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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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Zeewebsol is a SEO company. Their small team is based in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Noëlville, Canada
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Sharp Edge Studios Canada is an Email Marketing company. The company is based in Noëlville, Canada. Their team specializes in Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Howell, MI
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Target Marketing Solutions is a PPC agency. Established in 1995, the agency is located in Howell, Michigan. Their services include Pay Per Click and Video Marketing.
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SEO agency TiTech Marketing was launched in 2008. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click and is located in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Hays Digital Marketing is a SEO company. The team is in O'Fallon, Missouri, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Mountain Brook, AL
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Flagstone Search Marketing LLC is a SEO agency. Their small team is in Mountain Brook, Alabama. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Digital Zeel Shah is a social media marketing firm launched in 2024. The small team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Stockbridge, GA
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Secure Website Services LLC is a pay per click agency. They were founded in 2002 and specialize in Pay Per Click and Custom Software Development.
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Marketing Head LLC is a Palatine, Illinois-based social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Digital Strategy.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9New York, NY
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Social media marketing company Social Vision was launched in 2020. The small team offers Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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Web development company 24siteshop.com was founded in 2019. The firm provides Web Development and E-Commerce Development, and is small.
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TRIO SOLUTIONS LLC is a SEO services firm. Launched in 2019, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Divine Digital Solutions Inc. Is a Burnaby, Canada-based social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2021.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Carpentersville, IL
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Founded in 2023, BERG MKTG is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Phenix7 Mktg, Inc., a Market Research company, is in Chicago, Illinois. Their services include Market Research and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Leeds, England
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Exceed is a Digital Strategy company. In Leeds, England, the agency offers Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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KleverBPO is a SEO agency. The team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Web Development.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Virginia Beach, VA
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Digital Moxie, a branding company, is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Launched in 2015, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Digital Marketing All, a social media marketing company, was launched in 2019. The firm focuses on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Mappositions , a SEO company, specialize in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. They were founded in 2020.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chanute, KS
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Social media marketing company Harris Knockout Media was established in 2009. The small team provides Social Media Marketing and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ferrara, Italy
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ITestense is a social media marketing company. They offer Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and were launched in 2006. The firm is headquartered in Ferrara, Italy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9East Lansing, MI
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Launched in 2008, Mid Michigan Interactive LLC is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Waterpark Marketing is a social media marketing agency. Their small team is based in Dyer, Indiana. Their team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Raleigh, NC
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Marketing Strategy company Tortuga Marketing was established in 2017. The team offers Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.
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$10,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9London, England
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TrapPlan, an Event Marketing company, was established in 2024. The company specializes in Event Marketing and Social Media Marketing, and is small.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9București, Romania
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Demand Generation Marketing company Alex Golub is in București, Romania. They provide Demand Generation Marketing and Digital Strategy and were established in 2017.
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Undisclosed$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Knoxville, TN
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GR Digital Marketing is a small SEO company founded in 2022. Their team provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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Founded in 2020, Creative Compass is a Marketing Strategy company. The small team focuses on Marketing Strategy and Content Marketing.
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Viacore Media is a social media marketing company. Their small team is located in Toronto, Canada. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Performance Marketing Consultant - Sathya Narayanan is a SEO agency. Launched in 2022, the team specializes in Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing. The firm is in trivandrum,
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Branford, CT
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EVisionSEM International is a social media marketing agency headquartered in Branford, Connecticut. Launched in 1998, the team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Conversion Optimization.
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AI SEO Services is a small Content Marketing company based in Irvine, California. Their services include Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Detroit Web Design SEO Company is a PR firm. Located in Detroit, Michigan, the company was launched in 2006. Their services include Public Relations and Social Media Marketing.
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Headquartered in Charlotte, Tennessee, Soulweb Advertising is a small social media marketing company. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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Based in Smyrna, Delaware, Pulsar Strategies, Inc. Is a small social media marketing agency. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Launched in 2011, Mapjin is a SEO services firm. Based in Hopkins, Minnesota, the team focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Social Media MN, a social media marketing agency, was founded in 2014. The agency offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Leeds, England
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Studio This, a branding agency, was launched in 2023. The company provides Branding and Email Marketing.
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$25,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Kurukshetra, India
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Headquartered in Kurukshetra, India, Digimaniac is a SEO agency. The team offers Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Veedoomedia is a London, England-based pay per click company. They provide Pay Per Click and Video Marketing.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Burlington, Canada
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S1:E2 is a Marketing Strategy company. Located in Burlington, Canada, their small team offers Marketing Strategy and Social Media Marketing. The agency was launched in 2024.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Irvine, CA
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Founded in 2018, KWW is a small pay per click agency. Their team specializes in Pay Per Click and Conversion Optimization.
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Small social media marketing firm NYC Seo, is located in New York, New York. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Nashville, TN
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720 Digital Marketing, a Marketing Strategy company, is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The team specializes in Marketing Strategy and Search Engine Optimization.
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Orangovers, a small branding agency, is based in. Their services include Branding and Search Engine Optimization.
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Rank Missile is a Conversion Optimization company launched in 2021. The team focuses on Conversion Optimization and Search Engine Optimization.
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Content Marketing company Kigali Digital Hub specializes in Content Marketing and Search Engine Optimization. They were launched in 2023.
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RealReach Marketing Group, a social media marketing company, was founded in 2012. Located in Lutz, Florida, the team offers Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Artesia, CA
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Founded in 2019, TMD STUDIOS is a branding firm. The company offers Branding and Pay Per Click.
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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249Hoffman Estates, IL
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Clutch recognizes firms that deliver exceptional ROI through Google Ads campaigns twice a year based on a proprietary methodology. The top-performing Google Ads companies for Fall 2025 include:
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:
- Account and goal setup
- Keyword research and negative-keyword curation
- Ad copywriting, design, and A/B testing
- Bid management and budget pacing
- Conversion-rate optimization (CRO) for landing pages
- Reporting dashboards and actionable insights
- Advanced options such as remarketing, Google Shopping feed, Performance Max, or AI-driven bidding
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.
Based on our data, professional management fees typically range from $100 – $149 per hour, or a flat fee of 10%–20% of the ad spend. The total project budgets on the platform usually fall between $10,000 – $49,999, but aggressive e-commerce or enterprise campaigns can exceed six figures.
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.
Many agencies build vertical expertise—e-commerce, SaaS, healthcare, legal, B2B tech—allowing them to leverage proven keyword sets and compliance knowledge. Use Clutch filters to locate firms with case studies in your specific niche.
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:
- Proven results in your industry (e.g., case studies, ROAS figures)
- Transparent reporting and KPI alignment
- Google Partner or Google Ads certification status
- Communication style that fits your workflow (i.e., weekly calls, Slack, reporting cadence)
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.