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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Lineout Media, an Advertising company, is headquartered in Miami, Florida. They focus on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and were launched in 2015.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Holly Springs, NC
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Power Move Marketing is a small Holly Springs, North Carolina-based social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Fifth Shield is a small New Delhi, India-based SEO services firm. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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See all 1 projectsWe're a leading digital marketing, SEO, PPC & web design and development agency in Pune, India. We offer our global clientele a full range of digital marketing, online branding, advertising
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Sky Tide Digital is a small Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2013.
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The Brand Build LLC is a SEO company. Established in 2014, the agency is located in Medford, Oregon. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Palm Beach, FL
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Founded in 2019, Mass Inbound is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Monterrey, Mexico
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Branding firm FIKI Agencia Creativa provides Branding and Pay Per Click. They are in Monterrey, Mexico.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hershey, PA
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H2H Marketing is a Mobile & App Marketing company. In Hershey, Pennsylvania and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the company focuses on Mobile & App Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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IvisionX is an Advertising company based in Miami, Florida. They focus on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2014.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Lucknow, India
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Located in Lucknow, India, Digital Banda is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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Notes & Codes is a Digital Strategy company. They are located in New Delhi, India and have small team of experts. Their services include Digital Strategy and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Rooted Digital is a SEO services firm based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2020, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Lucknow, India
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Established in 2021, Site Build is a small Lucknow, India-based pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Fortitude Valley, Australia
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Small Marketing Strategy company Agora Agency, is in Fortitude Valley, Australia. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Fly To Web - Website Development & Digital Marketing Agency (DMA), a social media marketing firm, is headquartered in Faridabad, India. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Newport, MI
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Lakestone Digital is a Newport, Michigan-based social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Ketchikan, AK
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Bold Marketing & Design is a web design company established in 2019. The team focuses on Web Design and Graphic Design and is headquartered in Ketchikan, Alaska.
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Web Info Light is a web development firm launched in 2015. The firm offers Web Development and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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SwissTech is a Bratislava, Slovakia-based branding company. The team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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I Digital Maverick, a small SEO agency, is in koontz lane, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Two44 Software, a social media marketing company, was established in 2020. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerDelhi, India
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CodeSify is a Delhi, India-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsDigichamp Ltd provides a comprehensive range of services including website development, social media marketing, graphic design, and strategic advertising campaigns such as PPC and Google Ads. Reviews commend their professional and responsive approach, highlighting significant increases in website traffic, lead generation, and overall brand visibility, making them a reliable choice for robust digital marketing solutions.
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See all 1 projectsBrainbox tech offers comprehensive market research and marketing strategy development, including digital marketing, content creation, and traditional media, primarily for the real estate sector. The reviews highlight their effective project management, proactive communication, adaptability, and high-quality deliverables, resulting in significant client satisfaction. However, there is room for improvement in their initial project scoping and requirement gathering process.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Islamabad, Pakistan
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CodeAge is an UX company. They are located in Islamabad, Pakistan and , and their services include UX/UI Design and Digital Strategy.
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Phrase Crew is a PPC company. Based in Miami, Florida, the agency was founded in 2009. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Richmond Hill, Canada
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ABC Marketing Solutions is a media planning & buying company. They are located in Richmond Hill, Canada, and their services include Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing.
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SKIRLY LTD is a web design agency. Launched in 2017, the team focuses on Web Design and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Digital Strategy company InfoDigi was launched in 2020. Located in Bengaluru, India, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Digital Strategy company Saabsoft is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They focus on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Edmonton, Canada
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In Edmonton, Canada and Delhi, India, Kenzera Digital Services is a Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2019.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Collegeville, PA
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Axiolo is a SEO services firm. They are located in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Small SEO services firm GoLive Americas, is based in Morton Grove, Illinois. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Hyderabad, India
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ADD Technologies is a Hyderabad, India-based PPC agency. They offer Pay Per Click and Web Design and were launched in 2009.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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SEO agency Prep Digitals is in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Ecommerce Marketing.
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Widescale Media LLC is a SEO company. The Jonesboro, Georgia-based team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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SEO Jetty is a social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and the firm is in Ahmedabad, India and Salina, New York.
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Digisteps is a social media marketing firm established in 2018. The company provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Marvel Web Solution is a Mobile & App Marketing company founded in 2018. The agency specializes in Mobile & App Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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BrandLocked is a Digital Strategy company. The small București, Romania-based team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2009.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Loveland, CO
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Headquartered in Loveland, Colorado and Berthoud, Colorado, Aero Digital Marketing is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Other Digital Marketing.
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Established in 2023, PouchCare is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in.
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R.B Marketing Agency is a social media marketing firm. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is located in Cairo, Egypt.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Parramatta, Australia
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See all 1 projectsParraCity Web offers services such as website redesign, optimization, and Google Ads management, focusing on PPC and paid search strategies. The reviews highlight their ability to create user-friendly and SEO-optimized websites while successfully managing Google Ads campaigns. Clients appreciate their understanding of industry needs, timely delivery, and budget-friendly pricing, though communication speed could be improved.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Zagreb, Croatia
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Ruzicasta breskvica is an Advertising company. Founded in 2011, the company provides Advertising and Branding.
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Ogling Studios - CBEZ LIMITED is a Conversion Optimization company established in 2020. The firm focuses on Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Digital Heart Media, a SEO agency, is located in New York, New York. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Frisco, TX
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Digital Kasturi is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team of employees is in Frisco, Texas. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Mariehamn, Åland Islands
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Launched in 2021, Sparkly is a Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Lincoln, England
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249München, Germany
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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+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Draper, UT
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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:
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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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- 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.