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As one of Indias leading digital marketing agencies, were relentless in giving our clients more than other agencies. We combine world-class expertise, relentless execution and zero-fluff communication to deliver strategies that cut through the noise and drive real business growth...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Meerut, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
STRATEGY & ROI is a digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through SEO, PPC, social media, web design, and graphic design with a focus on results and ROI...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We don't believe in vanity metrics we build systems that generate real business. At our core, we help brands turn social media into a predictable source of leads and sales. Instead of random posting or guesswork, we use data-driven strategies, high-converting creatives, and targeted ad campaigns to attract...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- PPC
- CRO
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
Techmarg is a leading digital marketing agency offering SEO, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, Website Design & Development, Content Marketing, and Online Reputation Management services. We help businesses improve their online visibility, attract quality leads, and increase revenue through customized...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Dehradun, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
We help businesses in Pakistan grow online with strategic SEO solutions that improve search rankings, increase organic traffic, and deliver measurable business results...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Advertising
- PPC
- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
I am Anand Singh, an Amazon Ads and D2C growth advisor in Mumbai with seven years across India, the US, UK, UAE and KSA. I diagnose what is actually broken on an Amazon account - the rising TACoS, the plateau, the spend that climbs while profit does not - prove it with data, then fix it in the right order. I...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Vefogix is your trusted partner for enhancing online visibility through strategic content marketing and high-quality link-building solutions...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Muhammad Umer is a Google Ads Expert, Facebook Ads Expert and digital marketing consultant helping businesses generate high-quality leads, increase sales and maximize ROI. Specializing in Google Ads management, Facebook Ads, Instagram marketing, Google Search Ads, Performance Max (P-Max), Google Shopping...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
An AI-driven digital agency in Noida delivering Digital Marketing, App Development, Web Designing and Web Development for growing brands worldwide...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Webolute is a Dubai-based digital agency offering end-to-end web design, development, mobile app development, UI/UX, SEO, and digital marketing services. Led by Toptal-vetted CTO Aman Dhanda, the team builds fast, scalable, SEO-friendly websites and delivers data-driven marketing campaigns for clients across...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
Sparke Avenue — Create. Connect. Grow. A full-service digital marketing agency in Pakistan helping ambitious brands become category leaders through SEO, performance marketing, social media, branding, web development and content. 50M+ multichannel impressions generated for clients across e-commerce, luxury...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $5/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SEO Visible Brain is a leading digital marketing agency based in Chandigarh, India, with a global presence in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. We specialize in providing comprehensive SEO, SEM, SMM, PPC, web design, and development services tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
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- Location
- Chandigarh, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $6/hr
Welcome to RedCross Digital, where we blend innovation with expertise to craft captivating digital experiences. From bespoke web development to strategic digital marketing and precision-targeted PPC campaigns, we're your trusted partner in navigating the digital landscape. Let's elevate your online presence...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $6/hr
Brand Imprint is a leading Digital Marketing Agency in Assam, that combines creativity, data-driven strategies and cutting-edge technology to boost clients' online presence. We specialize in SEO, PPC, Social Media Marketing, Graphic Designing, Web designing, content marketing and much more...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Guwahati, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $6/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
BuildNexa is a performance-obsessed digital marketing agency in Dubai that turns data into decisive growth. We blend SEO, paid ads, WhatsApp outreach, and conversion-focused web development to deliver leads not vanity metrics for UAE businesses ready to compete and win online...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $6/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Barakah Tech is a top-rated digital marketing agency in Bangladesh. We specialize in SEO, Google Ads, Social Media Marketing, and Graphic Design, using an advanced data-driven SEO approach to deliver exceptional results for our clients...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $6/hr
Dispatching Answering Service provides 24/7/365 dispatch support and phone answering support for transport and service-based businesses. We help small and mid-sized businesses stay connected with their customers while also offering free digital marketing services to improve online visibility and growth...
