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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 102 projectsSearchbloom is a digital marketing agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, SEO, and comprehensive digital strategies. With high ratings for their expertise and project management, they are praised for improving key metrics such as CTR, ROAS, and CPC, delivering results in Google and Microsoft Ads. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend their strategic impact, while 90% note their responsiveness and professionalism.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller is a Pay-Per-Click Advertising agency specializing in Google Ads management and digital advertising campaigns. Despite having high ratings and expertise appreciated by clients, feedback indicates a mix of experiences, with approximately 72% positive reviews highlighting their communication and strategic approach, while around 28% express dissatisfaction, particularly concerning project execution and client service.
$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 33 projectsDigital Drew SEM is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising, Google Ads, and SEO services. The company consistently receives positive feedback for boosting leads and conversions, with 88% of reviewers highlighting noticeable improvements in online visibility and client acquisition. Clients commend their expertise and responsiveness, though one review indicated dissatisfaction with project management and client care.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9East Grand Rapids, MI
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Top Of The List® is a SEO agency. They are headquartered in East Grand Rapids, Michigan and have small team. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Camarillo, CA
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Founded in 2018, Salem Surround is a small Advertising company. Their team focuses on Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 29 projectsKeepers Digital is a proficient digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising and Google Ads management. They consistently receive positive feedback, with over 90% of reviews highlighting their deep expertise, client-focused approach, and significant improvements in conversion rates and ROI. Clients commend Keepers Digital for their effective communication, strategic optimization of campaigns, and ability to deliver measurable results in PPC and paid search initiatives.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 30 projectsAccelerated Digital Media is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) services, including Google Ads, Search Engine Marketing, and paid media strategies. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend ADM for their strong expertise in PPC and project management, with several highlighting their ability to meet critical CPA and ROAS targets. Their dedication to client success and effective communication is consistently praised.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Louisburg, KS
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Social: Managed. Is a Digital Strategy company established in 2017. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Aventura, FL
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See all 1 projectsWhat if we are your dream marketing team? When you get a proposal, you’ll admit that you haven’t seen anything like it before. Ask for a quote to make sure you don't overpay.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Haltom City, TX
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Qualbe Marketing Group is an Advertising company. Based in Haltom City, Texas, the company was launched in 1997. Their team focuses on Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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Launched in 2006, Found Search Marketing is an Advertising company. The midsize team offers Advertising and Branding.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Fairview, NJ
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American Designers Agency is a SEO services firm. Their midsize team of employees is based in Fairview, New Jersey. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Palo Alto, CA
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Marketing Headquarter, a midsize Digital Strategy company, is located in Palo Alto, California. The team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Content Writing Services company Dubu Publishers is in Los Angeles, California and Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2009, the team provides Content Writing Services and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Delray Beach, FL
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Bluestripe Marketing is a website development firm located in Delray Beach, Florida. Established in 2020, the team provides Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Boulder, CO
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Gravitas is an artificial intelligence firm. The firm is based in Boulder, Colorado. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Web Development.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Established in 2019, datashake is a midsize New York, New York-based PPC agency. Their team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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Hydepark Designs is a web design agency. Established in 2025, the agency offers Web Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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Customer Magnetism, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2000. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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MWI is a Digital Strategy company. They were launched in 1999, and their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Nashville, TN
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PR firm The Bradford Group is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The team focuses on Public Relations and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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Advertising company FiveFifty was launched in 2012. The firm offers Advertising and Media Planning & Buying, and is small.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Canfield, OH
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ISynergy, a SEO company, was founded in 2011. They focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Launched in 2016, ASTOUNDZ - SEO | WEB | PPC| SOCIAL is a SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Marketing Refresh is a Digital Strategy company. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Reston, VA
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SEO services firm WOWebsites provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design. They are headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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See all 2 projectsTop Speed Marketing provides services in PPC, Paid Search, and Google Ads. Reviews consistently highlight their effective project management, timely delivery, and strong communication. Clients appreciate their expertise and the tangible results they achieve, making them a valued partner for businesses seeking online visibility and increased traffic.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Roseville, MN
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ProWeb365 is a public relations agency. They were established in 2009, and their services include Public Relations and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Washington, DC
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East Coast Advertising, Inc. Is a web design agency. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is in Washington, District of Columbia.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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Punchmark, a SEO agency, was founded in 2008. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Panama City Beach, FL
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Transformation Marketing is an Advertising company based in Panama City Beach, Florida. They focus on Advertising and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2002.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Southern Pines, NC
