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 is a Pay-Per-Click advertising agency specializing in Google Ads and paid search services. The agency is praised for its strong communication, timely delivery, and expertise in PPC management, as noted by over 70% of reviewers. While most clients report positive experiences, citing successful ad spend management and effective strategy implementation, about 20% highlight concerns regarding communication and project execution.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, CanadaServices provided
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See all 27 projectsKeepers Digital is a proficient digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and optimizing Google Ads for enhanced lead generation and ROI. With a remarkable 100% positive feedback, clients appreciate their deep expertise, proactive communication, and commitment to delivering measurable results. Approximately 70% of reviewers highlight their impressive project management and dedication to client success.
$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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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Founded in 2009, SEOquick is a SEO services firm. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Digital Media Man is an Advertising company. In Nagpur, India, the firm offers Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Digivark is a Shrewsbury, England-based Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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See all 12 projectsThe Share of Voice is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and Google Ads. With 100% positive feedback, clients commend the team's attention to detail, commitment to deadlines, and innovative solutions, noting significant improvements in metrics like click-through rates and return on investment. Approximately 70% of reviewers highlight their responsiveness and expertise in search engine marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Orland Park, IL
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BeingSeen360 is a social media marketing agency. In Orland Park, Illinois, the firm specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Netley, Australia
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Digitally Up is a pay per click company founded in 2018. The company provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Monterrey, Mexico
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Founded in 2013, Frequentia is an Advertising company. The company specializes in Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mount Wolf, PA
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Located in Mount Wolf, Pennsylvania, Flash Avenue, LLC. Is a SEO agency. Established in 1994, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Melbourne, FL
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Acumen Legal Marketing is a small pay per click company. Established in 2015, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Guadalajara, Mexico
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Rankio is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy, and the company is located in Guadalajara, Mexico.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Miami Gardens, FL
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Farin Innovations is a small PPC company based in Miami Gardens, Florida. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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Green T Digital is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is based in Dublin, Ireland. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dublin 1, Ireland
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Mobsuite is an Advertising company established in 2014. Their team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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On Off Soluções is a small Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Event Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Santiago, Chile
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Mentalidad Web, a Corporate Training & Coaching company, is located in Santiago, Chile. Their services include Corporate Training & Coaching and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Quito, Ecuador
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Cometa Agencia Creativa is an Advertising company. The agency is located in Quito, Ecuador. Their team specializes in Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Swanton, VT
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Noel Solutions LLC is a Swanton, Vermont-based social media marketing company. They provide Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Beograd, Serbia
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Advertising company Smart Web Serbia is headquartered in Beograd, Serbia. Their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Established in 2013, The Next Ad is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ewing Township, NJ
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Founded in 2009, InterSearchMedia is a small Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Salamanca, Spain
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IsAura Media - Digital Marketing is a small SEO agency. Launched in 2020, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bydgoszcz, Poland
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KolaboIT is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2019, their team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orland Park, IL
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Social media marketing firm Event Hawk is located in Orland Park, Illinois. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Springfield, OH
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Big Fish Local , a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2015. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lyon, France
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Better&Stronger is a big data company. Their small team is based in Lyon, France. Their services include BI & big data consulting & SI and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 2024, Fractional Growth Marketing is a Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Tucson, Arizona.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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Launched in 2018, Lau Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Salford, England
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Prospa, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2020. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Cincinnati, OH
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Robben Media is a Conversion Optimization company. The Cincinnati, Ohio-based agency was launched in 2018. Their team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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Datex is a small social media marketing firm located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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Launched in 2012, emedia.pl is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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DClickweb is a social media marketing agency. The company is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Carlsbad, CA
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Defy Digital Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. They are in Carlsbad, California and have small team. Their team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sant'Agostino, Italy
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Prima Posizione Srl, a public relations agency, was established in 2006. The team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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Siteknowhow is a social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization and is in Budapest, Hungary.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Surry Hills, Australia
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Founded in 2014, Efficient Media is a small Digital Strategy company. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Suceava, Romania
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WebCo Media Agency, a branding firm, was founded in 2016. The team offers Branding and Web Design.
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10:23 Digital Marketing, a branding agency, is in St. Augustine, Florida. Established in 2019, the team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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TechMozo is a branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2022. The firm is headquartered in Delhi, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9East Lansing, MI
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Launched in 2008, Mid Michigan Interactive LLC is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Chirala, India
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Launched in 2022, VIP India is an Other Digital Marketing company. The team specializes in Other Digital Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Wayne, IN
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Founded in 1998, eMedia Technologies, Inc. Is a Content Marketing company. The team offers Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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Cinpy is an Advertising company. Located in Málaga, Spain, the team focuses on Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lancaster, PA
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See all 1 projectsSwitch It Up Designs is a digital advertising company specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and online ad campaigns. However, 100% of the provided feedback is negative, highlighting issues such as unprofessional conduct and unmet promises. Reviewers advise caution due to unethical practices and poor communication from management.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Edmonton, Canada
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Devebyte, a SEO company, was founded in 2014. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and is based in Edmonton, Canada.
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See all 1 projectsThe Ranking Geeks is a marketing agency whose services have been met with disapproval based on client feedback. The reviews indicate dissatisfaction, with 100% of reviewers mentioning unmet deliverables and a lack of project management. Notably, the company failed to fulfill contracted work, leading to negative client experiences.
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Established in 2017, Prix Studio is a web design agency. The firm specializes in Web Design and Web Development, and is small.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Atlanta, GA
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Established in 2007, Look Listen Creative is an user experience design agency. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the team offers UX/UI Design and Video Production.
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Alriyady is a pay per click company. Located in 122002, United Arab Emirates, the company offers Pay Per Click and Commercial Property Management.
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Mbridge is a Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Performance Marketing and were founded in 2016. The agency is in Warszawa, Poland.
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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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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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39.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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39.1/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999
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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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37.7/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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37.1/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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37.5/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.5/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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39.3/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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39.2/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 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+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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39.3/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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36.4/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience10/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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37.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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38.5/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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39.5/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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36.2/40.017.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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36.1/40.017/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
100% Pay Per Click85% Google Adwords
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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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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:
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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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- 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?
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- 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.