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 Advertising, including robust Google Ads strategy and campaign optimization. Across multiple reviews, clients consistently commend their data-driven approach and strategic insights, resulting in enhanced campaign performance and ROI. With a 100% positive feedback rate, clients frequently highlight their effective communication and adaptability as standout qualities in managing online ad campaigns and driving measurable growth.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 365 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a comprehensive digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, Google Ads, and Search Engine Marketing. Approximately 86% of their reviews are positive, highlighting their expert handling of PPC and tailored strategies that enhance lead generation and ROI. However, 14% reflect negative experiences, particularly regarding larger budgets and client dissatisfaction with results and termination processes.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 49 projectsATRA is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) services, including Google Ads management and search engine marketing. Across various reviews, ATRA consistently receives positive feedback for delivering significant improvements in web traffic, lead generation, and conversion rates. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight ATRA's transparency, responsiveness, and strategic expertise, particularly in optimizing cost per click and increasing return on ad spend.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller is a Pay-Per-Click advertising agency with expertise in managing Google Ads and developing digital advertising strategies for diverse businesses. Their reviews indicate strong project management, timely communication, and effective cost-per-click optimization. Approximately 70% of clients praise their communication and responsiveness, but around 20% cite significant issues concerning service delivery and professionalism.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49San Ramon, CA
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SEO services firm MJ Dispensary Marketing is based in San Ramon, California. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St. Louis Park, MN
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The Move is an Other Digital Marketing company located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The team specializes in Other Digital Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 403 projectsKlientBoost is a digital advertising agency specializing in PPC, Paid Search, and conversion rate optimization. They consistently receive high praise for their data-driven approach and proactive project management, with about 90% of reviews noting their responsiveness and expertise. Clients appreciate their ability to improve lead quality and reduce CPC, with frequent mentions of their effective communication and collaborative spirit.
$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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Grand Rapids, MI
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Pay per click company Vetro Media was launched in 2011. The agency focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Largo, FL
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Practice Growth Co is an Advertising company. They specialize in Advertising and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2020. The firm is in Largo, Florida.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsWrite, Publish & Share Your Story With 365 Book Publishers Finding it hard to put your ideas into words? You don’t have to do it alone—365 Book Publishers is here to help. Our dedicated team
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Cape Coral, FL
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Affinitiv Advertising is a midsize Cape Coral, Florida-based pay per click company. The team focuses on Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999New York, NY
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FreeWheel is a Content Marketing company launched in 2007. The agency specializes in Content Marketing and Mobile & App Marketing, and is large.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mechanicsburg, PA
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Launched in 2012, B2 Direct is a pay per click company. The agency offers Pay Per Click and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Las Vegas, NV
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Bloomclicks Digital Advertising is a PPC company. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the team provides Pay Per Click and Email Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Wayne, NJ
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Launched in 2013, Aptimized is a PPC agency. Their team focuses on Pay Per Click and ERP consulting and SI.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, California, FBA Listing Optimization is a midsize SEO services firm. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Pay per click agency WorldWide IT Network Inc was launched in 2017. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed1,000 - 9,999Danvers, MA
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Advertising company DemandScience is headquartered in Danvers, Massachusetts. They focus on Advertising and Marketing Strategy and were established in 2012.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Morristown, NJ
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ELuminous Technologies Pvt. Ltd is a social media marketing company. They are in Morristown, New Jersey. Their team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Miami Beach, FL
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See all 1 projectsOxford Classic Publishers is your dedicated partner in bringing literary visions to life, guiding authors through every stage of the publishing journey. We offer a comprehensive suite of services
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Fairfax, VA
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TTR Digital Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. They are located in Fairfax, Virginia, and their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Park Ridge, IL
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See all 1 projectsAmz Inventor offers services related to Shopify dropshipping, promising rapid sales growth and a money-back guarantee. However, the overall feedback highlights significant dissatisfaction, citing unprofessionalism, unmet promises, poor communication, and a lack of results. The reviews consistently mention severe shortcomings in customer service and failure to deliver on their guarantees.
