A poorly managed ad account can burn through your budget fast, with little to show for it. Explore vetted PPC agencies in the US on DesignRush and compare providers by platform expertise, campaign results, and pricing to find the right fit for your business.

List of the Best PPC Agencies in the US

2,195 Companies - Rankings updated: September 05, 2026

DesignRush vets every pay per click agency based on professional qualifications and verified client feedback to help you choose confidently. Some listings may include paid placements.

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  • Adaptia Design.We Adapt to You

    With seven years of expertise, Adaptia is your ultimate web solution partner. We deliver affordable digital solutions to drive your growth. Specializing in enhancing Google SERP campaigns through SEO audits, meta pptimization, and backlink building, we also offer custom analytics workflows to accurately and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    St. Petersburg, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Driving Results for Your Digital Success in Newark, CA

    Here at Marketing Wind, we are a full-service digital marketing agency that specializes in SEO/SEM, PPC, Email Marketing, Web Designing, and Social Media Marketing. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing top-notch services that will help your business grow and thrive online...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Newark, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Make a Lasting Impact on Your Business

    At Impact Group Marketing, we are an Aggie-owned and operated digital marketing agency based in Bryan, Texas. Our team specializes in trackable and impactful digital marketing solutions, including websites, paid advertising management, social media marketing, search engine optimization, digital listing...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Graphic Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    College Station, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • One-Stop Shop to Build Your Brand and Drive Traffic to Your Doors

    We are a non-traditional marketing firm with more than 15 years of experience in the restaurant and hospitality sectors, and we are committed to working only with eateries...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Austintatious Design - Your success is our business

    Austintatious Design practices best-practice web development techniques as defined by industry leaders such as Google, Bing, and Baidu...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Wimberley, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Results-Driven Digital Marketing.

    Currier Marketing is a distinguished digital marketing agency specializing in crafting tailored solutions for professionals, practices, and agencies eager to enhance their customer base and revenue streams. Our comprehensive approach encompasses bespoke web designs, search engine optimization, strategically...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Santa Rosa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Pest Control Marketing Agency.

    At Pesty Marketing, we're obsessed with getting you high-quality leads at the lowest cost per lead. We combine a deep knowledge of what makes consumers choose one pest control company over another with our expertise in marketing to bring your leads who want your service. Our services include SEO, paid ads on...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • CRO
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $130/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Helping The World's Best AEC Firms Find More Of The Work They Love.

    If you're looking for real results that are measurable, meaningful, and guaranteed, we'd like to welcome you home...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Sarasota, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We refine digital marketing for you.

    Digital Refinement was founded with one goal in mind. To refine the way digital marketing has been done in the past. No long term contracts, no standard packages to choose from, and "lack of communication" is a thing of the past. Want to feel like you hired an in-house marketing team that only works for you?...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Minot, Maine
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Empowering Small Business Success Online

    At Bone Marketing, we focus on building genuine relationships and teaching every client what we do and why it works. Our goal is to create a foundation your business can grow on not just temporary results...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Tempe, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Growth Partners For B2B SaaS

    GrowthSpree is an AI-native marketing agency focused on helping B2B SaaS companies scale their pipeline through proactive demand generation. By combining senior marketing operators with proprietary AI agents, the company delivers faster execution, better lead quality, and measurable revenue outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • CRO
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    New Hyde Park, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Paid Media Built For Businesses That Scale

    Berk Hospitality Group is a Scottsdale, Arizona paid media agency and certified Google Partner. We run Google Ads, Meta, Local Services Ads and YouTube for home-service businesses roofing, landscaping, hardscape, pool service, painting, drywall and general contracting plus consumer brands across the US and...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We're here to develop a closer connection between your brand and your consumer

    Brand Sentrik is a full service internet marketing agency...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    las vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Helping local businesses to generate more leads.

    At Oregon Web Solutions we have over 20 years of combined experience, our team of marketing specialists has designed, built, and ranked websites...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Do it in Style, Idaho Style

    Idaho Style is an Award Winning Digital Marketing Firm that specializes in achieving results through Web Design, Development, SEO, PPC and Social Media. Our passion for helping businesses grow and our dedication to providing quality services has earned us a reputation as one of the best in the business. If...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Boise, Idaho
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Boost your brand through Social Media & Influencer Marketing.

