Our experts identified the leading small business PPC services companies that can help you boost your website traffic and sales through strategic paid ad campaigns. Browse our directory to find the right agency for your project and use filters to make your search more efficient.
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DedicatedVirtual Professional Services LLC transforms overwhelmed entrepreneurs into visionary CEOs. Led by a founder with 25 years of Fortune 500 expertise, we provide high-level Online Business Management (OBM) and certified Meta Ads strategy. Unlike consultants who only offer advice, we provide strategy...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Blue Swing Media team has the best tools, and an amazing team, to craft the kind of content that helps to make your business visible and relevant. We care about each of our clients and put the success of their businesses above our own...
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- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- LaBelle, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
M&G Marketing Agency is a results-driven digital marketing firm dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes navigate the complexities of the online world. We take a personalized approach to each client, crafting tailored marketing strategies designed to achieve their unique goals...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Creative Services
- Affiliate Marketing
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- Location
- Limassol, Cyprus
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
With twenty years of industry expertise, Spark Agency remains a pioneering force in the digital realm, continuously adapting to the dynamic technological landscape. Grounded in a customer-centric philosophy, our success is intricately tied to the achievements of our clients, driving us to deliver unparalleled...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Dentists Marketing Company, we take the stress out of marketing so you can focus on what you do best creating healthy, confident smiles. From SEO and Google Ads to stunning websites and social media, we craft strategies that bring real patients to your door. Our team understands the dental industry inside...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Koprio is a digital marketing agency based in Eastbourne, East Sussex, helping small and medium businesses get found online and grow. We specialise in SEO, Google Ads, Meta advertising, social media management, email marketing and professional website design.Every strategy we build is tailored to your...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Creative Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Eastbourne, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Vista by Lara is a founder-led Dubai business providing business development, websites, Shopify, SEO, AEO, GEO and digital marketing for UAE and GCC businesses...
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- Branding
- Web Development
- Web Design
- AI Development
- SEO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a local agency specializing in creating unique & responsive websites that work for you, and show up where your customers are looking for services like yours! We take pride in great customer services, and even better work & pricing!...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Digital Services
- Web Design
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Regina, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We're a single team covering the full digital stack from brand and interface design to web, app and platform development, e-commerce, marketing and AI automation. One partner, end to end, with no gaps to manage between freelancers and agencies...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
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- Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $59/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
SEO, paid media, content, web, social and more - all under one roof. Whether you need a single service or a fully outsourced marketing department, we build and run marketing that generates leads and revenue...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Páginas web para negocios y profesionales. Primero te mostramos cómo queda la tuya con tus datos y después decidís. Trabajamos a distancia...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- AEO
- SEO
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- Location
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Mumbai's trusted web design & digital marketing agency since 1998. We build responsive, SEO-friendly websites that grow your business...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Your company can succeed by using the correct marketing tools the right way. As a small business marketing agency, Solutions for Growth delivers a full range of marketing tools for consistent results. Deep experience and outstanding client service are the trademarks of Solutions for Growth's exceptional team...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- South Salem, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SEO Generolai is a Vilnius-based agency specialising in holistic SEO for e-commerce, combining advanced strategy, transparent process and measurable outcomes for businesses that want to dominate organic search...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- PPC
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital marketing agency in Madrid specializing in SEO, Google Ads, social media advertising, and consulting for small and medium-sized enterprises...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Mr Digital is the antidote to the broken agency model. We are a Growth Architecture Partner for Hospitality, B2B, and eCommerce brands, replacing hourly billing and vanity metrics with Fixed-Fee Revenue Engines that deliver measurable commercial return...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Brighton UK, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
BDF Media is a leading Instagram marketing agency in Dubai, known for providing ad campaigns, targeted Instagram followers, and Reel engagement packages. Since 2011, we have helped businesses grow with customized social media marketing and SMO services for Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- PPC
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- Location
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Skyline Digital Marketing is an Anderson, SC based agency with 12 industry certifications and a proven track record of delivering solid ROI for our clients...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Anderson, South Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Webluno is a website design and digital marketing agency focused on helping businesses succeed online. We create custom websites that capture your brands identity, along with tailored marketing strategies to boost visibility, drive traffic, and grow your business...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Benoni, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Marketing agency in Wrexham. Websites, branding, SEO and social media for businesses across North Wales and Chester. Fixed prices, written quotes...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Wrexham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
With Hello Success Digital, you no longer need to depend on expensive lead generation companies. Now, you can easily generate your own leads and grow with our strategic lead generation methods. Contact us for your SEO. SEM, Branding and Lead Generation matters!...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Highton, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $111/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SER o no SER is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, GEO, Google Ads, Facebook and Instagram Ads, LinkedIn Ads, ChatGPT Ads, web design, and social media content creation. It helps businesses improve their online visibility, attract customers, and increase sales opportunities through customized...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
One white label partner for paid ads, SEO and websites. White Label PPC delivers Google Ads, Meta Ads, SEO and Shopify or WooCommerce builds for agencies that want to sell more without growing headcount. Your brand on everything, our team behind it...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Media Buying
- SEO
- AEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
I help small service businesses and immigration law firms get more clients with websites, funnels, SEO, and ads, in English and Spanish. Based in San Francisco and working solo since 2011, so when you hire Brimar, you work directly with me...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Sedi Digital Precision, our expertise lies in crafting data-driven campaigns that are tailored to your unique needs, ensuring your success in the digital landscape. We place a strong emphasis on fostering collaborative partnerships, working closely with you to bring your vision to fruition and achieve...