Top Services:
- Phone Answering Services
- Call Centers
- Customer Support
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $6/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Instamall Global is a full-service digital marketing and creative agency headquartered in Dubai, with a presence in Nigeria and the UK. We deliver 360° brand solutions from SEO, social media management, and content marketing to web development, motion graphics, and app development. We also run a talent...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $6/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We do not jump into Digital marketing. We do define strategies to build up a Digital branding over a period of time...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Bengaluru, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $6/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
From Google Maps to ChatGPT answers, we put your business in front of customers everywhere they search. 500+ businesses trust Second Silicon Valley to grow their organic revenue...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $6/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SGSN Associates Pvt Ltd is a software and digital transformation company in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, delivering AI-driven solutions, intelligent automation, custom software development, and digital marketing services. With 50+ successful projects and a strong focus on client satisfaction, we help businesses and...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Dehradun, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $6/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ITXITPro is a professional IT company which provides services like Web Development, Magento Services, Graphic Designing, Digital Marketing, etc. ITXITPRO is established in 2008 in India, Jaipur, Rajasthan. It provides online support 24/7 by industries best IT professionals in India & internationally...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Established in 2012, Ecomclips is one of the best eCommerce solution providers that helps Ecommerce Seller to reach their business goal. Ecomclips helping brands grow through marketplace account management, Amazon ebay walmart and others, Shopify, PPC, SEO, graphic design, website development...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
BubbleWorld is a result-driven digital marketing company that connects businesses with the customer base through creative solutions. We offer SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and social media management, which further involves website development services...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Amritsar, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We turn clicks into customers with smart, data-driven digital strategies. Growth-focused marketing and web solutions designed to scale your business faster. Digital Solutions for all your needs! Custom Software Applications to Digital Assets, cutting-edge technology driven Solutions!...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Chennai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $7/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Spectrum BPO is a US-based, leading full-service eCommerce growth agency, serving 500+ eCommerce brands and growing. We specialize in providing a One-Stop Solution to help Amazon and Multi-channel sellers launch, grow, and manage scalable and profitable businesses...
Top Services:
- SEO
- eCommerce
- PPC
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Richardson, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
GTECHWEBINDIA, situated in New Delhi, India, is one of the best multi-process IT outsourcing firms in India. Our procedures are constantly refined and improved to give our clients a distinct competitive advantage. IT outsourcing services for data, eCommerce, ePublishing, app & web development etc...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
At Obelisk Infotech, we specialize in providing tailored SEO and Digital Marketing Solutions designed to align with your business objectives. Our team comprises top-tier SEO Professionals, Digital Marketing Experts, Creative Web Designers, and seasoned programmers dedicated to enhancing your company's...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Zirakpur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital OmniTech helps businesses grow online through SEO, paid ads, web design, social media, and email marketing. We focus on targeted traffic, higher conversions, and measurable results...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Indore, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Indian SEO Agency is a platform that was born to offer you a complete service for the creation of your website, and marketing promotion. Our main job is to make sure that every detail concerning your company or business website has all the necessary details to become what your customers need to see to trust...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
Top Rated Virtual Assistant, Virtual Assistant & Digital Marketing Agency. We offer a range of Virtual Assistant and Digital Marketing Services to benefit your business. The team of experts at XpertVA provides tailored solutions for all your business needs. We believe in teamwork, creative freedom, and...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Englishtown, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
MySEOCompanyIndia, a leading SEO company in India, provides tailored solutions for businesses of all sizes. With comprehensive SEO services, we boost online presence, beat competitors, and attract more customers. Our team ensures your business shines in the digital realm, driving growth and success...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
EcommerceAlly is a leading ecommerce virtual assistant company, trusted by 60+ global stores. We support product listings, customer service, and store builds on Shopify, Magento, and WooCommerce. Grow smarter with us...
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- Digital Services
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Semonks delivers tailored digital marketing solutions that can accelerate your brand's growth and drive exceptional results. We offer top-quality services in SEO, content marketing, Facebook Ads, and WordPress development...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Nagar, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Market Mint is a global digital agency helping startups and D2C brands grow through web development, mobile apps, SEO, branding, and content. With a results-first approach and clients across India, the US, UK, and beyond, we deliver fast, scalable, and high-converting digital solutions tailored for modern...
