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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MDServices provided
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See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller, a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising and Google Ads management, receives largely positive feedback from clients, focusing on their strong communication and on-time deliverables. Approximately 75% of reviews highlight their expertise in PPC and Google Ads, while around 17% mention a lack of satisfaction regarding project execution or communication. Their technical knowledge and customer partnership approach are frequently praised.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, CanadaServices provided
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See all 24 projectsKeepers Digital Keepers Digital is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, with a focus on optimizing Google Ads and paid search campaigns. They have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 100% of reviewers praising their expertise in PPC and project management. Clients consistently highlight their rapid response times, detailed reporting, and effective ad strategies, including cost-per-click optimization and improving ROI.
$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Chicago, ILServices provided
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See all 30 projectsAccelerated Digital Media is a specialized digital advertising agency focusing on PPC, Paid Search, and Google Ads management. Reviews highlight their strong project management, timely delivery, and tailored strategies, with over 90% of feedback emphasizing their expertise and responsiveness. Clients appreciate their ability to reduce customer acquisition costs and increase marketing efficiency, reflecting their commitment to client success.
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Hasan Ads Pro is a social media marketing firm. They provide Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click and were launched in 2023.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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See all 1 projectsRafadigital specializes in website design, conversion optimization, and organic search engine optimization. Reviews highlight their proactive project management, exceptional communication, and ability to exceed client expectations both in quality and timeliness. Clients consistently praise Rafadigital for their impressive execution and responsiveness, though some noted the pricing is slightly higher than competitors.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancer
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SEO Bruh, a small SEO agency, is located in Noida, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Mobile & App Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Kakkanad, India
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BrandXT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Is a SEO services firm. They are based in Kakkanad, India and have midsize team. They specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerEast Providence, RI
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Founded in 2018, Infuzion Marketing is an Advertising company. Their team provides Advertising and Broadcast Video.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerColchester, England
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Founded in 1999, Infinity Online is a Digital Strategy company. The agency focuses on Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249
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MindWhiz, a midsize SEO services firm, is located in Houston, Texas. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49
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Click-Makers is an Advertising company. Their small team is headquartered in Obukhiv, Ukraine. Their services include Advertising and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Shahab Shaheen is a small Peshawar, Pakistan-based Conversion Optimization company. Their services include Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerAshland, OH
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BrandLumo LLC, an Advertising company, was established in 2019. The company focuses on Advertising and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerWigan, England
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Kingfisher SEO is a Wigan, England-based SEO services firm. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing and were founded in 2021.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancer
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Cheudesign di Christian Eustorio, a SEO services firm, was launched in 2007. They offers Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hrFreelancerFlackwell Heath, England
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Seeking Perfection Marketing Ltd is a Marketing Strategy company. Located in Flackwell Heath, England, the team provides Marketing Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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See all 3 projectsAt Social Media HQ, we focus on one thing: delivering measurable results. We combine high-impact content creation, data-driven strategy, and hands-on community management to help brands grow
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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See all 1 projectsDigital Berge offers comprehensive SEO and PPC services, including paid search and Google Ads management. Clients praise their transparent communication, detailed reporting, and effective strategies, which have resulted in measurable improvements in online visibility and keyword rankings. However, some clients noted a need for additional content marketing capabilities.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Sacramento, CA
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InfiniSEO, a SEO company, is based in Sacramento, California. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy.
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$10,000+$200 - $300 / hr10 - 49Richmond, VA
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See all 1 projectsXponent21 - Brand Strategy, SEO, SEM, Video Production & Sustainability Marketing in Richmond, VA Xponent21 is a top-tier Richmond digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses grow
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Sparks Glencoe, MD
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Harvey Agency is a branding agency. The team is located in Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, and their services include Branding and Graphic Design.