    Growth-based Creative Marketing Agency specialized in helping brands succeed through Social media & Influencer Marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Auburn, Alabama
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Solve Problems

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

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Sherwood, Arkansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • 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
    • Show more
    Location
    Eden Prairie, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • B2B Marketing Consultant For Manufacturers

    Bootstrap Creative is a performance-driven digital consultancy for B2B manufacturers and industrial companies. Founded by HubSpot Certified expert Jacob Lett, we build predictable lead generation systems using HubSpot CMS and Google Ads to drive qualified RFQs...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Clinton Township, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Specializing in solving issues, growing revenue, and building brands.

    Arcane Marketing comprises a team of over 20 highly skilled digital marketing experts. Our agency is known for growing revenue in a fast and high quality fashion where many other agencies have failed. In short, we solve your organization's issues, grow revenue, and build brands...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Idaho Falls, Idaho
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing Agency Focused On increasing Website Visibility and Traffic.

    Digital marketing agency that is focused on increasing website visibility and traffic that generates our clients new business through various digital methodologies - SEO, PPC, website design and CRO strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • eCommerce
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Middletown, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Business Growth. Simplified

    Full Service Digital marketing agency focused on driving bottom line revenue growth for our clients through holistic online marketing campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The #1 Digital Marketing Agency in DFW Area

    Our professional organization is dedicated to guiding our clients through the process of creating a marketing plan that perfectly meets its objectives! In addition, we place emphasis on our clients’ comfort and satisfaction regarding quality of customer support, pricing structure, and industry standard...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Allen, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Shaping Crafted Thoughts

    Blunt Soft LLC is an eminent digital agency that provides crafty solutions to it's clients globally...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Lewes, Delaware
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Zero Gravity Marketing is a digital marketing agency located in Madison, Connecticut specializing in internet marketing services...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Madison, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • The Best of Digital Marketing Agencies

    Hite Digital is more than just a digital marketing company - they are committed to helping businesses leverage the power of their reach, building successful campaigns that leave lasting impressions. With Hite Digital's creative solutions and proven results, customers can be sure they will benefit from the...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Little Rock, Arkansas
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Securing Your Market With Winning Strategies

    High Level Thinkers is a digital marketing agency specializing in elevating the presence of some of the world's most prestigious brands. From shimmering jewelers to retailers and home services providers, we are dedicated to crafting innovative strategies for these high-end clients...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Covington, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Success Is Our Success

    Lackey Designs is an award-winning digital marketing agency based in Fishers, Indiana, helping small to medium-sized businesses compete with larger enterprises. We specialize in custom website design, SEO, Google PPC advertising, social media management, and branding solutions. Since 2006, we've partnered...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Show more
    Location
    Fishers, Indiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Empower Your Online Success.

    Digineutrons is a comprehensive solutions provider dedicated to helping businesses grow through innovative strategies and cutting-edge technology. We combine expertise with a client-focused approach to deliver exceptional results across diverse industries. We empower businesses with strategic marketing and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • eCommerce
    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $18/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Business, Automated.

    We help businesses scale by combining AI, automation, and CRM expertise into done-for-you solutions. From lead capture and client nurturing to AI-powered voice agents and custom workflow design, Yotomations builds systems that give you back time, reduce costs, and drive measurable growth. Your business...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Lutz, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • From Rankings to Revenue Transforming Digital Presence with Cutting-Edge Marketing Solutions!

    Better online visibility is possible. Sometimes, good things come easy. All you have to do is to make wise choices...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Show more
    Location
    Buffalo, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • A Powerful Marketing Agency

    We are a digital marketing agency specializing in powerful organic search engine optimization for small businesses. Northlake is all about building an improved cashflow system to increase your profits while lowering the cost per acquisition for new customers.  When we started Northlake Digital in 2008, the...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Insurance Lead Marketplace

    Axad|Capital is a leading Performance Marketing Companies, with its core expertise in pay per call, pay per lead, and cost per acquisition models. Axad|Capitall is headquartered in the heart of New York City, cultivating the best talent in the world. Axad|Capital has become an industry-leading marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Email Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Mindset Web Agency provides expert, local, SEO services designed to help your business grow. We partner with our clients to find solutions for their biggest bottlenecks and increase their client base, reach, and bottom line. We offer Local SEO, Google Business Profile Optimization, and Professional Ad...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your SEO Dream Team

