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List of the Best PPC Agencies

2,063 Companies-Rankings updated: September 06, 2026

Every PPC agency featured on DesignRush is evaluated for campaign expertise, industry experience, performance quality, and verified client feedback. Some featured placements may be paid.

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  • Build momentum. Outperform with purpose.

    We partner with brands that value clarity, consistency, and impact. From brand identity & strategy through to marketing & growth strategy, social media strategy, and content-led campaigns, our work is built to create momentum and deliver measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Affiliate Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Advertising + Marketing

    INO Group is full-service advertising and marketing agency based in St. Petersburg, Russia...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Saint Petersburg, Russia
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
  • PR + Digital Marketing

    Evoke Strategy is an integrated public relations and digital marketing agency that helps organizations build visibility, authority and measurable business growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Public Relations
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Better Websites to Boost Your Business

    Do you need a new modern website that actually promotes your business, and helps you save admin time and bring in new customers? Marmoset specialises in 'Smart' websites that bring you more business while you sleep. Ask us how...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Digital Services
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • WordPress Website Design
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    Location
    Yarraville, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Web development and SEO for sustainable digital growth.

    Braingow is a web agency specializing in website development, redesign, and SEO optimization. We help businesses build a strong online presence and reach more clients through tailored solutions...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Sofia, Bulgaria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $25/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Minting Golden Eggs Daily For Our Local Business Digital Marketing Family

    The Gold Goose is a boutique digital marketing agency that provides personalized attention to each and every client. We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients, so we take the time to understand your business goals and work closely with you to achieve them. Our team of skilled marketers...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $80/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • A media, marketing, and consulting firm purposed to empower Small Local Business to thrive!

    Ethos Media Marketing & Consulting provides creative media production services and fluid automated marketing systems that increase your company's bottom line, cash flow, and overall brand awareness. Our philosophy is to take Digital Media assets and through our digital marketing echo-system create...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    College Park, Maryland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • We Handle the Marketing-You Focus on Smiles.

    At Dentists Marketing Company, we take the stress out of marketing so you can focus on what you do best creating healthy, confident smiles. From SEO and Google Ads to stunning websites and social media, we craft strategies that bring real patients to your door. Our team understands the dental industry inside...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $30/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Innovative AI For Serious Business

    We are a next-generation digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, AEO, and GEO. While traditional agencies focus solely on Google's organic links, we optimize your digital presence so your brand is actively cited, summarized, and recommended by major generative AI engines like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini...

    Top Services:

    • AEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Reputation Management
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    Location
    Bucharest, Romania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Discover the Crowds Wire Way of Marketing.

    At Crowds Wire, we blend creativity and data-driven strategies to provide customized digital marketing solutions. Specializing in SEO, social media, branding, and PPC, we help businesses thrive by delivering targeted traffic, measurable outcomes, and transparent reporting. With a passionate team dedicated to...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • An Award-Winning Marketing Firm

    The Department of Marketing (DofM) is an interactive, award-winning marketing firm headquartered in Raleigh, N.C. We wanted to create an agency that offers fantastic value while still being able to offer a full suite of marketing services. Seems impossible right? Actually, its not; we created a hybrid agency...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Email Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Raleigh , North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • A Digital Marketing Agency Fueled By Analytics & Technology.

    At Fountain, we build digital marketing strategies designed to drive real business results. Were here to help across the full spectrum of digital, with expertise across everything from SEO and content marketing to paid media, marketing automation and website development. With a core expertise in hyperlocal...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Affiliate Marketing
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    Location
    Independence, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Struggling with leads, systems or strategy? Get in touch and tell us what needs fixing.

    UTDS Optimal Choice is a Tirana-based boutique agency and Google Partner. As a Registered Salesforce Consulting Partner, we provide bespoke Web Design, Salesforce/Pardot implementation, and Google Ads management for elite firms in the UK, Europe, US, and Australia, ensuring maximum digital ROI...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Tirana, Albania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creative Strategies That Deliver Measurable Results

    AIM is your guide to conquering the digital landscape. Our expert consultancy supports companies of any size in developing and executing marketing strategies that maximize growth potential. If you're ready for a revolution, let's collaborate on getting your business up to speed with the latest advancements...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Email Marketing
    • SEO
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Frisco, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Watch Your Business Grow

    Grow your business with 4HK- For Hong Kong. Our experienced agency provides digital marketing services and insights to help you unlock success & reach those KPIs. Performance, data-driven strategies? Check! Creative solutions tailored especially for you? Done deal! Let us show what we can do together by...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Hong Kong, Hong Kong
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Helping Home Service Businesses Grow Their Revenue & Market Share.

