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
15 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.
Since 2017, Gidds Media has worked with clients to translate their business and their passion into an online presence. They've helped scores of businesses within a wide array of industries stand out from their competition using modern digital marketing strategies. Gidds Media specializes in website design and...
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PPC
Media Buying
SEO
Digital Marketing
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
Gidds Media Services
PPC
Media Buying
SEO
Digital Marketing
Web Design
WordPress Website Design
eCommerce Development
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Biblical Leadership for Excellence
Hillsong Church
L2 Aviation
Global Awakening
Kingdom Pathways with Sarah Crockett
Steven Lavaggi
Heartlight Ministries
Infinity REHoldings
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Gidds Media Reviews & Testimonials
Jeff Rex
CRO at L2 Aviation
4.8★
Small Businesses Website Development Review from Jeff Rex
Gidds Media was great to work with. As a small company they supported us and were very responsive with everything we asked - always there to help. Further, when we transitioned from a small company to a medium sized one with multiple locations, bringing certain functionalities in house, they were incredibly supporting and helpful all along the way. They definitely put their customer's interests first, and I strongly recommend them!
Karen Berg
Director of Business Development at L2 Aviation
5.0★
Web Design Review from Karen Berg
Chris did a great job gathering input needed to update our website as well as finding photos that would really make the website stand out. He worked closely with the team to take our input and create the website we wanted, as well as adding his suggestions and professional experience.
Lisa Zhu
Manager at Hillsong Church
5.0★
Web Design Review from Lisa Zhu
Chris is a joy to work with. He is thoughtful, switched on, and professional. He worked well with our digital technology team in various projects, managing prioritisation and collaboration effectively.
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Brafton is a content marketing and SEO agency in Sydney, helping APAC brands earn visibility in traditional search and AI search (GEO). In-house strategists, writers and SEO specialists drive rankings, traffic and AI citations...
Top Services:
Content Marketing
SEO
PPC
Email Marketing
Digital Marketing
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Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$270/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
12 Projects Listed
Brafton Services
Content Marketing
SEO
PPC
Email Marketing
Digital Marketing
Web Design
Video Production
Graphic Design
Social Media Marketing
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Gerard Malouf & Partners
MOO
Canva
Genworth Financial
Epson
Rubbermaid Commercial
Miner
Stanford University
Cisco Systems
Zendesk
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Brafton Reviews & Testimonials
Danielle Henneker
Review from Google
5.0★
Danielle Henneker's Review Sourced from Google
We've had a great experience working with the Brafton team. They support us ongoing with our PPC campaigns and have brought real value through their SEO and social media strategy work too. They've improved our campaign results by lifting our conversions, and their communication and follow-up are consistently excellent. They feel like a true extension of our team. We have full confidence in their expertise and thoroughly recommend them.
Colby Smith
Review from Google
5.0★
Colby Smith's Review Sourced from Google
I’ve worked with the Brafton team for several years now and have had a consistently great experience. They’re responsive, professional, easy to work with, and genuinely care about the results they deliver. It’s rare to find a marketing agency that combines strong strategy with such a reliable and collaborative approach. Highly recommend!
Sam Perniskie
Review from Google
4.0★
Sam Perniskie's Review Sourced from Google
We were very happy with Brafton's performance for a number of projects we engaged them for. The team is very knowledgable, while also being great at listening and taking time to understand our problems before giving recommendations. Definitely recommend for any content marketing needs.
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Serbyte Web Design & Development builds custom websites that function as growth systems, combining web design, Next.js development, SEO, analytics, lead capture, and automation to help businesses turn traffic into leads and sales...
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Web Design
SEO
Web Development
Software Development
UI/UX Design
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Location
Kirkland, Washington
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$75/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
6 Projects Listed
Serbyte Services
Web Design
SEO
Web Development
Software Development
UI/UX Design
Digital Marketing
PPC
AI Development
Design Services
Mobile App Development
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Vets Choice Insurance
RC Concrete
Bespoke Tint & PPF
Entitled
Iron & Oak
Herbanatural CO
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Serbyte Reviews & Testimonials
Kris Meyer
Owner at Bespoke Tint & PPF
5.0★
Small Businesses Website Development Review from Kris Meyer
Austin rebuilt our website from the ground up and helped turn Bespoke Tint & PPF into one of the top tint brands in Bellevue. The work started with a full redesign of our website, including branding, copywriting, conversion improvements, mobile optimization, and development. The new site immediately performed better and generated more leads after launch.
