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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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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLivermore, CA
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Launched in 1997, Lonzo Designs is a small branding company. Their team focuses on Branding and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Bethesda, MD
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Pay per click agency Google AdWords PPC Search Marketing is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. They focus on 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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See all 1 projectsGoogle states, “Local listings show up when people search for places Near Their location regarding Map listings. So, for example, you’ll probably see local links if you search for ‘Your City
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerColorado Springs, CO
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Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Casey’s SEO is a small SEO company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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JOAN Digital INC. Is a SEO services firm. The team is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland and Sheridan, Wyoming, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wallingford, CT
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Keyword Performance LLC is an Advertising company. The company is located in Wallingford, Connecticut. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerKaty, TX
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Web design company Poppy Marketing & Consulting was launched in 2025. The team offers Web Design and Pay Per Click and is in Katy, Texas.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Sarasota, FL
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Small PPC company Wayne Marketing, is in Sarasota, Florida. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$50,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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M+C Saatchi Performance is an Advertising company. Launched in 2006, the company is in London, England and Singapore, Singapore. Their team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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UxSquare is a branding agency. The small New Delhi, India-based team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing. The firm was established in 2020.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boise, ID
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Eleva Media - Marketing Planning is a media planning and buying company. They specialize in Media Planning & Buying and Conversion Optimization and were established in 2019.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Rapid City, SD
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Established in 2020, SoDak Marketing is a small Rapid City, South Dakota-based pay per click company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Web Design.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Majestic Digital Marketing Agency is a SEO company. Established in 2019, the company is in Orlando, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Smyrna, GA
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Small SEO company GrowComTwo, is in Smyrna, Georgia. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fullerton, CA
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SDLT Digital Marketing is a small Sales Outsourcing company. Established in 2016, the team provides Sales Outsourcing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Corpus Christi, TX
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Best Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 2014. The team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and is in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Salem, OR
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Root Pages, a social media marketing firm, is in Salem, Oregon. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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Local Rankings is a SEO company. Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, the firm focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9New Berlin, WI
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Steadfast Social Media is a New Berlin, Wisconsin-based social media marketing firm. Founded in 2018, the team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Newark, DE
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Social media marketing firm Base Media Marketing was established in 2024. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Antelope, CA
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Foreign Media is a branding agency. Their team is in Antelope, California. The company offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9San Clemente, CA
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CRO Digital Marketing is a Conversion Optimization company. Founded in 2019, the company focuses on Conversion Optimization and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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Papaya Search, a SEO services firm, is located in Atlanta, Georgia. Launched in 2004, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Crowley, LA
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Launched in 2011, Raxxar Digital Marketing is a Logo company. The team specializes in Logo and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Naperville, IL
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SEO Marketing by Brandon Craighead is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2018, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Brattleboro, VT
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Winterland Marketing, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2021. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Willingboro, NJ
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OYC Agency is a SEO company. Established in 2024, the agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Mundelein, IL
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NfiniteLimits is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2024, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vallejo, CA
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Results Marketing is a social media marketing company. The firm is headquartered in Vallejo, California. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Port Huron, MI
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Online-Access, an Advertising company, offers Advertising and Branding. The agency is located in Port Huron, Michigan.
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Asher Media, a media planning and buying agency, offer Media Planning & Buying and Direct Marketing. They were founded in 1999.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Suffolk, VA
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Launched in 2024, Intelligent Digital Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Home Remodeler SEO is a SEO agency. Based in Denver, Colorado, their small team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The agency was launched in 2018.
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Based in Bellevue, Washington, Seattle Digital Marketing is a branding company. They offer Branding and Search Engine Optimization and were established in 1998.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerAustin, TX
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The Kaanen Group, a pay per click agency, is based in Austin, Texas. They focus on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Based in Dallas, Texas, SEO Runners is a social media marketing agency. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sycamore, IL
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Barracuda Creative Studio, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Sycamore, Illinois. Their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerGainesville, FL
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SEO services firm Houchens Consulting is located in Gainesville, Florida. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2013.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Indianapolis, IN
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Oppilo Marketing is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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Exact Latitude is a SEO services firm. The Long Beach, California-based agency specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerNew Orleans, LA
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Established in 2021, Meet My Market is a social media marketing agency. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Jose, CA
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Branding company Click Catalyst Digital Marketing Agency was launched in 2012. The team specializes in Branding and Digital Strategy and is located in San Jose, California.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Centreville, VA
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Amgoc is a social media marketing company. Established in 2009, the firm is headquartered in Centreville, Virginia. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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Established in 2025, Quantum SEO Strategy, a small social media marketing agency, is located in Houston, Texas. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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SEO company SEO for Cleaning Services is in Tampa, Florida and Shah Faisal Town, Pakistan. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9San Diego, CA
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Digital Strategy company Accelerate Marketing was established in 2007. Headquartered in San Diego, California, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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Ellie & Jojo Communications LLC is a SEO services firm. The small Walled Lake, Michigan-based team provides Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The firm was founded in 2019.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Falls Church, VA
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See all 2 projectsWe are a dedicated team with over 20 years of experience in marketing. Our founder graduated from MIT and holds a PhD which makes us a dynamic, data-driven marketing company.
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NiKnack Marketing, a branding agency, was launched in 2017. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the team specializes in Branding and Event Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Louisville, KY
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Jet Set Views is a web design company. The team is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and their services include 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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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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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$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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Fort Lauderdale, FL
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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.
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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:
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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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