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 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, CanadaServices provided
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See all 29 projectsKeepers Digital is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and Google Ads management. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with over 90% of reviewers highlighting their expertise and results-driven approach. Clients frequently mention improvements in conversion rates and reduced Cost Per Click, with many noting increases in lead generation by up to 60%.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MDServices provided
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See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller is a Pay-Per-Click advertising agency with expertise in managing Google Ads and developing digital advertising strategies for diverse businesses. Their reviews indicate strong project management, timely communication, and effective cost-per-click optimization. Approximately 70% of clients praise their communication and responsiveness, but around 20% cite significant issues concerning service delivery and professionalism.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, ILServices provided
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See all 30 projectsAccelerated Digital Media is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising and Search Engine Marketing. The company is lauded for its expertise in optimizing Google Ads, YouTube Ads, and other paid media platforms, with 100% of reviews highlighting their strategic and technical knowledge. Clients commend their responsive project management and effective communication, although some suggest improved document consolidation. Overall, clients report enhanced marketing efficiency and reduced acquisition costs.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hounslow, England
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Founded in 2020, Soracle Media is a web design agency. The small team offers Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Pakenham, Australia
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Small social media marketing firm Algebraic Media, is in Pakenham, Australia. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Adsventure is a social media marketing firm. Their team is in Toruń, Poland and Gdynia, Poland. The firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Aenigmah Digital Marketing Company is a social media marketing firm. They are headquartered in Rajkot, India. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ridgefield, WA
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Volume11 is a small SEO services firm headquartered in Ridgefield, Washington. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Pay per click agency Market Magnet Pros was established in 2012. The small team specializes in Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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One Stingray | Digital Marketing & Web Development Agency is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2021, their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Launched in 2021, Ngoye Marketing, a small social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Herlev, Denmark
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Skillbuddy is a social media marketing agency. Headquartered in Herlev, Denmark, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Established in 2018, LawFuse Digital, a small SEO agency, is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Based in Seattle, Washington, Seattle SEO Guru is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Launched in 2023, Dots Developer is a social media marketing firm. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UnBasic Studios, a social media marketing agency, provide Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click. They were launched in 2019.
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Peddle is a CRM consulting and SI company. Launched in 2022, the team specializes in CRM consulting and SI and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Yashraj Marketing is a social media marketing company. They were founded in 2022 and offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ranchi, India
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SEO agency Highleap Media is headquartered in Ranchi, India. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2020.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, Canada
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Marketing Strategy company VArgo SEO is located in Vancouver, Canada. They provide Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing and were founded in 2020.
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Affinitrend is a web design company. Their small team is located in Welkom, South Africa and specializes in Web Design and Social Media Marketing. The firm was founded in 2023.
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Top1 Digital Marketing is a social media marketing firm. The firm was established in 2024. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ankara, Türkiye
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Fivertu Digital Agency - E-commerce Growth Partner, a social media marketing firm, is headquartered in Ankara, Türkiye and Braga, Portugal. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Webedcutter is an Advertising company. Founded in 2024, the company specializes in Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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Digibump, a SEO company, is headquartered in. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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SEO Services Johannesburg is a Sandton, South Africa-based SEO agency. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Delta, Canada
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Connect the Clinics Marketing, a social media marketing firm, is based in Delta, Canada. Founded in 2020, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Lilongwe, Malawi
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Small social media marketing company DREAMERS MARKETING LTD, is based in Lilongwe, Malawi. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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SEO company a2zmarketings was established in 2024. Located in Amman, Jordan, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bismarck, ND
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WebOpti Digital is a social media marketing agency established in 2024. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Newmarket, Canada
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Whale Marketing is a social media marketing agency. They are based in Newmarket, Canada and have small team of experts. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Workhorse Digital, a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 2023, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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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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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+$150 - $199 / 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, 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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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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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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.
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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.