Pay-per-click management covers campaign strategy, keyword, and audience targeting, bid management, ad creative, landing page testing, and performance reporting. Most pay-per-click services are billed either as a monthly retainer or as a percentage of ad spend, with minimum budgets on this list starting under $1,000 and hourly rates ranging from $10 to $235. The pay-per-click management companies below are ranked by verified client reviews across Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon. Searching specifically for PPC agencies in the US? Start there instead.
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Award-winning Digital Marketing Agency in Manchester. We specialise in Digital Marketing: SEO, PPC, Content Marketing and Digital PR...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $135/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are an Affordable Digital Marketing Agency in Shawnee with budget-friendly solutions to amplify your brand. RevoluteX Digital: Your digital success catalyst! Specializing in Google marketing, website development, and social media magic, we craft online experiences that captivate and strategies that...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Shawnee, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Imagine Marketing is a pioneer in affiliate/consideration marketing, offering a service that helps brands own all in-market customers in their industry. Imagine uses levers in affiliate marketing, SEM media buying, and social whitelisting to empower customer acquisition for long term growth...
Top Services:
- Affiliate Marketing
- Media Buying
- eCommerce
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
AG.Marketing is dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs in boosting their profits through strategic online promotion, leveraging a highly motivated and skilled team. Additionally, we empower end users to discover the most valuable market offerings, ensuring a mutually beneficial experience for both businesses...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Coastal Digital Marketing specializes in social media management, paid ads, and content creation. Los Angeles based 5 star digital marketing service. Offering ad creation, setup and management on powerhouse platforms like Google and Meta. Experienced in building a social media presence from the ground up...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Robben Media is a Moberly, MO agency that helps local businesses grow with SEO, PPC, web design and site support. No fluff, no vanity metrics—just data-backed strategies that drive real traffic, real leads and real revenue...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Web Design
- PPC
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Moberly, Missouri
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Prime Seller Strategies is a full service Amazon agency has helped brands increase sales by 32 % in 120 days, decrease ACOS by 26 % in 90 days, and gain an 18-point rise in detail-page conversion rates...
Top Services:
- PPC
- CRO
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $79/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
WowVisible is a digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through tailored SEO, PPC, and social media strategies. We optimize websites, build backlinks, and enhance Google Business Profiles to boost traffic, leads, and conversions. Combining data-driven insights with creative execution, we deliver...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Talisay, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $2/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A group of motivated marketers & creatives that are passionate about growing brands of all sizes. No contracts, month-to-month a la carte suite of services to provide the most value possible...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Shopify Web Design, Development & Growth Built to Perform Ecommerce Development Pros is a Shopify web design and development agency focused on helping eCommerce brands build, migrate, and scale high-performing Shopify stores...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
- CRO
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Amazon agency that helps brands sell more. We run and optimize ads, improve listings, and manage the entire process on Amazon. We don't just drive traffic - we convert clicks into real sales. We work with FBAs, start-up brands, and those who want to scale efficiently...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Location
- Lviv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Firestarter SEO helps businesses in Denver and across the country turn visibility into leads, customers, and measurable revenue. Our approach combines proven SEO with visibility across Google, the Local Map Pack, AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, and wherever customers search next...
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- SEO
- CRO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
A Full Service Amazon agency managing Seller Central and Vendor Central accounts for brands worldwide. Founded in 2017, we specialize in Amazon PPC advertising, SEO listing optimization, A+ content, Creatives, FBA inventory management, and full account management. Our clients include global brands like...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
iSigma Solutions is a Toronto-based digital solutions agency founded in 2005, delivering high-performance websites, mobile applications, eCommerce platforms, and digital marketing solutions for businesses across North America. It is a one stop shop for your business needs...
Top Services:
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Grimsby, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
ibay is a full-service digital agency that delivers strategic, data-driven solutions across the entire digital landscape. We're passionate about crafting exceptional experiences and driving measurable results. Known for our excellence in execution, we're dedicated to creating outstanding outcomes for every...
