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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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Advertising company North Media CO is in Thornton, Colorado. Their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Powder Advertising, a small Advertising company, is located in București, Romania. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Catharines, Canada
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Future Access is a software development firm launched in 1995. The agency provides Custom Software Development and Graphic Design, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9رام الله, Palestine, State of
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Creative Technologies Palestine is a social media marketing firm founded in 2009. Located in رام الله, Palestine, State of, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Göteborg, Sweden
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Satsuma Studios is a SEO company. Their small team is based in Göteborg, Sweden. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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U Name It Web Design is a small Statesville, North Carolina-based web design company. The team offers Web Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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Z9 Group, a small branding agency, is located in Budapest, Hungary. The team offers Branding and Web Design.
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Hellooo europe ltd. Is a web design agency. Their small team is headquartered in Budapest, Hungary. Their team provides Web Design and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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White Elephant Digital is a branding agency. The Budapest, Hungary-based firm was founded in 2012. Their team focuses on Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warriewood, Australia
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AusWeb Design is a graphic design agency in Warriewood, Australia. Their services include Graphic Design and Logo.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milano, Italy
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SEMCA, a SEO services firm, is based in Milano, Italy. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were founded in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dublin, Ireland
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Small SEO company Wolfhound Digital, is in Dublin, Ireland. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sydney, Australia
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Icon Digital is a web design agency. Their small team is in Sydney, Australia. Their services include Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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My Web Agent is a social media marketing agency. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Branding and is in Melbourne, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Diversa Design, an user experience design company, is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Founded in 2010, Agência OD is a Content Marketing company. The company provides Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Joondalup, Australia
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Burning Fruit, an user experience design company, was established in 2014. They focuses on UX/UI Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Agência 4tuna is a branding agency. The team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy and is based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Agência Lente is a branding company. Their small team of employees is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Their team focuses on Branding and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Clemmons, NC
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Royalty Marketing, a branding agency, is based in Clemmons, North Carolina. They specialize in Branding and E-Commerce Development and were established in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Shenton Park, Australia
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OM4 is a web design agency. Located in Shenton Park, Australia, the firm was established in 2007. Their services include Web Design and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Clemente, CA
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Comtek Website Design is a mobile application development company. Their team is in San Clemente, California and offers Mobile App Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Brea, CA
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Big Chief Creative Media is a branding company established in 2008. The firm offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Beresfield, Australia
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Web Tech Plus is a small web development firm. They provide Web Development and E-Commerce Development and were established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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SEO & RED is a web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is located in Málaga, Spain.
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Integrated Digital Solutions is a web design agency. Headquartered in Fountain Valley , California, the agency was established in 2018. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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Webbity, a SEO company, was launched in 2016. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Video Production and is located in Málaga, Spain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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TekLMC is a small e-commerce development firm in Irvine, California. The team focuses on E-Commerce Development and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Ana, CA
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In Santa Ana, California, Revho Ad Agency is a branding firm. Founded in 2014, the team specializes in Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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Wanna Sherpa is a small branding company in Málaga, Spain. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Long Beach, CA
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Imperial Digital Marketing, a Content Marketing company, is located in Long Beach, California. Their services include Content Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntington Beach, CA
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Orange County Marketing Experts, a SEO company, was founded in 2013. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orange, CA
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Raining Fire Interactive is a small Orange, California-based SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Branding company Agência Klik was founded in 2017. The team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Located in Málaga, Spain, Tomx is a branding company. They provide Branding and Mobile App Development and were established in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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Founded in 2018, A2mred is a SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ronda, Spain
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ArayoWeb is an e-commerce development firm established in 1997. The team offers E-Commerce Development and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Ronda, Spain.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vélez-Málaga, Spain
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Assa Visual is a Vélez-Málaga, Spain-based Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding and were established in 2010.
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ProSign Bt. Is a social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2015. The agency is in Budapest, Hungary.
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Rocketship Marketing is a graphic design company. The small Appleton, Wisconsin-based team offers Graphic Design and Marketing Strategy. The firm was founded in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Málaga, Spain
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Marketing Live Consulting is a graphic design company. They are in Málaga, Spain. Their team offers Graphic Design and Business Consulting.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Erina, Australia
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Red Chameleon SEO is a social media marketing firm. The team is in Erina, Australia, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newcastle, Australia
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Rhythm Design & Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and is based in Newcastle, Australia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newcastle West, Australia
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Gorilla 360 is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team of employees is located in Newcastle West, Australia. Their team offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Neenah, WI
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Small SEO agency NuTerra, is located in Neenah, Wisconsin. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Skyira Digital Marketing, a Content Marketing company, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin. Their services include Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9East Tamworth, Australia
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Rhythm Digital is a small East Tamworth, Australia-based social media marketing company. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Graphic Design.
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Ganter media is a Corporate Photography company. Their small team is based in Ganderkesee, Germany. Their team provides Corporate Photography and Graphic Design.
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Eszett studio is a branding company. Their small team is based in Bremen, Germany. Their services include Branding and Video Production.
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Webclan, a small SEO company, is based in Bremen, Germany. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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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+< $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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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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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36.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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39/40.019.4/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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 Agency FAQs
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.