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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Found Search Marketing is a data-driven paid media agency specializing in performance marketing, advanced data analytics, and customer acquisition strategies...
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- CRO
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
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- Location
- Fishers, Indiana
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
A3H Consultants is a full-stack digital marketing agency based in New Delhi, India. We provide digital marketing, branding, technology, and strategy solutions to grow your digital footprint and make your brand shine...
Top Services:
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
- Web Design
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- Location
- Delhi, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
ArtX Pro is a trusted digital marketing agency that helps businesses improve their online presence through SEO, social media marketing, web development, PPC, branding, and e-commerce services...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- eCommerce
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $25/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Ixoric Technologies is a leading digital marketing and tech solutions company based in Hajipur,Bihar India. We offer 360° services including SEO, website development, branding, paid ads, and healthcare performance marketing...
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- SEO
- PPC
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New Town, India
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $10/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Offering Marketing, Video Production, and Branding Services. Deksia has collaborated with hundreds of companies to produce fruitful alliances and quantifiable outcomes across a wide range of industries. The agency has a diverse team of internal experts who enjoy working together and are inspired by the job we...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
- Branding
- PPC
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- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Wallaroo Media is a full service digital marketing agency that specializes in scaling small to medium size brands and serves Entertainment Industry, Beauty industry, Baby Product industry, Banking/Finance and many more...
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- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Provo, Utah
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
By putting our clients' marketing on the move and fusing creativity with data, we assist them in succeeding. We regularly examine, analyse, and refine data while embracing smart design as the core of our growth-driven strategy. These methods enable us to swiftly assess and modify our marketing initiatives in...
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- Web Development
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As a leading Orlando advertising agency, were here to give you back time, enhance your sales efforts, and offer actionable advice through carefully considered, results-driven marketing strategies. Its our job to help you tell your story, connect with your audience, and tap into new opportunities. You tell us...
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- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Mission Web Marketing is a Santa Barbara-based digital marketing agency offering custom strategies in SEO, paid advertising, web design, and analytics. With over two decades of experience, the agency helps clients increase visibility, drive traffic, and generate measurable ROI through tailored online...
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- WordPress Website Design
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Santa Barbara, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Softline Solutions is a performance-focused digital marketing agency with offices in La Crescenta (Los Angeles), California, and West Palm Beach, Florida. They offer a full suite of services including SEO, paid search, social advertising, inbound marketing, programmatic and franchise marketing designed to...
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- Advertising
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- PPC
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- Location
- La Crescenta-Montrose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- SEO
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- Location
- Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Globe Runner is a Texan boutique agency that's been serving digital goodness since 2008. Our services include search engine optimization (SEO), search engine marketing (SEM), content marketing, advertising (PPC), branding and marketing automation...
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- Web Design
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- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Addison, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Legal Internet Marketing (operated by SLS Consulting, Inc.) is a seasoned digital marketing agency specializing in online marketing for law firms. With over two decades of experience, the firm offers services such as search engine optimization (SEO), responsive web design, content marketing, social media...
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- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Pasadena, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
At Digital Destination, we believe your online and mobile strategies should be simple and straight forward. You want to Be Found, Be First, and Be Chosen. We conduct a free, comprehensive analysis and customized review of your current online presence so you kinow where your current strategies are working...
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- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We’re an interesting mix of people and we see ourselves as a team of experts. We all have different areas of expertise but they complement each other, and they touch different areas of digital marketing. All of us have a different background and we bring different skills to the table, but we have a few...
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- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We have attracted some magnificent humans to our team, with the skills and know-how to scale any e-commerce projects. Our team of experts is not afraid to challenge themselves or to think ahead...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Helping SME's grow and scale with strategic sales and marketing advice which is continuously tested and measured, refined and automated...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Email Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Next Door SEO offers premium and custom search engine optimization solutions to local businesses...
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- eCommerce
- PPC
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- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At Drexler, thoughtfulness, originality, and attention to detail are the basis for every product we design, build, and market...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- eCommerce Development
- PPC
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- Location
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Company of development and Design of Web Pages, adaptable Web Pages for mobile devices, design of virtual online stores for electronic commerce (Ecommerce), SEO Positioning and Optimization of Web Pages in search engines, SEM digital internet marketing in search engines, marketing in social networks...
Top Services:
- Web Development
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Design
- UI/UX Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Bogota, Colombia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We specialize in creative & marketing solutions for home services companies that are tired of the leads provided as a Homeadvisor Pro or Thumbtack Pro. These lead generation companies can be costly and ineffective and in most cases are the only ones making money from your services. Creactive fills the void...
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- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Huntington Beach, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We are data-driven innovators. And we’re not afraid to do things a little differently. We combine technology and creativity to power sophisticated marketing solutions. Since 2008 we’ve been developing our in-house technology to create innovative marketing campaigns that meet potential customer needs and...
