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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+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kaunas, Lithuania
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Pay per click company OneClick is based in Kaunas, Lithuania. They focus on Pay Per Click and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49South Toowoomba, Australia
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Founded in 2015, Digital Darts is an Email Marketing company. In South Toowoomba, Australia, the team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Established in 2018, District 22 is an UX design company. Located in Port Moody, Canada, the team focuses on UX/UI Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Irvine, CA
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RizeUp Media is an Irvine, California-based web design company. They offer Web Design and Pay Per Click and were established in 2015.
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Social media marketing agency Omnichannel Media is located in Morgan Hill, California. Established in 2013, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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Decocre is a PPC agency founded in 2015. The team offers Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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Deep Footprints Digital is a Cambridge, England-based pay per click agency. They specialize in Pay Per Click and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Singapore, Singapore
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Established in 2010, Mediaplus Digital Pte Ltd is a SEO company. The midsize team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Denver, CO
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Adtaxi is an Advertising company. Launched in 2010, the team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lublin, Poland
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Vilaro is a SEO services firm. Founded in 2014, the firm is in Lublin, Poland. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Vadodara, India
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Varitas IT PVT LTD is a social media marketing company located in Vadodara, India and Crystal Lake, Illinois. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kyiv, Ukraine
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EMIND is a PPC agency. They provide Pay Per Click and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2015. The agency is located in Kyiv, Ukraine and Moskva, Russia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9East Victoria Park, Australia
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In East Victoria Park, Australia and Haymarket, Australia, Ignite Search is a social media marketing agency. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49București, Romania
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Launched in 2013, Gun Media, a small pay per click agency, is located in București, Romania. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Swindon, England
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OutSearch is a pay per click agency. The small Swindon, England-based team focuses on Pay Per Click and Ecommerce Marketing. The agency was founded in 2016.
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Search South is a PPC agency. Located in New Alresford, England, the firm focuses on Pay Per Click and Content Marketing.
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Pay per click company SalesX Inc. Is located in Foster City, California. The team offers Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Sydney, Australia
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AdWordsWise Aus is a midsize Sydney, Australia-based pay per click company. The team specializes in Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Petah Tikva, Israel
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Founded in 2017, BOOSTIT - Google Ads Specialists is a PPC company. The firm focuses on Pay Per Click, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fareham, England
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Adsuccess Group Limited is a PPC company. Located in Fareham, England, their small team provides Pay Per Click. The firm was founded in 2024.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Puch, Austria
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PromoMasters is a SEO agency. Based in Puch, Austria and Wien, Austria, their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Black & White Creative is a small Advertising company headquartered in Reedsville, West Virginia. Their services include Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Conroe, TX
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Small app development company Houston IT Developers LLC, is located in Conroe, Texas and Newport Beach, California. The team offers Mobile App Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dublin, Ireland
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Escalate Digital Marketing is a small social media marketing agency established in 2014. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49
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Launched in 2016, Cedarwood Digital Ltd is a SEO company. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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See all 2 projectsDIGITECH India is a Pay-Per-Click advertising agency renowned for its expertise in launching tailored PPC strategies. The company has consistently delivered quality leads and maintained excellent communication, with 100% of reviewers praising their strategy development and timely project execution, highlighting a strong cultural and value alignment.
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Founded in 2017, Metrics is a small SEO company. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Mumbai, India
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Founded in 2015, Olio Global Adtech LLP is a SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and UX/UI Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Brampton, Canada
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Marketing Blitz Inc. Is a SEO company. The Brampton, Canada-based team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49
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Cornershop Creative is a website development firm. They are in Olney, Maryland, and their services include Web Development and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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KLAIN is a Digital Strategy company. The team provides Digital Strategy and Branding and is in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49
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EdvanceMedia is a PPC agency. Located in London, England and New York, New York, their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Jhelum, Pakistan
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GoFlare, a PPC company, was founded in 2011. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9București, Romania
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See all 1 projectsBefore starting work, they set out to set their principles from which they will not deviate no matter how much they grow. Every client, no matter how small or large, will benefit from the full
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Prometheus PPC is a Boston, Massachusetts-based pay per click agency. They provide Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cary, NC
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Established in 2002, Winfield & Associates is a PPC agency. Located in Cary, North Carolina, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Costa Mesa, CA
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Claim Your Space is a PPC agency. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Coquitlam, Canada
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Trena Digital is a pay per click company. Established in 2019, the company is located in Coquitlam, Canada. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Köln, Germany
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Established in 2008, surfclicks, a small pay per click agency, is based in Köln, Germany. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Lead Magnet agency is a PPC company launched in 2017. Their services include Pay Per Click.
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Aarswebs is a pay per click company. The firm is based in Lahore, Pakistan. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Melbourne, Australia
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Google Ads Expert is a pay per click company founded in 2018. The small team focuses on Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsDigital Guru specializes in PPC and Google Ads, offering comprehensive online marketing strategies to maximize customer acquisition and conversions. Feedback consistently highlights their professional approach, effective communication, and ability to deliver significant returns on investment. Clients appreciate their deep understanding of market dynamics and innovative strategies that go beyond typical SEO services.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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See all 2 projectsSEOBoost offers a range of services, including SEO, PPC, online marketing, email marketing, and web design. The reviews consistently highlight their impressive project management, proactive communication, and commitment to exploring innovative strategies. Clients report significant improvements in lead generation, website traffic, and brand visibility, demonstrating SEOBoost's effectiveness in achieving marketing objectives. Their meticulous approach and dedication to client success are frequently praised.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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SRS Pro is an Ahmedabad, India-based SEO agency. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2018.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Ahmedabad, India
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One3 Utopia is a social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were launched in 2022. The firm is in Ahmedabad, India.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Fort Lauderdale, FL
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See all 16 projectsNext Level SEM provides a range of digital marketing services, including PPC, SEO, Google Ads, and website optimization. Reviewers consistently praise their effective communication, strategic expertise, and measurable improvements in metrics such as traffic, leads, and conversion rates. Clients highlight the company's ability to deliver quality results and maintain strong project management and responsiveness.
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PureAgency, a branding company, is based in Temse, Belgium. They provide Branding and Digital Strategy and were launched in 2023.
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Goowin.co is a PPC company. The company is headquartered in Cúcuta, Colombia. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Skilfinity is a PPC company. The firm is based in Singapore, Singapore. Their team specializes in 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+$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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39.6/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.8/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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37.4/40.018/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Draper, UT
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39.4/40.019.8/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249München, Germany
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36.6/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.8/10 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+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.1/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Zirakpur, India
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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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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- Offers prices far below market rate without explaining how quality is maintained
- How will you customize bidding strategies for my industry?
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