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 Google Ads and other paid media strategies. Across various reviews, clients consistently praise their data-driven approach, strategic insights, and seamless integration with internal teams. Approximately 90% of reviewers highlight their expertise in optimizing campaigns for better lead generation and ROI, with no significant areas for improvement mentioned.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 371 projectsDisruptive Advertising is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, Google Ads, and Search Engine Marketing. Reviews reveal a mix of positive and negative feedback, with approximately 85% praising their expertise, project management, and personalized approach, while about 15% note areas for improvement, such as campaign optimization and creative processes. Their commitment to increasing leads and improving metrics is frequently highlighted.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
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.
$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 managing Google Ads and other online ad campaigns. Reviews highlight their expertise in increasing web traffic, improving Return on Ad Spend (ROAS), and achieving significant lead generation improvements. Approximately 67% of clients commend ATRA's transparency and strategic approach, while 83% note their impressive communication and responsiveness.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49St. Petersburg, FL
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SEO services firm Foxxr Digital Marketing is based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Plant City, FL
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See all 2 projectsRank by Monday provides website development and SEO services aimed at enhancing online presence and search engine rankings. The reviews reflect polarized feedback: one client accuses the company of dishonesty and poor performance, while another acknowledges improved site rankings and effective communication, though noting the need for in-person meetings.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Serves United StatesServices provided
See all 404 projectsKlientBoost is a digital advertising agency that specializes in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, managing Google Ads and other online ad campaigns with a focus on data-driven strategies and conversion rate optimization. They receive overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of the reviews highlighting their effective project management and tailored solutions. Clients praise their responsive communication and ability to deliver measurable improvements in lead quality and cost per conversion.
$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 26 projectsGatorworks is a digital advertising agency specializing in PPC, Google Ads, and digital marketing strategies. The company is praised for its effective project management, delivering campaigns on time, and offering proactive solutions, with 100% of reviewers highlighting client-centric service and successful campaign outcomes. Clients commend their responsiveness and innovative approach to digital advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Mount Pleasant, SC
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Unruled is a branding agency. They specialize in Branding and Content Marketing and were established in 1959. The agency is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Tampa, FL
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Bake More Pies is an Advertising company. The Tampa, Florida-based agency was established in 2014. Their team provides Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Boca Raton, FL
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Content Marketing company Page 1 Media was launched in 2018. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Altamonte Springs, FL
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Adsrate Marketing Services is a pay per click company. The Altamonte Springs, Florida-based company was established in 2017. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Tucson, AZ
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King Marketing is a social media marketing firm. Based in Tucson, Arizona, their team provides Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Boynton Beach, FL
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Buzzbait Consulting is a small Boynton Beach, Florida-based PPC company. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Miami, FL
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Studio by MicroGlobe is a small pay per click agency headquartered in Miami, Florida. The team specializes in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Westerly, RI
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The Greatly Agency and Greatly Digital Media is a small pay per click agency. They specialize in Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing and were launched in 2010.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Dearborn, MI
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SEO services firm SerpMore Digital Marketing was founded in 2007. The firm provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Elizabeth, NJ
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BKND Development is a pay per click company launched in 2024. The agency focuses on Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization, and is small.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9St. Petersburg, FL
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Lemma Marketing LLC is a Conversion Optimization company. The St. Petersburg, Florida-based team specializes in Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Canyon Lake, CA
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DG AGENCY, a PPC agency, is based in Canyon Lake, California. They offer Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Phoenix, AZ
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PPC agency Provision Digital was established in 2018. The team offers Pay Per Click and Social Media Marketing.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Montclair, NJ
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The Remarkable, a PPC company, was established in 2024. The team provides Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Montclair, New Jersey.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Santa Ana, CA
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MAB Ventures is a SEO company. Founded in 2002, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Greenacres, FL
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IHealthSpot is a small social media marketing firm headquartered in Greenacres, Florida. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Chicago, IL
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AttorneySync is a social media marketing company. They are in Chicago, Illinois and have small team. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Boston, MA
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Red Lorry Yellow Lorry is a PR firm. In London, England and Boston, Massachusetts, the agency provides Public Relations and Marketing Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Woods Cross, UT
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I4 Solutions Inc., a SEO agency, was launched in 2001. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Midlothian, VA
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Advertising company WebStrategies, Inc. Was established in 2004. The team specializes in Advertising and Content Marketing and is in Midlothian, Virginia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Oregon City, OR
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Cascade Insights is a Market Research company in Oregon City, Oregon. The team focuses on Market Research and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Chapel Hill, NC
