company. The small team focuses on Pay Per Click and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Garh, India
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Oshin Web Solution is a SEO services firm headquartered in Garh, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Monterrey, Mexico
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Small social media marketing firm Black360Digital, is based in Monterrey, Mexico. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Fylabs is a small branding company founded in 2017. Their services include Branding and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Taxila, Pakistan
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Established in 2018, CODIRO Technologies is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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See all 3 projectsTechpixe is a leading IT solutions and digital marketing agency based in India, serving clients worldwide. With a sharp focus on delivering transformative digital experiences, Techpixe provides
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Bella Vista, Australia
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PPC company RGC Advertising focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 1998.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Corbit Digital is a Conversion Optimization company. Their small team is in Austin, Texas. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Calumet City, IL
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Expertek Cyber Solutions Inc., a telephone answering service, is located in Calumet City, Illinois. Their services include Call Center Services and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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Headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, Tornado Software Pvt. Ltd. Is a web design company. Established in 2012, the team specializes in Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Endpoint Digital is a Digital Strategy company established in 2021. The small team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Penzance, England
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Target Agency is a pay per click agency established in 2019. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49London, Canada
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Ontario SEO, a small SEO services firm, is in London, Canada. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Greenwood, MN
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NordicClick Interactive is a Digital Strategy company. They were launched in 2006 and offer Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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Riverbed Marketing, a Digital Strategy company, is based in Vancouver, Canada and Maple Ridge, Canada. They provide Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Orlando, FL
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In Orlando, Florida and Tampa, Florida, Get The Clicks is a small SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Lenexa, KS
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RSM Marketing is a small Lenexa, Kansas-based SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London , England
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Established in 2007, Assertive is a small SEO agency in London , England. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Iraklio, Greece
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Website development firm EyeWide Digital Marketing Agency was founded in 2007. The firm provides Web Development and Pay Per Click.
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DMW Direct is a PPC agency. They are headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and have small team. They focus on Pay Per Click and UX/UI Design.
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Headquartered in Abilene, Texas, Jemully Media is a Content Marketing company. Established in 2011, the team focuses on Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49München, Germany
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SEO agency rankeffect digital GmbH is in München, Germany. Established in 2015, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Jakarta, Indonesia
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Established in 2013, Adskom Indonesia is a Conversion Optimization company. The firm focuses on Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Victoria, Canada
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Metamend is a Digital Strategy company located in Victoria, Canada. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Imactions is a small SEO services firm launched in 2012. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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NFlow Technologies Pvt Ltd is a small social media marketing company located in Ahmedabad, India and Porbandar, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Paris, France
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Optimize 360 is a SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2012. The firm is based in Paris, France.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Brugge, Belgium
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WiSEO - SEO agency is a SEO services firm. They were launched in 2017, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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ENERGIEDIN is a social media marketing agency founded in 2012. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49BANGKOK , Thailand
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Adent.io is a social media marketing firm. The team is headquartered in BANGKOK , Thailand, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Based in Lagos, Nigeria, PG MediaHub is a small social media marketing company. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Bountiful, UT
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See all 1 projectsOctiv Digital is an SEO agency that excels in keyword optimization, website structure organization, and backlink strategies. All reviews indicate a positive experience, highlighting their expertise and exceptional project management. With a 100% satisfaction rate, clients commend Octiv Digital for their responsiveness and ability to deliver measurable improvements in website performance.
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See all 1 projectsAC Marketing specializes in paid advertising and social media management, as evidenced by their work with Azzuro Plumbing. Reviews highlight their consistent and effective approach, resulting in significant sales increases and record-breaking numbers. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and reliable project management, making AC Marketing a trustworthy partner for marketing needs.
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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Small Biz SEO is a SEO services firm. Their midsize team is headquartered in New York, New York and provides Search Engine Optimization and Public Relations. The company was established in 2010.
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SEO company DubSEO Dubai provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They are based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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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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$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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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:
- Account and goal setup
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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.
Based on our data, professional management fees typically range from $100 – $149 per hour, or a flat fee of 10%–20% of the ad spend. The total project budgets on the platform usually fall between $10,000 – $49,999, but aggressive e-commerce or enterprise campaigns can exceed six figures.
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.