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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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Mooxo Media is a branding company. Founded in 2025, the team focuses on Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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ANquest Media is an Email Marketing company. They are based in and have small team. Their services include Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Austin, TX
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SEO agency Growth Conductor was founded in 2025. Based in Austin, Texas, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Noida, India
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Mark 42 Digital Solution is a web design agency based in Noida, India. They specialize in Web Design and Web Development and were established in 2020.
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Headquartered in Hutchinson, Minnesota, Studio 544 Web Design is a Logo company. The team focuses on Logo and Web Design.
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Hypesmash is a branding agency launched in 2020. The team focuses on Branding and Email Marketing and is based in București, Romania.
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Perfect Marketing Solution is a social media marketing firm. Located in New York, New York, the agency was launched in 2019. Their team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine
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Click Click SEO is a Chandigarh, India-based social media marketing firm. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerMildenhall, England
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BOLD CREATURES is a SEO company. Founded in 2024, the team provides Search Engine Optimization and Email Marketing. The firm is in Mildenhall, England.
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Naples SEO Company is a SEO agency. They were founded in 2020, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click.
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Digital Fardeen Khan is an Advertising company. In London, England, their team provides Advertising and Media Planning & Buying.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerWestport, CT
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Connecticut WebPro, LLC. Is a SEO services firm launched in 2010. Located in Westport, Connecticut, the team offers Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerFort Lauderdale, FL
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Leverage Digital Marketing, a SEO services firm, provides Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click. The firm is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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UndisclosedUndisclosedFreelancerLake Mary, FL
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ASCHE Corp is a SEO services firm. They were launched in 2021 and provide Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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Craig Cooper SEO is a social media marketing firm. Their small team is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their services include Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Consulente SEO Specialist is a SEO agency. They are in Cesena, Italy and have small team. They provide Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing.
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North Georgia Web Design is a web design agency. They are in Jasper, Georgia, and their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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Founded in 2021, Adwi is a small Angers, France-based web design company. Their services include Web Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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Mountain Empire Web Creations LLC is a small web design company established in 2013. Their services include Web Design and Web Development.
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Jared Media Group LLC is a small Marketing Strategy company founded in 2025. Their team provides Marketing Strategy and Fractional CMO Services.
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Mariya Thomas, an Email Marketing company, was founded in 2025. The agency offers Email Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Nearnet Digital Solutions LLC, a small social media marketing firm, is located in Hudson, Florida. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Delhi, India
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See all 1 projectsDigitX Buddy specializes in comprehensive digital marketing services, including SEO, social media management, Google Ads, and PPC campaigns. Reviews consistently highlight their effective communication, personalized approach, and expertise, particularly in achieving higher search rankings, lower CPC, and increased conversions. Clients commend their project management and timely delivery, although more frequent updates and proactive suggestions could enhance their service further.
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Undisclosed< $25 / hrFreelancerGwalior, India
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Adarsh is a social media marketing company. The team provides Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization, and the agency is headquartered in Gwalior, India.
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$1,000+< $25 / hrFreelancerHooghly, India
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Launched in 2020, Souvick Nandi Digital Marketing Agency, a small Digital Strategy company, is in Hooghly, India. Their team specializes in Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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RHYTMELO DESIGNS is a small Noida, India-based web development firm. The team specializes in Web Development and Web Design.
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$5,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Gladewater, TX
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See all 1 projectsBaepsae - Digital Design Studio - Out of Business was a digital design company known for its creative collaboration and attentive project management. The majority of feedback was positive, highlighting their ability to transform ideas into unique digital solutions, with 100% of reviewers appreciating their creativity and engagement. Minor issues, such as typographical errors, were noted but did not significantly detract from overall satisfaction.
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See all 1 projectsGemini Digital provides SEO, digital marketing, and advertising services with a primary focus on enhancing brand awareness. Overall feedback highlights the company’s proactive project management, timely delivery, and responsive communication. However, there is room for improvement in team communication.
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See all 1 projectsPropellex specializes in designing and developing websites, as highlighted in their reviews on Clutch.co. Clients commend their attention to detail, innovative thinking, and the ability to deliver projects promptly and efficiently. Propellex is noted for aligning well with client values and offering services that provide good value for the cost, leading to high satisfaction with their work outcomes.
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$10,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Clackamas, OR
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Total Market Exposure, a web design agency, specializes in Web Design and Web Development. The company is based in Clackamas, Oregon.
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$5,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9San Jose, CA
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Located in San Jose, California and Chandigarh, India, Frisco Web Solutions is a small SEO agency. Their services include Search Engine Optimization and Web Design.
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18Brandz, a Digital Strategy company, was launched in 2012. The team focuses on Digital Strategy and Search Engine Optimization and is located in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
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Local Matters Digital is a social media marketing firm founded in 2014. Their team focuses on Social Media Marketing and Web Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Palm Beach, FL
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Launched in 2012, SEO Architech is a SEO company. The team provides Search Engine Optimization and Web Design and is in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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Media Goals is a website development company. Their small team is in Livonia, Michigan and offers Web Development and Search Engine Optimization. The company was established in 2017.
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Website Consultants Ltd is a pay per click agency. Their small team is located in London , England. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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E-Geeks Ltd is a Digital Strategy company founded in 2012. Their services include Digital Strategy and Pay Per Click.
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Optimal8 is a PPC company. The Edinburgh , Scotland-based company was established in 2015. Their services include Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization.
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TreeTopFrog Web Design SEO Edinburgh is a small e-commerce development firm established in 2015. Their services include E-Commerce Development and Pay Per Click.
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HERTIUM is a Blockchain Marketing company. They are headquartered in Paris, France and have small team. Their team provides Blockchain Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Smithfield, UT
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Zaptify Marketing Solutions is a Digital Strategy company. They were established in 2018 and provide Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Rare Dog Marketing Consultants is a social media marketing company located in West Hartford, Connecticut. They focus on Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization.
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Net Visibility Group is a SEO services firm. They were founded in 2005, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Custom Software Development.
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SolutionsTwoGo is a SEO agency. Their team is based in Salem, Oregon and focuses on Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Marketing.
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Cosmick Media is a social media marketing company. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Search Engine Optimization and is in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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Nalu Services & SEO, a social media marketing agency, is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 2020, the team provides Social Media Marketing and Content Marketing.
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$1,000+$25 - $49 / hr2 - 9Ahmedabad, India
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Blue Elegant Marketing is a Digital Strategy company. The company is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India. Their services include Digital Strategy and Social Media Marketing.
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Social media marketing agency Horizon Extended is based in Mbombela, South Africa. The team specializes in Social Media Marketing and Branding.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9Bogotá, Colombia
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HardBoxs is a branding agency located in Bogotá, Colombia and Bogotá, Colombia. Established in 2019, the team provides Branding and Social Media Marketing.
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Founded in 1968, Digital Resource House, Inc. Is an Advertising company. The team provides Advertising and Branding.
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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 - 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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$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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$5,000+$50 - $99 / hr50 - 249T'bilisi, Georgia
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$5,000+$150 - $199 / hr50 - 249Sandy, UT
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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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