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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Vancouver, CanadaServices provided
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See all 29 projectsKeepers Digital is a distinguished agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click Advertising, particularly in Google Ads, delivering measurable improvements in online ad campaigns. The company receives high praise, with 100% of reviews noting their expertise and personalized service. Clients consistently highlight a significant boost in conversions, with some reporting a 100% increase in direct bookings and a 35% rise in conversions, reflecting their effective CPC management and paid search strategies.
$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MDServices provided
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See all 81 projectsBlack Propeller is a digital advertising agency specializing in Pay-Per-Click (PPC) services, particularly Google Ads management. Overall, 75% of the reviews highlight their strong communication, timely delivery, and effective management of online ad campaigns. However, 25% of the feedback points to issues with project execution and client communication, indicating room for improvement in their service consistency.
$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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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Aquarius is a social media marketing agency. Launched in 1993, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click. The agency is in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Portland, OR
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Established in 2003, Synapse Interactive is a branding company. Based in Portland, Oregon, the team offers Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249North Sydney, Australia
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Founded in 2007, LocaliQ ANZ is a midsize pay per click agency. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hrFreelancerBangkok, Thailand
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John Freelance, a social media marketing agency and pay per click company, was launched in 2023. They offers Social Media Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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Boost Your Bizz is a midsize social media marketing firm. Launched in 2022, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Agencia SEO US is a SEO company. They were founded in 2000 and provide Search Engine Optimization and Conversion Optimization.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Alwar, India
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Satnam Webtech is a SEO company. The Alwar, India-based firm specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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Chi Doanh Co., Ltd, a SEO agency, was established in 2009. In Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hrFreelancerHoogstraten, Belgium
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Matoba is an Advertising and PPC agency. Their team is headquartered in Hoogstraten, Belgium and specializes in Advertising and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerHickory, NC
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Innovation Mind is a SEO services firm and pay per click agency. Founded in 2015, the agency is in Hickory, North Carolina. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr50 - 249Cyberjaya, Malaysia
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Established in 2022, Top Operative AI is a social media marketing firm. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Cyberjaya, Malaysia.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Waynesville, OH
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Dealer Authority is a midsize Waynesville, Ohio-based Marketing Strategy company. The team provides Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed50 - 249Lehi, UT
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MyAdvice is a Marketing Strategy company launched in 1998. The agency specializes in Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Pay per click agency and Sales Outsourcing company Becky D'sylva Ads was founded in 2022. The small team focuses on Pay Per Click and Sales Outsourcing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerPerthes, France
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Founded in 2024, Mapesia is a SEO services firm and pay per click company. The team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249
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Webco is a SEO services firm. They are headquartered in Southbank, Australia and have midsize team. They offer Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr2 - 9Dehradun, India
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Planwey is a Dehradun, India-based social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Other Digital Marketing.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Navi Mumbai, India
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Established in 2015, Hybreed.co is a website development company. Their services include Web Development and Mobile App Development.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Quezon City, Philippines
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GodesQ Digital Marketing Services is a branding company. They are in Quezon City, Philippines. Their team offers Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Walnut, CA
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Jetfuel.agency is a small Email Marketing company based in Walnut, California. Their services include Email Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+< $25 / hr10 - 49North Olmsted, OH
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ElitebGrowth is a SEO services firm. Based in North Olmsted, Ohio, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr10 - 49Noida, India
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Web development company Digital Marketing Company in Delhi NCR | Daylogic Infotech focuses on Web Development and Digital Strategy. They were launched in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed10 - 49Suite 9, Madison Offices, England
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Rise Digital Marketing is a small social media marketing company launched in 2010. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Morden, England
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Websites Made, a web design agency, is in Morden, England and Peterborough, England. They provide Web Design and Web Development.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Lahore, Pakistan
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CSG Pakistan is an Other Digital Marketing company. The Lahore, Pakistan-based firm was founded in 2020. Their team specializes in Other Digital Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Taxila, Pakistan
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Established in 2018, CODIRO Technologies is a small Digital Strategy company. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Holroyd, Australia
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Launched in 2024, qrandco is a small branding agency based in Holroyd, Australia. Their team provides Branding and Digital Strategy.
