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 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, CanadaServices provided
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See all 29 projectsKeepers Digital is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and Google Ads management. The company consistently receives positive feedback, with over 90% of reviewers highlighting their expertise and results-driven approach. Clients frequently mention improvements in conversion rates and reduced Cost Per Click, with many noting increases in lead generation by up to 60%.
$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 with expertise in managing Google Ads and developing digital advertising strategies for diverse businesses. Their reviews indicate strong project management, timely communication, and effective cost-per-click optimization. Approximately 70% of clients praise their communication and responsiveness, but around 20% cite significant issues concerning service delivery and professionalism.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, ILServices provided
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See all 30 projectsAccelerated Digital Media is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising and Search Engine Marketing. The company is lauded for its expertise in optimizing Google Ads, YouTube Ads, and other paid media platforms, with 100% of reviews highlighting their strategic and technical knowledge. Clients commend their responsive project management and effective communication, although some suggest improved document consolidation. Overall, clients report enhanced marketing efficiency and reduced acquisition costs.
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21st Century Marketing Inc. Is a SEO company. The Forest, Virginia-based team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Position Results Plastic Surgery Marketing is a social media marketing company. They were launched in 2015, and their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Effilab is a midsize Boulogne-Billancourt, France-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Hevenly Digital Marketing Management is a social media marketing company. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, Cyber Stampede is a SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Arobas Web Solutions is a branding firm. The Gioia del Colle, Italy-based team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Weaver Web Works is an Ashland, Oregon-based web design company. Launched in 1998, the team offers Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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In Washougal, Washington, Insite SEO is a small SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Based in Kyiv, Ukraine, Freelancer Yurii Polishchuk is a small SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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Social media marketing company Epoch Digital Media, Inc. Is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Afrinubi Solutions, LLC is a SEO agency. The Stone Mountain, Georgia-based firm was founded in 2022. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Content Marketing company Another Monday provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They are headquartered in Dundalk, Maryland.
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Draft Studio Ireland is an Advertising company. The Carrick-On-Shannon, Ireland-based team offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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Alxweb, a SEO agency, was founded in 2005. In Duque de Caxias, Brazil, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Crisolution Consulting is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2005. The company provides Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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Dental Marketer, an Email Marketing company, was launched in 2020. The agency specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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DigitalKi Australia is a social media marketing company. They were founded in 2007 and provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Max Romulus Marketing is a Gilbert, Arizona-based branding firm. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Established in 2022, My Social Butterfly is a Marketing Strategy company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is in Grafton, Wisconsin.
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Pleiades Projectworks, LLC is a Marketing Strategy company. The Boise, Idaho-based company was launched in 2022. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Branding company Shaffer Branding Co. Is based in Streetsboro, Ohio. They provide Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Valpo Agency is a small Digital Strategy company launched in 2013. Their services include Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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See all 2 projectsCO/LAB CA offers services in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), branding, and web development. The reviews consistently highlight their exceptional initial presentations, consistent and efficient communication, and timely project delivery. CO/LAB CA's clients, including brand managers from plumbing and leather jacket companies, report significant improvements in online presence and lead generation, with no notable areas for improvement.
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See all 1 projectsGrafedia Web Design - Out of Business was a web design and SEO company. Based on their reviews, the company provided personalized and effective web development services, resulting in significant business growth for clients. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their seamless project management and commitment to client success.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Royal Tunbridge Wells , England
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Cheeky is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Branding, and the firm is based in Royal Tunbridge Wells , England.
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Hyperactive Digital is an Advertising company. They are located in Mount Lawley, Australia and have small team. Their services include Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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SEO Little Rock is a small web design agency based in Little Rock, Arkansas. The team specializes in Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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Online Image is an Email Marketing company. The Salt Lake City, Utah-based firm specializes in Email Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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Edgewater Digital, a small Advertising company, is based in Sugar Land, Texas. Their services include Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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Social media marketing agency Intaleq was founded in 2013. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wixom, MI
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Digital Strategy company Determined offers Digital Strategy and Advertising. They were established in 2011.
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Content Marketing company Softcron Technology was launched in 2015. The company focuses on Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2003, Solution21, Inc. Is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Established in 2017, LifeCycle Digital Marketing is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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Culture Cube Marketing is a social media marketing company founded in 2013. The small team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Branding company Agence THRIVE was launched in 2017. Located in Bordeaux, France, the team specializes in Branding and Market Research.
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Public Actif is an Advertising company. Established in 2010, the firm offers Advertising and Branding.
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Digify Seo company is a SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and is located in Toronto, Canada.
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Branding company Web Welder LLC focuses on Branding and Market Research. They are in Foxfield, Colorado.
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MINDVIBZ® Growth Marketing is a SEO company founded in 2020. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Branding.
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Wheeler Advertising, an Advertising company, was established in 1991. The team provides Advertising and Direct Marketing and is located in Arlington, Texas.
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RAI Media Inc. Is an Advertising company. The Chicago, Illinois-based team offers Advertising and Web Development.
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AnalyticaA GmbH is a social media marketing company. Founded in 2009, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing. The company is in München, Germany.
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Marketing Online is an Advertising company. Founded in 2001, the team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing. The agency is located in Warszawa, Poland.
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SaphirSolution GmbH is a small Niederkassel, Germany-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Launched in 2011, Stak Agency is a branding company. The company offers Branding and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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Tomahawk is a branding company. The team focuses on Branding and Content Marketing and is located in Auckland, New Zealand.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fort Worth, TX
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Small social media marketing company WABW Media Group, is in Fort Worth, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Web design agency Virtual Vision Computing, LLC focuses on Web Design and Web Development. They were founded in 1996.
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OEP Marketing + Advertising is a Raleigh, North Carolina-based branding firm. They specialize in Branding and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / 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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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A Google Ads PPC agency plans, builds, and manages paid-search campaigns on Google’s ad network. The team researches keywords, writes ad copy, sets up bidding strategies, and continually optimizes campaigns to maximize conversions while controlling cost per click (CPC). In many cases, the agency also aligns landing-page design and analytics tracking so every click can be traced to revenue.
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