Top Google Ads PPC Agencies
Google Ads remains the fastest way to place your brand in front of high-intent buyers—but only when campaigns are set up and optimized by true experts. Clutch simplifies your search for a trusted partner by collecting in-depth, verified client reviews and performance data on leading Google Ads PPC agencies worldwide. Use the filters on this page to sort firms by budget, location, industry focus, and more, then drill into each profile for case studies and pricing insight. Ready to look close to home? Browse Google Ads PPC agencies in the United States, Google Ads PPC companies in the United Kingdom, and Google Ads PPC firms in Canada to compare local expertise before making your shortlist. For broader options, explore our global list of PPC agencies.
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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 27 projectsKeepers Digital is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and Google Ads management. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with 100% of the reviews highlighting their expertise, responsiveness, and effective communication. Clients commend them for delivering measurable improvements in ROI, lead conversions, and ad performance, demonstrating their proficiency in optimizing online ad campaigns and paid media strategies.
$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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Founded in 2022, DVC Agency is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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WebAdept is a SEO services firm. They are located in Arnprior, Canada and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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The Health Bureau is a Market Research company. They are based in Vancouver, Canada and have small team of experts. Their services include Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Go4Lead is a social media marketing firm. Their team is based in Ahmedabad, India and focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Shelbyville, KY
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Small social media marketing company Sam Solutions Services, is in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Mississauga, Canada
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Web Ascend is a social media marketing firm. They were launched in 2024, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Moreton, England
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Headquartered in Moreton, England, VIGO Digital is a small social media marketing agency. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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GDRX Heights is a social media marketing firm. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Semnesia is a Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Jakarta Timur, Indonesia and Jakarta Timur, Indonesia.
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Surgelabs, a social media marketing firm, is based in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2018, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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Launched in 2024, Digi sites is a social media marketing company. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Publicity Pulse is a SEO agency. They were founded in 2024, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9les Duanes de la Mar, Spain
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Giant Bamboo is a Content Marketing company launched in 2020. The small team offers Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9नवी मुंबई, India
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Martech Simplified Pvt Ltd, a branding company, specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing. They were established in 2023.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Capital SEO Company is a branding agency launched in 2020. The team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization and is in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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Social media marketing firm Sumit Dynamics focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were established in 2024.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Cannes, France
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StudioJae Agence Web, a branding agency, was launched in 2016. The company focuses on Branding and Pay Per Click.
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This is Rocket is an Advertising company. Located in , the team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Pune, India
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Video production company Revitalize Digital is headquartered in Pune, India. Launched in 2024, the team focuses on Video Production and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ishøj, Denmark
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1UP Marketing is an Advertising company. Located in Ishøj, Denmark, the company was founded in 2022. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Río Verde, Brazil
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Kurokii is a branding agency. They focus on Branding and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2023.
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XedosDigital, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2024. Headquartered in دبي, United Arab Emirates, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Noosaville, Australia
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Founded in 2022, App Marketing Assassins is a Marketing Strategy company. The small team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing.
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Digital Vision Agency is a small social media marketing agency based in San Diego, California. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Wndrlnd Marketing, a PR firm, was established in 2023. In Austin, Texas, the team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vineland, NJ
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Atlantic Media Company is a branding company. Launched in 2024, the firm provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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DBAS Marketing is a Conversion Optimization company. Located in Staffanstorp, Sweden, the firm was established in 2024. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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Sale Spiders Ltd is an Advertising company. Located in London, England and Islamabad, Pakistan, the company was launched in 2020. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Kingsgrove, Australia
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Segments is a Kingsgrove, Australia-based social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Imperial Drive Agency is a social media marketing agency. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Strathmiglo, Scotland
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Email Marketing company FastEfficient | Marketing Consultancy Services in Fife & Edinburgh was established in 2020. The small team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Almere, Netherlands
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Let's Go Marketing, a web design agency, is located in Almere, Netherlands. Established in 2010, the team focuses on Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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Dream LogicX, a social media marketing company, is based in Delhi, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kozhikode, India
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Digital Marketing Freelancer in Calicut-Raihanath ck is a Thamarassery, India-based social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Digital marketing specialist in calicut | mubashirkv is a social media marketing agency. They were launched in 2024, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Digital marketing strategists in Thrissur-hibahenan is a social media marketing firm. Located in THRISSUR, India and THRISSUR, India, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Social media marketing firm Best Digital Marketing Strategist in Palakkad-rehnap is located in Palakkad, India and PALAKKAD, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content
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Bearseoservices is a Digital Strategy company. The company is in Wheeling, Illinois. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Westlake Village, CA
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Founded in 2023, CRTE, a small branding firm, is in Westlake Village, California. Their team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Shop Setup Experts is a social media marketing firm. Launched in 2024, the company is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Founded in 2024, Verdiant Solutions, a small SEO company, is in Sacramento, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Thriving Home Services is a SEO agency. Their small team is in Roseville, California and offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The company was launched in 2024.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9İstanbul, Türkiye
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Spiffy Media, a pay per click agency, is based in İstanbul, Türkiye. They provide Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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Digital Varsha Mistry, a social media marketing agency, was established in 2024. Located in , the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Volant IT Solutions is a branding firm founded in 2023. The team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing and is based in Calicut, India and Calicut, India.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Oshawa, Canada
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Vesqaro is a small social media marketing firm founded in 2022. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2021, Digital Craft is a branding agency. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Nommow is a Digital Strategy company. They are based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and have small team of experts. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Kraków, Poland
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Founded in 2024, Visua Media, a small social media marketing company, is headquartered in Kraków, Poland. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oak Island, NC
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Without Limits Marketing, LLC is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2023, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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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 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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