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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Huckleberry Branding is a full-service branding and marketing agency in Nashville, TN. Our team fuses one-of-a-kind creative solutions with proven growth marketing strategies to help businesses better connect with and engage their customers and stand out among their competition. Our agile approach involves...
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- Branding
- Graphic Design
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Show more
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Grow your business with our personalized, result-driven digital marketing strategy, which includes Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Google Ads (SEM), and Content Marketing...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Micropixel, the WordPress development & SEO Company has been serving brands and customers in the digital space through its terrific design, development and branding services...
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- SEO
- PPC
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Ahmedabad, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Stop wasting time and money on efforts that don’t get you results. Let us target your ideal clients with real-time value and increase your sales...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- Branding
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- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Webocta Experts in Technical Optimization & Digital Excellence. We specialize in delivering innovative, results-driven digital marketing strategies tailored to enhance brand visibility and business growth. Our services include Website Development, SEO, PPC, Social Media Management, Content Creation...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Advertising
- Show more
- Location
- Kolkata, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Looking for an all in one Digital Marketing Company near Philadelphia? Boomtown Internet Group is a premier Digital Marketing Company, specialized in web design and SEO services located near Philadelphia provides web solutions that help you Grow BIG Online.As a reputed web site design company we incorporate a...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Wayne, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
WISE Digital Partners is your wise choice for financial digital marketing. As a San Diego-based agency serving clients globally, we navigate the complexities of digital marketing to help great companies flourish. Our deep-rooted partnerships with clients reflect our commitment to mutual growth...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Branding
- Show more
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
DAVID.MARKET is a small team digital and creative agency in NY dedicated to helping growing creative brands jumpstart their growth, sales, leads, and brand visibility through expert digital advertising, SEO, web design, and more...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Silverback Strategies is a pay-per-click firm offering paid search, paid social, CTV, display, and performance creative under one roof, with incrementality testing across the full media mix. It helped Apple Federal Credit Union cut cost per application by 69% in 50 days...
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- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- SEO
- PPC
- Advertising
- Show more
- Location
- Reston, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mad Mind Studios, based in Los Angeles, is your go-to for comprehensive branding, web design, and SEO solutions. From custom websites to logo and packaging design, animation, pitch decks, and both on-site and off-site SEO, we're dedicated to positioning your brand for success...
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- Web Design
- Design Services
- Logo Design
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Culver City, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The Web Surgery is an award-winning strategic digital agency specialising in Branding, Web Design, Digital Marketing Strategy, PPC, SEO, Photography, Content Creation and Video Production.We are committed to providing exceptional results for clients through strategic thinking, creativity and innovation...
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- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Online Marketing Standard is the top digital marketing firm focused on helping small businesses maximize ROI from their marketing dollars through cutting-edge marketing tactics and techniques...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Clermont, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Antygen.pl focuses on offering high quality SEO services. It is aware of the competition in the SEO market and aims not only to achieve the best result, but above all to do the job as well as possible, with the utmost care and focus on the needs of the client. Our company focuses on professionalism...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Location
- Poznan, Poland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are passionate consultants and marketers, dedicated to designing and implementing digital strategies that deliver the right solutions for your brand. Our expertise in social media and PPC ensures your brand grows with real, measurable results. Every brand is unique, so we craft solutions that align with...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Cluj-Napoca, Romania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're a ChatGPT Ads agency for Shopify brands. Shoppers now ask ChatGPT what to buy and purchase inside the conversation, a channel that converts about 2x higher than Google or Meta and is still cheap to run. We build and manage your campaigns on a flat monthly retainer, and if we don't beat your current...
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- PPC
- eCommerce
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
3+ Years Experience | One to One Service | +250% Sales Increase in first 2 weeks for past clients | Full-Service Amazon Agency...
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- PPC
- Branding
- SEO
- Location
- Wigan, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Agência Converse is a Brazilian performance-driven Martech specialized in building predictable revenue engines for B2B companies and high-ticket businesses. We integrate branding, paid media, inbound marketing and CRM into a single growth architecture aligned with sales...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- Content Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Salvador, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Miami digital marketing agency since 2011. Websites, SEO and AI search, Google Business Profile, Google and Meta ads, social media and content in English and Spanish. Rated 4.9★ on Google. No contracts. Call (305) 351-3103...
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- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are an award-winning media planning and buying agency.We are an independent advertising agency based near Cardiff, South Wales. We offer an expert, impartial media planning and buying service across all media platforms. Our passionate team share many years of multimedia expertise, tailoring bespoke...
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- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Penarth, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We are certified digital marketing experts. We provide advanced SEO, PPC & CRM marketing services for SMBs, agencies and large entreprises. Contact us! We go beyond delivering great ideas...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Award-Winning Full-Stack Marketing Agency in the Heart of Duluth, Minnesota. We're not your typical marketing firm From market research, advertising, and branding to public relations, digital marketing, and website design, our services are designed to meet your businesses needs!...
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- Digital Services
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Duluth, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We design and develop beautiful Squarespace and Shopify websites, help brands build strong online strategies and turn visitors into clients...
Top Services:
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Marketing
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Utah web design and AI automation studio. Custom-coded websites, local SEO and AI lead follow-up that help small businesses win more calls and inquiries...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- AI Development
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Pleasant Grove, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
New North was born from a desire to help B2B tech companies succeed at marketing in a way that removes mystery from the equation. From day one, nothing has been more important than helping our clients break free of the old paradigms and chart a path together for growth. We focus on results, we avoid jargon...