    SEO Efficiency is a group of engineers who work on the improvement of marketing approaches such as targeted copywriting, technical SEO, local SEO, linkbuilding and more...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Were in the Business of Growing Yours

    Cincy SEO has been helping local businesses get real results ever since. Offering an unbeatable 90-day satisfaction guaranteed - or it's free - our comprehensive range of digital marketing services will help your online business soar to new heights! From website design to SEO and PPC in the tri-state area –...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your key to success. Know Agency.

    Let the Know Agency team take your success to the next level! Our experts understand that one size doesn't fit all, so they will customize a solution tailored perfectly for you. With state-of-the art technology and industry expertise at our fingertips we can propel you onto digital radars far and wide - no...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    Location
    Greensboro, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Smarter Local Marketing

    Based in Boise, we're a team of Local SEO and Website Design pros dedicated to enhancing your online presence and boosting your website's traffic. We're experts in tailoring your site for local search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo, ensuring your business gets noticed in local search results. Apart from...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • PPC
    Location
    Kuna, Idaho
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Born from code, built for business

    Cascade Web Solutions is at the forefront of revolutionizing web design. Our specialization lies in the creation of Next.js websites, a technology favored by industry giants such as TikTok and Nike. These websites surpass conventional WordPress setups, delivering enhanced performance and seamless user...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Richland, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing For Wineries

    We help wineries get more tasting room reservations, online wine sales, and wine club subscriptions through search marketing campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Custom Websites. Exceptional Support.

    Zona Digital specializes in creating and maintaining pixel-perfect websites tailored to any business. The agency offers comprehensive services from custom web design and development to ongoing support and maintenance. With a focus on quality and reliability, Zona Digital ensures that each website remains a...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Trusted E-commerce Partners To Be The Catalyst For Your Brand.

    eComCatalyst is a full-service Amazon/e-Commerce agency. Formerly known as E-BusinessOnline, eComCatalyst was founded by Fred McKinnon with over 20+ years of experience selling on Amazon and over $100M in revenue. We provide consulting, projects, and full account management including listing...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • eCommerce
    • PPC
    Location
    St. Simons Island, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $350/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Serving Hawaii businesses in web design and SEO services.

    Malama Digital is a Hawaii-based web design and SEO agency focused on creating beautiful, high-performing websites that drive traffic and boost your online presence. We combine expert web development with strategic SEO to help businesses grow and succeed online...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Honolulu, Hawaii
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • More Customers. Better conversion. Faster growth.

    At Adalystic Marketing, we know firsthand that lean marketing teams can achieve big things with the right tools, strategy, and players. As a boutique digital marketing agency, we specialize in serving small to mid-sized organizations, providing data-driven solutions to help you reach your goals. Our...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Laguna Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Our passion is helping companies grow efficiently and strategically so there are no wasted efforts.

    We Use Our Expertise To Help Companies Grow Better Our mission is to empower and train businesses on how to optimize their business operations. Through a strategic combination of marketing and sales tactics, otherwise known as revenue operations, we aim to help businesses grow efficiently and be in control...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Bozeman, Montana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Make Your Presence Known

    Bradley Built is a digital marketing agency dedicated to helping trade businesses grow their online presence. The agency specializes in working with contractors and service professionals, providing tailored digital solutions that showcase their skills, connect them with local customers, and generate...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Vancouver, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

7 FAQs About PPC Agencies in the US

What services does a pay per click agency in the US provide?

Pay per click agencies in the US offer a full spectrum of specialized services that integrate paid media into the broader marketing and revenue strategy and enable businesses to acquire more customers and grow demand on targeted channels

Guided by data to make spend decisions, eliminate waste, and maximize return on investment (ROI), the role of these specialists is to make each advertising dollar accountable.  

As part of its portfolio, a PPC agency provides campaign planning, keyword research, ad creation, copywriting, bid management, budget allocation, A/B testing, and performance tracking.

