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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Underline is an Award-winning branding and digital agency specialising in brand development, website design and digital marketing. We are an agency of strategic, creative and technology problem-solvers, helping our clients thrive in a fast-paced, digital world. We do that by putting people first always...
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- WordPress Website Design
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- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Spotty Media is a specialist hospitality marketing agency for restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, venues, events and food and drink brands across the UK, combining strategy, PR, social media, content, websites, paid social, influencer marketing and email...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Durham, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DigiTroopers is a leading digital marketing agency offering services like Web development, SEO, SMM, PPC, content marketing, and e-commerce management to help businesses grow online...
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- Web Development
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Kent, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Monarch Seo Agency is a full flash solution for your website/page online marketing struggle, We provide Services of Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Managment, Web Development, and Chat Support. We are here to make sure that no potential customer goes out of your bucket...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Web Design
- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Blazed Web Studio Digital Marketing Agency is your partner for digital success. Lets begin a journey together to make your business standout...
Top Services:
- SEO
- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Location
- Faisalabad, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
TastyPlacement is a full service digital advertising agency located in the south side of Austin, Texas. Experts in SEO, SEM, web design, analytics and social media marketing, they are they most certified agency in Central Texas and the authors of the definitive book on WordPress SEO...
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- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Our team is dedicated to delivering industry-leading results that align with your business goals. From forecasting to execution, we provide a seamless and collaborative experience, becoming an extension of your internal team. We offer a variety of services crafted to assist brands in implementing omnichannel...
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- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Loudachris is a digital marketing agency based in Adelaide, specialising in advanced SEO strategies and Google Ads management. Led by Chris Lourenco, the agency focuses on delivering tangible results for businesses, ranging from local companies to larger enterprises. Loudachris is known for its innovative...
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- SEO
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Wayville, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $190/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
PSDCenter is a Charlotte-based eCommerce development agency, specializing in major eCommerce platforms like BigCommerce, Shopify, 3dcart, Lightspeed, etc. PSDCenter also has its very own theme store where businesses can find premium themes & plugins. Apart from eCommerce design & development services...
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- Web Design
- Email Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
K2 Rankings Tech is a premier B2B digital marketing and web design agency based in the USA. We act as your brands ultimate power boost, turning complex digital challenges into measurable success. Specializing in advanced SEO, high-converting PPC campaigns, tailored WordPress/Shopify web design, and...
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- Design Services
- Web Design
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Cornerstone Marketing Agency helps law firms and service-based businesses increase visibility in both traditional search and emerging AI-driven discovery platforms. Based in Baton Rouge, the agency specializes in Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), structured data strategy, digital advertising, and growth...
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- Business Consulting
- Digital Strategy
- AI Development
- AEO
- SEO
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- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Lasting Trend is a digital marketing agency based in New York City, specializing in providing small business SEO, and tailored marketing solutions for small businesses...
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- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Reputation Management
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Earthryse is a communications firm based out of Columbus, Ohio. We help with everything from investor pitch-decks to customer brochures. Primarily focused on the tech industry...
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- Print Design
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Design Services
- PPC
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Big Rock is a leading creative agency with a fine tuned analytical approach...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Media Two stands as a prominent player in the realm of media buying, distinguished by their comprehensive approach to managing both conventional and digital acquisitions from within their organization...
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- Media Buying
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- eCommerce
- SEO
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- Location
- Raleigh , North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Reputation Rhino operates as an esteemed online reputation management firm located in the heart of New York City. Our expertise extends to serving both small- and midsize businesses, as well as individuals, with an all-encompassing array of brand management and internet marketing solutions...
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- SEO
- Affiliate Marketing
- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Our promise is digital customer experiences that deliver results...
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- Digital Services
- Advertising
- PPC
- Branding
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Three Ventures specializes in empowering businesses and their teams by utilizing customer data. social media marketing consulting, and AI to drive growth and productivity...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Roseville, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We believe that every brand touchpoint is an opportunity to make a brilliant impression. At New Communication, we blend strategy, design, and communication to turn businesses into brands people notice, trust, and choose...
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- Branding
- Package Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Print Design
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- Location
- Thessaloniki, Greece
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Your Digital Marketing Department_We deliver your message to whoever wants to receive it. What you should know before deciding to work with us_We did not start as a digital marketing agency, we were not even called 10.digital!We started in Coimbra in 2012, with only two people. The purpose was to release a...
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- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Coimbra, Portugal
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $70/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Our mission is to to deliver better relationships, service, and results while consistently accomplishing and exceeding our clients’ expectations. We strive to maintain a high level of professionalism in the eyes of our clients, the media, the industry and the public. And, of course, to get people talking...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners (BSSP) is an independent creative agency headquartered in Sausalito, California, with additional offices in New York City. Founded in 1993, the agency is renowned for blending bold creative with strategic insight, offering full-service advertising, digital marketing, brand...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Sausalito, California
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Our "Google esque" approach to working environments helps to develop creativity. Staff can relax in a hammock, shoot some pool or even play on a game console... when they're not working on your project of course.We have always strived to adopt a transparant approach whe working with all our clients. This is...