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- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Frederick, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
At Pod Digital Marketing, your success is our success. We provide a joined-up and innovative marketing approach for businesses across the UK. Whether you are looking for Web Design, SEO, Social, PPC or more, we have the skilled workforce to drive more leads and sales for your business...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
- Web Development
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- Location
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are a creative agency focused on strategy, design, and advertising. Our mission is to develop brands that are bold, powerful, and unforgettable...
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- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- SEO
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Meridian, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
CHANGE IS GOOD Whether it’s disruptive ideas changing the future or companies evolving to make the “now” a whole lot better, at Cherish PR we believe that change is good. We make change happen by promoting it...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Email Marketing
- Public Relations
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
We help e-commerce brands scale by bringing data driven decisions and creativity together for a full-funnel marketing approach...
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- Email Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Avenue 25 provides branding and web development to traditional and online marketing, SEO and graphic design services...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We are a Los Angeles based ROI-Driven digital marketing agency. Our group of experienced industry experts are determined to fill in the marketing gaps that companies face in today's ever-changing technological world. We offer tailored solutions for Paid Search, Email Marketing, SEO, Product Placement, Media...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Hawthorne Advertising is a full-service brand response advertising agency headquartered in Los Angeles. We are woman-owned, privately held, independent and innovation driven...
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- Advertising
- Direct Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Show more
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
Award-winning Performance Marketing agency, specialising in Paid Media, SEO, web development, social media and creative services. The largest performance marketing agency in Southeast Asia (now present in Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong)...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- SEO
- Show more
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
OggaDoon PR and Digital Media is a digital marketing, social media and PR agency based in Bristol, serving clients across the UK and beyond. We specialise in cyber, high tech, prop tech, health tech, green, from B2B to B2C, co-ops to multinational companies, CICs to startups. We're working with clients...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Bristol, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Outrankco, an SEO and digital marketing agency in Singapore, specializes in a wide range of internet and online marketing solutions...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Advertising
- SEO
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Atiba is a leading technology consulting and services company that specializes in delivering innovative solutions to businesses across various industries, specializing in SharePoint consulting...
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- CRM Consulting
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Cybersecurity
- IT Services
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
CRP Marketing is an award-winning digital marketing agency specializing in Search Engine Marketing. Based out of Northern California, we work with brands of all sizes to help increase brand awareness, generate sales or leads, optimizing customer retention, and improving company reputation...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Location
- Chico, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Digital marketing and PR for businesses that want more. Paid ads, social media, influencer marketing, SEO / GEO, PR, and overall marketing strategy back by over 40 years in the industry...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Minnetonka, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Sculpt is a B2B social media marketing agency. Clients hire us to grow their audience, reach high-value prospects, and close more deals with paid & organic social media. We believe scopes should be flexible, pricing should be flat, and your goals should be met. ?...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Location
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
At Wildcat Digital, we understand the drive and ambition behind every business. We adapt to your team's needs and deliver ROI through SEO, PPC, web design, and social media management. We strive to bring that ambition to life with our expert digital marketing strategies, helping businesses reach new heights...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
StrategicDB Corporation specializes in delivering comprehensive support to marketing agencies and businesses across various industries. Our focus encompasses a wide spectrum of services, including digital marketing, analytics, marketing automation, and data solutions...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- King City, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Bingo Digital Marketing is a full-service web design and digital marketing agency based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. Founded in 2015, we specialize in building high-performance websites on WordPress and modern static stacks (Astro + Cloudflare). Our services include custom web design, SEO, Google Ads...
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- Web Design
- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Social Hustle, we value lifelong partnerships as the foundation of our business. With 5-star reviews on Facebook, Google and more. Social Hustle provides cutting-edge brand strategies, websites, and ROI driven marketing campaigns...
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- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Video Production
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- Location
- Idaho Falls, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Youtech is an integrated marketing and development agency that stops at nothing to bring the utmost value to our clients. We use our signature blend of intelligent data and inspiration to bring our clients new business through expertly crafted marketing, development, branding, and public relations.As a...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Naperville, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Front Page Advantage has been helping SMEs get the best return from their marketing budget since 2006. Were a family owned business based in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Typically the first person you speak to will be either Chris or Lucy, our business owners, so you can get a great insight in what our values are...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Get to market louder & faster, with development, advertising, and RevOps automations that will make your brand stand out. Join a host of clients that are standing out in the VR, Crypto, Entertainment, and High-Tech startup spaces...
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- Branding
- PPC
- Advertising
- VR/AR
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- Location
- Calgary, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
We are consistently ranked as one of the top B2B agencies, and top eCommerce and eLearning developers...
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- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
PANDAROSE is a technology consulting company based in Spruce Grove, Alberta, serving Edmonton-area businesses and organizations across Canada. We bring managed IT, custom software development, web design and digital marketing together under one team...
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- IT Services
- Software Development
- Web Development
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Spruce Grove, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $195/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Introducing Instaboost Media a Google Premier Partner, your localized and award-winning ally for global digital marketing triumph!...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We are serious about growing our client's business! Our eCommerce Marketing Agency is intent on getting 10 times more conversions for your business. Call us today...
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
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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.
