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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London AI marketing agency for B2B, B2C and ecommerce. Senior-led AEO, SEO, GEO, AI visibility, PPC & Performance Max, content, CRO and AI websites. Start with a £750 AI Visibility Audit; flexible monthly retainers from £3,000...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- AEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Clickstrike is a B2B SaaS marketing agency scaling software-as-a-service (SaaS) companies through data-driven strategies. Offering services like influencer marketing, PPC, SEO, and public relations, the agency delivers tailored campaigns that yield measurable growth. Trusted by innovative brands, Clickstrike...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Public Relations
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We specialize to Boost up businesses through our expertise of digital marketing for SEO, Google Business Profile, Landing Pages and other effective media marketing...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
OpenMoves is a performance marketing agency specializing in paid media, SEO, creative performance, and marketing automation. The agency focuses on helping businesses generate leads, increase e-commerce sales, and improve revenue through data-driven digital marketing strategies. Its services are designed to...
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- PPC
- CRO
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Northampton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Snowbird Media, based in Vancouver, Canada, delivers high-performance marketing strategies that drive measurable growth for clients. Known for achieving remarkable results for its clients, the agency excels at developing custom Facebook, Instagram, Google, and YouTube advertising solutions. From optimizing...
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- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Richmond, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We specialize in getting websites found through digital marketing: search engine optimization, pay per click, content marketing, and web design...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Skiie.org is an SEO and web development company specializing in creating high-performance websites built with SEO at their core. We help businesses optimize their online presence, offering tailored services that include website development, SEO strategy, and technical optimization. With a focus on innovative...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Ibadan, Nigeria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We're a team of digital enthusiasts passionate about delivering data-drive results. Our approach is rooted in authenticity and initiative. We strive to provide our clients with the best possible experience. Specializing in a range of services including SEO, content marketing, video SEO, analytics and...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
HQA Media is a digital marketing agency focused on helping businesses grow through tailored marketing strategies. Specializing in paid advertising, content creation, and social media management, we work closely with clients to craft personalized solutions that drive measurable results. Our hands-on approach...
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- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
CRO Digital Marketing merge user-centric psychology, data and testing with strategic marketing specifically designed to humanize your content into emotionally compelling experiences that simply convert more – turning potential customers into paying ones. It’s time to evolve and transform based on evidence...
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- PPC
- CRO
- SEO
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- San Clemente, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Catalyzing your Amazon business growth with expert solutions. With 20+ Years of Combined Experience and Expertise in Conversion Optimization, PPC Management, Product Launching, and more...
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- PPC
- CRO
- SEO
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Dover, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a data-driven marketing agency that helps therapists and coaches consistently attract private-pay clients through high-converting Google and Facebook Ads. We don't just run ads; we build full-funnel client acquisition systems that deliver mesurable ROI...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We help Amazon sellers scale with data-driven PPC strategies.Our team specializes in Amazon PPC management, crafting high-converting Sponsored Products, Brands, and Display campaigns that boost visibility, increase sales, and lower ACoS. No wasted spend just performance-focused results...
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- PPC
- CRO
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Sheridan, Wyoming
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ClickSEM specializes in advanced SEM strategies and Google Ads campaigns tailored to maximize your return on investment. We create, manage, and optimize ads to connect your business with high-intent customers at the right place and the right time...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Estepona, Spain
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A boutique agency that doesn't sacrifice quality for scale. We create custom marketing strategies for each client that focus on profit, not just visibility metrics. Get to know us and you'll see why small teams are a better fit for you...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- West Valley City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We founded UpMedico with a bold belief: no one should struggle to find great healthcare. UpMedico is a platform built to elevate medical practices and make it effortless for patients to connect with the care they deservequickly, easily, and with confidence...
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- SEO
- CRO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
SellerApp provides powerful PPC tools and insights to help Amazon sellers optimize their business, boost sales, and stay ahead of the competition...
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- PPC
- Advertising
- eCommerce
- AI Development
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- Location
- Spring, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Looking for engaging casino or sports betting software? Hire CaseoPro, your trusted iGaming solutions provider for reliable and innovative platforms...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Quezon City, Philippines
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We accelerate your growth with solutions that truly engage your customers, from brand discovery to closing the deal. Our full-service digital marketing covers everything your company needs...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
PumpUp is a Facebook ads agency that specializes in tailored ad campaigns, precise targeting, and full-service ad management for businesses across various sectors...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Paris, France
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
iGaming Agency is a specialized digital marketing firm serving casinos, sportsbooks, and gaming affiliates. The agency focuses on search engine optimisation (SEO), paid search (PPC), SMM, content and outreach, digital PR, and website development, all tailored to the unique demands of the iGaming industry...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Founder-led Meta ads for coaches, consultants and information/service businesses with converting low-ticket acquisition funnels. Buyers move towards high-ticket offers, programmes or memberships. Funnel builds are a separate service...
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- PPC
- Media Buying
- Social Media Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Jonny Swift PPC is a UK-based freelance PPC consultancy specializing in Google Ads management and performance-driven paid advertising. Focused on delivering real business outcomes, the agency helps brands generate high-quality traffic, leads, and conversions through carefully crafted and optimized campaigns...
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- PPC
- SEO
- CRO
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
We help B2B companies break through the noise, attract the right audience, beat the competition, and drive measurable growth...
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- PPC
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Esencia Agency helps aesthetic clinics, med spas, and cosmetic practices across Colombia grow through strategic digital marketing. We manage Instagram, Facebook, Google Business Profile, Meta Ads, and WhatsApp conversion flows to generate qualified patient consultations. Our bilingual team works 100% remotely...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
AGOG Marketing is a digital agency that helps brands grow online through smart strategy, clean design, and performance-focused campaigns. From SEO and content to ads and branding, we keep things simple, effective, and results-driven...
