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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TBH Creative is a web design and digital marketing agency that solves problems and drives measurable results...
Top Services:
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Carmel, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
With more than a decade of digital marketing agency experience, Volume Nine believes success is measured in long-term relationships and ongoing results.We have seen how other agencies operate, and we know that there is a better way to “do” digital marketing...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
inBeat Agency is a creator-led marketing agency that helps brands to achieve critical business goals. Whether its breaking into a new market, increasing conversion rates, or building brand authority, the agencys tried-and-tested formula for creator partnerships leads businesses to leverage social me...
Top Services:
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- CRO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
APlus Net Solutions is an SEO company specializing in online marketing services. The SEO consultants employ proven techniques, advanced technology, and a network of specialists to deliver effective online marketing results...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Cameron, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Discover an improved method for redefining company objectives and attaining higher conversion rates in a natural manner. We provide our clients with comprehensive solutions that are aligned with their business objectives. Our commitment and data-driven methodology are geared toward delivering the RESULTS that...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Services
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Homebush West, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Nighthawk Marketing is an award-winning web design company and woman-owned small business (WOSB) with offices in the Twin Cities and Washington DC. Founded in 2001, our agency focuses on developing and executing digital strategies across channels, including government marketing...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
The Kreativs is where innovation meets design! We craft stunning, high-performing websites that help businesses stand out and succeed. From sleek branding to seamless user experiences, we blend creativity with strategy to deliver results. Whether you're a startup or an established brand, we bring your vision...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Umbrella is a full-service digital solutions agency with six years of expertise across all spheres of digital implementation for businesses of every scale and industry. Based in Toronto, we help you stay ahead in the fast-evolving digital landscape by acting as an extension of your team, crafting tailored...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
- Software Development
- PPC
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Local SEO & GEO agency helping restaurants, resorts, clinics, and local businesses get found on Google Maps, Search, and AI engines like ChatGPT...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- SEO
- AEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Wojo Design is a full service website design agency founded in 2004 by 3 Internet entrepreneurs who love building awesome websites. We boost website performance by designing a better user experience. Great design aligns business goals with user needs and drives increased conversions. Whether you want to sell...
Top Services:
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We sell convenience. We organize your marketing goals and set everything up for you like a red carpet so that you and walk down the aisle and can achieve the success that you crave...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Tucson, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DCP Crea is a digital agency with offices in Los Angeles, Istanbul, and Izmir. Since 2011, we deliver web design, SEO, PPC, and social media marketing for startups, SMBs, and mid-market brands. Cross-cultural perspective, measurable results...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Trustworthy Digital helps RIAs and financial advisors build qualified pipeline by connecting marketing strategy, channel execution, conversion, and measurement through our Revenue Performance System...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- AEO
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Brentwood, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
At Time Booster Marketing, were passionate about one thing: delivering results that matter to your business. Based in Buea, we are the trusted and dedicated full-service digital marketing agency that provides businesses with cost-effective digital marketing solutions across Cameroon and Africa, offering...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
We help service-based small business owners quit wasting resources on underperforming digital marketing efforts by filling in the gaps of your online presence with result-driven web design, SEO & advertising so you can get back to running your business!...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Bedford, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Made Right Media focuses on doing things that actually move the needle. Services include research and strategy, branding and creative, website design and development, SEO, and Google Ads. Made Right Media has a long list of clients from a broad range of industries, and have deep expertise in anything...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Boise, Idaho
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Senior-only commercial diagnosis and intervention when marketing activity no longer matches commercial results...
Top Services:
- Digital Strategy
- Business Consulting
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- CRO
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- Location
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
BM Digital Marketing Agency in Dubai is a distinguished firm with 15 years of experience across diverse industries. Renowned for its expertise in digital marketing, the agency offers a comprehensive range of services including SEO, PPC advertising, social media marketing, and software development. With a...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- eCommerce Development
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Level Up Social Pro helps local businesses get found online, look more professional, and turn more visitors into calls, quotes, and customers. We specialize in website design, Google Business Profile optimization, local SEO, paid advertising, social media, and the behind-the-scenes tracking that ties it all...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Lake Havasu City, Arizona
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Titan Blue Australia is a Broadbeach-based Gold Coast digital agency specialising in web design, AI Search, AEO, GEO, social media and digital marketing. Founded by Richie and Angela Zengoski, the agency has supported businesses across Australia for over 25 years...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- SEO
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Broadbeach, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Unitec Digital, we work closely together to create digital services Dubai that are designed to meet your business needs. Our team focuses on delivering high-quality services that help your business grow and succeed online. From website design to digital marketing, we use the best strategies to make sure...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $35/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Crynet started as a data-driven digital marketing agency but has quickly grown to be full-service marketing agency with representatives in 3 continents. Crynet offers a wide range of support services for ICOs and Blockchain Driven Business, such as Multinational Legal Support, Blockchain Development and Tech...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Red Wall Marketing offers marketing services, consulting and education to small businesses. We give you the help you need to grow your business...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- SEO
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- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Lara Spence and her team specialize in business-smart WordPress responsive web design and clear copy writing. We do web copy, enewsletter content creation, brochure writing and article writing. We also offer web design, search engine optimization services (SEO), pay per click advertising (PPC) and content...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Digital Meal is Perth's leading boutique digital agency that is focused on delivering real value. If you want SEO, UX driven web design, or any type of ROI based digital marketing, then let's chat!...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Riverton, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Blunet digital marketing puts the power of and creative advertising in the reach of all businesses. With a comprehensive mix of digital channels and extreme consumer focus, Blunet digital marketing delivers creative marketing solutions that specially customized for your business...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Amman, Jordan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Marketing For You is a digital marketing agency which provides digital marketing services for small and mid-size businesses...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AdWEJ is a full-service digital marketing agency. We’ve been providing a wide range of services to clients of all industries that want elevate their digital footprint to generate revenue...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- CRO
- CRM Consulting
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- Location
- Cancun, Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Leading Full-Stack, ‘A-to-Z’ Amazon Agency...
