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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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RTP AD Solution is a PPC company established in 2014. The team offers Pay Per Click and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Weatherford, TX
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Hometown Media Group is a small Weatherford, Texas-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Newburyport, MA
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Admachines is a social media marketing agency. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were established in 2012. The company is in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Marketplace Sorted is a New York, New York-based SEO agency and PPC agency. Established in 2018, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Demand Quest, Inc. Is a small SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Denver, CO
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See all 15 projectsAstash Web Design and Marketing provides services in web design, content development, branding, and paid advertising, including PPC and Google Ads. Reviews highlight their impressive project management, timely delivery, and significant outcomes, such as high user engagement and successful campaign results. The professionalism and dedication of their team make them a reliable choice for marketing and web development needs.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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Connectivity Media Strategy, a media planning & buying company, was launched in 2008. The agency provides Media Planning & Buying and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Topeka, KS
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13 Marketing is a small Topeka, Kansas-based Advertising company. The team offers Advertising and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Detroit, MI
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MILO is a branding agency. The agency is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Athens, GA
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Established in 2013, Lightmark Media is a small Athens, Georgia-based branding agency. Their team offers Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Verona, PA
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The Dev Shop, a small AR/VR development company, is based in Verona, Pennsylvania. The team offers AR/VR development and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Bend, OR
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Mazama Media is a Bend, Oregon-based branding agency. They specialize in Branding and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Wayland, MA
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Custom software development company MembersFirst was founded in 2000. The firm provides Custom Software Development and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2007, Cyberset is a small graphic design agency headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Their team focuses on Graphic Design and Mobile & App Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Alexandria, VA
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Wexler, a branding agency, was launched in 2012. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, the team offers Branding and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Based in Dallas, Texas and أبو ظبي, United Arab Emirates, mesasix is an e-commerce development firm. Founded in 2012, the team offers E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pittsburgh, PA
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Eyeflow Internet Marketing is a Content Marketing company. Founded in 2001, the agency provides Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Millbrae, CA
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Social media marketing agency Performance Media Marketing provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising. They were founded in 2008.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Norwalk, CA
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Pay per click agency Pantera Digital Media was established in 2009. The firm offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Raleigh, NC
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Digital Legacy Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Established in 2017, the agency is in Raleigh, North Carolina. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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The Plum Tree Group, a PPC agency, is based in Chicago, Illinois. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sarasota, FL
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Launched in 2001, XL Technologies, a small social media marketing agency, is based in Sarasota, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Scottsdale, AZ
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Atomic Social, a PPC agency, is based in Scottsdale, Arizona. They offer Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Lannon, WI
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Founded in 1989, KKom, Inc. Is a social media marketing company. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Notice U marketing is an Advertising company founded in 1998. Their team specializes in Advertising and Direct Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Upland, CA
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Advantage Attorney is a Content Marketing company. The Upland, California-based company offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Carmel, IN
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Delivra is a social media marketing agency founded in 1999. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Marina del Rey, CA
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Advertise Naked is an Email Marketing company. Founded in 2019, the company is located in Marina del Rey, California. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Honolulu, HI
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Founded in 2003, Panana Marketing is a SEO services firm. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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DHS Digital is a Chicago, Illinois-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tampa, FL
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First Rank Digital, a small SEO agency, is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Carmel, IN
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Flint Analytics is a social media marketing company located in Carmel, Indiana. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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Launched in 1940, Omnivore is a branding company. The team provides Branding and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Palmyra, VA
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ALIGNN Marketing is a Palmyra, Virginia-based Event Marketing company. They specialize in Event Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Union City, CA
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Digital Halt Technologies is an Union City, California-based social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Orlando, FL
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ROAR! Internet Marketing is a SEO agency. Established in 2005, the firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Shenandoah, TX
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Just Conversion Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Headquartered in Shenandoah, Texas, the company provides Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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Launched in 2020, Upmax Digital Marketing Agency is a small Long Beach, California-based social media marketing firm. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Golden Lotus Agency is a Conversion Optimization company in San Diego, California. Founded in 2016, the team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Web design agency iSearch By City was founded in 2010. The company focuses on Web Design and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oak Forest, IL
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Social media marketing agency SS Tech Services is headquartered in Oak Forest, Illinois and Noida, India. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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SEO Help Now is a branding company established in 1999. The agency focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Mansfield, OH
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JPB Professional Marketing is a social media marketing agency. The Mansfield, Ohio-based agency provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Chicago, IL
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Small social media marketing firm HoneyBadger Solutions, is located in Toronto, Canada and Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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INA WEBTECH, an Email Marketing company, is located in Sheridan, Wyoming and Berlin, Germany. Established in 2016, the team offers Email Marketing and Affiliate Marketing.
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Deodato is a social media marketing agency. The firm is in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Repair Lift is a small New York, New York-based social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerOverland Park, KS
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See all 2 projectsDemand Stack is a digital advertising company specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) services, including Google Ads and search engine marketing. The reviews highlight their exceptional customer service, with 100% positive feedback regarding their project management and ability to exceed expectations, contributing significantly to clients' online marketing growth strategies.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Wailuku, HI
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See all 5 projectsDigital Reach is a marketing agency offering services such as social media management, SEO, web design, and digital advertising. Clients consistently praise their timely project delivery, professionalism, and personalized service. Approximately 100% of reviewers highlight their unique and educational approach, while no significant areas for improvement have been identified.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLas Vegas, NV
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See all 1 projectsDigital by Nature is a digital advertising agency specializing in SEO and Pay-Per-Click Advertising, notably in PPC and Google Ads campaigns. They have been praised for increasing web traffic by 40% and ensuring all brand and industry search terms rank on page one. Reviewers unanimously highlight their excellent project management and communication skills, with 100% positive feedback regarding their thorough explanations and strategic insights.
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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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39.9/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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38.2/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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37.1/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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37.1/40.018/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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38.5/40.020/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience8.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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34.6/40.018.6/20 Reviews9.8/10 Clients & Experience6.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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35/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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37/40.017.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
40% Pay Per Click50% Google Adwords60% Other
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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.
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- 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.
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- 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)
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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
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