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- PPC
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Tirana, Albania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $18/hr
Digitalbüro GmbH is a Switzerland-based Google Ads agency in Bern, led by certified specialist Lucian Gruber. The company helps small and medium-sized businesses (KMU) generate measurable growth through transparent, data-driven Google Ads campaigns focused on real leads, sales, and return on investment...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- CRO
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- Location
- Bern, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ive been in digital marketing since 2004. Thats long enough for me to have seen every shortcut, every quick win, every algorithm update and every hurdle. Whats stayed consistent? Results. This comes from knowing what works the strategy, the execution, and having the understanding of how people actually behave...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Advertising
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Bamber Bridge, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
Google Ads agency for ecommerce brands. Senior operators run 200+ ecom accounts(fashion, jewelry, home decor) with 200M+ in tracked sales. Search, PMax, Shopping...
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- PPC
- eCommerce
- Media Buying
- CRO
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
WhatDigital is a full-service digital marketing agency in Riga, running campaigns on Google, Meta, Microsoft, LinkedIn, TikTok, and more since 2013. Latvia's #1 advertising agency by turnover in 2024 (52.61M revenue), with 200+ active clients across 14 countries. Certified by Google, Meta, and Microsoft, and...
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- PPC
- Media Buying
- Digital Strategy
- CRO
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Riga, Latvia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
WEBNOSTRA PERFORMANCE is a performance marketing agency since 2018, based in Phuket. Meta, Google, Telegram and Yandex ads for real estate developers and agencies (Thailand, Dubai, Turkey, Georgia), clinics, online schools, e-commerce and B2B, optimized on qualified leads and CRM deals. We bring...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
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- Location
- Phuket, Thailand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Nashville-based Kung Pow Marketing runs paid media, SEO and marketing strategy for service-based businesses, using focused 90-day sprints built around measurable outcomes such as qualified leads, pipeline and revenue...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
VOOFA is the No#1 Web Design and SEO Digital Marketing Agency in Toronto. We provide 250+ Marketing Services including Website Design, Ecommerce Web Development, SEO, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, LinkedIn Ads, YouTube Ads, Logo Design, Flyers & Brochure Designs. Contact us to learn more...
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- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Marketer Medley - Full-Service Marketing That Strikes the Right Chord! We're more than just a digital marketing firm; we're your strategic partner in growth. Our credibility is rooted in consistently elevating businesses to the top of Google rankings, doubling profits, and delivering unique, tailored...
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- Digital Services
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are a small digital marketing agency focusing on lead generation for Small to Medium businesses with a focus on Search Engine Optimization and Pay Per Click Campaigns and a proven track record of success one or two failures as well...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $45/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Visionary Marketing is a performance-driven agency helping businesses grow revenue through expert-led SEO and paid advertising - no contracts, just results...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
ReinstateAMZ is an independent Amazon Marketplace Governance advisory specialising in Amazon account reinstatement, ASIN appeals, Amazon suspension support, compliance, Brand Registry, account health, marketplace governance, and risk management. We help Amazon sellers protect, grow, and scale through...
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- Business Consulting
- PPC
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Search Berg is a reputable enterprise SEO and digital marketing agency that offers various services, including SEO, Paid Marketing, Content Marketing, Website Design and development, Social Media Management, and Reputation Management...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
A Belgrade based Meta advertising agency working with coaches, consultants and consumer brands in the United States and Europe. The whole account is the job: offer and funnel audit before launch, Meta Pixel and Conversions API tracking rebuilt so the platform optimises on correct data, five to fifteen new...
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- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
BoostenX is a digital-growth agency that helps businesses scale by delivering high-impact marketing, performance optimization, and web solutions. The agency focuses on measurable growth, leveraging best practices in digital advertising, conversion optimization, and creative design...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Transform Agency is an expert e-commerce web development agency, dedicated to delivering custom software solutions and optimizing online stores for the highest performance, speed, and conversion rates...
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- eCommerce Development
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Warsaw, Poland
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
LeadStorm Marketing isn't a "typical" agency. We don't just "run ads" or "write blogs." We partner with you to build a comprehensive demand-generation system that attracts, nurtures, and converts high-value B2B clients...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Winter Garden, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Team Solutionss offers brands a real growth opportunity. Get the opinion of our marketing audit experts...
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- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
DMT specialise in paid advertising for eCommerce businesses. As the only Premium Facebook Marketing Partner outside of the capital, we offer an outstanding service without the London price tag. Our partnership with Facebook ranks us in the top 5% of digital marketing agencies worldwide...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Social Magic was established with one goal - to help small businesses compete and grow in an intensely crowded economy...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Moone Ponds, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
SEO MAESTRO is an SEO agency in Venice Italy specialized in search engine positioning and marketing...
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- Lido, Italy
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Digon Design we specialize in helping local home improvement service companies get found online. We do this through creating striking websites for our clients, then doing everything in our power to get those websites in front of their ideal clients...
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Infinity Digital, the leading digital marketing agency in Canada, provides a diverse range of digital marketing services to help you flourish online. Our expertise includes SEO Service, PPC Service, Website design Service, Web Development Service, Graphic Design Service, App Development and more. With our...
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- Mississauga, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Mediatropy is a Singapore-based full-service digital agency with operations across 10 countries in Asia and the Middle East. The agency specializes in data-driven marketing, branding, web and app development, creative production, SEO, performance marketing, and AI-powered digital solutions. Mediatropy helps...
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- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
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- $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.
