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Best Small Business PPC Services Providers

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  • EightySix Digital provide Digital Marketing services to all businesses. Get your business in front of hundreds of new clients and grow your online presence...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
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    Location
    Christchurch, New Zealand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • CRUSH it with Digital Marketing.

    We are a top rated digital marketing agency and website designer in Denver, Colorado, providing a full suite of marketing, software and advertising services. We design highly dynamic websites and funnels geared towards high conversion rates. We can build in most cms design platforms and can provide...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Reputation Management
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • PPC
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    Location
    Erie, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $275/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Brilliant practitioners shouldn't be invisible.

    SEO and email marketing for occupational therapists, SLPs and autism support providers. I help neurodiversity-focused practices get found by the families who need them. Edmonton-based, serving clients across Canada and beyond...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Edmonton, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Your Trusted Marketing Partner.

    We are a boutique SEO agency in UAE with great experience and expertise. We are helping projects grow their online presence and build their online brands. We work as an extended team that understands your business and bring in technical expertise to blend the Marketing and technology to achieve results...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Ajman, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Transparent. Targeted. Transformative. Digital Marketing That Delivers.

    Authority Hook is a Malta-based digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, link building, PPC, web design, and social media marketing...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Gżira, Malta
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Driving Business Growth Through Proven SEO & AI Strategies

    Doublespark Internet Marketing, based in Cambridge, is a leading UK SEO agency offering tailored digital marketing solutions to businesses of all sizes, from startups to large multinationals. Their services include SEO, PPC management, Google Analytics, brand strategy, conversion rate optimization, online...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Cambridge, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Performance marketing agency

    COMPAS Agency is a marketing agency that has been helping businesses grow for over 8 years through effective digital solutions. We are based in Kyiv and Lviv, with a team of 24 certified professionals. During this time, weve completed over 300 successful projects. COMPAS Agency is a full-cycle marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Mobile App Development
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Lviv, Ukraine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Boosting Your Visibility With Data-driven SEO.

    Seorocket.lt is a results-driven SEO agency helping businesses climb to the top of search rankings through strategic optimization and deep keyword research...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    Location
    Girminiai, Lithuania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • AI-Driven Digital Marketing Agency in Dubai.

    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
  • Where Money Is Made

    Levines Enterprises LLC is based in Bridgeport CT since 2021. With a team of creative web developers and marketers, we have been providing high-quality, fast, and affordable websites and digital marketing services for small businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Bridgeport, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Local Ranking Made Easy

    Ease Local is based in Bridgeport CT since 2021. With a team of creative web developers and marketers, we have been providing high-quality, fast, and affordable websites and digital marketing services for small businesses...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • Video Marketing
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Bridgeport, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Custom Web & Mobile App Development Company

    IT Niche is an AI-powered digital solutions company specializing in web and mobile app development, ecommerce, and performance marketing. We help businesses build scalable products and drive growth through SEO, VCO, and data-driven strategies focused on real results...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Memphis, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • One & Ultimate Business Growth Solution

    Clicko is an AI-driven digital marketing agency offering tailored solutions to boost online presence and drive results. We provide SEO, Ads, Website Design & Development Services...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • 15 Years Creating Successful Cases

    Metafour Marketing Digital has been a trusted expert in paid traffic for over 14 years. As one of the first agencies in Brazil to specialize in this field and the first Google Ads agency in Santa Catarina we've built a strong reputation for results-driven campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Florianópolis, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Making Ideas Come To Life

    Graham Agency helps businesses launch, grow, and scale with branding, UX, web design, marketing, eCommerce, and app development. Need a fast, affordable site or something fully custom and complex? We do both without the fluff...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Byron Bay, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Shaping South Africa's Digital Tomorrow

    We are a small digital marketing agency focusing on lead generation for Small to Medium businesses with a focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click Campaigns and a proven track record of success one or two failures as well...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Cape Town, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Digital Marketing That Truly Delivers

    At DigitalMarketingConcern.com, we help businesses unlock their full potential through powerful and customized digital marketing services in Houston and Katy, TX. In today's dynamic digital environment, traditional advertising can't compete with our data-driven, ROI-focused marketing approach...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Richmond, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • When Success is Measurable, Impact is Tangible, and Results are Guaranteed

