Top PPC Companies in the United States
Pay-per-click advertising is one of the fastest ways to put a product or service in front of buyers who are actively searching for it — but campaign performance varies enormously depending on who's managing the account. The United States hosts the largest concentration of PPC agencies in the world, from boutique Google Ads specialists in New York and Chicago to full-service performance marketing firms operating nationally.
The strongest American PPC companies do more than set bids: they design landing page experiences, build out conversion tracking infrastructure, run A/B tests, and tie campaign spend directly to business outcomes like cost per lead or return on ad spend. Clutch's verified review process helps you compare agencies on actual client outcomes rather than self-reported case studies. Browse global PPC agencies on Clutch, explore PPC agencies in New York, or compare U.S. SEO companies if organic and paid search should work together.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 96 projectsAdVenture Media is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising and comprehensive digital marketing services. According to reviews, the company consistently delivers strategic, data-driven insights with a client-focused approach, resulting in improved campaign performance and increased lead volume. With over 90% of reviews highlighting their professionalism, collaboration, and expertise in Google Ads and other platforms, AdVenture Media is highly recommended for businesses seeking reliable and effective PPC solutions.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 365 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click advertising, Google Ads, and comprehensive digital marketing strategies. The company consistently earns high praise for its personalized service, project management, and impactful results, with a notable emphasis on increasing lead quality and optimizing costs. However, one review highlighted challenges with larger budgets, suggesting potential variability in performance based on budget size. Overall, approximately 88% of feedback is positive, particularly from small to medium-sized businesses.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 49 projectsATRA is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and Search Engine Marketing. Across their reviews, 100% of clients commend ATRA's transparency, communication, and ability to drive significant improvements in metrics such as conversion rates and cost per acquisition. ATRA consistently delivers measurable outcomes, with multiple clients reporting increased leads and revenue by 20-45%.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) services, particularly Google Ads management. They have garnered a mix of reviews, with approximately 75% positive feedback highlighting their expertise, effective project management, and strong communication. However, about 25% of reviews reflect dissatisfaction, citing issues with execution and communication. Despite some challenges, many clients appreciate their strategic approach and responsiveness in managing online ad campaigns.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Milford Mill, MD
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BrandsIntellect is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2020, the company is in Milford Mill, Maryland and Karachi, Pakistan. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Delray Beach, FL
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Bluestripe Marketing is a website development firm located in Delray Beach, Florida. Established in 2020, the team provides Web Development and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 403 projectsKlientBoost is a distinguished PPC and digital advertising agency specializing in paid search, Google Ads, and online ad campaigns. The reviews highlight their proactive project management, high creativity, and expertise, resulting in measurable improvements such as lowered cost per acquisition and increased conversion rates. Nearly 100% of clients praise their responsiveness and data-driven strategies.
$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 7 projectsPPC Force is a highly regarded agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, providing expert services in managing Google Ads and other digital advertising platforms. Across reviews, 100% of clients commend their responsiveness and timely delivery, with 80% highlighting their deep industry knowledge and alignment with company values. Their ability to enhance lead quality and reduce cost per acquisition is a consistent theme.
$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 25 projectsGatorworks is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, Paid Search, and Online Ad Campaigns. The majority of feedback is positive, with reviewers highlighting Gatorworks' client-first approach, proactive communication, and timely project delivery. Approximately 100% of reviewers commend their dedication to improving campaign performance and delivering measurable results.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Indianapolis, IN
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Founded in 2018, NapCloud is a PPC agency. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the team focuses on Pay Per Click and Web Development.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr50 - 249Gastonia, NC
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Launched in 2022, Amz Store Pros is an e-commerce development company. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Austin, TX
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Launched in 2021, Cosmo Inc is a midsize Austin, Texas-based Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Waynesville, OH
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Dealer Authority is a midsize Waynesville, Ohio-based Marketing Strategy company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lehi, UT
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MyAdvice is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 1998. The agency specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Lexington, KY
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See all 1 projectsDazzle Tech is a full-service digital agency dedicated to empowering businesses with innovative, high-performance, and scalable digital solutions. From idea to execution, we deliver everything under
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Established in 2022, Code Sitex is a midsize New York, New York-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Palatine, IL
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American Built Web is a web design agency. The team is in Palatine, Illinois, and their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Houston, TX
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Ice Digital, a Content Marketing company, was launched in 2021. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Email Marketing and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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$5,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Established in 2010, Meridian Book Publishers is an Advertising company. The firm focuses on Advertising and Public Relations.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Boulder, CO
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Gravitas is an artificial intelligence firm. The firm is based in Boulder, Colorado. Their services include Artificial Intelligence and Web Development.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Pittsburgh, PA
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AdsVenture Capitalist, a Performance Marketing company, was founded in 2025. The midsize team specializes in Performance Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Rutherford, NJ
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See all 1 projectsRichesMedia Digital is a digital marketing firm specializing in Search Engine Marketing and Pay-Per-Click Advertising. They received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with clients reporting a 45% increase in website traffic and a 30% rise in lead generation from targeted PPC campaigns. Reviewers praise their personalized strategies, proactive communication, and timely project management, highlighting their expertise in boosting brand awareness and customer engagement.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerBay Minette, AL
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See all 1 projectsSenior eCommerce Growth Consultant | SEO, Google Ads & Shopify is an SEO agency specializing in technical and on-page SEO, organic search growth, and reducing paid search dependency. Their services have been praised for significantly increasing organic traffic and conversion rates, with 100% of reviewers highlighting their exceptional expertise and communication skills.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerOwasso, OK
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See all 1 projectsTallgrass Web Services is a web development company specializing in WordPress integrations. Their reviews highlight a strong commitment to delivering projects on time and maintaining excellent communication, with 100% of reviewers noting their responsiveness and expertise. Clients appreciate their friendly and approachable demeanor, underscoring their capability to handle complex tasks effectively.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerHayward, CA
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See all 1 projectsFlashPointLabs is a web development company known for creating engaging websites with a focus on delivering independent information resources. Overall feedback is highly positive, with 100% of reviewers praising their flexibility, affordability, and determination. Clients commend Zack's ingenuity and effective project management, which led to increased website traffic and subscriber engagement.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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EDex Solutions is a social media marketing agency. The firm is in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Tysons, VA
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Social media marketing firm Hypermmedia was established in 2016. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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SkCreative Labs LLC is a web design agency. The New York, New York-based company specializes in Web Design and Social Media Marketing.