Top Services:
- Design Services
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We are a creative design studio helping global eCommerce and lifestyle brands shine through impactful visuals. From Amazon content and branding to marketing materials and digital graphics, we craft designs that not only look stunning but drive real results...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Print Design
- Package Design
- PPC
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Ciphers Digital Marketing is your go-to partner for innovative online solutions. Specializing in SEO, PPC, Google Ads, and social media management, we drive measurable results and elevate your brand's digital presence. Our expert team tailors strategies to boost engagement, traffic, and ROI, ensurin...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Gilbert, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
SEO Guru Atlanta helps local and national businesses generate consistent leads by building search authority that AI engines trust. We dont chase algorithmswe build brands that dominate organic visibility in 2026 and beyond...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
Diligent is a performance-marketing agency for ecommerce brands. We pair specialist Google Ads management with airtight web analytics, so the numbers you act on are trustworthy before we scale. Founded in 2018, Belgrade-based, working worldwide. You own everything we build...
Top Services:
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Advertising
- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
At Uncuva, were not just another Web Design and SEO agency in Suffolk were the agency that others try to beat. Our results speak louder than promises: we consistently outrank even the largest digital marketing and web design companies across the region and beyond...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Branding
- Print Design
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- Location
- Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Award Winning SEO, Paid Ads, and Web Design Services...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Lachi Media is a data driven marketing agency that drives results. We provide a 360 degree service to businesses that want to grow while increasing profitability. We worked with some of the biggest companies in the world and took every system we developed for them and adapted it for small and medium...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Rishon LeTsiyon, Israel
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We are a Full Service Digital Marketing Agency! Our team is technically and professionally equipped to make every brand a success story...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Software Development
- eCommerce Development
- SEO
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Burniston Media was founded by Ethan Burniston when he was just 13 years old, now growing to become a successful marketing agency with over 8 team members who their primary goal is to grow and scale companies advertising. Specifically they work in the paid social media sector, accumulating multiple results on...
Top Services:
- Media Buying
- PPC
- CRO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Andover, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Brand Surge LLC is a full stack digital marketing agency. We help small to medium businesses to grow and scale to the next level. We take these small businesses to grow organically and get them leads through paid advertising...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Oceanone Design is a graphic design & marketing agency with a track record of 20+ years of inspired, thoughtful design, and proven campaign strategies...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Boca Raton, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 13 Projects Listed
Loona is a US-based marketing agency delivering excellent business results to clients...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
Allegiant Digital Marketing is a Full-Service ROI Performance Based Digital Marketing Agency headquartered in Austin, TX with over 25 years of experience in Advertising & Marketing. We specialize in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Social Media, Web Design, & more...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our agency leverages AI to help e-commerce brands accelerate growth through intelligent automation and data-driven marketing strategies...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Cross Internet is a full-service online marketing agency that focuses on providing effective and innovative solutions for SMEs. With our services such as web design, search engine optimization and social media marketing, we increase the online presence of our customers and help them achieve their business...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Advertising
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Nederweert, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Alabama's Highest Ranking SEO and Marketing Agency - Serving Huntsville, Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile Metro areas...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Services
- Content Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Bell is a strategic branding, design and digital marketing agency based in London...
Top Services:
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Inflow is an award-winning digital marketing agency based in Tampa, FL. Its team of SEO, PPC, paid social, and CRO experts helps retailers and brands grow across digital marketing channels...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
- Show more
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
We are a Pittsburgh SEO company dedicated to helping our clients reach the top of Google's search engine ranking...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TKX Media is a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, PPC advertising, web development, content marketing, and AI search optimization. The agency helps businesses improve online visibility, generate qualified leads, and drive measurable revenue growth through data-driven strategies...
Top Services:
- AEO
- Web Development
- SEO
- PPC
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- South Jordan, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 12 Projects Listed
Websites and Google Ads for landscapers and home service contractors. Google Ads Search certified. Tracked calls, plain-English reports...
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- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Caloocan, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Enchantment Marketing, we specialize in transforming visions into digital success. Based in the heart of Albuquerque, NM, our agency combines innovation with marketing excellence to empower brands across various industries. Our expertise lies in leveraging cutting-edge AI and automation technologies to...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Development
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are the marketing arm to your business. We look at your marketing and sales funnel holistically to help you get the best bang for your buck and ensure a return on investment...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
AMW Media was founded with a simple belief: that great creative work should always be backed by smart strategy. What started as a passion for design and storytelling has grown into a full-service creative media agency. Over 8+ years, we've had the privilege of working with 100+ brands across industries from...