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- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Rioks is a data-driven strategic B2B marketing consultancy that is providing niche-specific services Globally for the startups and businesses of any size.Our core competency is in inbound marketing, content maketing and SEO, as well as organic leads generation through multiple channels...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Business Consulting
- Web Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $37/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Actify Media is a web design and internet marketing company providing quality, profitable websites that increase visitors and revenue for your business...
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- PPC
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Pompano Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
First Page is a digital marketing agency in Singapore that focuses on understanding clients' business goals and tailoring digital solutions to meet their marketing needs...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
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- Location
- Singapore, Singapore
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We were founded by John Muller. He was renowned for his kick-ass design work. Jim Brown joined the shop in 2005 and put an emphasis on strategy and media. The result was the perfect combination of strong creative blended with even stronger thinking...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
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- Location
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Milia Marketing creates solutions that drive results for Small and Medium-sized businesses. Milia Marketing thrives on building relationships - approaching every project and campaign with care and creativity backed by data and strategy to help their clients do better marketing...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Part of our goal at Digital Hub Australia has been to help businesses make an impact online through user-friendly, functional and stunning websites. We are proud to continue to achieve this goal and transform businesses from good to great. As a well-established web design company in Sydney, you can trust us...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We offer data-driven digital strategies and sustainable results. Ours is a performance-based model. We have no contracts and are very vested in the success of all of our clients. We pride ourselves on long-term, mutually beneficial relationships. Our first client ever (10+ years ago) is still with us to...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Westlake Village, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We create outstanding websites and online marketing campaigns...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Bangor, Maine
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Web design, Website development, graphic design, Local SEO, Advertising, Yelp and google PPC management...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We are a full-service digital marketing agency. Fueled by coffee, our experienced team helps your business grow through proven digital marketing strategies...
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- PPC
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
We're a digital marketing agency based in Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 10 years of experience, we're confident that we'll be able to help you increase your marketing ROI...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $145/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
YellowWebMonkey is an award-winning web design agency since 2009 and 100% of our team members are either military veterans or military family members. We are Google and Shopify Partners and also specialize in Wordpress websites...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Hewitt, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $115/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Webplanners is a digital marketing agency that consistently delivers results. Our team consists of SEO strategists, copywriters, designers, coders, and social media experts who are helping clients reach their SEO and digital marketing goals.In addition to our established SEO, local search engine...
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- PPC
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Marketing moves fast and the tools and tactics that worked yesterday may not work today. If you aren’t moving forward, you’re falling behind. We’re here to help you find the gaps, connect the dots, leverage your resources, and position yourself for success...
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- PPC
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $165/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Internet Business Idea and Marketing's goal is to lower our clients Cost per Acquisition (CPA) and/or increasing Return on Investments (ROI) while saving time. If you’re a new business, established business, a non-profit organization, start-up company, in need of business ideas, marketing, or maybe some...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
To guide marketing strategy as a whole and market effectively to your targets on their buying journey, Element-R works closely with your team and gets to know your customers first. We listen to your story and your buyers. We'll know what buyers care about and where they go for information as we re-define your...
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- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Cary, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Ervin & Smith is a leading digital agency that has been recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s 5,000 fastest growing companies and one of the best places to work by Advertising Age...
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- PPC
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Development
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- Location
- Omaha, Nebraska
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Top Page Rankers is an Award-Winning Digital Marketing Agency in USA and a pioneer in providing a full suite of software development services...
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- PPC
- Email Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $12/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Are you searching for someone to design your ideal website or create ads for your business? Look no further. VentraLocal is a family-owned and operated business and we help your business rise above the "clutter". We take your ideas and visions with a dash of our creativity and bring them together to give you...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Cremicro is the Growth Hacking Agency that takes businesses from their current level to the summit step by step...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Pattrns was founded on years of first class experience in all elements of biddable media from Search Ads 360, Google Ads and Meta Ads. We are accredited on all major platforms and have been in the game long enough to know more than a few of the industrys best kept secrets...
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- PPC
- Digital Marketing
- CRO
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Sprout Communications is a full-service marketing organization specializing in nurturing relationships and building brands. We take pride in our reputation for providing exceptional service at an affordable cost to small businesses, nonprofits, and other organizations who need help growing their business...
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- PPC
- Web Development
- SEO
- Video Production
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- Location
- Topeka, Kansas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Digital products can be brought to life quickly and efficiently with prototyping. By leveraging the power of process, marketing results become achievable in a timely manner.At KRFTWRK, our services include rapid production for web-based and mobile applications that maximize your ROI...
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- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $99/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
BlueHat Marketing is an online marketing powerhouse dedicated to helping businesses reach their fullest potential. Our strategies help boost website visibility, thereby allowing customers easy access and creating a seamless end-to-end user experience...
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- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Montreal, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Liqui-Site is a digital agency with an inspiring mission: to fuel leads, maximize sales and advance higher profitability using the power of innovative relationships and solutions for social good...
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- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- CRO
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- Location
- Hoboken, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mediacharge - Scaling Marketing for the Worlds Most Ambitious BrandsOperating in 14 European languages, Mediacharge doesn't just run campaigns, they engineer performance marketing, revenue marketing, and digital brand building with unmatched precision...
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- Location
- Munich, Germany
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $130/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
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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.



















