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- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
10X Commerce Co. is an eCommerce growth agency that helps brands scale through data-driven marketing, conversion optimization, and performance strategies. The company focuses on supporting online stores with services such as paid advertising, funnel optimization, and revenue growth strategies tailored for...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
- Location
- Piscataway, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Xassure by eDesk is a trusted customer support and back-office solutions provider helping businesses deliver exceptional customer experiences. We specialize in chat support, email support, voice support, and administrative services designed to reduce workload and improve operational efficiency...
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- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Simi Valley, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We help brands grow through creative performance marketing by combining strategy, content, paid media, and conversion-focused systems. Our approach goes beyond simply running campaigns - we build the complete journey from attracting attention to driving measurable business outcomes. We believe marketing...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Surat, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $8/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Welcome aboard to World Creative Solutions, your premier Digital Marketing Agency in Dubai, where we've been crafting innovative strategies to bring success to your doorstep since 2016. As a Social Media Marketing Agency, we approach every project with enthusiasm, striving to turn your digital dreams into...
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- Digital Services
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Logo Design
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $9/hr
PPCCenter.com operates within a sophisticated Amazon Ad Agency ecosystem that expertly combines the power of advanced AI technology oversight, and control by an experienced human PPC manager professional...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $9/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Devlofox Technologies is a premier digital agency that bridges the gap between high-end design and ROI-driven technology. We specialize in building scalable digital assets that help businesses transition from just having an online presence to achieving market dominance. Our approach combines minimalist...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Logo Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $9/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
At Growboostly , we help businesses grow faster through strategic digital marketing and lead generation solutions. From SEO and paid advertising to website development and marketing automation, our team focuses on delivering measurable result, quality leads, and improved online performance that support long...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Lucknow, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $9/hr
We provide white label seo, ppc, and website development solutions to over 1000 companies worldwide...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Henderson, Nevada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Quantum IT Innovation, our team excels in AI, Big Data, RPA, and Mobile App Development for iOS, Android, and Cross-Platform. We also offer expert SEO, PPC, and Social Media services to drive your business forward in the USA, UK, Canada, Ireland, UAE, Australia, India, & across the globe...
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- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- IT Services
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- Location
- Noida, India
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 101 Projects Listed
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- Social Media Marketing
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- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Xceed Bangladesh Ltd. is a premium website design and web development company in Chittagong, Bangladesh with expert specialization in Corporate Custom Website Design, Custom Web Application Development, E-commerce, Web Portals Development, Corporate Logo Design, and SEO...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
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- Location
- Chattogram, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We’ve been helping brands develop and define their voice since 2020. The times may have changed, but our love for creativity and problem-solving hasn't. We’re driven by technology and innovation to ensure we fulfill our key mission of helping our clients find their successful futures. Get in touch so that...
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- Gurgaon, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Zyne Ventures is a technology and professional services solutions provider. Our unique approach to unraveling efficiency, digitization, and customer-centricity, enables our clients to envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses...
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- Business Consulting
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- PPC
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- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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- Gurdaspur, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
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8 Frequently Asked Questions About Small Business PPC Agencies
Should I go with a flat monthly fee or a percentage-of-ad-spend model?
For most small businesses that spend under $10,000/month on ads, a flat monthly fee is the cleaner and more protective choice because percentage-of-spend minimums often cost more at small budgets, and the model pays the agency for spending your money rather than managing it.
The structural problem with percentage-of-spend is that the small business PPC agency earns more every time you increase your budget, regardless of whether that increase is justified by performance.
Ask any percentage-of-spend agency directly: what is their policy when they believe additional budget is not justified by current performance? The answer will tell you whose interests they are actually managing.
How much do small business PPC agencies charge for their services, and what's on top of the quoted fee?
According to numerous reports, agencies usually charge between $1,000 and $5,000 a month for standard management services, depending on your ad spend level and what's included. If you need them to run a complex enterprise account, the price can go up and range between $10,000 and $25,000 a month.
The management fee for small business PPC services is only part of what you'll pay. They typically run 10-20% of monthly ad spend, but this is separate from the actual ad spend, which you pay directly.
On top of that, expect to see:
- Setup fees of $500-$5,000 for initial account audits and restructuring
- Tool costs passed through for third-party analytics platforms
- Overage charges if your ad spend crosses certain thresholds,
- Exit fees if you leave before the contract term ends.
