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Decibel Blue exists to help companies of all sizes and stages grow their business, using public relations & marketing to connect them with their target customers...
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- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Margott, we use digital marketing and clever automations to assist accounting, bookkeeping, and CFO organizations meet their revenue targets. Margott uses digital marketing and clever sales automation to help accounting, bookkeeping, and tax organizations flourish. We were a collection of problem solvers...
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- Seattle, Washington
- Number of Employees
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Larkspur Creative is a boutique design and marketing agency focused on making an impact in your business. Operationally focused to get real results...
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- Coquitlam, Canada
- Number of Employees
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- $110/hr
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Upscale Media is the best Social Media Marketing agency that works with restaurants / F&B industry based in Dubai, UAE. Our team consists of food photographers, experienced digital marketers, content creators, video graphers & graphic designers. We are here to increase revenue and brand exposure for your F&B...
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- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
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- $30/hr
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- Delta, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Muugen Studios helps people in the Tourism and Outdoors sectors to tell bespoke stories about place and capturing human experiences though stunning Video and Photography. They also consult on video content implementation as a part of their main offering, to maximise reach and effectiveness of the video...
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- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
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- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Brentwood Visual build comprehensive digital marketing campaigns that help our customers get noticed online...
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- Stockton, California
- Number of Employees
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Marketing Local SEO offers services such as web design, SEO, Digital Marketing, Logo Design, Graphic Design PPC Marketing, etc...
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- Apache Junction, Arizona
- Number of Employees
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DTCo is a growth agency for DTC brands spending $150K to $15M a month. Paid media, creative, funnels and ORCA measurement, run as one integrated system...
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
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- Minimal Budget
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Phoenix SEO Geek uses strategic marketing systems to get businesses in front of more customers. With the amount of competition that exists online today, its important to have a superior strategy if you want to have success online. Gone are the days when you could put up a simple website and generate sales...
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- Number of Employees
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Architechs for the Web is a full service web design, development and digital marketing company helps in creating strategies and solutions for our client's online presence...
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- Number of Employees
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GLO - Generate Leads Online is a Digital Marketing Agency with an ambitious strategy: to be the go-to for innovative marketing campaigns that deliver tangible, visible returns. Our experienced team of specialists serve SMEs and global clients in Ipswich, Suffolk & beyond...
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- Number of Employees
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- Beacon, New York
- Number of Employees
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- $199/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
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- $10,000 - $25,000
ICS is a premier creative and marketing agency located in Canada's beautiful Uptown Saint John. We specialize in helping companies just like yours achieve tangible, customer focused results since 2009! Our deep arsenal of services spans from web design to graphic design all the way to video production and...
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- Saint John, Canada
- Number of Employees
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Connect4 is the go-to agency for power growth. We offer comprehensive services to create and implement marketing strategies that will take your business to new heights. Our team's expertise in planning, executing and optimizing campaigns puts us ahead of our competitors - giving you an edge over the...
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- Alpine, Utah
- Number of Employees
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- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The Timmermann Group is a one-stop shop for all your digital marketing needs. Our knowledgeable and experienced team in St. Louis specializes in creative problem-solving through innovative strategies, website design, SEO, PPC campaigns, social media management and analytics to help you reach measurable...
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- Creve Coeur, Missouri
- Number of Employees
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- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
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- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Captiva Marketing, we empower businesses to reach their marketing goals with an array of creative solutions. Our in-house specialists specialize in website design and development, SEO/SEM optimization & PPC campaigns, social media strategies and video production - just some of the powerful tools that make...
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- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Number of Employees
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Looking to give your mortgage marketing team a leg up? Kaleidico is the answer! We provide lenders and law firms with all-inclusive, tailored packages for maximum marketing results - from efficient lead generation capabilities to top-of-the-line resources. Get ready for success today!...
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- Odenton, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Three Seven is a marketing agency built for companies selling complex, technical products to expert buyers. We diagnose the real problem first, then run strategy, brand, web, and demand generation as one team, so nothing gets lost between specialists...