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Evoren Media is a Performance Marketing company. Launched in 2025, the firm is based in Southbank, Australia. Their services include Performance Marketing and Pay Per Click.
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GriffinWink Advertising, a SEO agency, is headquartered in Lubbock, Texas and Amarillo, Texas. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr50 - 249
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Antigua Web Solutions, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2012. Based in South Ockendon, England, the team offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Dix Hills, NY
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Lead Marketing Strategies is a web design company. They were founded in 2007 and offer Web Design and Marketing Strategy.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hr2 - 9Gurugram, India
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Founded in 2012, Digital Team is a Conversion Optimization company. The team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Malahide, Ireland
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Thenet.ie is a web design agency. The team specializes in Web Design and Search Engine Optimization, and the company is headquartered in Malahide, Ireland.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Established in 2020, Unix is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Seowithshrey is a SEO agency established in 2023. Their team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Undisclosed$25 - $49 / hr10 - 49Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Founded in 2024, UAE Marketing Agency is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9El Paso, TX
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915 Web Design is a SEO agency. They focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and were founded in 2020. The firm is based in El Paso, Texas.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Southend-on-Sea, England
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SEO agency More Clicks was founded in 2019. The small team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Fox Digital Creatives | Digital Marketing Agency in California is a Digital Strategy company. They specialize in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing and are in Sacramento, California.
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Undisclosed$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Sparks, NV
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See all 1 projectsMcDonald Marketing Company offers digital marketing services, including strategy consultations and social media management. The overall feedback highlights their professional and personalized approach, with clients appreciating their genuine commitment to business growth and prompt delivery. Clients noted the company's excitement and dedication as particularly impressive.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Zirakpur, India
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Thirty Three SEO is a SEO services firm. Headquartered in Zirakpur, India, the agency was established in 2023. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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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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UndisclosedUndisclosed250 - 999Delhi, India
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Seo2Topp Services is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2013. The midsize team provides Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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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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Pay per click company SiteKitty Digital is located in Neenah, Wisconsin. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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Click Nonprofit, a pay per click company, specializes in Pay Per Click and Digital Strategy. The firm is located in Venice, Florida.
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See all 2 projectsORM Expert specializes in Pay Per Click (PPC) campaigns, digital identity management, and content marketing. Reviews consistently highlight their proactive approach, timely delivery, and excellent value for cost, making them a reliable choice for PPC and branding projects. The company's personal touch, particularly from the owner, Durgesh Sahu, is frequently praised.
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$1,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Edinburgh, Scotland
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JOAN Digital INC. Is a SEO services firm. The team is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland and Sheridan, Wyoming, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Leesburg, VA
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Launched in 2012, KM Digital is an user experience design agency. The agency focuses on UX/UI Design and Web Development.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Noida, India
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ViralGraphs is a SEO company established in 2023. Their team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Advertising.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Arlington Heights, IL
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Paramus, NJ
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Woodmere, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Bel Air, MD
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Los Angeles, CA
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Pleasant Grove, UT
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Costa Mesa, CA
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49Tempe, AZ
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$10,000+Undisclosed250 - 999New York, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr250 - 999Copley, OH
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Fort Wayne, IN
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$5,000+$200 - $300 / hr50 - 249Chicago, IL
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249Huntington, NY
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr10 - 49New York, NY
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999Odesa, Ukraine
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$1,000+Undisclosed50 - 249Colorado Springs, CO
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35.5/40.019.2/20 Reviews10/10 Clients & Experience6.3/10 Market PresenceService focus
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Calgary, Canada
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr50 - 249München, Germany
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249T'bilisi, Georgia
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Sandy, UT
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Kyiv, Ukraine
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$5,000+Undisclosed10 - 49Los Angeles, CA
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr250 - 999Pearland, TX
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr250 - 999San Diego, CA
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr10 - 49Columbus, OH
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr10 - 49Panevėžys, Lithuania
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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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- 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.