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In New York, New York and Los Angeles, California, Relevance International is a PR company. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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$100,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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Exverus Media is a Los Angeles, California-based media planning and buying agency. They offer Media Planning & Buying and Conversion Optimization and were founded in 2012.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Chalandri, Greece
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Established in 2004, MEDIACUBE is a Digital Strategy company. Located in Chalandri, Greece, the team offers Digital Strategy and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Nairobi, Kenya
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CodeTribe Kenya is a social media marketing agency. Established in 2015, the firm is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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Established in 2023, Creative Media Agency is an e-commerce development company. The firm offers E-Commerce Development and Ecommerce Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Lee, NJ
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Digital Strategy company Vertical Guru is in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Founded in 2014, the team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Branding company Protolab Agency was established in 2019. The team specializes in Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Chesterfield, England
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EStore Factory is a social media marketing agency established in 2014. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Jerusalem, Israel
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See all 1 projectsMarketing66 is a marketing firm that was engaged to support growth initiatives. However, their reviews reveal a consistently negative experience, with 100% of feedback highlighting significant dissatisfaction. Clients noted severe shortcomings in project management and communication, with no positive aspects mentioned. The firm is described as untrustworthy and not recommended for collaboration.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Bengaluru, India
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Bright Ads Digital India Pvt. Ltd. Is an e-commerce development firm. The firm is based in Bengaluru, India. Their team offers E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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Tech2morrow is a small SEO agency in Thiruvananthapuram, India. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bengaluru, India
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Invincible Lion, a small Other Digital Marketing company, is based in Bengaluru, India. The team offers Other Digital Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Established in 2015, Tixo Creative is a website development company. Their services include Web Development and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Tampa, FL
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Farmore Marketing is a Tampa, Florida-based branding agency. Their services include Branding and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Hollywood, FL
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Addiction Web Marketing Pros is a small Hollywood, Florida-based Advertising company. Their services include Advertising and UX/UI Design.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Neptune Beach, FL
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Launched in 2011, Lifestyle Marketing is a small SEO agency headquartered in Neptune Beach, Florida. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Indore, India
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Digital Magus, a SEO company, is located in Indore, India and Narre Warren South, Australia. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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Farfetched Studios LLC is an Email Marketing company founded in 2010. In St. Louis, Missouri, the team focuses on Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Madison, WI
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Red Comma Media Inc. Is a Market Research company. They are based in Madison, Wisconsin, and their services include Market Research and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jerusalem, Israel
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Established in 2017, Smart Web - Jerusalem is a small web design company. Their team provides Web Design and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9North Coogee, Australia
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In North Coogee, Australia, Scott Shorter PTY LTD is a social media marketing company. They specialize in Social Media Marketing and Email Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Jaipur, India
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Founded in 2019, Zero One Infinity Makers is a small Content Marketing company. Their services include Content Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Stockholm, Sweden
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Just Value is a Content Marketing company. Their small team is located in Stockholm, Sweden and offers Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. The agency was founded in 2015.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Uskudar, Türkiye
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Digital Strategy company Thelega Business Solutions was founded in 2015. The team provides Digital Strategy and Content Marketing and is based in Uskudar, Türkiye.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Kolkata, India
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Established in 2018, JN Infosystem is a PPC agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Lamia, Greece
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Social media marketing company lv8 Consulting was founded in 2020. Based in Lamia, Greece, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Seaford, Australia
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Your IT Guy is an IT managed services company. They are headquartered in Seaford, Australia, and their services include IT managed services and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9New Delhi, India
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In New Delhi, India, Digitaleralab is a social media marketing agency. They offer Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Upraise, a SEO company, provides Search Engine Optimization and Digital Strategy. The company is located in London, England and Alexandria, Egypt.
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Mate4tech is a Digital Strategy company. In Capalaba, Australia, the agency was launched in 2018. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Alstonville, Australia
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WEB Dynamic is a SEO company. Based in Alstonville, Australia and Byron Bay, Australia, their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Based in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, The Orange Club Digital Agency is an AI Agents company. They provide AI Agents and Pay Per Click.
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List of Top 15 Google Ads PPC Management Companies
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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39.3/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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39.1/40.019.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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39/40.020/20 Reviews9.6/10 Clients & Experience9.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Las Vegas, NV
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Colorado Springs, CO
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Belfast, Northern Ireland
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37.2/40.018.4/20 Reviews9.5/10 Clients & Experience9.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Indore, India
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Odesa, Ukraine
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39.7/40.020/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.7/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Sunnyvale, CA
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37/40.017.8/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience9.2/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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36.7/40.019.4/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience7.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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37.4/40.020/20 Reviews9.9/10 Clients & Experience7.5/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249München, Germany
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Worth, TX
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Zirakpur, India
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36/40.019.2/20 Reviews9.7/10 Clients & Experience7.1/10 Market PresenceService focus
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Google Ads PPC agencies offer a range of services aimed at helping clients achieve their unique objectives, from comprehensive PPC planning and execution to specialized keyword curation. Most full-service providers deliver the following:
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Pricing varies widely depending on several key factors, including the scope of the project, industry, and the number of competitors. Based on reviews gathered by Clutch, costs can be distinguished in two categories – agency fees and ad spend.
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A Google Ads PPC agency plans, builds, and manages paid-search campaigns on Google’s ad network. The team researches keywords, writes ad copy, sets up bidding strategies, and continually optimizes campaigns to maximize conversions while controlling cost per click (CPC). In many cases, the agency also aligns landing-page design and analytics tracking so every click can be traced to revenue.
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Identifying the ideal Google Ads PPC partner is easier said than done considering the number of criteria to consider and steps to follow. Start your journey by matching agency strengths to your goals, requirements, and limitations. Look for a provider that ticks these boxes:
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- Google Partner or Google Ads certification status
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Shortlist two or three agencies, request strategy outlines, and compare projected metrics before signing.
Failure to identify or deliberately ignoring warning signs when partnering with a Google Ads PPC company can do you more harm than good. Here are the red flags you need to be cautious of:
- Guarantees specific rankings or sales numbers—performance depends on many external factors
- Hides account ownership or refuses to share real-time data
- Lacks negative-keyword management (a quick way to waste budget)
- Offers prices far below market rate without explaining how quality is maintained
- How will you customize bidding strategies for my industry?
- Which metrics (e.g., CTR, CPC, ROAS) do you prioritize and why?
- What tools or AI platforms do you use for optimization?
- Do I retain ownership of the Google Ads account and historical data?
- How frequently will we review performance and adjust budget?
Agencies bring platform certifications, cross-account data, and seasoned specialists who can scale testing faster than most in-house teams. They also offset the overhead cost of hiring, training, and retaining multiple paid-search experts.