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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 - 9Newark, DE
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Founded in 2016, Bridgeight LLC is a small Newark, Delaware-based Conversion Optimization company. Their team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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12 Steps Marketing is a small SEO company. Launched in 2017, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Flink is a Gothenburg, Sweden-based PPC company. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Witney, England
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Akoca seo is a SEO services firm. Their small team of employees is in Witney, England. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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SEO services firm Banisoft is headquartered in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Menemeni, Greece
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Located in Menemeni, Greece, Lexis Digital Agency is a small website development firm. The team provides Web Development and Pay Per Click.
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Recrufish Management & eServices LLP, a SEO services firm, is based in Greater Noida, India. Established in 2019, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Launched in 2018, XiWeb is a SEO company. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hertford, England
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Launched in 2021, Marketing Mouse is a small SEO company. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Walled Lake, MI
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Ellie & Jojo Communications LLC is a SEO services firm. The small Walled Lake, Michigan-based team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The firm was founded in 2019.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lisboa, Portugal
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The Revenue Crew, a PPC agency, is located in Lisboa, Portugal and Boksburg, South Africa. Their services include Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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See all 1 projectsLocal SEO was founded by Christopher Lovos in Leesburg Virginia. Since 2017 Local SEO has been delivering extraordinary results for his clients in the SEO and social media space. The agency isn't
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Falls Church, VA
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See all 1 projectsWe are a dedicated team with over 20 years of experience in marketing. Our founder graduated from MIT and holds a PhD which makes us a dynamic, data-driven marketing company.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Juárez, Mexico
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See all 1 projectsWolfate specializes in SEO consulting and Google Ads account management, delivering services aimed at improving organic visibility and promoting products via Google Ads. Overall feedback highlights their expertise, professionalism, and effective communication. Clients appreciate their detailed strategies and guidance, leading to improved rankings and ROI, particularly in PPC and paid search campaigns.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Tirana, Albania
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See all 1 projectsweb:in Development House - Digital Agency offers social media management and paid advertising services, including on platforms such as Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Reviews highlight their effective communication, commitment to deadlines, and responsiveness, contributing to the success of ongoing projects and generating leads. Clients highly recommend their services for their professional and reliable approach.
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See all 1 projectsTurning your vision into digital dominance – ZeroSum Marketing.At ZeroSum Marketing, we believe in the power of transformation and innovation. Your aspirations and ideas are more than just
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Tatiana Designs Inc is a branding agency. They provide Branding and Search Engine Optimization and are based in Seattle , Washington.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ankeny, IA
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Fox Web Design is a small e-commerce development firm established in 1998. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9São Paulo, Brazil
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Small web design agency Criação de Sites Fast Websites, is in São Paulo, Brazil and Osasco, Brazil. The team focuses on Web Design and Mobile App Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cranston, RI
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Black Door Creative is a web design agency. They provide Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2006. The company is based in Cranston, Rhode Island.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Glasgow , Scotland
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GRA Digital is a small Marketing Strategy company founded in 2011. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Evoke Strategy LLC is a small social media marketing firm. Established in 2014, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Beeston, England
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Small web design company KW Design Nottingham, is headquartered in Beeston, England. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chalfont, PA
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Mad Icarus Media, Inc., an user experience agency, was founded in 2014. The team focuses on UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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Red Oak Local is a Content Marketing company. The firm is located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Their services include Content Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charleston, SC
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Peninsula Agency is a web design agency. They specialize in Web Design and Branding and are based in Charleston, South Carolina.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pekin, IL
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Scott Automotive Marketing Group, an Advertising company, focus on Advertising and Social Media Marketing. They were founded in 2014.
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ArtiosDev is a web design agency. Their small team is located in Oxford, England. Their team offers Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Gómez Palacio, Mexico
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Launched in 2004, EstrategiasWeb is a Digital Strategy company. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vaughan, Canada
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Founded in 2016, All The Way Up Media is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Isidro, Peru
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RedByte is a Digital Strategy company. Headquartered in San Isidro, Peru, the agency offers Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9London, England
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AKR SEO Agency is a small London, England-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Fort Pierce, FL
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WebSuited LLC is a SEO company established in 2014. Headquartered in Fort Pierce, Florida, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Golden Valley, MN
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PromoTech Marketing LLC - Minneapolis SEO is a Golden Valley, Minnesota-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Greener Media, a Content Marketing company, is headquartered in Liverpool, England. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Montville, NJ
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WalkerTek Digital, a web design company, was established in 2003. Located in Montville, New Jersey, the team specializes in Web Design and Custom Software Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Ottawa, Canada
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LGG Media is an Advertising company. Founded in 2017, the agency is located in Ottawa, Canada. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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Valitics is a small Boise, Idaho-based SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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NiKnack Marketing, a branding agency, was launched in 2017. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the team specializes in Branding and Event Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Melbourne, FL
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Launched in 2018, Blue Shift Web Services is a small Melbourne, Florida-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Hamilton, New Zealand
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CubeMedia is a web design agency. In Hamilton, New Zealand and Auckland, New Zealand, the agency specializes in Web Design and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Knysna, South Africa
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June Day is a website development firm in Knysna, South Africa. Founded in 2004, the team focuses on Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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Leadburst Digital, a social media marketing firm, is located in Benoni, South Africa. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy and were founded in 2017.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Louisville, KY
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Jet Set Views is a web design company. The team is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Getseo, a SEO company, was established in 2018. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is headquartered in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Athina, Greece
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NextLevelBros is an Advertising company. Founded in 2015, the team offers Advertising and Market Research.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Paris, France
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Founded in 2020, ouiflow.io is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lagos, Nigeria
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Branding firm Prolanz Digitals was launched in 2006. The agency offers Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Las Rozas de Madrid, Spain
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Callibree Marketing Solutions, a web design company, was launched in 2011. Based in Las Rozas de Madrid, Spain, the team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Dunstable, England
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Established in 2010, Webster Digital is a web design agency. Based in Dunstable, England, the team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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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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39.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$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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$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.
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:
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- 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.