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- Creative Services
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- High Wycombe, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Started Agency is a performance-driven digital marketing agency, Google Premier Partner, Meta Business Partner, and TikTok Platinum Agency. Since 2017, we help eCommerce brands and lead generation businesses scale profitably through data-driven campaigns on Google Ads, TikTok Ads, Facebook Ads, YouTube, and...
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- PPC
- Digital Strategy
- Design Services
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
All Aspect Media is a performance-led digital marketing agency in Ringwood, specialising in Google Ads management and conversion-focused website design. A certified Google Partner since 2017, the agency has managed over £23 million in Google Ads spend for UK and international businesses...
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- PPC
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- AI Development
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- Location
- Ringwood, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Sabre Digital is a London-based ecommerce growth agency founded by Harry, who scaled his own DTC brand (Furrfetch) to £1.2M in year one before launching the agency. Every strategy Sabre uses was tested first-hand with real money. The agency specializes in Shopify development, Google Ads, Meta Ads, TikTok...
Top Services:
- PPC
- AI Development
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Show more
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Sky Agency combines business thinking with creative execution to deliver measurable results. No buzzwords, just clear direction and full commitment. We understand when to build a brand image, when to generate numbers, and when to combine the two. Sometimes it's simply about increasing sales. We know how the...
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- PPC
- SEO
- CRO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Step into the spotlight with Marketing Trailblazer. In the ever-evolving world of marketing, it's easy to get lost in the noise. But with us, your brand's distinct story takes center stage. Through tailored strategies, we craft narratives that resonate, ensuring your message isn't just heard it leaves an...
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- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Bergenfield, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
57 Clicks is a family-owned Orlando Florida Full-Service Digital Marketing agency. Our team helps local and national brands grow by turning clicks into customers. Our digital marketing agency offers a wide variety of services including website design, SEO, video production, PPC and social media...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Sixth City Marketing taps into the vast potential of your website to improve your online presence. Through our unique hands-on approach, we listen, understand, and then act, ensuring you get optimal results and ROI. See what our data-driven marketing services can do for your business today...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Westlake, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Anytime Digital Marketing excels in providing online marketing services for many types of businesses and industries. Our customer service is first class! We ensure that your short and long term goals are identified with your marketing strategy. In addition, we will provide you with knowledgeable experience...
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- Web Design
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
A full-funnel growth marketing agency specialized in scaling eCommerce and SaaS businesses. Softception powers full-funnel strategy and performance solutions for global brands...
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- Web Design
- PPC
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Fremont, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Welcome to Integrity Marketing Services, your trusted partner in digital success. Located in Kirkland, we are experts in building high-quality, custom WordPress websites and crafting effective digital marketing strategies. With a strong focus on SEO and Google Ads, we provide personalized solutions that help...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Kirkland, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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SEO vs PPC: Which Is right for your business?
| Feature | PPC (Paid Ads) | SEO (Organic) |
| Speed | Fast (live in hours) | Slow (3 to 12 months to rank) |
| Cost | Paid per click; each click costs | High effort, "Free" clicks |
| Trust | Moderate (some users skip ads) | High (users trust organic more) |
| Longevity | Traffic stops when the budget ends | Assets last for years |
| Effort | Bidding & creative testing | Content creation & technical |
In 2026, the debate isn't about which is better, but which is faster. With AI Overviews (AIO) now dominating the top of search results, both Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Pay Per Click (PPC) have had to change.
The short answer: PPC brings fast results; SEO builds momentum over time.
Use SEO when you want long-term, compounding traffic and can afford to wait for results. Use PPC when you need immediate visibility, fast testing, or predictable demand on a controlled budget.
For best results, combine both methods.