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- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Number of Employees
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- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
OK Web Studio is a full-service website development and digital marketing agency. We make small businesses more efficient, offer bespoke web design and marketing solutions that work and will attract new customers...
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- Basildon, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
SyberGrupe offers businesses the opportunity to develop a unified digital presence and attract quality leads. Our team of experts are passionate about delivering top-notch services with our core values firmly at heart: honesty, integrity, diligence and excellence in each step we take towards growing your...
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- Randburg, South Africa
- Number of Employees
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inHouse Marketing Agency is the go-to source for outstanding results. Our strategic and efficient solutions help bring businesses to their peak performance level while eliminating tedious steps. We offer exceptional insight that goes beyond marketing fundamentals, bringing success right to your office...
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- Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Number of Employees
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- Minimal Budget
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- Kyiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
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At The Charles, we craft unforgettable brand experiences. Our expert team creates strategic campaigns and digital journeys for lifestyle, beauty, luxury media & technology brands that drive impactful storytelling with lasting impressions...
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- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Breezy Hill Marketing brings decades of hands on healthcare technology experience to the marketing teams we support. Our founders have led marketing, sales, and product delivery inside healthcare companies, including interim VP of Marketing roles and leadership positions at a Fortune 500 healthcare...
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- Williston, Vermont
- Number of Employees
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- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CHARLESON assists top brands in thriving by creating captivating stories that connect them with their target audience. They integrate creativity and modern communication strategies to provide a valuable marketing experience for brands...
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- Nairobi, Kenya
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BOOSEO is an SEO and digital marketing agency serving both national and international businesses. The company focuses on a wide range of technical services, including web and software development, as well as full digital marketing solutions...
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- Bandarawela, Sri Lanka
- Number of Employees
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Stylus Marketing is a marketer that specializes in selling high-quality corporate wear and promotional goods via the wholesale channel in the marketplaces of both Canada and the United States, and it is seeing significant expansion. The answers to your problems with brand recognition may be found at Stylus...
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- Oakville, Canada
- Number of Employees
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- $80/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
At Rise, we've forged a better way for businesses to get the growth marketing services they need - and avoid costly pitfalls. Our collective of experienced freelance experts work with you from day one: auditing your business, creating an effective plan and providing tailored implementation support along the...
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- Borehamwood, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
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- $149/hr
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At American Best IT Limited, we are here to help your business reach its full potential in Bangladesh. Our team has the expertise of utilizing strategies and tools from different angles such as website marketing and UX designs for small & medium-scale businesses (SMEs), content writing, local SEO techniques...
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- Dhaka, Bangladesh
- Number of Employees
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We're a leading multi-award winning Full Service Digital Agency with a focus on helping brands do multicultural marketing...
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- Surry Hills, Australia
- Number of Employees
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- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Faceted Media is providing businesses with SEO, website build and design, branding, content, social media, and more. We are experts in what you do, and you don't really get excited when a new Google business statement is out or read every new Facebook algorithm change announcement with fervor. Each of our...
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- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
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- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
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StructureM is a growth agency that helps contractors increase their revenue by 15-50% per year. As a digital marketing agency, we offer a range of services to support your growth, including marketing strategy, website development, SEO, PPC advertising, and more...
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- Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Royal Oak, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
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- Katy, Texas
- Number of Employees
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- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
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- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
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- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
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- Average Hourly Rate
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- Number of Employees
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- Antioch, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Reno, Nevada
- Number of Employees
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- Pembroke Pines, Florida
- Number of Employees
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- $1,000 - $10,000
Sabrina Hart founded S3 Marketing Solutions LLC located in Broward County, Florida. With her extensive knowledge in customer Relations, Strategic Sales, Business Development, and Marketing Planning, she decided to use her skills to solve her clients problems in the Digital field...
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- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
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- Number of Employees
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- Number of Employees
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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.


















