After the website launch, we continued working together on SEO, AI search optimization, paid advertising support, analytics, A/B testing, and ongoing marketing strategy. He also helped improve our review visibility, local search presence, and overall positioning online.
What started as a website project became an ongoing growth partnership focused on increasing traffic, leads, and customer acquisition.
Jeff Egbert
Review from Google
5.0★
Jeff Egbert's Review Sourced from Google
Austin built or website fast.And it works flawless. And he is always available for you to answer any questions. Or solve any problems.great experience.
Uffy 666
Review from Google
5.0★
Uffy 666's Review Sourced from Google
very innovative and solid work. this service is invaluable in the climate of an ever evolving digital landscape. will definitely be coming back again.
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Award-Winning Web Design, eCommerce Development & Digital Marketing Strategies
Vital Design is a leading digital marketing agency of skilled, passionate professionals. We specialize in website development, eCommerce, SEO, paid advertising, inbound and content marketing, plus video and webinar production to deliver impactful solutions for our clients...
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Web Design
eCommerce Development
PPC
eCommerce
Content Marketing
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Location
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Number of Employees
100 - 249
Average Hourly Rate
$149/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
9 Projects Listed
Vital Design Services
Web Design
eCommerce Development
PPC
eCommerce
Content Marketing
Digital Marketing
SEO
Web Development
CRO
Big Data Analytics
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University of San Diego
Advanced eClinical
BYU
Culinary Institute of America
Nalgene
American College of Health Sciences
ACI Worldwide
BlueSnap
Ariel Group
Parterre Flooring
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Vital Design Reviews & Testimonials
Mike Moore
Review from Google
5.0★
Mike Moore's Review Sourced from Google
We are a small company and working with Vital gives us a competitive advantage in our industry. The team is engaging and they take the time to understand our business. It's like having your own marketing department for the fraction of the cost.
Ian Griffith
Review from Google
5.0★
Ian Griffith's Review Sourced from Google
Our D2C small business has used Vital to manage our digital marketing since 2020, and we've stayed with them because they continue to be able to test, iterate, build, and improve upon our account. I've worked with many agencies over the years but none that have given my company the amount of attention and driven the results that Vital has. Highly recommend.
Meg Cadoux
Review from Google
5.0★
Meg Cadoux's Review Sourced from Google
Our non-profit has been working with Vital Design for a decade. They have been a true partner, helping us grow from a small online presence to an award-winning, globally accessed website. Vital has been, well, vital in improving our branding, aesthetics, navigation, and UX. We have greatly appreciated their quick response time, thoroughness, and dedication to producing work of the highest quality. Last but certainly not least, they are a pleasure to work with. I would give them ten stars if I could!
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JMAC PR is a Los Angeles-based boutique communications agency specializing in PR support for tech startups. We partner with founders and leadership teams to amplify their stories, shape market positioning, and drive meaningful media coverage. Through bold storytelling, targeted outreach, and audience-first...
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Public Relations
Branding
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Event Marketing
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Jmac PR Services
Public Relations
Branding
Content Marketing
Social Media Marketing
Event Marketing
PPC
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Award-Winning Demand Generation Agency
Valasys Media is a highly acclaimed and award-winning Inc. 5000 vetted Lead Generation agency known for ABM, CS, MQL, HQL, BANT campaigns. Our full-funnel services include touch points like programmatic media buying, LinkedIn ads, Email Marketing, Tele-touch and Intent-based ABM building...
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Media Buying
Digital Marketing
PPC
Advertising
Email Marketing
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Location
Jersey City, New Jersey
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
7 Projects Listed
Valasys Media Services
Media Buying
Digital Marketing
PPC
Advertising
Email Marketing
Direct Marketing
Market Research
Web Development
SEO
Graphic Design
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EPRIZ 7 helps restaurants, healthcare providers, furniture stores, startups, local businesses, and small business to medium-sized companies grow through digital advertising, websites, and connected TV advertising. Marketing services in Los Angeles, including SEO, social media, and branding...