The budget math to run before you sign is the following: management fee + setup fee + any tool costs + your actual ad spend = true monthly investment.
At a $2,000/monthad budget, a 15% management fee leaves only $300 for actual strategy work. Minimum viable ad spend for meaningful optimization is generally $2,000-$5,000/month, and the management fee comes out of your total budget on top of that.
What are the clearest red flags to watch for before I sign a contract?
Any small business PPC company that guarantees specific results before auditing your account is either making a sales pitch or doesn't understand how paid search works. No credible agency promises a specific cost per acquisition before they have audited your conversion tracking, analyzed your competitive landscape, and assessed your landing pages.Â
Other pre-signing red flags:
- They focus reporting on vanity metrics rather than business outcomes
- They can't explain their strategy in terms you understand
- They push long-term contracts before proving value.
If any of these appear during the sales process, they will be significantly worse once you're locked in.
Who owns the Google Ads account, me or the agency?
You should own the Google Ads account, and if an agency won't confirm that in writing before you sign, walk away. Agencies offering small business PPC services sometimes build campaigns inside their own Manager Account (MCC), making them, instead of you, the legal account owner. When you leave, you risk losing all historical data, conversion tracking, audience lists, and Smart Bidding signals.
Before signing, demand an explicit account ownership clause that names your Google Ads Account ID and specifies that the agency's access will be revoked at your request.
When should I expect real results, and what's a legitimate excuse vs. a stall?
Expect to see your first meaningful, stable results between weeks 6 and 12, as many agencies suggest. Allow for a learning period of 30-60-days before drawing conclusions, but expect transparency and a clear optimization plan from week one. The first 60 days include the account learning phase, and performance below eventual steady state is expected. Unexplained underperformance is a red flag, but explained underperformance during a calibration period is not.
Check the Change History in your Google Ads account: if there is no evidence of thoughtful adjustments in the first 30 days, including no keyword refinements, no ad copy tests, and no bid strategy changes, the campaign is on autopilot. Small business PPC consultants who are genuinely optimizing will have a paper trail.
Is it a problem if the agency manages hundreds of clients, or if they seem very small?
Client-to-account-manager ratio matters more than total agency size. Agencies offering small business PPC services that take on too many clients at once cut corners, use outdated methods, or fail to give individual accounts the attention and tailored strategy they need. Therefore, you may lose more on poor results than you save on fees. Ask directly: how many active accounts does each account manager handle?Â
A strategist managing 40+ accounts cannot be doing meaningful weekly optimization for any of them. On the other end, a two-person shop with no bench means your account goes dark when someone is sick or leaves. The right size agency for a small business has a dedicated point of contact with a manageable client load, a defined escalation path, and a process for running your account.
How long a contract should I accept?
A 3-month initial commitment is reasonable. A 12-month lock-in with no performance milestones written in is not. Three-month minimums are reasonable because campaigns need time to exit the learning phase before performance can be meaningfully evaluated. However, 12-month terms are a higher commitment and should come with clearly defined performance milestones and exit provisions if those milestones are not met.
If small business PPC consultants refuse to stand behind their work with a flexible exit option, they lack confidence in their ability to deliver results. You are funding their financial security, not your own growth.
The contract term to demand: a 90-day initial period with measurable KPI targets (cost per acquisition, lead volume), after which the engagement rolls month-to-month. Also, check the auto-renewal clause because many contracts auto-renew unless notice is given 30 to 60 days before the term ends. A missed notice window commits you to another full term.
How do I evaluate a proposal if I can't verify the case studies that an agency shows me?
Ask for references from current clients in a similar business category, not testimonials on their website. Case studies are marketing materials. They show the best possible outcome from the best possible client under the best possible conditions, and they are rarely auditable. The difference between agencies that claim to be data-driven and those that actually are shows up in specifics: ask them to walk through a real optimization decision they made in the last 30 days, what data prompted it, what they changed, and what happened.
If small business PPC services providers can't give you a concrete example with numbers, their case studies are doing the selling, not their process. Also, ask what happens when a campaign underperforms: agencies that have a clear answer ("we do X, then Y, then escalate to Z") are operating from a repeatable system. Agencies that answer with reassurance and vague references to optimization are operating on hope.