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First Flight Agency is a branding firm. Headquartered in Southern Pines, North Carolina, their small team offers Branding and Pay Per Click. The firm was founded in 2016.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pleasanton, CA
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BOFUlab is a Pleasanton, California-based PPC company. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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ORAIKO, an Other Marketing company, was launched in 2005. The team specializes in Other Marketing and Digital Strategy and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Naperville, IL
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Small Advertising company MACLYN, is in Naperville, Illinois and Des Moines, Iowa. The team offers Advertising and Branding.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Splat, Inc. Is a Content Marketing company. They are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their team provides Content Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Copiague, NY
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CGT Marketing, LLC is an Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Web Design, and the firm is based in Copiague, New York.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Charlotte, NC
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CGR Creative is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2002, their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denton, TX
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See all 1 projectsFrom idea to launch, our creative agency builds digital presence and products with an emphasis on exceptional user experience. Our team works collaboratively with the client to form a focused
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49St. Louis, MO
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Paradigm New Media Group, a branding agency, is in St. Louis, Missouri. They offer Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Advertising company Cork Tree Creative is based in Edwardsville, Illinois and St. Louis, Missouri. They offer Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Melbourne, FL
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Established in 1995, Tight Line Productions is a SEO company. The firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is small.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Lakeville, MN
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FeedbackWrench Web Design, SEO & Advertising is a PPC agency. In Lakeville, Minnesota, their team focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pearland, TX
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Social media marketing firm HTX Marketing Group is located in Pearland, Texas. Established in 2021, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dallas, TX
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Rogue Marketing is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. They provide Digital Strategy and Advertising and were launched in 2010.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Founded in 2015, RiseFuel is a Content Marketing company. The small team provides Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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Lewis SEO, a SEO agency, is headquartered in Houston, Texas and Dallas, Texas. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2008.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Coral Gables, FL
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Launched in 2011, ZAG Creates is a social media marketing agency. Located in Coral Gables, Florida, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Branding firm Element 47, LLC was established in 2019. The small team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wales, MA
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Established in 2018, Fisher Tech Solutions LLC is a small Wales, Massachusetts-based website development company. Their team specializes in Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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Bullseye Agency is an Ecommerce Marketing company launched in 2018. Their team offers Ecommerce Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Houston, TX
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Launched in 2000, Go Rankers LLC is a Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Grand Rapids, MI
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Launched in 2015, Mock Visual is a social media marketing firm. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Phoenix, AZ
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Accodelades LLC is a web design agency launched in 2020. The team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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List of the Top 15 United States Adwords PPC Management Companies
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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 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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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 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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37.5/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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35.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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35.4/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience5.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Reston, VA
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37.6/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tenafly, NJ
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37.2/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Sarasota, FL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Marion, IL
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Washington, DC
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Columbus, OH
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Top Google Ads PPC Agencies in the United States
Working with a domestic partner delivers several advantages:
- Market familiarity: They understand seasonal trends like Black Friday or back-to-school and can localize campaigns for states or metro areas.
- Time-zone alignment: Real-time optimizations during U.S. business hours reduce wasted spend.
- Compliance: Agencies follow U.S. privacy laws such as CCPA and sector-specific rules (HIPAA for healthcare, FINRA for finance).
- Language nuance: Native English copywriters can craft high-converting ad text that aligns with regional slang or professional tone.
Budgets vary, but most Clutch-listed agencies charge:
- Monthly retainers: $2,000–$10,000 USD for small to mid-market accounts
- Percentage of ad spend:10%–20% is common for large budgets
- Hourly consulting: $150–$250 USD per hour for strategy or audits
Starter packages for local businesses can begin around \$1,000 USD per month, while enterprise e-commerce brands may invest well into five figures.
Start by following these guidelines:
- Define KPIs: Decide whether ROAS, CPL, or brand visibility is your main goal.
- Check certifications: Look for Google Premier Partner badges and case studies with hard metrics.
- Review Clutch feedback: Prioritize agencies with U.S. clients similar to your size and industry.
- Assess transparency: Ensure they provide regular reporting and own your ad accounts.
- Test communication: Schedule a discovery call to gauge cultural fit and strategic thinking.
Because the U.S. economy is diverse, agencies often specialize by vertical:
- Tech & SaaS (Silicon Valley, Boston)
- E-commerce & DTC retail (Los Angeles, Seattle)
- Healthcare & life sciences (Minnesota’s Medical Alley, Research Triangle Park)
- Financial services & fintech (New York, Charlotte)
- Manufacturing & logistics (Midwest hubs like Detroit and Indianapolis)
Niche expertise matters—healthcare ads, for instance, must comply with HIPAA and platform-specific policies.
Look out for companies that promise these:
- Guaranteed #1 rankings or unrealistic ROI promises
- Lack of access to the Google Ads account or real-time data
- One-size-fits-all strategies with no audience segmentation
- High setup fees without clear deliverables
- Vague reporting that focuses on vanity metrics instead of revenue impact