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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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Leadcrew is a Karachi, Pakistan-based SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Md Rabby Alam is a SEO services firm. The Dhaka, Bangladesh-based firm was launched in 2022. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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Launched in 2023, Texbay Marketing Agency is a social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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In El Segundo, California, Leads Direct Solutions is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2015, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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GrowthLab360 is a Content Marketing company. The New York, New York-based agency was established in 2020. Their team offers Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Rochester, NY
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ReviewTube is a social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and are based in Rochester, New York.
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Founded in 2023, Udita Sharma is a small branding firm. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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RGB Designers is a branding company. In Chennai, India, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Hillside, NJ
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See all 2 projectsBusiness Digitaly offers digital media services, including Facebook advertising and search engine optimization (SEO). The reviews highlight their professionalism, punctuality, and strong customer support. Clients commend Business Digitaly for delivering on time, aligning with company values, and improving online presence, while also suggesting improvements in providing more frequent project updates.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Webster, TX
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Webomizer, a Digital Strategy company, offer Digital Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing. They were founded in 2017.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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TheSiteTraffic is a small branding firm. They provide Branding and Marketing Strategy and were founded in 2019.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Founded in 2020, Sonic X Media is an Advertising company. In Seattle, Washington, the team focuses on Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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SKM Digital Solutions is a Content Marketing company founded in 2019. The firm specializes in Content Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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Advertising company Gradual Grower is in Dhaka, Bangladesh and London, England. They focus on Advertising and Branding and were founded in 2022.
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Delaware Webpoint is a Digital Strategy company. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing, and the firm is headquartered in Middletown, Delaware.
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3D Marketing Clutch is a branding company. The Noida, India-based company focuses on Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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Apnachoice is a Bengaluru, India-based SEO agency. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Advertising and were established in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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PIXELS TRAIL is a branding company. The agency is in Delhi, India. Their team focuses on Branding and Market Research.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Gurugram, India
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DeroDigital, a small SEO agency, is based in Gurugram, India. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Headquartered in Jaipur, India, Rank Alley is a branding firm. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Web development company blumerise was founded in 2019. The company provides Web Development and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Rangamati, Bangladesh
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Times IT is an Advertising company. Located in Rangamati, Bangladesh, their team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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Brandtisers Media is a social media marketing agency. The Delhi, India-based firm provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Branding firm Webmarket was launched in 2017. The company offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing firm Agrinai was established in 2024. Based in Coimbatore, India, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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Headquartered in Bengaluru, India, OneMetrik is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Navees Infotech is a social media marketing firm. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in New York, New York. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Web development company SEO STARTUP is in Delhi, India. They provide Web Development and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2025.
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BrandForz, a branding agency, was established in 2025. They focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Silverwater, Australia
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BakOffis is a SEO services firm in Silverwater, Australia. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Thị xã Dĩ An, Vietnam
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Digital Strategy company Mua Backlink was launched in 2010. Headquartered in Thị xã Dĩ An, Vietnam and Bình Dương, Vietnam, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Hudson, OH
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Lead to Recovery is a SEO company. Established in 2019, the firm is in Hudson, Ohio. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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See all 8 projectsFetch & Funnel is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising, Google Ads, and paid media strategies. Reviews reflect a diverse client experience, with approximately 67% highlighting effective communication and increased traffic, while 33% cite communication challenges and project management issues. Fetch & Funnel is noted for their creative strategies and adaptability but has faced criticism for inconsistencies in communication and project execution.
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SilverBack Advertising is an Advertising company in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Launched in 1993, the team focuses on Advertising and Email Marketing.
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Firegang Dental Marketing, a PPC agency, was launched in 2010. They focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madrid, Spain
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Tu Posicionamiento Web, a small pay per click company, is based in Madrid, Spain. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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SpyderWise Media, a small pay per click agency, is headquartered in Sandy, Utah. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2002, WebCell is a pay per click company. In Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UltimeCom is a pay per click agency. The Miami Beach, Florida-based firm was founded in 2009. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Pay per click company Rotate Web Technologies was established in 2005. The agency offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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Ferocity, a small Advertising company, is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Their services include Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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TheOnlineCo. Is a Conversion Optimization company established in 2002. The company offers Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Mediebyrået Enklere Valg AS, an Advertising company, was launched in 2005. The company specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Topvisible is a SEO agency launched in 2011. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click, and is small.
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Located in Faisalabad, Pakistan and Liverpool, England, DGSOL is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Headquartered in South Bend, Indiana, Austin Becker E-Commerce Marketing is an e-commerce development company. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Social Media Marketing.
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Tech Isle Consulting is a social media marketing firm founded in 2022. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Second Team Consulting, a SEO agency, was founded in 2019. They offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Founded in 2015, Biz Marketing Pros is an Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49West Chester, OH
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See all 85 projectsLanternSol is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) services, including Google Ads and SEO. Reviews indicate strong expertise in increasing Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) and conversion rates, with 100% positive feedback praising their responsiveness and direct communication. Clients value their ability to scale ad spend efficiently and effectively execute online ad campaigns.
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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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36.8/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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.