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$5,000+Undisclosed50 - 249North Richland Hills, TX
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Weby Corp is a midsize Direct Marketing company based in North Richland Hills, Texas. The team focuses on Direct Marketing and Market Research.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Bradenton, FL
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Launched in 2017, Real Time Marketing is a midsize social media marketing company. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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See all 11 projectsWe handle everything from setting up your store and optimizing product listings to managing your advertising and day-to-day operations. Our goal is to make sure your store is designed to convert
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Two Harbors, MN
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In Two Harbors, Minnesota, PureDriven is a small branding agency. Their services include Branding and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Neptune Beach, FL
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Nava & Blust is a branding company. The Neptune Beach, Florida-based firm was established in 2024. Their team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Suffern, NY
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SEO agency JA Media is headquartered in Suffern, New York. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Front Royal, VA
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PPC company RestorationBoost is in Front Royal, Virginia. Founded in 2010, the team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Arlington, TX
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In Arlington, Texas, LeadLocals is a small SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Boone, NC
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White Blaze Marketing is a PPC agency. The small Boone, North Carolina-based team specializes in Pay Per Click and Graphic Design. The agency was launched in 2018.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Westfield, IN
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Polaris Marketing & Design, a small pay per click agency, is in Westfield, Indiana. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Waitsfield, VT
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Advertising company Element Marketing, Inc was launched in 2010. In Waitsfield, Vermont, the team focuses on Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Union, NJ
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AMDG is a SEO company. They are located in Union, New Jersey. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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AMC Internet Consultants, LLC is a SEO company. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Carmichael, CA
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Peerless Digital Marketing , a PPC company, is in Carmichael, California. The team provides Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Denver, CO
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Bluehour Digital Marketing, a small SEO company, is based in Denver, Colorado. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Villa Rica, GA
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SEO company Creative Cowboys was established in 2022. The small team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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Hvac Digital Marketing is a Phoenix, Arizona-based Email Marketing company. They focus on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click and were established in 2025.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dodge Center, MN
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See all 61 projectsReVerb is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, content marketing, and strategic link-building services. With a 90% positive feedback rate, clients consistently commend their professionalism, tailored strategies, and efficient project management. Although there was one notable negative experience regarding customer relations, the majority of reviews highlight ReVerb's expertise, transparency, and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Digital design is a Kolkata, India-based SEO services firm. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2022.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Boulder, CO
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Adutem Innovation Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Web Development.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Kentwood, MI
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SuccessAmp LLC is a small SEO agency founded in 2008. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Glendale, CA
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Launched in 2021, Freeform PR & Branding is a PR company. The team specializes in Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Syracuse, NY
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Good Monster is a SEO services firm. The small Syracuse, New York-based team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The firm was launched in 2012.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Englewood, CO
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Omni Premier Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company established in 2008. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kuna, ID
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Dreal Digital is an Email Marketing company located in Kuna, Idaho. They provide Email Marketing and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2019.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Clarkston, MI
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Aqaba Technologies is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2004, their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Vancouver, WA
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Digital Strategy company Techna Digital Marketing was launched in 2011. Based in Vancouver, Washington, the team specializes in Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Rohnert Park, CA
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ROI Factory is a Conversion Optimization company. Their small team is based in Rohnert Park, California and Auburn, California. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Melbourne, FL
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PPC company Next Level Digital Media is in Melbourne, Florida. They specialize in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Alexandria, VA
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Advertising company Top Floor Marketing is in Alexandria, Virginia. They offer Advertising and Pay Per Click and were established in 2013.
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$5,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Pay per click agency Virtual Staffing Agency was founded in 2017. The midsize team offers Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Headquartered in New York, New York, Gensoft SEO Company USA is a social media marketing company. Established in 2008, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$250,000+$300+ / hr50 - 249Glenview, IL
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Digital Analyst Team, a Digital Strategy company, is headquartered in Glenview, Illinois. Launched in 2018, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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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 - 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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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+Undisclosed250 - 999Colorado Springs, CO
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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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37.4/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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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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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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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+$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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34.8/40.017.6/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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.
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