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

4,062 Companies - Rankings updated: August 08, 2026

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  • We Create Conversion Experiences

    We Create Conversion Experiences

    Look, we KNOW SaaS & Tech website design. It's what we do. We're confident in saying we're the best SaaS website design agency out there, based on the results our clients achieve.And, we'll show you why we feel that way with our case studies, awards, statistics, and client testimonials...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Traverse City, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A boutique agency with powerful solutions

    A boutique agency with powerful solutions

    Blayzer provides world class web design and development, content production, and digital marketing services at an affordable price...

    Top Services:

    • Video Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Home Service SEO and Digital Marketing Agency

    Home Service SEO and Digital Marketing Agency

    Gridwork is an Asheville SEO Agency dedicated to helping home service contractors and other service pros get more calls and leads from customers they love working with...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Andrews, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Shopify Plus & Headless Commerce Agency for DTC Brands.

    Shopify Plus & Headless Commerce Agency for DTC Brands.

    Based in Lynchburg, Virginia, Creative Labs is a veteran Shopify Partner agency that has been elevating eCommerce since 2012. With a portfolio of over 800 brands across six continents, we specialize in high-converting custom development, SEO, paid media, and conversion optimization...

    Top Services:

    • eCommerce Development
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • CRO
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    Location
    Forest, Virginia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $95/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Japanese Website Development and Designs focusing on SEO

    Japanese Website Development and Designs focusing on SEO

    JU Marketing, based in Texas, the US, is a digital marketing firm committed to providing robust support to companies aiming to enter the Japanese market. We develop not only English websites but also Japanese websites for clients who plan to enter the Japanese market. Our strategy is to focus on SEO so that...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • Web Design
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    Location
    San Antonio, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • More Calls, More Business

    More Calls, More Business

    We exist to make digital marketing simple and profitable for our clients. Our end goal is to get our clients more calls and more business, and we accomplish this through customized digital solutions.Since 2011, Fusion One Marketing has been committed to providing businesses with revenue-generating...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Birmingham, Alabama
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Breaking Through the Noise of Digital Advertising

    Breaking Through the Noise of Digital Advertising

    Cannonball Digital helps brands get found where buyers are looking now: Google, AI search, YouTube, and the wider web. We specialize in AI-Forward SEO and Authority-First Content that answers real customer questions, builds trust, improves organic visibility, and supports stronger sales pipelines...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Video Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Sioux Falls, South Dakota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Achieving Bright Smiles and Even Brighter Results!

    Achieving Bright Smiles and Even Brighter Results!

    Pain-Free Dental Marketing Company is your strategic partner in dental PPC and digital growth. We specialize in crafting tailored strategies, from web development to precise advertising, honed to resonate with your target patient demographic. We aim to accentuate your unique offerings and keep your...

    Top Services:

    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Colleyville, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Websites for World-Changers

    Websites for World-Changers

    Awake Media is a coalition of independent contractors that offer services ranging from hosting to film for the transformational wellness community...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Development
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Sedona, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Marketing Love With "U" In It

    Marketing Love With "U" In It

    Grow your business with Louve Marketing, a trusted Mandeville marketing agency serving Hammond, Covington, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Mandeville, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • The Only Coherence Marketing Studio

    The Only Coherence Marketing Studio

    Room 214 is a Boulder-based digital marketing consultancy that partners with visionary companies to create and dominate market categories customers love to talk about. They specialize in blending Category Design, Jobs To Be Done, and Product Market Fit theories to deliver unique revenue expansion strategies...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Boulder, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • BOL Delivers Accelerated Impact

    BOL Delivers Accelerated Impact

    BOL Agency is a San Diego-based B2B marketing firm with over 20 years of experience in demand generation, account-based marketing (ABM), branding, SEO, paid media, content creation, and analytics. The award-winning team blends data-driven strategies with breakthrough creative to help mid-market and enterprise...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $185/hr
  • SEO that brings results!

    SEO that brings results!

    EverSpark Interactive is a dedicated team of digital marketing experts committed to achieving tangible results for their clients. They celebrate their clients' successes as their own, emphasizing their relentless pursuit of better, smarter, and faster outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Optimizing Nonprofits, Maximizing Reach.

    Optimizing Nonprofits, Maximizing Reach.

    Specializing in nonprofit SEO, NewSunSEO focuses on maximizing organic reach, with 82% of search clicks coming from organic listings. While businesses often spend 80% on display ads, our expertise redirects resources for a greater online impact...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • The Perfect Place for Marketing your Website

    The Perfect Place for Marketing your Website

    Digital Marketing + Website Design + SEO = Powerful Web Presence...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    Location
    Katy, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Boutique Digital Marketing Agency

    Boutique Digital Marketing Agency

    Artisan Council is a boutique digital marketing agency empowering progressive brands in the constantly evolving social and digital landscape...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Digilant is a full-service digital media agency built for the modern marketing era...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Media Buying
    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Amazon Agency for Natural Food Brands

    Amazon Agency for Natural Food Brands

    We help natural food companies grow their profits and build their brand on Amazon. From optimized listings, targeted advertising, and access into Amazon sales programs, we navigate your brand through successful selling on Amazon...

