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Best Small Business PPC Services Providers

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  • Servicing Clients Worldwide for all their IT needs.

    Servicing Clients Worldwide for all their IT needs.

    Put your online presence on a higher pedestal. Let our experts build a professional website and generate more leads. Don’t let your business fall behind in the crowd of websites, get a fully-functional website equipped with user-oriented and market-driven features and connect with the market...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Delhi, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $10/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • We are creative problem solvers focused on business results and effectiveness. Established in Sofia, Bulgaria, GOBOX is an independent advertising agency that operates at the global and local scene by delivering value through new marketing thinking and efficiency of resources. Our close team of advertising...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Business Consulting
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $45/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Help Companies Grow Traffic and Sales Online

    We Help Companies Grow Traffic and Sales Online

    CustomCreatives is an Agoura Hills, California based full-service digital marketing and graphic design agency founded in 2004. The firm specializes in delivering integrated branding, web development, SEO, PPC, social media advertising, and display marketing solutions for small to mid-sized businesses and...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Agoura Hills, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • AI-Driven Discoverability Services

    AI-Driven Discoverability Services

    Return On Now is a digital marketing consultancy based in Austin, Texas, specializing in SEO, paid media, content marketing and AI-enabled workflows. Their mission is to help businesses strengthen online visibility, drive qualified leads, and stay ahead in the evolving world of search and AI...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
  • Expert Digital Solutions

    Expert Digital Solutions

    We are a team of motivated experts who are passionate about serving our clients. Not only do we beat deadlines, build kickass websites, increase conversions, and create monumental ad campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Culturally Driven Marketing That Connects

    Culturally Driven Marketing That Connects

    Alex Uria is a San Diegobased digital marketing agency with deep expertise in multicultural marketing, particularly in serving U.S. Hispanic audiences. The firm offers a wide range of servicesincluding web design, SEO, PPC, social media, content and video marketing, email campaigns, and eCommerce...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Responsive Websites

    Responsive Websites

    WebTechs.Net has always been focused on helping small to mid-sized companies in The Scottsdale Area increase their web presence since 1997. We achieve great results by using cutting edge search engine optimization (SEO) strategies and keep up with the most current techniques at all times...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Custom SEO & PPC Strategies That Grow Your Sales

    Custom SEO & PPC Strategies That Grow Your Sales

    We help businesses see measurable growth through awesome digital marketing and SEO campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • AEO, SEO & PPC Agency - 25 Years Experience

    AEO, SEO & PPC Agency - 25 Years Experience

    Expert Services to Elevate Your Digital Presence. From AI search optimization and PPC to high-performing websites and eCommerce platforms, we provide complete digital growth solutions for businesses of all sizes...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creating Impactful Experiences and Conversions for Your Product or Service.

    Creating Impactful Experiences and Conversions for Your Product or Service.

    Your digital presence and strategy shouldn’t be the thing holding your company back. Customized growth-marketing solutions for your business. We’re here to help you grow...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • eCommerce
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Jacksonville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Client-Based Solutions Through Creativity and Technology.

    Client-Based Solutions Through Creativity and Technology.

    We are a digital marketing and custom website design agency that puts creativity at the forefront of all we do. Internet presence for business is important in today's society. So, we offer customizable, brandable internet solutions to acquire new business and maintain optimal business reputations...

    Top Services:

    • WordPress Website Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    West Palm Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Traffic Is Great but Revenue Is Better.

    Traffic Is Great but Revenue Is Better.

    We're a boutique digital agency and web development shop in Miami Beach, Florida. We focus on helping our clients build a strong online presence and getting that presence in front of the right audience, at the right time. We've architected digital strategies for a number of Fortune 500 brands...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
  • Forget Your Agency of Record. We Are Your Agency of Action.

    Forget Your Agency of Record. We Are Your Agency of Action.

    We are about curating a 1-to-1 targeted media strategy on a mass scale; helping clients drive rich engagements with their existing and new audiences...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Web Design

    Inner Spark Creative is a results-driven digital marketing agency offering SEO, Google Ads, web design, branding, and LLMO (Large Language Model Optimization). We serve law firms, home services, healthcare, multi-location brands, B2B, and more with creative, transparent, growth-focused strategies...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • PPC
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Auburn, Alabama
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Growth Hack Your Amazon Sales

    Growth Hack Your Amazon Sales

    My Amazon Guy is YOUR Amazon Guy. Steven and his team will go above and beyond to : 1. Listen to your concerns. 2. Identify any issues. 3. Work with quality and efficiency to get the job done within the time period agreed upon. 4. Will follow up and provide feedback with you at every step of the way. My...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Amplify Your Business.

