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 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+$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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$75,000+$50 - $99 / hr250 - 999Los Angeles, CA
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Media planning and buying agency USIM offers Media Planning & Buying and Digital Strategy. They are located in Los Angeles, California and Irvine, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 9992080 Astoria, NY
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Data Trained Education LLC is a midsize Digital Strategy company launched in 2012. Their team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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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+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Morton Grove, IL
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GFS IT SOLUTIONS is a midsize London, England-based Digital Strategy company. The team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Cottleville, MO
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Market Boss LLC is an Advertising company. Based in Cottleville, Missouri, the agency was launched in 2019. Their team focuses on Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Fenton, MI
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See all 1 projectsCiitrus Digital is a digital solutions provider specializing in website creation, online booking, and e-commerce services. The company received positive feedback for its personalized, patient approach and ongoing support, with 100% of reviewers expressing satisfaction with the outcomes, noting improved client accessibility and ease of use for their online services.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49South Plainfield, NJ
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See all 1 projectsBluesoft Design specializes in website revamps, Shopify migrations, and post-launch marketing support. Feedback highlights their knowledgeable and responsive service, with clients appreciating their guidance and ongoing support. The firm is noted for its effective communication and ability to deliver on client needs promptly.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Huntington Beach, CA
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Digneeti Web Solution is a Digital Strategy company. The Huntington Beach, California-based team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Dallas, TX
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Launched in 2022, Opticrawl, a small SEO agency, is headquartered in Raiganj, Bangladesh and Dallas, Texas. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Danville, CA
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RedBlink Technologies is a midsize Digital Strategy company headquartered in Danville, California. Their services include Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Baltimore, MD
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AltaVista Strategic Partners is an Email Marketing company. Established in 2011, the company is based in Baltimore, Maryland. Their team focuses on Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Salt Lake City, UT
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Target River, an Advertising company, offers Advertising and Sales Outsourcing. The company is in Salt Lake City, Utah and Encinitas, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jupiter, FL
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See all 1 projectsBullseye Marketing Consultants is a digital advertising agency specializing in comprehensive services, including social media marketing and website optimization, with a focus on enhancing online ad campaigns and PPC strategies. Feedback reflects an 80% satisfaction rate, highlighting their professionalism and effective communication, though minor issues with website layout were noted. Clients appreciate their personable approach and commitment to client success.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Naperville, IL
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Haines Creative is a Naperville, Illinois-based web design agency. They focus on Web Design and UX/UI Design and were established in 2006.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Lakewood, CO
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See all 1 projectsBoxwood Digital ECommerce SEO offers comprehensive digital marketing services, including PPC, Google Ads, SEO, social media, and email campaigns. Clients consistently commend their effective communication, organizational skills, and the ability to generate significant business leads through their well-executed strategies. Boxwood Digital ECommerce SEO receives positive feedback for their professional approach and successful project outcomes.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sacramento, CA
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Founded in 2012, Webtronix Designs Web Agency is a SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Camp Hill, PA
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See all 1 projectsDigital Insides offers tailored digital marketing services, including SEO and SMM, designed to help businesses thrive online. The reviews highlight their commitment to timely project delivery, accuracy in cost estimation, and a personalized approach to strategy. While clients praise their efficiency and effectiveness, suggestions for improved communication and transparency in strategy details are noted.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Downers Grove, IL
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OVC Lawyer Marketing, a small SEO company, is in Downers Grove, Illinois. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Spencerport, NY
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Londes Digital Marketing is a SEO company launched in 2011. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Seattle, WA
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Smarthouse Creative, a public relations firm, was established in 2014. They provides Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Temecula, CA
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39 Celsius Web Marketing Consulting is a Conversion Optimization company. The agency is based in Temecula, California. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Email Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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MileMark Media is a social media marketing agency. They are located in Tampa, Florida and have small team. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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In Atlanta, Georgia, DoubleDome Digital Marketing is a SEO services firm. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Francisco, CA
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Lorenzo Gutierrez Digital Marketing is a Content Marketing company. Based in San Francisco, California, the company was founded in 2018. Their services include Content Marketing and Digital
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Frederick, MD
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Small Email Marketing company A David Creation, LLC, is based in Frederick, Maryland. Their services include Email Marketing and Print Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Blue Astral is a SEO agency. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Development and is based in San Jose, California.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Raymond, NH
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Launched in 1993, ADEK Industrial Computers is a small Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Centennial, CO
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SocialKNX is a Centennial, Colorado-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Louisville, KY
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Elite Digital, a SEO company, was launched in 2023. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization and is located in Louisville, Kentucky.