Professional PPC services are greatly sought after, as the majority of companies (60%) outsource PPC management to agencies, while 20% work with freelancers, and only one in five businesses maintains an in-house paid media team.

How much does a pay-per-click agency charge in the US?

PPC companies in the US typically charge from $100 to $150 per hour. In addition to hourly-based models, these agencies operate on the following pricing models: 

  • Fixed monthly fee or a subscription: Ranges from $1,500 to $10,000, depending on the campaign size and scope 
  • Percentage of ad spend: Typically falls between 10-30%, with the percentage often decreasing as ad spend increases 
  • Performance-based pricing: Payment is tied to results, such as the number of leads or conversions generated 
  • Project-based pricing: Entails a one-time fee for a specific project, unaffected by ad spend 

Predominantly, agencies price their services based on a % of monthly ad spend, with over 50% of PPC companies using this model as their primary. Following closely at 33%-35% are agencies charging a flat monthly fee. 

What do US pay-per-click agencies charge that most buyers don't expect?

 Setup fees, creative production, tracking implementation, and tool costs rarely appear in the proposal. Here’s what to expect: 

Add-on  Typical range 
One-time setup fee $500 – $2,500
Conversion tracking setup $300 – $1,500
Ad creative production $300 – $1,500/month
Tool subscriptions $100 – $500/month
Early termination fee 1 - 3 months retainer

Before signing, ask for a sample first invoice from a client at your scope level. 

How do I know if I'm hiring the right pay per click company in the US for my budget?

Most PPC agencies have an effective minimum. Below roughly $3,000 in monthly ad spend, there is not enough data volume for the bidding algorithm to optimize, and not enough margin for the agency to staff the account with anyone senior. If an agency is willing to take any budget without flagging this, that is worth noting. 

Budget fit also affects how you should think about pricing. An agency charging a percentage of ad spend earns more when you spend more. Considering that, at lower budgets, misalignment is manageable, but above $20,000 a month, it becomes a real incentive problem. 

Before signing, ask directly how their fee structure changes as your spend scales. 

What is a realistic timeline to see results from a PPC agency, and what should I expect week by week?

A well-run PPC engagement should show directional movement in cost-per-conversion within three months. 

Here is what the agency should be delivering at each stage: 

  • Days 1 to 30: Conversion tracking confirmed, campaign structure built, baseline CPA or ROAS established, and a documented hypothesis about what will move performance and why. 
  • Days 30 to 60: Active testing underway with ad copy variants, audience segments, and match type adjustments. You should be able to see what is being tested and what the agency expects to learn from it. 
  • Days 60 to 90: Early performance data available. The agency should be able to tell you what did/didn’t work and what changes are planned for the strategy going forward. 

How can I tell if my current PPC strategy is underperforming before I hire anyone?

Check these five things before you brief a single agency: 

  • Conversion tracking is recording the wrong events. If your campaigns are optimizing toward page views or session starts instead of form fills, calls, or purchases, every performance number in your account is built on a bad signal. 
  • Your search terms report is full of irrelevant queries. If you are paying for clicks from searches that have nothing to do with what you sell, your negative keyword strategy is either absent or neglected. 
  • Cost per conversion has been climbing with no change in targeting. Gradual CPA increases without a plausible explanation usually mean the account has not been actively managed; automated bidding running on its own is not optimization. 
  • Your best-performing campaigns have never been tested. If ad copy, landing pages, and audience segments have been static for more than 90 days, the performance is not being optimized; it is merely running. 
  • You have no visibility into which campaigns are driving revenue. If your reporting stops at leads or clicks and does not connect to closed business, you cannot tell what is working. 

What are the red flags when evaluating PPC agencies in the US?

Here are some common warning signs to watch out for PPC agencies in the US: 

  • They guarantee specific results. PPC runs on an auction. No one controls what competitors bid, how the algorithm weights signals, or how your landing page converts.  
  • Their reporting lives in a proprietary dashboard you cannot export. If your performance data only exists inside their platform, you own nothing when the relationship ends. 
  • They have never worked in your vertical. Industry context affects keyword intent, competitor behavior, and conversion patterns. An agency learning your space on your budget is a real cost. 
  • They push to increase the budget before the current spending is profitable. Scaling an unprofitable account spends more money at the same losing rate. 

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