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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 24 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 - $49 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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Rozefs Marketing is a small SEO agency headquartered in new york, New York and Islamabad, Pakistan. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Direct Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsNetboost specializes in website design, offering services that significantly enhance client engagement and customer acquisition. The reviews highlight their professionalism, expertise, and remarkable ability to understand and meet client needs. Customers commend Netboost for delivering efficient, seamless service, with swift project completion times and outstanding results.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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Your Digital Guy is a Digital Strategy company. They are located in Anderson, Indiana, and their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerCluj-Napoca, Romania
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Cittago s.r.l., a Conversion Optimization company, was founded in 2011. Headquartered in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, the team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Joucads Communications is a Digital Strategy company established in 2015. The agency offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerBurlington, VT
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Located in Burlington, Vermont, Berriman Web Marketing is a small PPC agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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IamRafay is a small social media marketing agency established in 2019. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLos Angeles, CA
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Softyfier is a Los Angeles, California-based web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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Markup Digi, a branding company, provides Branding and Digital Strategy. The agency is located in Noida, India.
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Content Marketing company Digital Prachi Bhatt is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Their services include Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerHouston, TX
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Public relations agency Nightwolf Productions was established in 2016. The small team focuses on Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLaveen, AZ
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In Laveen, Arizona, AZ Media Maven, LLC is a PR agency. The team provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerDenpasar, Indonesia
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Webmaster Bali is a web design company founded in 2021. The small team provides Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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In Chicago, Illinois, SEO Notch is a SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and were launched in 2022.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerSan Diego, CA
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Gibbard Web Design is a website development firm. Established in 2006, the firm is located in San Diego, California. Their team provides Web Development and Branding.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hrFreelancer
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BL Friedman Creative is a web design company headquartered in Stateline, Nevada. Launched in 2003, the team provides Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAirdrie, Canada
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Kreative Kekeli Website Design & Marketing is a web design company. They offer Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and are located in Airdrie, Canada.
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See all 1 projectsAcadia Marketing of Maine specializes in creating professional websites and offering strategic marketing advice for businesses. Reviews highlight their dedication to helping clients grow, evidenced by prompt adjustments and regular follow-ups. Clients appreciate their genuine concern for achieving a return on investment, making them a recommended choice for business growth.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerNederland, CO
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Four Eyes Designs is a SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and were established in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerInman, SC
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Tailored Marketing is a Digital Strategy company established in 2012. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Arc Website Design is a social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and the agency is in Chicago, Illinois.
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Graphic DOP is a branding company. Launched in 2018, the firm is based in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2023, Best Freelance Digital Marketer in Trivandrum Kerala is a SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is located in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerDubai, United Arab Emirates
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Launched in 2019, Jinto Babu - Digital Marketing Freelancer in Dubai is a social media marketing agency. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Website development company Creazione Siti Web Napoli was founded in 2013. The small team offers Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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Athulkmanoj-Digital Solutions is a social media marketing firm. Launched in 2023, the firm is based in Tirur, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Seo Expert in Nepal - Sujit Chaulagain is a small SEO company in Kathmandu, Nepal. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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See all 5 projectsDigital Diggers is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising and online ad campaigns. They have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with a focus on their knowledgeable team and efficient workflow. Clients report significant improvements, such as a 65% increase in email conversion rates and a 40% rise in PPC campaign ROAS, highlighting their effective strategies in paid media.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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Peribian is a PPC agency. Established in 2007, the team provides Pay Per Click and Custom Software Development. The firm is in Croatia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cheyenne, WY
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Aspiring Media Solutions is a SEO services firm and PPC agency. They are located in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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A Second Opinion LLC is a Pequannock Township, New Jersey-based pay per click agency and SEO agency. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wyckoff, NJ
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Manning Agency LLC is a PPC company and SEO company launched in 1985. The small team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Herzliya, Israel
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Carmelon Digital Marketing, a PPC agency and SEO services firm, was launched in 2009. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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Redfly, a PPC company and SEO services firm, was founded in 2005. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49תל אביב-יפו, Israel
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PPC agency Quality Score LTD is in תל אביב-יפו, Israel. They focus on Pay Per Click and were founded in 2012.
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NYB Creative is a pay per click company. Their small team is headquartered in New York, New York. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Markham, Canada
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Click Media Lab is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Markham, Canada and Toronto, Canada. They provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing firm and pay per click company Lightcraft Media is based in Warszawa, Poland. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kowloon, Hong Kong
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Bizi Digital is a PPC company. Launched in 2019, the firm is in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Their services include Pay Per Click.
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ClickPower is a small SEO services firm and pay per click company established in 2022. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9North Las Vegas, NV
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Marketing Local SEO is a North Las Vegas, Nevada-based SEO agency. Founded in 2021, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mountlake Terrace, WA
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Sunshine Digital Solutions is a SEO company. The Mountlake Terrace, Washington-based company was founded in 2024. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Crawley , England
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Based in Crawley , England, XA Digital is a web design agency. Their services include Web Design and Graphic Design.
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Blooming Digitals is a branding agency. They were launched in 2021 and provide Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Techyflare Digital Solutions is a web development company. Located in Akure, Nigeria and Mississauga, Canada, the firm was established in 2021. Their team provides Web Development and Branding.
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The One Branding is a social media marketing agency launched in 2021. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Based in Noida, India, InnovXpert is a Conversion Optimization company. They specialize in Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Boca Raton, FL
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Content Marketing company Page 1 Media was launched in 2018. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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The Atomic Agency is a Digital Strategy company. The Birmingham, Alabama-based firm provides Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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See all 2 projectsSEOChum offers a range of digital marketing services, including SEO, social media promotion, keyword research, and on-page setup. Clients consistently highlight their effective communication, professionalism, and agile methodology. Reviews indicate increased brand awareness and organic website traffic as key outcomes.
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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+Undisclosed250 - 999Colorado Springs, CO
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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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$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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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 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+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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36.7/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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36.6/40.017/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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37.4/40.020/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Zirakpur, India
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249München, Germany
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Looking for a Google advertising agency but not sure where to start? We've put together answers to the most common questions businesses ask when searching for a trusted partner. This FAQ covers what you need to know before hiring a Google advertising agency, from pricing and services to results and red flags.
Clutch recognizes firms that deliver exceptional ROI through Google Ads campaigns twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The top-performing Google Ads companies for Fall 2025 include:
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
- Keyword research and negative-keyword curation
- Ad copywriting, design, and A/B testing
- Bid management and budget pacing
- Conversion-rate optimization (CRO) for landing pages
- Reporting dashboards and actionable insights
- Advanced options such as remarketing, Google Shopping feed, Performance Max, or AI-driven bidding
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.
Many agencies build vertical expertise—e-commerce, SaaS, healthcare, legal, B2B tech—allowing them to leverage proven keyword sets and compliance knowledge. Use Clutch filters to locate firms with case studies in your specific niche.
Identifying the ideal Google Ads PPC partner is easier said than done considering the number of criteria to consider and steps to follow. Start your journey by matching agency strengths to your goals, requirements, and limitations. Look for a provider that ticks these boxes:
- Proven results in your industry (e.g., case studies, ROAS figures)
- Transparent reporting and KPI alignment
- Google Partner or Google Ads certification status
- Communication style that fits your workflow (i.e., weekly calls, Slack, reporting cadence)
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.