Top Services:
- PPC
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Founded in 2010, Hunter Digital is a digital marketing agency that brings over 80 years of combined experience helping brands grow their online sales through smart, measurable marketing. Results-driven, our Paid Search, Google Shopping & Social Media Advertising expertise is unmatched...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media 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
We help businesses win more customers on Google and on their website. Website design, SEO, Google & Facebook Ads, & more...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Lancaster, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Webential is a top digital agency specializing in web development, digital marketing, and design services. With over a decade of experience, they offer SEO, PPC, custom web development, and e-commerce solutions...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- UI/UX Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Foster City, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
John Welches started Red Mallard more than ten years ago. Ever the avid networker, John saw an urgent need in Southern California’s business community for honest, story-driven content partners. For many years John worked alone, helping clients bring their stories to life with creative content...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Orange County, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Founded in 2003, Diseño Communications is a full-service B2B marketing agency providing integrated branding, advertising and design services to the life science, cybersecurity, professional services and technology industries. Our comprehensive approach increases brand engagement, deepens customer...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Carlsbad, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Third Marble is a certified Google Premier Partner, making us one of the Top 3% of all Google Partners. Google Ads Management, SEO/AI and Websites. Our processes allow us to offer extremely competitive prices to small businesses that don't want to spend a fortune on advertising. No contracts...
Top Services:
- PPC
- SEO
- AEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We've developed a process that is designed to bring new prospective customers to your website and turn them into leads. After working with over 1,000 customers across the United States and the entire world, we have a pretty good idea what works and what doesn't...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Waukesha, Wisconsin
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Lab 916 is the leader in Amazon optimization. We help companies of all sizes launch and grow products in a fraction of the time and cost of a traditional in-house team...
Top Services:
- PPC
- Affiliate Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Agência de performance digital...
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- PPC
- Advertising
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
BreezeMaxWeb® is Canada's premier Media Solutions provider. We offer customized online media solutions and strategies to dental clinics across the country! As a Premier Google, Shopify, Facebook Marketing, Yelp Advertising, and MailChimp Partner, our one-stop-shop product line is ideally suited for small to...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Turnkey digital solutions - we lead your business ideas into profitable businesses: prime-level WordPress websites and strategic marketing including SEO and multi-channel advertising campaigns based on data analyse...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Kharkiv, Ukraine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Certified Filipino SEO agency in Philippines offering complete SEO digital marketing services. . 15 years of expertise onsite & offsite. Offers the most credible solution for your online visibility, ranking & traffic. SEO Manila provides a full scope of SEO services both onsite and offsite...
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- SEO
- Advertising
- Web Development
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- Location
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Were a dedicated team of digital marketing experts, creatives, developers & SEO specialists. We help local businesses spend smart on digital marketing and outpace the competition...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Ottawa, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Crunch Fource is an experienced full service digital agency who values your business and your goals. Trust decades of Brand and Marketing experience with proven results and engaging strategies. With decades of experience under our belt you won't find a more well versed team!...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- Yorkton, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Rizer Technology Solutions is an award winning and 5-star reviewed creative web agency specializing in developing and promoting businesses online through innovative website design, website development, and online marketing strategies. Our specialty is working closely with companies in understanding their...
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- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
The NAV43 team, headed by two of Canada's top digital professionals, specializes in transforming businesses through SEO, advertising, and analytics. Through sophisticated analysis of consumer behavior, their strategies go beyond Google to deliver extraordinary results - sparking declining brands or launching...
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- PPC
- SEO
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We help international brands, e-commerce, b2b, and startups reach their full potential through growth and data-driven pay-per-click marketing and performance advertising...
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- PPC
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cagliari, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Herdl is a premier award-winning SEO agency with an international reputation for amazing outcomes. Our talented, data-driven team unites research tactics, knowledge in analytics, and creative prowess to design campaigns that intensify traffic flow and conversions...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Metric PPC is an ad agency that operates with a technical finesse to help their clients reach success. With ten years of Google Ads expertise under the belt of its director, they have offices in Montana and Arizona-ready to take on any challenge!...
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- Location
- Bozeman, Montana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
With the help of Carl Ocab Digital Marketing, businesses across the Philippines can get noticed online! We've been featured in some of the most prestigious publications like Forbes Magazine and Entrepreneur. That's not all, though - our data-driven digital marketing services are second to none when it comes...
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- Location
- Muntinlupa, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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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.