    Amplify Your Business.

    How hiring the best SEO Company in Fort Worth will help you to create a significant online presence through digital marketing practices?...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Fort Worth, Texas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Marketing for Childcare Centres That Means Business.

    Marketing for Childcare Centres That Means Business.

    No Joke Childcare specialises in website design and digital marketing services tailored exclusively for early-learning centres, helping them attract new families, boost enrolments and grow sustainably...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Buffalo, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Quality Local SEO Services in Wigan

    Quality Local SEO Services in Wigan

    Search Focus present a unique service to our clientele which works. We have confirmed results with dedicated customers and we have achieved national accolades for both our web development and Search Engine Optimisation services...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Wigan, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • web empowered applications

    web empowered applications

    Smile MEDIA is a website design, software development and digital marketing agency aimed at improving business performance through technology efficiencies and analytics. We digitally enable a company's products and services through cyber, mobility, cloud, social business and analytics...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Exeter, New Hampshire
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Progress Is Only Possible With Change.

    Progress Is Only Possible With Change.

    TIBINT was founded in 2016 and set to change how businesses utilize digital marketing. Progress is only possible with change. So let’s change things up!...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We Solve Problems

    Winston Digital Marketing provides affordable SEO and PPC for growing brands...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • PPC
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Custom websites that search engines love.

    Custom websites that search engines love.

    Night Fox is an SEO and web design company with locations in Redmond and Spokane, Washington. We specialize in custom websites and hand coding that search engines love...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Spokane, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Building Your Brand Once Click at a Time

    Building Your Brand Once Click at a Time

    Front Porch Solutions is a digital marketing agency in Cleveland, OH specializing in website development, design, SEO, PPC, social media, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Independence, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Your one-stop destination to Digital Marketing Solutions.

    Your one-stop destination to Digital Marketing Solutions.

    Markteer Technologies is dedicated to crafting comprehensive digital marketing strategies tailored to the needs of small, medium, and large enterprises. Our expertise lies in delivering end-to-end solutions that maximize online presence, drive engagement, and foster sustainable growth for businesses across...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Edison, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
  • Join The Digital Marketing Pride

    Join The Digital Marketing Pride

    LionKlick, located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, offers full service, integrated marketing for small and medium-sized businesses. Services include digital marketing, internet advertising, website design, local media buys, as well as traditional print and outdoor marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Doylestown, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We are a full service eCommerce agency that builds & optimizes customer experiences.

    We are a full service eCommerce agency that builds & optimizes customer experiences.

    Founded in 2009, we're a digital commerce agency that builds & optimizes customer experiences.We work with brands to grow direct-to-consumer (DTC) eCommerce businesses with a focus on Shopify Plus & BigCommerce websites.Our work is our passion, and we believe the results speak for themselves...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Expert SEO Consulting Services

    Expert SEO Consulting Services

    Work with an expert in search engine optimization. We will analyze your website to make sure your online presence aligns with your business goals. We will discover opportunities for improvement and offer solutions to help your company get more online exposure and sales...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Naperville, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Helping small local businesses grow by optimizing their digital marketing efforts!

    Helping small local businesses grow by optimizing their digital marketing efforts!

    My Digital Agents provide digital marketing solutions for small local businesses to connect with customers and compel them to call or visit their location. Includes time-saving online software applications for boosting online search visibility and reaching more customers by managing online reputation, local...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Eden Prairie, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Digital Marketing for B2B Tech Companies

    Digital Marketing for B2B Tech Companies

    We help small to midsized B2B technology companies grow leads, increase brand awareness, and expand their online visibility through digital marketing services including content strategy and development; SEO; PPC advertising programs; social media strategy and execution; and influencer marketing. Webbiquity...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Mounds View, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • One Agency, Infinite Solutions

    One Agency, Infinite Solutions

    VAST Marketing is all about being virtually adaptive and strategically targeted for companies that want to stay always ahead of their game...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Branding
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    Location
    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Colorado Digital Marketing Agency

    Colorado Digital Marketing Agency

    Colorado Web Impressions is a local, well-experienced, and Christ centered, Colorado Digital Marketing agency. By being a “One Stop” agency, we replace the need for you to work with multiple companies. This saves you money, time & stress. With us, there is one hand to shake and work gets done! Our desire...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Colorado Springs, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $85/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Local Service Business Marketing

    Local Service Business Marketing

    Local Fort Lauderdale SEO Company is a company that provides professional SEO services for your website. They are experts in handling all the technicalities that go into an online business, making it easy for you to get the results you want...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
    • PPC
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    Location
    Davie, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Grow your business online with digital marketing.

    Grow your business online with digital marketing.