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See all 1 projectsProfit Systems for Roofing Companies is a digital marketing and web development agency specializing in SEO, website creation, and online advertising management for roofing businesses. The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% of reviews noting significant ROI improvements and effective project management. Clients appreciate their clear communication and leadership, with 50% specifically highlighting their transparency and honesty.
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$10,000+$300+ / hrFreelancerSanta Clarita, CA
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See all 1 projectsStrezev Consulting is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, ecommerce strategy, and online ad campaigns. All client feedback (100%) highlighted their effectiveness, noting consistent revenue growth and excellent project management. Their ability to seamlessly integrate strategy and execution, particularly in developing Shopify and targeted ad campaigns, was frequently praised.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Ammon, ID
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Strategic Angel Idaho Falls Direct Mail & Digital Marketing is an Advertising company. Headquartered in Ammon, Idaho, the team focuses on Advertising and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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Account-Based Marketing company A Fresh Approach is based in St. Petersburg, Florida and Pepper Pike, Ohio. Founded in 2013, the team focuses on Account-Based Marketing and Fractional CMO Services.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Studio 5 Agency is an Advertising company. Located in Orlando, Florida and , their small team specializes in Advertising and Digital Strategy. The firm was established in 2013.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Kirkland, WA
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TG Marketing Inc is a Digital Strategy company. They are located in Kirkland, Washington and and have small team of experts. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Argyle, TX
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Established in 2017, 407 Marketing is a Content Marketing company. The small team offers Content Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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High Q Digital, a small social media marketing agency, is located in Los Angeles, California. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Myrtle Beach, SC
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JW Digital Group is a Digital Strategy company. Founded in 2013, the team offers Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy. The agency is based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Portland, ME
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KPI Convert Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Their small team is in Portland, Maine and provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing. The firm was founded in 2015.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Los Angeles, CA
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Evolving World Marketing is a small Los Angeles, California-based branding agency. The team offers Branding and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Asbury Park, NJ
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More Students is a small Marketing Strategy company founded in 2018. Their team offers Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Knoxville, TN
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Prismo Web Solutions is a SEO company. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9San Juan Capistrano, CA
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Web IT Pros is a small San Juan Capistrano, California-based SEO agency. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Middletown, CT
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MidConn Marketing is a small SEO services firm located in Middletown, Connecticut. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9San Dimas, CA
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Umbrella Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. Their team is based in San Dimas, California and focuses on Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Nutley, NJ
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Locate Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. They offer Digital Strategy and Marketing Strategy and were launched in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9McLean, VA
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In McLean, Virginia, Lead Rhyno is a small SEO services firm. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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SADLER WEB DESIGN is a Content Marketing company. Their small team is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Depew, NY
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WebWAH! LLC. Is a small Depew, New York-based Content Marketing company. The team specializes in Content Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Lawton, OK
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Light Alive Marketing is a SEO company. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Graphic Design and were established in 2012. The agency is in Lawton, Oklahoma.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cincinnati, OH
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Revworx Inbound Marketing is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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Dynamic Global Marketing is a SEO services firm established in 2013. The company offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Pittsburgh, PA
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Surge SEO is a SEO agency located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Webster, TX
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Webomizer, a Digital Strategy company, offer Digital Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing. They were founded in 2017.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Worthington, OH
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P48 Marketing is an Advertising company. The team is headquartered in Worthington, Ohio, and their services include Advertising and Branding.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Long Island City, NY
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Choose US Digital agency is a SEO services firm. The team is based in Long Island City, New York and Miami, Florida, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Cape Coral, FL
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Established in 2018, Mostyn Marketing Group is a Marketing Strategy company. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chattanooga, TN
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Workshop is a branding agency. The Chattanooga, Tennessee-based firm was founded in 2019. Their services include Branding and Digital Strategy.
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List of the Best U.S. Pay Per Click Agencies and PPC Management Companies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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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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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Culver City, CA
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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+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tenafly, NJ
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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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 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Kent, WA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Sandy, UT
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sheridan, WY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249San Diego, CA
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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American PPC agencies operate in the same market, currency, and business environment as most clients. U.S.-based teams are available during local business hours for real-time decisions — important when a campaign needs to be paused quickly or a budget needs reallocation mid-month. U.S. agencies also tend to have direct Google and Meta partner relationships, providing access to beta features, dedicated platform support, and occasionally promotional ad credits.
According to Clutch pricing data, monthly management fees for U.S. PPC agencies typically range from $1,000 – $3,000 per month for small accounts to $5,000 – $15,000 or more for mid-market or multi-channel engagements.
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