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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The Wire Monster is a social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and are in Sahibana, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Auckland, New Zealand
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Headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, Verum is a SEO company. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2011.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Warszawa, Poland
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CoolBrand is a social media marketing firm. In Warszawa, Poland, the agency was launched in 2013. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Crown Point, IN
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Amped Up Media & Marketing is a social media marketing agency based in Crown Point, Indiana. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Karachi, Pakistan
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In Karachi, Pakistan, iMarket is a small social media marketing firm. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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NIPA Digital Marketing Agency , a social media marketing firm, was launched in 1996. The agency provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Delmenhorst, Germany
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Borgmeier Media Gruppe GmbH is a PR agency. Their small team of employees is in Delmenhorst, Germany. Their team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mannheim, Germany
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Founded in 2002, KE Keyword Experte GmbH is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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Micro Tech Soft is a social media marketing agency. Their team is based in Bahawalpur, Pakistan and offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Victoria, Canada
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Folks Digital, a social media marketing firm, was launched in 2019. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is based in Victoria, Canada.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Makati, Philippines
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OAA Online Advertising Agency is a branding company. Established in 2013, the company offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, Theory Pixel is an Email Marketing company. They offer Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Taunton, MA
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Established in 2020, Apexwebsoft is a small Mobile & App Marketing company. Their services include Mobile & App Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Waco, TX
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Founded in 2011, Rule Your Kingdom, LP is a small Portland, Oregon-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2022, WorldBestSEO is a social media marketing agency. The agency specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Knoxville, TN
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Renegade Media Company is a small social media marketing company. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Launched in 2018, Muscled Inc. Is a social media marketing agency. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Greensboro, NC
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Founded in 2015, EmberTribe is a social media marketing firm. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Valley Cottage, NY
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KEA Advertising, Inc is a social media marketing firm. They were established in 1995, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Bloomerang Solutions is a Sarasota, Florida-based PPC company. Launched in 2016, the team offers Pay Per Click and Branding.
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Nashville Digital Group, Inc. Is an Advertising company. Established in 2023, the agency is located in Nashville, Tennessee. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Drexel Hill, PA
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Flashlight Marketing is a small Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania-based SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Colorado Springs, CO
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Recon Marketing is a branding agency. The Colorado Springs, Colorado-based firm was launched in 2020. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pasadena, CA
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Located in Pasadena, California, Cybertegic is a small Email Marketing company. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Torino, Italy
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Located in Torino, Italy, HIDOLY is a branding firm. They provide Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Białystok, Poland
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Mayko is a SEO services firm. Their team is based in Białystok, Poland. The agency focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ridgewood, NJ
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Small social media marketing company DiMaCo Web, is located in Ridgewood, New Jersey. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Aventura, FL
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SEM Genius is a SEO services firm. In Aventura, Florida, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Overland Park, KS
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Easy Agent PRO is a SEO agency. They are in Overland Park, Kansas and have small team. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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In Lviv, Ukraine, Webtune is a small social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Affiliate Marketing company Jumbleberry was established in 2009. The small team offers Affiliate Marketing and Advertising.
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Launched in 2014, Stealth Venture Labs is an Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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Coleus Media LLC, a social media marketing company, was established in 2024. The company offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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SaaSseo is an Advertising company. The Raleigh, North Carolina-based firm was launched in 2008. Their services include Advertising and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Surry Hills, Australia
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UpSurge Digital, a social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Surry Hills, Australia. They provide Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Ottawa, Canada
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Blueprinted Digital, a social media marketing company, is located in Ottawa, Canada and Sete Lagoas, Brazil. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Vancouver, Canada
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1UP Digital Marketing, a social media marketing company, is located in Vancouver, Canada. They provide Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were founded in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Saskatoon, Canada
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OpenSail is a social media marketing firm. The team is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sao Joao del Rei, Brazil
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Tráfego Com Manel (Corab Performance Digital) is an Advertising company. The company is in Sao Joao del Rei, Brazil. Their team offers Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49LILLESTRØM, Norway
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Designo Reklame is a pay per click agency. They are based in LILLESTRØM, Norway. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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Envy is a Marketing Strategy company. In Ramat Gan, Israel, the company provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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GoodFood, a branding agency, was launched in 2020. The company specializes in Branding and Marketing Strategy, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Hungry Digital is a social media marketing agency. They are headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Stepney, Australia
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Market Ease Digital is a social media marketing agency. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2006.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Leesburg, VA
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Branding company MarketSpark Digital Marketing is based in Leesburg, Virginia. They provide Branding and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Toronto, Canada
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Launched in 2001, N49 is a SEO company. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bristol, England
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Founded in 2018, Noble Digital Performance, a small social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Bristol, England. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Branding agency The Flower Agency is based in Brooklyn, New York. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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See all 7 projectsGrowPixel LLC is a digital marketing and web development company specializing in SEO, website design, and development. Across reviews, 100% of clients praised their professional project management, clear communication, and ability to deliver measurable improvements, such as increased leads and improved website performance. Clients highlight GrowPixel's attention to detail and value for cost as particularly impressive.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Midvale, UT
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See all 15 projectsWebaholics is a digital advertising and web design company specializing in services such as PPC, Google Ads, and search engine marketing. With 100% positive reviews, clients frequently praise their effective communication, timely project management, and successful outcomes in expanding businesses and increasing customer engagement. Approximately 75% of reviewers highlight their ability to deliver tailored solutions that fit the client's budget and objectives.
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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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37.8/40.020/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience7.9/10 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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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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- Google Partner or Google Ads certification status
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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:
- 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.