What is the best PPC platform for my business?
| If your goal is... | Use this platform |
| Immediate sales or leads | Google Ads (Search) |
| Building a brand/lifestyle | Meta (Instagram) or TikTok |
| Selling to other businesses | LinkedIn Ads |
| Selling products on a budget | Amazon Ads or Microsoft Ads |
| Targeting Gen Z or trends | TikTok Ads |
The best platform depends entirely on your business model and where your customers spend the most time. Since the rise of AI-integrated search, PPC has split into two worlds: intent-based (people looking for you) and interruption-based (you looking for them).
Best for most businesses:
- Google Ads: Ideal for high-intent traffic. If someone types "emergency plumber Cheney" or "best CRM for startups," they want to buy now.
- Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram): Best for visual products and impulse buys. If your product looks great in a video or photo, Meta's algorithm is elite at finding people who didn't know they wanted your product until they saw it.
The specialist platforms:
- LinkedIn Ads: The gold standard for B2B. It is expensive (high CPC), but your B2B PPC agency can target by specific job titles (e.g., Director of Logistics) or company size.
- Amazon Ads: A must for physical product sellers. It often has a higher conversion rate than Google because users are already in shopping mode.
- TikTok Ads: In 2026, TikTok is a massive search engine for Gen Z and Millennials.
Alternatives:
- Microsoft advertising (Bing): Often overlooked, but it reaches a more affluent and older demographic (usually 45+). Competition is lower, so your cost-per-click (CPC) is often 30% cheaper than Google.
- Reddit & Quora: Best for niche, high-trust communities. If your audience is highly technical or research-heavy, appearing in these threads can feel more like a recommendation than an ad.
How much does PPC agency management cost?
Your total PPC cost is ad spend plus management fees. Industry competition determines how high both numbers go.
Average costs for a standard PPC campaign are:
- Ad spend: $500 to $20,000+ per month
- Cost-per-click (CPC): Approximately $1.62 per click
- Cost-per-1,000 impressions (CPM): Approximately $3.12
- Remarketing CPC: $0.66 to $1.23 per click
- Tools and software: $15 to $800 per month
Agencies usually charge using one of these models:
- Percentage of ad spend: 12% to 30% of monthly spend
- Flat monthly fee: $1,000 to $3,000 for small to mid-sized businesses
- Project-based pricing: $1,000 to $10,000+ for audits, setup, or short engagements
Average CPC in 2026 across major industries:
| Industry | Average CPC | Average CTR |
| Business Services | $5.37 | 5.62% |
| Health & Fitness | $4.71 | 6.88% |
| Education | $4.39 | 6.21% |
| Animals & Pets | $3.90 | 7.39% |
| Beauty & Personal Care | $3.56 | 6.75% |
| Fashion & Jewelry | $3.39 | 6.13% |
| Real Estate | $2.10 | 9.20% |
| Restaurants & Food | $2.18 | 8.68% |
| Travel | $1.92 | 10.16% |
How long does it take to see the results of a PPC campaign?
You will see traffic in 24 hours, data in 2 weeks, and true profitability in about 3 months.
PPC delivers results faster than SEO, but it's not instant. While your ads can appear within hours, profitable, stable results generally follow a three-stage timeline.
- Days 1 to 7: Ads go live and gain immediate traffic. The platform's AI tests audiences. Avoid changing settings, or you will reset the learning process.
- Weeks 2 to 4: You spot winning ads, block wasted search terms, and see early leads or sales. Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) may be high because you’re buying data to see which ads convert.
- Months 2 to 3: You have enough data to cut underperforming keywords and double down on profitable ones. Results stabilize, and you hit your target return on ad spend (ROAS).
Who owns your ad accounts?
You should, but you might not. The legal and technical ownership of an ad account depends entirely on how it was set up and what is in your contract.
If you set up the account using your business email and your credit card, you own it. You simply invite a PPC agency as a partner or manager. If you choose to finish the partnership, you maintain full control and can remove their access at any time. You keep all the historical data, the winning ad formulas, and the tracking pixels that have learned who your customers are.
When a PPC agency manages campaigns under its own account, you don't retain ownership. If you part ways, you could lose valuable campaign data and have to start from scratch.



















