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Minneapolis, MN
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TopRank Marketing is a Content Marketing company. Their small team of employees is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their team provides Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Angora, MN
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Small web development firm Art Unlimited, is based in Angora, Minnesota. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Clark, NJ
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See all 1 projectsDigalax Full Service Digital Marketing Agency offers search engine optimization, speed optimization, and link-building services. Clients commend their customized strategies, responsiveness, and expertise, though minor delays and communication issues were noted. Overall, feedback highlights their ability to tailor solutions to specific business needs, making them a highly valued partner in digital marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Richmond, VA
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Established in 1999, Lythos Studios is a Marketing Strategy company. The small team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Advertising.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Irvine, CA
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Stratosphere is a small SEO company founded in 2012. Their team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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See all 1 projectsAppaloosa Marketing offers a range of services including SEO, Amazon listings optimization, PPC marketing, and data analytics. The overall feedback emphasizes their ability to deliver measurable results efficiently and transparently. Clients appreciate their honest and relationship-based approach, contributing to sustained success even years after project completion.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Hartford, SD
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Located in Hartford, South Dakota, Dakota Marketing Solutions is a public relations agency. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Diego, CA
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See all 1 projectspirawna is a leading full service Amazon agency founded in 2016 with 100% US based talent and 30+ people on the team. We have two offices San Diego and Dallas, and private equity backing.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Houston, TX
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See all 1 projectsAt Ciona Tech LLC, we help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in the USA and beyond unlock measurable growth through AI-driven digital marketing and web development solutions. Our expertise
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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AVA Agency is a branding company. Launched in 2016, the company is in New York, New York. Their services include Branding and Marketing Strategy.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49San Francisco, CA
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Ideas Money Art is a San Francisco, California-based Advertising company. They provide Advertising and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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Knightsbridge Park, a Digital Strategy company, is based in New York, New York. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Philadelphia, PA
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Small Digital Strategy company Make Your Mark Digital LLC, is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their services include Digital Strategy and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Buckhannon, WV
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Problem Solver's Consultants is a small Digital Strategy company headquartered in Buckhannon, West Virginia. The team provides Digital Strategy and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Broken Arrow, OK
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OklaMedia Marketing is a Marketing Strategy company located in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Founded in 2013, the team offers Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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The SEO Los Angeles is a SEO services firm. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were established in 2010.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Graphic design company Full Boost Media is in Los Angeles, California. They provide Graphic Design and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Long Beach, CA
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Pay per click agency Ceemi Agency specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization. They are based in Long Beach, California.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49King, NC
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Z5 Marketing is an IT managed services company. Located in King, North Carolina, the company was established in 2017. Their team offers IT managed services and Pay Per Click.
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$25,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49St. Charles, IL
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Mynt Agency is a St. Charles, Illinois-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Maumee, OH
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WhizFish, LLC is a Maumee, Ohio-based PPC agency. Established in 2006, the team specializes in Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Cumming, GA
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Manicz Media, a Conversion Optimization company, was established in 2013. They focuses on Conversion Optimization and Email 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+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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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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37.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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36.6/40.017/20 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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37.5/40.019/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience8.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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37.3/40.019.8/20 Reviews8.9/10 Clients & Experience8.6/10 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+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Scottsdale, AZ
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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+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Sandy, UT
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34.9/40.017.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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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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A U.S.-based PPC agency typically owns end-to-end paid campaign performance across one or more channels:
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Most agencies specialize by channel — paid search (Google/Microsoft), paid social (Meta/LinkedIn/TikTok), or programmatic display. Some are full-funnel; others are single-platform shops with deep certification depth.
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.
It’s worth noting that these fees are separate from the actual ad spend budget. Minimum ad spend requirements also vary — boutique agencies may work with $3,000 – $5,000 per month in spend, while larger agencies often require $15,000 – $50,000 or more. Always clarify whether landing page work, creative production, and analytics setup are included.
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