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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices 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 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
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See all 24 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 - 49Serves United StatesServices 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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Digital Marketing Concepts is a small social media marketing firm. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were established in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Pittsburg, KS
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My Town Media is an Advertising company. Their small team of employees is headquartered in Pittsburg, Kansas. Their team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Houston, TX
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Launched in 2011, Fountain Forward, a small Marketing Strategy company, is located in Houston, Texas. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada and New York, New York, Forward Media is a branding agency. Founded in 2017, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Brooklyn, NY
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See all 10 projectsTrailX5 is a proficient agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and Paid Search strategies. They have received 100% positive feedback from clients, citing their expertise in Google Ads and digital advertising. Their ability to generate quality leads and increase engagement through well-managed online ad campaigns is frequently highlighted.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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ROI Boosters is a small PPC company headquartered in Gurugram, India and New York, New York. The team provides Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Legal Marketing Arm is a pay per click agency. Launched in 2002, the agency is headquartered in San Diego, California. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Denver, CO
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SEMoptimize is a PPC company. They are based in Denver, Colorado. Their team offers Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Katy, TX
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Appdore Agency is a PPC agency. The firm is headquartered in Katy, Texas. Their team offers Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Madison, WI
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Digital Strategy company Sortis Digital Marketing is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The team provides Digital Strategy and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Acton, MA
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RF Studio is a SEO company. Located in Acton, Massachusetts and Islamabad, Pakistan, the company was established in 2011. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Brea, CA
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Intact Info, a midsize public relations firm, is based in Brea, California. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249San Diego, CA
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Community Boost is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 2012, the firm is located in San Diego, California. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Marketing Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Fargo, ND
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Allegiance Group + Pursuant is a Direct Marketing company established in 2021. The midsize team specializes in Direct Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Idaho Falls, ID
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AH Digital FX Studios, Inc. Is a Conversion Optimization company based in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Launched in 2002, the team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Woodbridge, VA
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Blue 16 Media, an Advertising company, was established in 2013. Based in Woodbridge, Virginia, the team focuses on Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hilton Head Island, SC
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Vertcy is a PPC agency. Their small team is in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. The company was founded in 2013.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Myrtle Beach, SC
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SEO Myrtle Beach is a Content Marketing company in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Established in 2014, the team offers Content Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Melbourne, FL
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Small Advertising company Martin Media, is located in Melbourne, Florida. Their services include Advertising and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Port Huron, MI
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See all 1 projectsPetoskey Stone Media Inc. offers social media management and design services, particularly for platforms like Facebook. Overall feedback suggests dissatisfaction with their service quality and client engagement, as highlighted by complaints about inadequate communication and low project execution standards. One review specifically criticizes their ability to deliver subpar work while still retaining clients.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Milwaukee, WI
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Maxtreme Marketing, an Advertising company, was founded in 2013. The company provides Advertising and E-Commerce Development, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New Rochelle, NY
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Pay per click company Grow Your Revenue is headquartered in New Rochelle, New York. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Devoe Digital, Inc is an user experience agency. Located in Tampa, Florida, their small team specializes in UX/UI Design and Email Marketing. The agency was established in 2017.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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Conversion Chasers Digital Marketing is an Advertising company. They are based in St. Petersburg, Florida and have small team. They offer Advertising and E-Commerce Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Santa Barbara, CA
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Mission Web Marketing is a Santa Barbara, California-based Email Marketing company. The team focuses on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cape Girardeau, MO
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OnMax Host Digital is a PPC company. They are headquartered in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Palm Bay, FL
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SEOTechPro, a small SEO agency, is in Palm Bay, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pleasant Grove, UT
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Web-Smart Publishing is a SEO company. Their small team is in Pleasant Grove, Utah. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Accelerated Marketing Concepts is a print design agency. They were founded in 2013, and their services include Print Design and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Knightdale, NC
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Established in 2017, Luckless Digital, a small branding firm, is based in Knightdale, North Carolina. Their services include Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Littleton, CO
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1SpotInfo is a SEO agency launched in 2005. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is in Littleton, Colorado.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boston, MA
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Local CEO is a small social media marketing firm in Boston, Massachusetts. The team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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Ignite Your brand, a branding company, focus on Branding and Email Marketing. They were launched in 1998.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mount Vernon, WA
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Brand Market Media is a branding firm. The team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing, and the firm is in Mount Vernon, Washington.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Saint Charles, MO
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Vault Media, LLC is a video production company. The Saint Charles, Missouri-based company specializes in Video Production and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Evesham, NJ
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Small social media marketing firm Nations Media Digital, is headquartered in Evesham, New Jersey. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pasadena, CA
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Web design company Marketingism is headquartered in Pasadena, California. They provide Web Design and IT managed services.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Sheridan, WY
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Vova Stepanyuk is a PPC agency. Their team is in Sheridan, Wyoming and provides Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brooklyn, NY
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Click Boost Pro is a small Brooklyn, New York-based pay per click agency. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Lyra Marketing, a SEO company, was established in 2024. The company specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design, and is large.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Leads Minter, a PPC company, is in New York, New York. Their services include Pay Per Click and Performance Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Edgartown, MA
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Third Door Media, a Marketing Strategy company, is located in Edgartown, Massachusetts. Launched in 2016, the team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Event Marketing.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Clarkston, GA
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819Media is an UX company. They focus on UX/UI Design and Affiliate Marketing and are headquartered in Clarkston, Georgia.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Roseville, CA
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Jucebox Local Marketing Partners is a small web design agency founded in 2012. Their services include Web Design and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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See all 7 projectsDigital Honchos is a digital marketing and web development company that excels in SEO optimization, website development, and digital marketing strategies. Across their reviews, 100% of clients praised their responsiveness, professionalism, and ability to deliver on time. They are noted for their excellent communication, customer service, and accommodating nature, making them a favored choice for businesses seeking value and alignment with company goals.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Newark, DE
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Founded in 2019, Mountainise Inc, a small AI company, is in Newark, Delaware. Their team provides Artificial Intelligence and BI & big data consulting & SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Based in Noida, India and New York, New York, Aurven Technologies is a SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Old Bridge, NJ
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Howzit , a pay per click company, was established in 2023. The agency focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLongmont, CO
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My Web Dev Girl is a PPC company headquartered in Longmont, Colorado. Established in 2016, the team focuses on Pay Per Click 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+$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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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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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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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sunnyvale, CA
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37/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.5/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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36.7/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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36.1/40.017/20 Reviews9.4/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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39.3/40.019.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Sandy, UT
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35.9/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Jordan, UT
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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35.6/40.016.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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38.9/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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37.4/40.018/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.4/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Reston, VA
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30% Pay Per Click45% Google Adwords70% 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).
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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.
- 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)
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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
- Vague reporting that focuses on vanity metrics instead of revenue impact