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Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
SEO
Advertising
PPC
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Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
3 Projects Listed
EPRIZ 7, LLC Services
Digital Marketing
Social Media Marketing
SEO
Advertising
PPC
Branding
Package Design
Web Design
Web Development
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Vix Media Group empowers businesses by providing expert guidance for organic growth. Our team of industry professionals collaborates to deliver impactful, results-driven campaigns. We build meaningful partnerships, focusing on our clients unique goals to drive significant outcomes...
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SEO
Media Buying
PPC
Digital Services
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Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Vix Media Group Services
SEO
Media Buying
PPC
Digital Services
Digital Marketing
Content Marketing
Reputation Management
Web Design
Web Development
AI Development
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Building Industry Authority Engines for B2B Technology Firms
We lead our clients to success through extensive tech and B2B AI marketing know-how, a strategic mindset, and a dedication to reaching new heights.
Eliminate guesswork by following our proven framework. We optimize your premium brand positioning to attract 7-8 figure enterprise deals...
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Digital Marketing
Web Design
WordPress Website Design
Branding
Advertising
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Location
New York City, New York
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$250/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
HigherUp Digital Services
Digital Marketing
Web Design
WordPress Website Design
Branding
Advertising
Content Marketing
SEO
PPC
Social Media Marketing
Email Marketing
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Orbit Media Group, based in New Albany, Ohio, is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in lead generation, web development, branding, and strategic marketing. We focus on tailor-made strategies that drive tangible results, using the latest technologies and innovative practices to help...
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Web Design
Logo Design
UI/UX Design
Digital Services
Web Development
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Location
New Albany, Ohio
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Orbit Media Group Services
Web Design
Logo Design
UI/UX Design
Digital Services
Web Development
Digital Marketing
Branding
PPC
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CWCC Inc.
Safe Harbor Group
Reliant Exteriors
Evolve Roofing and Siding
NAI Ohio Equities
QC Capital
Sterling Wealth Partners
Buckeye Interior Design
Healthy New Albany
Columbus Young Professionals
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Orbit Media Group Reviews & Testimonials
Kristen Ricordati
Review from Google
5.0★
Kristen Ricordati's Review Sourced from Google
I’ve had a truly fantastic experience working with Orbit. Every member of the team is not only incredibly knowledgeable but also kind, thoughtful, and genuinely collaborative. They approach every project with care and an unwavering commitment to delivering the best possible experience for their clients. It’s clear that they take pride in their work and go above and beyond to support those they partner with. I can’t recommend them highly enough. They’ve been exceptional partners, and I’m so grateful for the opportunity to work with them.
Cross Point Christian Church
Review from Google
5.0★
Cross Point Christian Church's Review Sourced from Google
Orbit totally nailed it with our new website setup! They were there for us every step of the way, being professional, friendly, and helpful. Their team made the whole process smooth and enjoyable, and we are thrilled with the results. Orbit is the way to go!
Samuel Karam
Review from Google
5.0★
Samuel Karam's Review Sourced from Google
Orbit Media Group is one of a kind! They helped me design a digital marketing plan that tremendously helped my business from Day 1. Thank you to Evan in particular. He took the time to understand my needs, and created a plan tailored around exactly what I needed. HIGHLY recommend!
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We partner with ambitious brands to leverage their competitive advantage.
GLYPH is a globally-recognized team of strategy-first designers and marketers based out of Michigan. We focus on competitive strategies that put your advantage forward...
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Branding
Digital Strategy
Logo Design
Social Media Marketing
Web Development
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Location
Midland, Michigan
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
GLYPH Services
Branding
Digital Strategy
Logo Design
Social Media Marketing
Web Development
Digital Marketing
Email Marketing
Advertising
PPC
CRO
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Verity
Magna
Tesla
Verizon
Triton Legal
Tondue Medical Spa
Ricardo
Ford
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GLYPH Reviews & Testimonials
Joel Sape
Review from Google
5.0★
Joel Sape's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Glyph has been extraordinary. Their vision, creativity, knowledge, and professionalism are unmatched. I look forward to the continued relationship with them as our brand grows. Great work Nic!