    Welcome to our digital marketing agency in Manchester, where we specialise in providing exceptional SEO, PPC, and social media marketing services. We are passionate about helping businesses succeed online, and our team of experienced professionals works tirelessly to achieve that goal...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    Location
    Manchester, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • SEO That Turns Visibility Into Revenue

    SiteMaxi is a results-driven SEO agency helping businesses grow through smarter search visibility, local dominance, and conversion-focused digital strategies...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Vaughan, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Architecting Digital Dominance

    We are more than just a digital marketing agency, we are your strategic growth partners. Our mission is simple: to maximize your online visibility, boost conversions, and deliver measurable success. Our SEO services are built to boost your online visibility and drive consistent, high-quality traffic to your...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Liverpool, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Your Trusted Digital Growth Partner

    Creatives Goal is a digital marketing and web agency dedicated to helping businesses transform and grow through customized, results-driven solutions. With over six years of experience, the agency supports companies of all sizes by delivering tailored strategies that align with their unique goals and...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Kalispell, Montana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • The Architecture Of Digital Growth

    At Agencia SEO Madrid, we dont just build websites; we build growth engines. Specializing in high-performance SEO and conversion-focused web design, we help businesses in Madrid and beyond dominate the first page of Google...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Madrid, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Performance-Driven Digital Marketing & Web Solutions That Scale

    Max Ayo Consultancy is a results-focused digital agency helping brands grow through strategic marketing, high-converting websites, and performance-driven advertising. We combine data, creativity, and automation to build scalable systems that generate leads, increase visibility, and maximize ROI. From startups...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Web Design
    • Email Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Arusha, Tanzania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • One Agency For All

    Zava Build is a digital marketing agency based in Middlesbrough, helping UK businesses grow online. We take care of everything from websites and SEO to paid ads, social media and AI automation, so you have one team handling your entire digital presence. Whether you need more leads, better visibility or a...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Small Business Websites That Drive Real Results

    We create custom web solutions for businesses across the United States, with our headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama. Specializing in small business web design and development, we offer a full range of services including website design, maintenance, SEO, social media management, content creation, branding...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Birmingham, Alabama
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • A Results-Driven Digital Agency Built For Growth

    We are a premier website design company based in Accra, Ghana. We specialize in website design, SEO, website redesign, and digital marketing, offering top-notch solutions to elevate your online presence and help you stand out in the digital landscape...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Accra, Ghana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • AI-powered Marketing Teams For DTC & SaaS brands

    MNB Studios is a performance marketing and growth agency that helps DTC, eCommerce, and SaaS brands scale through AI-powered marketing systems. The agency combines paid media management, lifecycle email marketing, content creation, analytics, and strategic oversight into a unified subscription-based model...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Take Your Ecommerce Brand To Next Level

    DIT INTERACTIVE, based in USA and India, is a leading design and development agency with 14+ years of experience. Specializing in web and mobile design, they excel in creating innovative ecommerce solutions for various industries. As certified partners of BigCommerce and Shopify, they've delivered successful...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Ahmedabad, India
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Get Results That Matter

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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
  • We're not your average marketing agency.

    Imagine a place where creativity meets strategy, and where your brand's story unfolds in the most engaging way possible. That's the journey we offer at Content Ladder, India's go-to digital marketing agency for brands ready to make their mark across various sectors...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Bengaluru, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Best Search Engine Optimization Company in California

    Search Optimize Me is a results-driven digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and internet marketing services across California, including Los Angeles and Seattle. The firm offers a wide range of solutionssuch as SEO, local SEO, PPC, content writing, social media marketing, online reputation management...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Glendale, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Your Local Digital Marketing Agency

    Here at MNA Digital, we are a cutting-edge digital marketing agency based in Wolverhampton. Our team of dedicated digital experts help you grow your business that give a long-lasting impression...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Elixir Creative: Where Brands Blossom and Thrive

    At Elixir Creative, we're your one-stop destination for elevating your brand's visual identity and digital presence. Let's craft a compelling story for your success...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Brookfield, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • An eCommerce marketing agency for brands of all sizes.