    Forward First Media has been transforming single-location local businesses in Michigan into multi-location successes for over a decade. Our expertise lies in scaling businesses efficiently and effectively. With a proven track record, we drive growth and expansion for our clients...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Fife Lake, Michigan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • AlCaz Media is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in strategic growth solutions. The agency helps eCommerce, real estate, education, FinTexh, and IT businesses increase brand visibility, engage audiences, and drive growth through performance-driven digital strategies. Its services include...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Dubai, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $99/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Think Of Innovation, Think Of Xtreme!

    Xtreme is a versatile design house known for its commitment to delivering unique and creative design solutions across various IT services including websites, logos, applications, animations, and stationery. The team at Xtreme embodies a lifestyle of innovation and collaboration, making it easy and enjoyable...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • Mobile App Development
    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $49/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • All-In-One Marketing For A Service Company

    adsfox started in 2019 running Facebook and Google Ads for service businesses in Poland. We quickly saw that ad platforms optimize for clicks while clients need booked appointments and sales, so we built our own tools: lead quality scoring, server-side tracking and CRM integrations that feed real results back...

    Top Services:

    • PPC
    • SEO
    • AEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Rzeszów, Poland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Are Driven By Results.

    We are experts in Inbound Marketing. Our goal is to boost your company by increasing qualified opportunities and leading you to success! We believe that People + Processes + Technologies are the recipe for success...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • AI Development
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Recife, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Build Online Stores That Rank on Google and Convert Clicks Into Customers.

    Alphamax Digital Services is a UK based eCommerce web design and SEO agency that builds high converting, custom online stores designed to rank on Google and attract organic traffic...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Scale Small & Medium-sized Businesses.

    Our mission is to scale small & medium-sized businesses into enterprises through our proprietary software & marketing systems. We're different than your traditional marketing agency that learned marketing theory in college yet never actually applied marketed their own business. All Derby Digital founders and...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Web Design
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creatively Advancing Business

    Blink Advertising is a full-service marketing and communications agency specializing in integrated B2B and B2C solutions that help businesses strengthen their brands, engage audiences, and achieve measurable growth. For more than a decade, the agency has combined strategic thinking, creative execution, and...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Media Buying
    • PPC
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    Location
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Affordable Content Marketing That Works

    The Blue Swing Media team has the best tools, and an amazing team, to craft the kind of content that helps to make your business visible and relevant. We care about each of our clients and put the success of their businesses above our own...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
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    Location
    LaBelle, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Turning Challenges Into Accomplishments

    Succession Marketing was founded with the purpose of empowering businesses to dominate their market through digital marketing strategies. Perspective is key and we provide companies with different points of view that can help reinvigorate a company to life...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • CRO
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    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We believe in what you do is our premise.

    Design of Manageable Web Pages and development of Online Stores with Integration to Payment Gateway...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Digital Strategy
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Bogota, Colombia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Full-Service Online Marketing Solutions

    Improve your websites visibility on Google with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies from a results driven digital marketing agency designed to increase organic traffic, improve keyword rankings, and support long-term online growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Email Marketing
    • PPC
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Powering Progress Worldwide: Leaders in Software & Web Development.

    We are Idiosys USA, a top Minnesota-based web development company offering premium web development, app development, digital marketing, and software development consulting services...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • Web Design
    • eCommerce Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • Software Development
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    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $20/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Helping Brands Thrive With Next-Level Solutions

    Hire a web design company in california to ensure product marketing through multi-channels email marketing, social media marketing, search engine optimization, and beyond...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Product Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    California City, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Driving Growth Through Smart Strategy.

    Our roots are in building and shipping demand gen strategies that lead to exponential outcomes. Well leverage our experience to identify the best strategies and tactics, implement testing frameworks for continuous improvement, and partner with sales to ensure sourced deals are actually turning into revenue...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Strategy
    • PPC
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Exposing Your Brand to the Digital World

    ClickExpose provides cutting-edge digital marketing solutions, specializing in SEO, PPC, and content marketing to boost online visibility and engagement...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • The Marketing Agency For Startups & Local Brands

    We leverages Paid Search, Paid Social, and SEO to create growth engines for startups and service-based businesses! We help startups and local businesses unlock growth through innovative search and social strategies...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Dublin, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • SEO Consultancy Company With Proven Results

    We specialize in Search Engine Optimization to help your company website rank higher on search engines such as Google and Bing. Helping businesses realize their potential through effective digital IT solution design and SEO services since 2011...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Kettering, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Best SEO For SME Companies

    SEO Kari Nieminen provides expert search engine optimization services for businesses aiming at higher Google rankings and long-term digital growth. The brand combines technical SEO, content marketing, and topical authority to deliver measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Salo, Finland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $60/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • TikTok Ads That Deliver

    BusinessUp! is a TikTok advertising agency that builds and manages performance-driven social campaigns to help brands grow awareness, traffic and sales globally...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    Location
    Maidenhead, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Digital Marketing Agency London

    Disturb Digital is a digital marketing agency offering TikTok advertising, Facebook/Meta ads, Google Ads, web design, and full-funnel paidsocial campaigns to help brands scale and generate measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    Location
    Harrow, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Done-for-You TikTok Services

    Walker Hill Digital is a digital marketing and TikTok advertising agency that builds and manages paid social campaigns, content creation, and full-funnel marketing to help brands scale and convert online...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    Location
    Brisbane, Australia
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
  • Your Sales Funnel Is Our Priority.