USA Down Syndrome Swimming USADSS
Review from Google
5.0★
USA Down Syndrome Swimming USADSS's Review Sourced from Google
When Glyph Marketing decides to take on a project, they DIVE IN with you until the murky waters clear. There is no question that Nic Von Schneider and his team are passionate about their comprehensive rebranding process. At USA Down Syndrome Swimming, we learned to articulate our dreams for our athletes which led to a concise, achievable vision. Once we had our vision, Glyph held our hand over the finish line with a clean new logo, full of symbolism and pride. Not only that, they created stepping-stones for us create high level social media posts with consistency and ease. Thank you Nic and team for donating your time and resources to support our athletes with Down syndrome. We will be walking tall at the next World Championship!
Sonya Loose
Review from Google
5.0★
Sonya Loose's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Glyph has been a complete game changer! I tried to work with Google Ads myself and while I did craft an ad and pay to advertise it on Google, they were not getting results. Working with Glyph we received more phone calls in one month than we did in 1 year of trying to do it ourselves! Highly recommend!! The team gets you thinking as a customer would, instills excitement and truly cares!
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We help B2B companies scale smarter, working as a true partner to convert ad spend into qualified pipeline with data-driven strategies and exceptional service...
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Media Buying
Advertising
PPC
Location
Golden, Colorado
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Growth Marketing Werks Services
Media Buying
Advertising
PPC
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Simplify Complexity with Elegance with Ruby Shore Software.
Experience the elegance of simplified technology with Ruby Shore Software. We offer custom software development, captivating website design and expert digital media management. Simplify complexity with sophisticated software solutions...
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Web Design
Digital Marketing
Mobile App Development
Software Development
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Location
Shreveport, Louisiana
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Ruby Shore Software Services
Web Design
Digital Marketing
Mobile App Development
Software Development
Creative Services
Web Development
WordPress Website Design
SEO
PPC
CRO
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Small Business Industry
Design Industry
Marketing Industry
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Ruby Shore Software Reviews & Testimonials
Brandon Johnson
Review from Google
5.0★
Brandon Johnson's Review Sourced from Google
I've worked with many different programs and services to create and maintain web sites since my first HTML site in the late 90s. An everchanging thing, it was difficult to keep up with all the new technologies. Web sites became my least favorite aspect of marketing because everything became so tedious.
Linking up with Ruby Shore was the best decision I could have made. When I explained to them my disdain for Wordpress, they happily introduced me to their new system, Waves. Whoa. Surf's up, internetters! Waves is where it's at.
I finally was able to create a site exactly the way I imagined it. I didn't run into any of the problems that frustrated me in years past using other services, and it didn't take me long before I was humming along to realize my vision. I want a thing. I get the thing. It just works. I have yet to find any limitations holding me back.
Everybody Glows lives online as dreamt because of the team at Ruby Shore. Thank y'all for your awesomeness!
Brando
Jay Gillikin
Review from Google
5.0★
Jay Gillikin's Review Sourced from Google
The business world today has become much more demanding for those of us that want to contribute. For those of us willing to put forth the extra effort, TIME has become our major enemy. Ruby Shore has not only developed applications that save us a tremendous amount of time, they have the ability to understand our process with little explanation. This saves even more TIME!!! Not to mention the flawless operation of these applications and the ability to add more features as we begin to understand all of what Ruby Shore can do for our specialized construction business. We will continue to search for ways to improve our business through specialized applications and we will continue to use Ruby Shore for those application designs, development, and management.
John Lomax
Review from Google
5.0★
John Lomax's Review Sourced from Google
The best source for web and application development in the region. Highly knowledgeable and flexible. Don't hesitate to call them for any development needs.
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American Koders is a USA-based software development company delivering innovative and customized digital solutions for startups and established businesses...
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Location
Kalispell, Montana
Number of Employees
50 - 99
Average Hourly Rate
$50/hr
Minimal Budget
$10,000 - $25,000
American Koders Services
Web Design
UI/UX Design
WordPress Website Design
eCommerce Development
Mobile App Development
Software Development
CRM Consulting
Software Testing
Media Buying
PPC
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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 managementto 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.