    Parker-Lambert is an e-commerce marketing agency that helps consumer brands grow across Amazon, Shopify, Faire, Instacart, Chewy, Walmart, Google Shopping, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    • Branding
    • Video Production
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    Location
    San Jose, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The future of advertising today!

    Great results are achieved through change. We are not happy with "a good result". It can always be better!...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    Kaunas, Lithuania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $39/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Affordable digital marketing services for kiwis.

    Horn Tech is a full service online marketing, web design, analytics, and optimisation company located in Auckland, New Zealand...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Auckland, New Zealand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $27/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Marketing That Empowers You

    We deliver a personal, passionate & tailored marketing service to each and every one of our clients, big or small, based in Fayetteville NC or anywhere in the world. We strongly believe that theres no merit in a one-size-fits-all approach...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Fayetteville, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Best Software Development Company

    Madhan Solution is the best software development and services such as web development, SEO, SMM, and PPC in the USA...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Manhattan Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Innovative Approaches To Help Your Business Stand Out Online.

    WeGrow Digital Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency offering SEO, SEM, site development, and content production among other things. Our staff is committed to expanding our clients' online visibility and connecting them with their ideal customers. With the advent of the internet, digital...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Spring Hill, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $35/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Top Rated Digital Marketing Agency

    DigiTech InfoSys is a specialized digital marketing agency that excels in SEO, marketing, paid advertising, social media management, branding, web design, and a range of IT services...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Dhaka, Bangladesh
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Crafting Unique Digital Success Stories

    Lofty Minds Marketing Agency is a Kenya-based digital marketing agency that helps businesses transform and elevate their brands. With a team of passionate professionals and a profound knowledge of the Kenyan market, Lofty Minds crafts compelling stories and delivers measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Transform Your Business Growth With Us

    Welcome to Kobzza, the go-to SEO marketing agency in Calgary, AB! With our expertise in content, social media, and search engine optimization, we are here to help small businesses thrive online and boost their sales and leads...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Calgary, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Specialists in Performance Digital Marketing, Creation and Maintenance of WordPress websites

    Lamattina Marketing Digital specializes in PHP website development, particularly utilizing the WordPress CMS. Our skilled technical team excels in crafting and sustaining websites. With a track record of over 1,000 successfully completed projects, we offer our clients transparent pricing, clear explanations...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We design your business with love

    Do you need a website? We create professional, fast, and modern web pages that meet your expectations. We promise you 100% satisfaction and guaranteed results! We develop your Website with Love. ️ 12 years of experience allow us to make things easier for you. Leave your project in the hands of experts;...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Bogota, Colombia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $59/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Much more than a Digital Marketing agency

    A digital marketing agency specializing in freelancers and SMEs that is located in Seville works as your communication department wherever you are to take your social media, SEO/SEA, and copywriting to the next level...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Bormujos, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We are experts in online marketing with more than 15 years of experience.

    SEO Consult is a premier digital agency specializing in a range of services including PPC, SEO, email marketing, website redesign, and expert copywriting. With over 15 years of industry experience, we provide tailored solutions to help businesses maximize their online presence and achieve their marketing...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Show more
    Location
    Brno, Czech Republic
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Transforming your Idea into reality

    Synthx Media, founded in 2017, is a South African digital agency offering complete website design, hosting, and SEO solutions to clients in South Africa, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Their adept team specializes in creating visually stunning and user-friendly websites, bolstering clients' online visibility...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Impala, South Africa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Precision In Progress

    As a dynamic digital agency, we provide digital marketing services, specializing in cutting-edge web and app development and comprehensive and creative graphic design, all driven by a passion for technological innovation and excellence...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Fairview, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Boost Your Brand & Revenue with Stellar Online Marketing and Web Development

    An Aussie marketing agency specialising PPC marketing, web development, graphic design, and programming. Our team's capabilities give us a unique competitive advantage, allowing us to develop and track effective (and attractive) funnels on just about any platform. Leveraging our expertise in programming, we...

    Top Services:

    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Show more
    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed

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.

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