    Fill My Funnel is a LinkedIn ads agency that delivers tailored B2B ad campaigns and lead-generation strategies to help companies attract, engage, and convert professional audiences...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • A Pay-Per-Lead Digital Marketing Agency For Ambitious Brands

    Flow20 is a LinkedIn ads and full-service digital marketing agency that builds and manages paid social and PPC campaigns to help businesses generate qualified leads and grow...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • PPC
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • The Ex-google Insider Your Competiton Wish They Had

    ScalixAI is a performance-driven digital marketing agency that specializes in Google Ads and AI-powered growth strategies for SaaS, AI-first, and tech-focused companies. Led by former Google experts, the agency helps brands scale through data-driven PPC campaigns, conversion optimization, and multi-platform...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $21/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Digital Marketing for B2B, Local, and eCommerce

    Mount Web Technologies is a specialized digital marketing agency helping local businesses, eCommerce brands, and hospitality companies generate qualified leads, increase sales, and improve ROAS through measurable, revenue-focused strategies...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • eCommerce
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Mohali, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Small Business Marketing That Works

    Most digital marketing agencies will sell you a beautiful website and vanishing SEO promises. We do something different we build web design, SEO, AIO, and GEO strategies that are engineered from the first line of code to the last optimized listing to generate real leads. Your website isn't a brochure. It's a...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
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    Location
    Amarillo, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Astute Marketing Brings Outstanding Results Fast.

    For 20 + years we have been creating beautiful websites and delivering proven digital marketing campaigns that take care of the whole customer journey. We ensure you're easily found online, present a wonderful first impression, provide immense value, build a great relationship, secures leads and sales and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Content Marketing
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Logan Village, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Strategy-First SEO. Results That Matter.

    SEO Generolai is a Vilnius-based agency specialising in holistic SEO for e-commerce, combining advanced strategy, transparent process and measurable outcomes for businesses that want to dominate organic search...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • eCommerce
    • PPC
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    Location
    Vilnius, Lithuania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Audience-First Channel Strategies that Increase Revenue

    97th Floor is the number one digital marketing agency built to create pipeline and revenue for clients by crafting and executing custom, audience-first channel strategies that deliver bottom-line results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    • Advertising
    • Content Marketing
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Lehi, Utah
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Customized Solutions for Your Local Business

    At Alignment Online Marketing, we craft tailored strategies to align your business goals with online success. Say bye to cookie-cutter solutions, our customized local SEO and digital marketing services are designed to fit your unique needs, values, and budget, driving real results for your business...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Digital Services
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Rankin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Welcome to addmustard - the brand, marketing and technology agency for entrepreneurs.

    addmustard is a brand, marketing and technology agency for entrepreneurs. And businesses with a healthy dose of entrepreneurial spirit...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
    • UI/UX Design
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    Location
    Brighton, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • Results That Speak For Themselves

    We help businesses stand out online with attractive, functional, and SEO-optimized websites, along with effective Google Ads campaigns. We are experts in web design, SEO, and online advertising, combining creativity and strategy to generate visibility, conversions, and growth...

    Top Services:

    • Web Development
    • eCommerce Development
    • Graphic Design
    • SEO
    • PPC
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    Location
    Palma, Spain
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Transparent. Targeted. Transformative. Digital Marketing That Delivers.

    Authority Hook is a Malta-based digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, link building, PPC, web design, and social media marketing...

    Top Services:

    • SEO
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Gżira, Malta
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000

FAQs About PPC Agencies

SEO vs PPC: Which Is right for your business?

FeaturePPC (Paid Ads)SEO (Organic)
SpeedFast (live in hours)Slow (3 to 12 months to rank)
CostPaid per click; each click costsHigh effort, "Free" clicks
TrustModerate (some users skip ads)High (users trust organic more)
LongevityTraffic stops when the budget endsAssets last for years
EffortBidding & creative testingContent 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 leadsGoogle Ads (Search)
Building a brand/lifestyleMeta (Instagram) or TikTok
Selling to other businessesLinkedIn Ads
Selling products on a budgetAmazon Ads or Microsoft Ads
Targeting Gen Z or trendsTikTok 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:

IndustryAverage CPCAverage CTR
Business Services$5.375.62%
Health & Fitness$4.716.88%
Education$4.396.21%
Animals & Pets$3.907.39%
Beauty & Personal Care$3.566.75%
Fashion & Jewelry$3.396.13%
Real Estate$2.109.20%
Restaurants & Food$2.188.68%
Travel$1.9210.16%

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. 

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