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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+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Asheville, NC
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Sean Hecking Consulting is a pay per click company established in 2010. The firm specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Pay per click company PPC.io is based in San Francisco, California. Established in 2024, the team offers Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Inverness, Scotland
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Based in Inverness, Scotland, teclan is a pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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PPC company Maximize provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing. They were established in 2014.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Cloud, MN
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Headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota, Johnson Jones Group is a pay per click agency. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Social media marketing company FYVE Marketing was launched in 2019. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Noida, India
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See all 1 projectsGarage Media offers services such as PPC, SEO, and SMM, with notable expertise in managing Google Ads campaigns. The overall feedback from reviews indicates excellent execution and workflow, with clients highlighting their satisfaction and effective results in digital marketing efforts.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249
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Ampliva, a social media marketing company, is located in Austin, Texas. They offer Social Media Marketing and Ecommerce Marketing and were founded in 2021.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Frankston, Australia
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Established in 2019, Young Folks is a small Frankston, Australia-based pay per click company. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249دبي, United Arab Emirates
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See all 1 projectsMcCollins Media provides comprehensive digital marketing services, including target group identification, media strategy development, and content creation for campaigns. The reviews highlight their expertise in digital media, smooth communication, and adherence to deadlines, resulting in significant improvements in ad impressions and response rates. Clients appreciate their methodical approach and updated industry knowledge.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Edinburgh, Scotland
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39steps is a small Edinburgh, Scotland-based branding company. Their services include Branding and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249København, Denmark
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MakesYouLocal A/S is a Translation company. Launched in 2010, the team focuses on Translation and Customer Service Outsourcing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Patra, Greece
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SEO company flowcreations offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. They were launched in 2012.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Athina, Greece
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Small Conversion Optimization company Hellenic Technologies, is headquartered in Athina, Greece. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India
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XOR Labs is a PPC company located in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, India and Mumbai, India. Their services include Pay Per Click and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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Toptarget Marketing Ügynökség, a social media marketing firm and PPC company, was launched in 2014. They provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$50,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Established in 2021, Suite 3A is a branding firm. The small team focuses on Branding and Custom Software Development.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Germiston, South Africa
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Wassp Marketing Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. The team offers Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Germiston, South Africa and Germiston, South Africa.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Inbound Hype, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2015. The midsize team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49New Delhi, India
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PPC agency widest digital media was founded in 2020. The small team offers Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Monterrey, Mexico
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Lionhead Marketing is a pay per click agency. Their small team is based in Monterrey, Mexico and provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. The company was established in 2016.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Navi Mumbai, India
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Social media marketing firm Semtitans Digital Pvt Ltd is located in Navi Mumbai, India. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Ahmedabad, India
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Blurbpoint Media is a SEO company. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2006. The agency is located in Ahmedabad, India and Mumbai, India.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Holywood, Northern Ireland
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Built For Growth Digital is a pay per click company. The small Holywood, Northern Ireland-based team provides Pay Per Click and Ecommerce Marketing. The firm was established in 2018.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Margao, India
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Intuio Software Labs Private Limited is an app development firm located in Margao, India and Margao, India. They focus on Mobile App Development and Web Development.
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See all 1 projectsAt Creative Kore, we're more than just a digital marketing agency – we’re your trusted partner in driving business success. 🌟 With a team of industry experts and a passion for
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49
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Creative Pixel Solutions, a small branding firm, is in Hyderabad, Pakistan. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Vaughan, Canada
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Analytics & Beyond Marketing, a SEO agency, focus on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. They were established in 2014.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Branding firm Lyfted Agency is located in Irvine, California. Launched in 2020, the team provides Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49București, Romania
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Today's is a small PPC agency established in 2005. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Oslo, Norway
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Solid Media AS, a pay per click agency, was launched in 2016. The small team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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SEO company and pay per click company Jordan Digital Marketing is based in San Francisco, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Established in 2016, Adspace is a PPC agency. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Northampton, England
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Located in Northampton, England, Recruitment Traffic is a SEO services firm and pay per click agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Medellín, Colombia
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Small PPC company and Sales Outsourcing company elev8.io, is headquartered in Medellín, Colombia. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Sales Outsourcing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vaughan, Canada
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Shop Innovator is a web design agency. They are in Vaughan, Canada, and their services include Web Design and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49London, England
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Digital Strategy company Curated Digital was launched in 2014. The agency offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr2 - 9Nicosia, Cyprus
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PPC company Digital3x is located in Nicosia, Cyprus. They focus on Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Mangaluru, India
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See all 1 projectsStakque Infotech Pvt. Ltd. offers digital marketing and SEO services, including social media marketing and website optimization. The reviews highlight a significant increase in search impressions, demo bookings, and client count, with clients praising the company's enthusiastic and professional team. Some feedback suggests improvements in content writing for a native US audience, which have since been addressed.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bratislava, Slovakia
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Magneting is a pay per click agency. The Bratislava, Slovakia-based team focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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SWG Marketing is a social media marketing company. Based in Preston, England, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Bangkok, Thailand
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Phoenix Media, a pay per click agency, is based in Bangkok, Thailand. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dhaka, Bangladesh
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Social media marketing company Texort Digital is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Launched in 2011, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Old Bridge, NJ
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Fresh Salt Agency is a PPC company. The Old Bridge, New Jersey-based firm offers Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Newcastle, Australia
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Launched in 1999, Redback Solutions is a small Newcastle, Australia-based SEO company. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Hồ Chí Minh , Vietnam
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Soga Digital, a PPC agency, provide Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. They were founded in 2013.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9São Paulo, Brazil
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See all 2 projectsAgência W360 specializes in Pay Per Click services, including PPC and Google Ads, with a strong focus on helping businesses increase orders and enhance reputations. The reviews highlight their effective project management, timely delivery, and impressive communication, resulting in a significant rise in customer engagement and satisfaction without any noted areas for improvement.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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6C Marketing is a PPC company. Located in Miami, Florida and AAP, Argentina, their team offers Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Roswell, GA
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PayPerClick is a Roswell, Georgia-based PPC agency. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Timwork PPC is a pay per click agency headquartered in Athens, Greece. They offer Pay Per Click.
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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+$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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$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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37.8/40.019/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 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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$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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39.1/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Zirakpur, India
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36.2/40.019.4/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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60% Pay Per Click80% Google Adwords40% Other
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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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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:
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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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- 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.