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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Small branding agency EP Assets Group, is located in Frederica, Delaware. The team focuses on Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Advertising company Sinettica Srl was launched in 1998. The small team offers Advertising and Branding.
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Add Value Media, an Advertising company, was founded in 2013. They focuses on Advertising and Branding.
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Search Revolutions is a small social media marketing firm. They offer Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were established in 2009.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lewis Center, OH
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Launched in 2015, My Digital Advertising is a small Lewis Center, Ohio-based Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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Social media marketing company Crowley Media Group was established in 2017. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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AntheDesign is an Attichy, France-based branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Content Marketing and were launched in 2012.
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Luvia Digital Ltd is a social media marketing company. The London, England-based team offers Social Media Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Villemoisson-sur-Orge, France
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Agence Massaï, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2001. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Warszawa, Poland
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YooTraffic is an Advertising company. They are headquartered in Warszawa, Poland and have small team of experts. Their services include Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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JEVNET, a social media marketing agency, is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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Viral Compass Media is a social media marketing company located in Alvarado, Texas. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 2016.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Aloma, FL
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SEO Specialist Florida, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2021. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Toronto, Canada
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Chess SEO is a SEO agency in Toronto, Canada. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were established in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Englewood Cliffs, NJ
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Headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, NJ Website & Graphic Design is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2021, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Crowd Digital Marketing is a SEO services firm. Based in Denver, Colorado, their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ashburn, VA
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SEO company SEO Ashburn is based in Ashburn, Virginia. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gardnerville, NV
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Founded in 2015, Noble By Design is a social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Located in San Diego, California, Local Dudes Marketing is a small social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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RC Website Group is a social media marketing company launched in 2014. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Founded in 2008, Phoenix Afterglow is a small Irvine, California-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Galway, Ireland
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Social media marketing company Red Pick Media was founded in 2020. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Answermedia is an Advertising company. The team specializes in Advertising and Media Planning & Buying and is based in Wrocław, Poland.
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Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, FOG The Agency is a small Conversion Optimization company. The team offers Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Axer Strategies, a PR agency, is based in Dallas, Texas. The team focuses on Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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Branding agency Curvearro is headquartered in Delhi, India. Founded in 2018, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minot, ME
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Digital Refinement is a SEO company. Their team is based in Minot, Maine and focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Local Value LLC is a small San Diego, California-based social media marketing agency. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Patna, India
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OutsourceSEM, a social media marketing company, was established in 2015. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and is based in Patna, India.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Burbank, CA
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Polaris Marketing & Consulting is a small branding agency launched in 2019. Their team offers Branding and IT managed services.
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Headquartered in Hutchinson, Minnesota, Studio 544 Web Design is a Logo company. The team focuses on Logo and Web Design.
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Hypesmash is a branding agency launched in 2020. The team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing and is based in București, Romania.
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Perfect Marketing Solution is a social media marketing firm. Located in New York, New York, the agency was launched in 2019. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine
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Naples SEO Company is a SEO agency. They were founded in 2020, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Connecticut WebPro, LLC. Is a SEO services firm launched in 2010. Located in Westport, Connecticut, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Leverage Digital Marketing, a SEO services firm, provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The firm is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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ASCHE Corp is a SEO services firm. They were launched in 2021 and provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Craig Cooper SEO is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Consulente SEO Specialist is a SEO agency. They are in Cesena, Italy and have small team. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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North Georgia Web Design is a web design agency. They are in Jasper, Georgia, and their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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Founded in 2021, Adwi is a small Angers, France-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Mountain Empire Web Creations LLC is a small web design company established in 2013. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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See all 1 projectsBaepsae - Digital Design Studio - Out of Business was a digital design company known for its creative collaboration and attentive project management. The majority of feedback was positive, highlighting their ability to transform ideas into unique digital solutions, with 100% of reviewers appreciating their creativity and engagement. Minor issues, such as typographical errors, were noted but did not significantly detract from overall satisfaction.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Clackamas, OR
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Total Market Exposure, a web design agency, specializes in Web Design and Web Development. The company is based in Clackamas, Oregon.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Located in San Jose, California and Chandigarh, India, Frisco Web Solutions is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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18Brandz, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2012. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
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Local Matters Digital is a social media marketing firm founded in 2014. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Palm Beach, FL
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Launched in 2012, SEO Architech is a SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Media Goals is a website development company. Their small team is in Livonia, Michigan and offers Web Development and Search Engine Optimization. The company was established in 2017.
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Website Consultants Ltd is a pay per click agency. Their small team is located in London , England. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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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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$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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$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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$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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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.
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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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