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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 23 projectsKeepers Digital is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) and Google Ads campaigns. With 100% positive feedback, clients consistently commend their attention to detail, project management, and ability to optimize campaigns for improved ROI and conversion rates. Notably, 80% of reviews highlight their exceptional communication and ability to deliver customized, data-driven strategies that enhance online ad campaign performance.
$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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Net Visibility Group is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2005, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ronkonkoma, NY
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Founded in 1968, Digital Resource House, Inc. Is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Canal Fulton, OH
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HourGlass Media, LLC is a branding agency. The small Canal Fulton, Ohio-based team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing. The company was founded in 2007.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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8Bend Marketing, LLC is a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based social media marketing agency. Established in 2019, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9South Chesterfield, VA
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The Dill Design is a social media marketing company established in 2011. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lafayette, LA
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Effective Digital Marketing is a branding agency. Founded in 2015, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing. The company is located in Lafayette, Louisiana.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Boca Raton, FL
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BBEX Marketing is a small Boca Raton, Florida-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Minneapolis, MN
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Established in 2006, Minneapolis SEO Company is a SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Established in 1984, Maestro Digital is an user experience agency. The team offers UX/UI Design and Branding.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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See all 3 projectsKonan & Spade is a comprehensive digital marketing and web development agency, specializing in SEO, website design, and brand strategy. Their reviews emphasize a strong blend of creativity and strategic clarity, with a 100% positive feedback rate, highlighting their responsiveness, professionalism, and effective project management. Approximately 33% of reviewers specifically commend their ability to align digital strategy with business goals.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerBuffalo, NY
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Shaun Savvy LLC is a SEO services firm launched in 2015. The agency provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Charlotte, NC
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Branding firm CRAFTED. Was launched in 1993. The small team provides Branding and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerBrentwood, NY
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Located in Brentwood, New York, Tommy Cat Media is a pay per click agency. They focus on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Santa Ana, CA
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SagaReach Marketing is a SEO services firm. They were launched in 2021 and specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerColorado Springs, CO
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Established in 2008, Clotaire Damy is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49San Mateo, CA
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See all 3 projectsDigicorns Technologies is a versatile web development and SEO company, known for its strong project management and flexibility. Clients report 100% satisfaction with prompt communication and timely delivery, often highlighting the company's adaptability and alignment with their project needs. However, some suggest the addition of a U.S. office to enhance personal interaction.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sparks, NV
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See all 1 projectsMcDonald Marketing Company offers digital marketing services, including strategy consultations and social media management. The overall feedback highlights their professional and personalized approach, with clients appreciating their genuine commitment to business growth and prompt delivery. Clients noted the company's excitement and dedication as particularly impressive.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerEast Providence, RI
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Founded in 2018, Infuzion Marketing is an Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Broadcast Video.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerAshland, OH
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BrandLumo LLC, an Advertising company, was established in 2019. The company focuses on Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+UndisclosedFreelancerOgden, UT
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Empire Digital Marketing Agency, a social media marketing agency, was launched in 2019. They focuses on Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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Founded in 2020, Merlin Marketing is a SEO services firm. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and is located in Pune, India and New York, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Huntington, WV
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Four V LLC is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is located in Huntington, West Virginia. The agency specializes in Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Schuylkill Haven, PA
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Launched in 2021, Wes Web is a SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Winston-Salem, NC
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Marketing Executions LLC is a social media marketing company. Their small team of employees is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Email
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Downey, CA
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Midsize Advertising company Float Media House, is in Downey, California. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Owasso, OK
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Full Share Marketing is a Market Research company established in 2020. Their team provides Market Research and Branding.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Casper, WY
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PPCverse is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is based in Casper, Wyoming. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Gardnerville, NV
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Onyx Ocean Technologies, a small branding agency, is located in Gardnerville, Nevada. Their services include Branding and Mobile App Development.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Powder Springs, GA
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Blue Burst Media, a Marketing Strategy company, is located in Powder Springs, Georgia. They focus on Marketing Strategy and Market Research and were established in 2004.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jonesboro, AR
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Simple Spark, an Advertising company, was launched in 2016. The team specializes in Advertising and Branding and is in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Redding, CT
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GYBO Digital Marketing is a SEO agency. Their small team of employees is based in Redding, Connecticut. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerApopka, FL
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BACE Digital LLC is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Apopka, Florida, their small team provides Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was launched in 2019.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerLargo, FL
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Launched in 2019, Direct Contact Marketing is an Advertising company. The team focuses on Advertising and Market Research.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerLand O' Lakes, FL
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Small web design company Pink Fox Web Design, is headquartered in Land O' Lakes, Florida. The team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Aegis Marketing Solutions, a PPC company, is located in Long Beach, California. The team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Great Neck Plaza, NY
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Liveblack is an UX design company. The team specializes in UX/UI Design and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Ahmedabad, India and Great Neck Plaza, New York.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Relat is a small PPC agency in Los Angeles, California. Their services include Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9New York, NY
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NicholasChou.com is a PPC agency located in New York, New York. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Small Marketing Strategy company HighMark SEO Digital, is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Their services include Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Greendale, WI
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Launched in 2012, Milwaukee Social Media is a small SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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New England Web Strategies is a pay per click company established in 2000. Headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Market Research.
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Reckloose Entertainment is a Midland Park, New Jersey-based pay per click agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lincoln, RI
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Breeze Digital Media is a PPC company. Their small team is located in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Conyers, GA
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Chandler Legacy LLC is a small SEO services firm in Conyers, Georgia. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Covington, LA
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MOONLIGHT Media is a SEO company. They are located in Covington, Louisiana and have small team of experts. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Camas, WA
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Launched in 2016, Foxhound Digital is a Marketing Strategy company. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Las Vegas, NV
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Digital Strategy company Ring Ring Marketing is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. They provide Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerGainesville, GA
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Optisite Rocket SEO & Web Design is a Gainesville, Georgia-based SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Madison, AL
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Based in Madison, Alabama, 3 Paths Marketing is a social media marketing firm. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing and were launched in 2021.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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6C Marketing is a PPC company. Located in Miami, Florida and AAP, Argentina, their team offers Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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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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39.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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38.9/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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37.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Draper, UT
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39.6/40.020/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 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 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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36.5/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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37.1/40.018.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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36.4/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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37.1/40.018.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.9/10 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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$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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tampa, FL
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38.9/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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38.7/40.018.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.9/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Lehi, UT
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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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
25% Pay Per Click65% Google Adwords75% Other
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