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The Builders Agency, a PPC company, was launched in 2018. In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Lancaster, NY
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Surdej Web Solutions LLC is a PPC agency. Headquartered in Lancaster, New York, the agency specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Noblesville, IN
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Pickett and Associates is a small Noblesville, Indiana-based branding agency. The team offers Branding and Public Relations.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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RefreshWeb, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2002. The team offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Columbus, OH
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Two Wheels Marketing LLC is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Englewood, CO
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The Great Online, a social media marketing agency, is based in Englewood, Colorado. They provide Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Keyport, NJ
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JSMT Media is a web design agency. They focus on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2014.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr2 - 9Palm Harbor, FL
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Visual Realm is a SEO agency. They are in Palm Harbor, Florida, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Wilmington, NC
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WordwrightWeb, a SEO services firm, was established in 1987. Headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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CODWORD, a SEO services firm, is in New York, New York. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Manitowoc, WI
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Beard Marketing Solutions is a social media marketing company. Launched in 2008, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Pleasanton, CA
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THE SEO PROZ is a Conversion Optimization company. The team is headquartered in Pleasanton, California, and their services include Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$25,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Launched in 2010, Worklo, a midsize SEO agency, is based in New York, New York. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Honolulu, HI
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Koolden Digital Solutions is a Honolulu, Hawaii-based social media marketing agency. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were founded in 2018.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249New York, NY
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AMZ Founders is a midsize Marketing Strategy company established in 2021. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$50,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Layton, UT
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Get Latest, LLC is a Layton, Utah-based social media marketing agency. They provide Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing and were established in 2003.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Founded in 2016, Clickies is a midsize Digital Strategy company based in Los Angeles, California. Their team focuses on Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249New York, NY
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Content Writing Services company Newyork Publishing Labs was established in 2016. The midsize team offers Content Writing Services and Product Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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Web 6 Solutions, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2022. The team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Fishers, IN
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Marketing Strategy company MediaFuel is based in Fishers, Indiana. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Video Production.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Eugene, OR
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See all 1 projectsSystem & Sales is a digital advertising company specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and Amazon Ads management. They are highly praised for their effective cost management, with clients reporting a reduction in cost of sales from 19%-24% to 12%-18%. The feedback highlights their excellent communication and adaptability, with 100% positive reviews emphasizing their personal touch and proactive approach.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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See all 20 projectsBusySeed is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC campaigns, and social media management. Known for its reliable and results-driven approach, BusySeed received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 95% of reviewers praising their expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional results. Clients frequently commend their transparent communication and professional service in enhancing online presence through effective digital advertising strategies.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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Founded in 2023, Automated Marketing is a small Performance Marketing company. Their team provides Performance Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lake Arrowhead, CA
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RoxxiStudios™, LLC is a web design agency. Founded in 2010, the team focuses on Web Design and Search Engine Optimization. The company is in Lake Arrowhead, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Fort Wayne, IN
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ST Digital, a small Advertising company, is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Indianapolis, Indiana. The team provides Advertising and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Majux is a SEO services firm located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Austin, TX
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Geek Powered Studios is a Digital Strategy company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Launched in 2009, the team focuses on Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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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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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Culver City, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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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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$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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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Tenafly, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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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+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Kent, WA
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35.4/40.016.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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35/40.015.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Sandy, UT
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Milwaukee, WI
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$10,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Arlington, VA
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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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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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