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- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Artisans is a leading website design and app development company in Qatar. Since 2011, we have delivered excellence through custom web development, Web Designing, content management systems, mobile app development, ecommerce Development solutions, Branding and Digital Marketing Services in Qatar. ...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
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- Location
- Lusail, Qatar
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Geografixx Inc. web design and marketing agency, we understand the unique needs of businesses in Pembroke Pines and the surrounding area. We specialize in creating custom websites that are tailored to your specific business goals and target audience. Our talented web designers will develop and design a...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Pembroke Pines, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Yourdigilab - UK's top destination for mobile app and web development solutions!...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Software Development
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- Location
- Ilford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
3+ Years Experience | One to One Service | +250% Sales Increase in first 2 weeks for past clients | Full-Service Amazon Agency...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Branding
- SEO
- Location
- Wigan, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Get discovered by AI search engines with CronBoost's answer engine optimization solutions. CronBoost helps businesses rank in AI overviews, optimize for social media marketing for podcasts and creators, and dominate AI-powered search results...
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- Social Media Marketing
- AI Development
- SEO
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
LIST Media helps Australian tradies grow their business with smart websites, digital marketing, and powerful online content. We make it easy for you to attract more leads, build trust, and stand out in a competitive market...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our mission is to scale small & medium-sized businesses into enterprises through our proprietary software & marketing systems. We're different than your traditional marketing agency that learned marketing theory in college yet never actually applied marketed their own business. All Derby Digital founders and...
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- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our mission is to bring you a highly qualified leads flow. We draw on all our digital marketing agency skills to deliver a multi-pronged approach. This boosts your business in the short term, while setting you up for long term success. You will get a true partner, focused on the best way to grow your...
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- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are a bootstrapped small digital marketing agency that works hand in hand with out clients to see them successful online with their digital marketing efforts including but not limited to Google Ads Management, SEO and Website Services...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- CRO
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- West Jordan, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Arubeus is a digital marketing and web design agency based in Madrid, serving clients worldwide. We create powerful strategies, stunning websites, and SEO solutions that help businesses grow locally and globally. Whether you're a small business or an international brand, we combine creativity, data, and smart...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Madrid, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TmatNetwork is a results-driven digital agency offering expert SEO, web design, and marketing strategies to boost online visibility and business growth...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
HireWebPro Solutions is leading web development and SEO agency offering expert marketing solutions. Boost your online presence with our top-notch SEO and web design services...
Top Services:
- Reputation Management
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mohali, India
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Web6 Solutions helps businesses grow through smart web development, custom applications, and performance-driven digital marketing. We focus on building fast, secure, and user-friendly websites that convert visitors into customers. From startups to established brands, our team delivers tailored solutions...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Newtons Creative is a Dubai-based digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses grow through strategy, creativity, and performance-driven campaigns. Specializing in Google Ads, SEO, and full-scale digital solutions, the agency works with startups and established brands across Dubai and Abu Dhabi to...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Graphic Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
WEB-SEO is a full-cycle digital marketing agency with over 15 years of hands-on experience helping businesses succeed online. We take a full-cycle approach from building professional websites and online stores to driving sustainable growth through SEO, Google Ads, and targeted social media campaigns on...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Odesa, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Vistrank Marketing Agency helps Kenyan businesses turn search visibility into measurable revenue. We specialize in technical SEO, local SEO, and high-performance websites built to convert traffic into leads. Our approach combines data analysis, search intent mapping, and conversion optimization to eliminate...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Local SEO Google Business Profile Optimization Google Maps Ranking, AI Search Optimization, Lead Generation, Website Design, Website Development, engine Optimization, Google Ads...
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- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Branding
- Reputation Management
- Web Design
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $1/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Formula Inbox is a boutique email deliverability consultancy. We help B2B companies stop landing in spam and start reaching the inbox. Deliverability is all we do, not a side service bolted onto marketing. We work across every major email platform and treat cold outreach, marketing, and transactional email as...
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- Reputation Management
- Email Marketing
- CRO
- Direct Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Florida, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Adoro is a marketing agency and AI creative studio based in Vienna, Austria, specialising in AI-powered content production, digital advertising, social media marketing, and marketing automation. The agency combines AI-generated creative production with paid advertising, allowing it to produce content and...
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- Video Production
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Vienna, Austria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Aplitap is a digital agency based in Zagreb, Croatia, helping businesses grow through web development, SEO and digital marketing. We build WordPress websites, custom web solutions and landing pages, improve organic search visibility, and support brands with digital advertising and online marketing...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Zagreb, Croatia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Convertus.ai manages Google Ads with AI agents. Describe what you sell in one prompt and get a full campaign: ad groups, keywords, audiences and ad copy chosen on real search volume and competition. Each ad group lands on a version of your existing page rewritten to match it, which improves message match and...
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- CRO
- PPC
- Advertising
- AEO
- AI Development
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Global business process, technology outsourcing company where service provides all over the world. Certified company with safe operation procedure with Advanced AI technologies...
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- BPO
- Business Consulting
- Market Research
- Customer Support
- Web Development
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- Location
- Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $4/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Save your time by choosing Diziket and present yours.We make cool look easy, we dont just design websites, we design experiences. The goal isnt to build a website. The goal is to build your business...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Orai, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We promise to provide our customers with world-class, fully managed Digital Presence management services that exceed their expectations...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Altamonte Springs, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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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.
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?
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.