    Top Services:

    • Affiliate Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Boulder, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • THE PERFECT MIX FOR SUCCESS

    THE PERFECT MIX FOR SUCCESS

    As a collective of digital marketing-obsessed creatives, The Digital Sip provides you with full-service marketing that wont break the bank. We recognize that as small businesses, you have to be strategic about what you put your money towards, and weve done just that...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    Location
    Mount Vernon, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Digital Marketing Delivery Customers

    Digital Marketing Delivery Customers

    Proof not promises. Results not hope. The results you desire, the marketing challenges you need solved, the new customer outcomes you need, once we learn those a custom plan is crafted to achieve the results you want...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Clayton, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Stay Creative.

    Stay Creative.

    e Flower Agency is a full service digital marketing agency helping lifestyle, wellness and cannabis brands with customer acquisition, awareness and re-engagement...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Unlock Profits Through Digital Advertising

    Unlock Profits Through Digital Advertising

    Now is the time to take your digital advertising strategies to new heights. With Taikun Digital Advertising, you'll have access to game-changing insights and know-how that will put you in a league of your own. Start elevating your business today!...

    Top Services:

    • CRO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Ready for a Profit Boost?

    Ready for a Profit Boost?

    Monster Agency is committed to providing far more than just great results. We give our clients valuable advice and guidance every step of the way. We're so confident in our expertise, that all it takes for you to experience what sets us apart from other agencies is one look at our list of satisfied customers...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Performance Marketing That Delivers

    Performance Marketing That Delivers

    Take your business to the next level with Two Six Performance Marketing. Our team of Fortune 500 experts offers paid media management, SEO, website design & development and social media management--crafted to help you acquire leads and drive more sales. Supported by services designed for growth and success...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • Digital Strategy
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We make advertising & marketing online easy for you.

    We make advertising & marketing online easy for you.

    BullsEye Internet Marketing was founded in 2006 in order to help businesses such as yours make money!! We are experts at figuring out the best way to promote your business online...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Crafting comprehensive and effective PPC campaigns

    Crafting comprehensive and effective PPC campaigns

    Rob Bettis specializes in elevating eCommerce retailers who have a passion for quality craftsmanship. From hammers and nails to pixels and code; our team of experts is dedicated to helping these boutique brands build bigger and better businesses online with PPC advertising. We put customer well-being first as...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Strategy
    Location
    Chattanooga, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Driving Qualified Prospects to your business

    Driving Qualified Prospects to your business

    Andy Commons is a Missoula based Internet Marketing Consultant. An Internet marketing and SEO services centered in Montana, but serving clients worldwide. We assist medium and large-sized businesses in increasing their internet visibility and revenues. Paid Search Campaign creation and optimization (also...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    Location
    Missoula, Montana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Strategic Partner for Increased Market Reach

    Your Strategic Partner for Increased Market Reach

    Virayo is an SEO agency that drives SQLs for B2B SaaS companies and helps shorten their sales cycles. Our services include:Technical SEO analysisContent auditsKeyword strategyContent productionContent optimizationLink buildingRoutine reportingQBRs...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Eagle, Idaho
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Elevating local businesses, one search at a time.

    Elevating local businesses, one search at a time.

    Beaverton SEO Services increases your internet visibility and catapult your company's development. Our team of SEO specialists assists small companies in thriving in the digital landscape. With our base in Beaverton, Oregon, we service customers across the Portland metropolitan area and beyond. Let us assist...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • AEO
    Location
    Beaverton, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • WebStuffGuy.com - Traffic Masters

    WebStuffGuy.com - Traffic Masters

    At Webstuffguy.com, we specialize in building beautiful, unique websites that give your company the professional appearance that it deserves. Our services are geared towards building your online presence and working with the power of Google to get your site ranked at the top, surpassing all your competitors...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Search For A Great Website-Development Agency Is Over.

    Your Search For A Great Website-Development Agency Is Over.

    Xtreme is a web development partner trusted by businesses in the Gulf region for superior web-building and growth...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • PPC
    • UI/UX Design
    Location
    West Babylon, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $70/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Growing Your Business Is Our Business

    Growing Your Business Is Our Business

    Elevate your online business presence through Website Design, SEO strategies, Direct Mail Marketing, Google My Business optimization, and Google Ads. Achieve heightened sales figures by implementing a tailored marketing strategy specifically crafted to suit your business needs...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • SEO
    Location
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Outrank your competitors on Google.

    Outrank your competitors on Google.

    Mamba SEO has revamped and refreshed the SEO experience. We've introduced a pay-per-performance model and deliver a refreshing level of communication and transparency in our process. Come meet us today to learn more...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Content Marketing
    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Search Prestige is a highly specialized SEO and PPC agency.