    Helping businesses grow online through digital marketing with an amazing website, custom mobile app, social media management, search engine optimization, and pay-per-click ads...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    Sherwood, Arkansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Market your Brand.

    Market your Brand.

    VMk Agency is a performance-focused digital marketing agency specializing in Google Ads, SEO, and AI-powered marketing. We help businesses in healthcare, education, and manufacturing maximize ROI by delivering qualified leads and measurable revenue growth across traditional and AI search platforms...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • AI Development
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $90/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Ignite your business online

    Ignite your business online

    We're a Bristol-based digital agency that works with UK small businesses to design, build, optimise and promote high-performing websites that turn visitors into customers... without breaking the bank!...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Bristol, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We do digital marketing so realtors don’t have to.

    We do digital marketing so realtors don’t have to.

    Forget the cookie cutters, we provide custom real estate marketing services and marketing consulting that makes a real impact. 100% transparency. No B.S. Upfront pricing...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Digital Marketing Agency to Generate New Customers and Sales.

    Digital Marketing Agency to Generate New Customers and Sales.

    Join 147+ service-based businesses in Australia that trust The Falcon to help them profitably acquire new customers and sales through proven digital marketing services...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Logo Design
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Surfers Paradise, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • More than a digital agency - we're a partner

    More than a digital agency - we're a partner

    R9 Digital Marketing and Consulting is here to help with your digital needs. From creating Facebook ad campaigns, Google search campaigns, SEO, building a website that works on the front end and back end, we are here for you...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Brampton, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Where Marketing Takes Flight

    Where Marketing Takes Flight

    Propel your business forward with digital marketing services from Flybolt. From PPC management to strategic marketing consultation, we have a comprehensive toolkit for engineering your success. Want to avoid the nuts & bolts of marketing? Put us in the driver seat to steer your marketing operations. Have ace...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Reputation Management
    • PPC
    • Web Development
    • SEO
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Waterfront Digital are a results driven, full service digital consultancy, based in Dundee, Scotland. We offer web design, ecommerce, social media management, organic & paid digital marketing, app development and a range of supporting consultancy services, both short and long term...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Mobile App Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Dundee, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Authentic-Dimensional-Growth

    Authentic-Dimensional-Growth

    11-D Marketing is a digital marketing agency focusing on providing clients with "online dimensions" of marketing such Web Development, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Social Media, Online Ads, Email Marketing, and Web Analytics that must work together in a cohesive strategy to attract a diverse...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    El Paso, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Getting You MORE Business Through Digital Marketing

    Getting You MORE Business Through Digital Marketing

    We are NOT a super creative, cutting edge, fancy pants marketing agency. We focus on tried and true strategies proven to get our client partners results in their local market. We stick to what works. We only care about getting our partners an ROI. If that's what you want, you know what to do...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    St. Paul, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Break through your revenue ceiling with effective inbound marketing strategies

    Break through your revenue ceiling with effective inbound marketing strategies

    WebHero is a fast-growing marketing agency assists service-based companies in scaling up more quickly and easily...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    George Town, Malaysia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • You want your business to succeed, we'll help you get there.

    You want your business to succeed, we'll help you get there.

    Austin Bryant Consulting is a digital marketing company that specializes in SEO, web design and PPC campaign management...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Plano, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Sign more clients. Grow your law practice. Leave the web to us.

    Sign more clients. Grow your law practice. Leave the web to us.

    You've never worked with an agency like us. Not only do we provide tailor-made SEO, PPC, and website design services to our clients, but we pride ourselves on being responsive. We're always a phone-call away and make you a priority. When you hire us, it's like you've hired an in-house marketing team...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Eden Prairie, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Help Your Business Grow Online.

    We Help Your Business Grow Online.

    Rizer Technology Solutions is an award winning and 5-star reviewed creative web agency specializing in developing and promoting businesses online through innovative website design, website development, and online marketing strategies. Our specialty is working closely with companies in understanding their...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Ormond Beach Web Design Experts

    Ormond Beach Web Design Experts

    As a trusted Ormond Beach Web Design & digital marketing agency, we have a proven track record of delivering powerful results for our clients. Discover how to gain a competitive edge in your marketplace by partnering with Watson Media. We've simplified the Digital Marketing process. Schedule a strategic...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Ormond Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Distinctive Marketing Practice, System & Philosophy

    A Distinctive Marketing Practice, System & Philosophy

    An adaptive full service digital marketing agency in Pasadena, California...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We've got a thumb on the pulse of trending tech.

    We've got a thumb on the pulse of trending tech.

    Your St. Paul marketing agency and solution for web development, SEO, SEM, PPC, video production and more...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    St. Paul, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

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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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