    Search Prestige is a highly specialized SEO and PPC agency.

    Search Prestige is a highly specialized SEO and PPC agency. We leverage emerging technologies to drive more impact in compressed timeframes...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • CRO
    Location
    Grand Rapids, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Helping you tame the Amazonian beast.

    Helping you tame the Amazonian beast.

    The Amazon Whisperer is a full-service Amazon account management agency committed to boosting your sales through expert SEO, PPC, and graphic design teams. By optimizing every aspect of your Amazon presencefrom keyword research and competitor analysis to strategic listing enhancementswe partner with you to...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    Stallings, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Not an agency. An innovative talent collective.

    Not an agency. An innovative talent collective.

    Apiary Digital is a consultancy specializing in tailored digital marketing solutions for high-growth companies. With expertise in SEO, paid media, data analytics, creative design, and advanced capabilities like GA4 configuration and website optimization, Apiary partners with tech, SaaS, and e-commerce leaders...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    Location
    Redmond, Washington
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
  • We Boost Your Business's Growth.

    We Boost Your Business's Growth.

    EtherealMinds: Your Growth Partner in Social Media, Web Development, and Ads That Actually Work. Maybe you've worked with a digital marketing agency before, and all you got were complicated reports and empty promises. Or maybe you're doing everything on your own, feeling overwhelmed and not seeing the return...

    Top Services:

    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Web Development
    Location
    West Palm Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Serving the USA - Delivering Results That Matter To You!

    Serving the USA - Delivering Results That Matter To You!

    Top-Tier SEO & Digital Marketing Services - Tailored Exclusively For You. We pride ourselves on our world-class free discovery. We offer free audits that others in the industry charge thousands for...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    New Port Richey, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Marketing that Fuels Revenue Growth.

    Marketing that Fuels Revenue Growth.

    Marketing LTB is a team of passionate marketing experts dedicated to helping businesses grow their revenue through data-driven strategies. With years of experience in the industry, we specialize in performance marketing, SEO, content marketing, conversion optimization, and other services to deliver measurable...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Turning Clicks Into Clients for Tree Services.

    Turning Clicks Into Clients for Tree Services.

    Tree Service Marketing Agency helps tree care businesses grow by offering specialized SEO and Web Design services. We create custom, mobile-optimized websites that convert visitors into customers, and we enhance local visibility to drive qualified leads and revenue growth...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    Location
    Katy, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Listing, Your Legacy

    Your Listing, Your Legacy

    EHP Consulting Group is an all-in-one E-Commerce consulting services agency dedicated to growing, protecting, and managing brands of the world's largest marketplaces, such as Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and Walmart...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Branding
    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Like Steroids for Business

    Like Steroids for Business

    King Kong is a Facebook advertising agency that drives growth and revenue with direct response campaigns, paid media, and full-funnel marketing strategies for businesses ready to scale aggressively...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • CRO
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • Accelerate B2B Success With LinkedIn Ads Services.

    Accelerate B2B Success With LinkedIn Ads Services.

    Savit Interactive is a LinkedIn advertising agency that builds and manages targeted ad campaigns to help businesses reach professionals, generate qualified leads, and grow their B2B presence...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Celebrating More Than 30 Years of Brilliant Branding & Marketing

    Celebrating More Than 30 Years of Brilliant Branding & Marketing

    The agency delivers targeted, visually engaging display ad campaigns that convert. It combines creative design with data-driven media buying to reach the right audience...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    • Creative Services
    Location
    West Palm Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Digital Marketing for Local Service Pros.

    Digital Marketing for Local Service Pros.

    Galaxy Growth Media is a digital marketing agency based in The Woodlands, Texas, that helps local service businesses and small brands increase online visibility, generate qualified leads, and grow month over month. The agency offers services including search engine optimization (SEO), high-converting website...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    The Woodlands, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Your Partner In Growth

    Your Partner In Growth

    We help our clients scale and reach consistent streams of customers. With our approach to Answer Engine Optimization, we get their businesses on top of Google's search algorithm by being included in AI overview information...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    Location
    Grand Prairie, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • We Build Websites That Own The First Page.

    We Build Websites That Own The First Page.

    At RankFlow Systems, we don't just build websites; we build the digital infrastructure your business deserves to own its market. High-performance web and SEO infrastructure for trades and service businesses. We turn searchers into your highest-value leads...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    Location
    Spokane, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Web Design, Google Ads & Marketing Done Right

    Web Design, Google Ads & Marketing Done Right

    Gainesville, FL digital marketing agency specializing in WordPress web design, Google Ads, and strategic marketing that turns visitors into customers...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • Advertising
    Location
    Gainesville, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Driving digital growth for ambitious brands.

    Driving digital growth for ambitious brands.

    Were a digital agency delivering stand-out experiences that generate results...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed

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 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 fee1 - 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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