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- Digital Marketing
- eCommerce
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Tel Aviv, Israel
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
VentureMedia360 offers Jackson SEO Services and Digital Marketing Agency services. We have been the trusted go to company for SEO in Jackson for many years. Our professional team, attention to details and advanced marketing strategies have helped many business owners not only generate more business, but...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Madison, Mississippi
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We’re a full-service digital marketing company that truly listens to our clients. We specialize in bespoke solutions, and never recommend a marketing plan without knowing a business and its goals. We’re well-equipped and positioned to serve the needs of our clients today and to help them scale for the...
Top Services:
- WordPress Website Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Denver, Colorado
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
New Wave Digital Designs is a web design, SEO and graphic design agency located in central New Jersey. We service small and mid-size companies of all industries...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- eCommerce Development
- WordPress Website Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Newark, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
DesignME Marketing is a digital growth agency. We build beautiful websites designed to engage visitors and convert traffic to revenue. Every page has a purpose! Beyond the build, our clients receive targeted traffic via Search Engine Optimization (SEO), paid ad, and social media campaigns that get real...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Design
- 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
We help businesses of all sizes to become the dominant authority in their industry by implementing customized marketing strategies designed to nurture growth and increase sales...
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- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Kelowna, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
iFreshly Digital specializes in offering Fractional CMO services (think Part-time Chief Marketing Officer) to help mission-driven Cannabis brands, dispensaries and ancillary services get and keep customers longer through marketing strategy and leadership. We love helping your business grow!...
Top Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- PPC
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- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $250/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
We're an insight driven digital and tech agency. Helping businesses find that hidden margin. Ask us a question in Messenger for more!...
Top Services:
- eCommerce
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are a full-service digital marketing agency based in Glasgow. We have been on the digital marketing scene for more than 10 years. Our experience in website development and online marketing is invaluable to any growing business. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of digital marketing services to our...
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- SEO
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Marketing Toolbox is a Digital Marketing agency based in Sofia, Bulgaria, but offering services internationally in three languages: Bulgarian, English, and Spanish. We offer SEO, SEM, PPC, Website Development and other digital services...
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- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $40/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
We fuel growth for cleantech, agritech and next-gen manufacturers through expert marketing, web design and HubSpot...
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- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- SEO
- Web Design
- PPC
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- Location
- Worcester, Massachusetts
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Origo offers a platform solution for fast-growth, mid-market companies, that enables operational improvement. We give our partners the people, process, tech, and data that they need to accelerate their growth, scale operations, while reducing their overhead...
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- Call Centers
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- Business Consulting
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- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
We Work To Ensure That Your Brand Effectually Reflects Your Companys Identity And Story...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Teaneck, New Jersey
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
agencyQ is a multi-award winning, full-service digital transformation agency based in DC. We draw upon our knowledge of technology, strategy and design to craft unique solutions that have a real-world impact—from groundbreaking applications to exciting digital experiences...
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- Web Design
- Web Development
- UI/UX Design
- Email Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
InterActive Circle is a dynamic digital marketing agency that will take your business to the next level. Our unique approach combines web development, SEO optimization, social media campaigning and PPC strategies – all working in tandem towards strengthening your online presence and achieving tangible...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
In today's day and age where consumer choice is more important than ever before, businesses must strive to be channel agnostic. This allows us at BOUTIQUE to provide our customers with a strategic approach. Led by experts in their particular fields, you can expect an approach that's outside of conventional...
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- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Media Buying
- SEO
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- Location
- Leeds, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
When it comes to digital marketing, you deserve an agency that doesn't make empty promises. SeoTuners is here for businesses that want tangible results from SEO. Our team is dedicated to helping your website achieve a positive presence in search engine rankings through proven whitehat strategies...
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- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- Thousand Oaks, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
At LSM, we understand that success is built from providing a great online experience for customers. As the 2018 Google Premier Partner winner for 'Growing Businesses Online,' we know how to drive profitable results by creating user-friendly websites. We are also adept in launching scalable advertising...
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- SEO
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- Location
- Brentwood, Tennessee
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
Zo Digital Japan is the go-to bilingual agency in Tokyo for all digital marketing needs! Our unique portfolio encompasses everything from On Page SEO, Content Marketing and PPC Ads to Conversion Optimization. And that's not all: we strategically team up with local partners to offer services even beyond our...
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- CRO
- Content Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Minato City, Japan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
TheHypeSociety is pioneering the digital marketing game. We're transforming how our clients get seen, heard and remembered—through tailored strategies that engage their audience like never before. It's time to take your brand further with revolutionary results!...
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- Location
- Southbank, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As the fastest-growing performance marketing agency in Denmark since 2016, Obsidian Digital specializes in providing effective digital solutions for Nordic clients. Our expertise ranges from paid social media and search engine advertising to SEO services and marketing automation - all carefully crafted with...
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- Content Marketing
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- København, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Propellant Media is a digital powerhouse that gives businesses of all shapes and sizes the tools they need to take their online presence to new heights. From start-ups striving for success to political candidates running for office, retailers revamping their commerce systems or legal practices sprucing up...
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- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
As specialists in the field, Sillyfish understands that every business has its own unique story to tell. That’s why our team of experienced experts takes pride in providing tailored solutions based on your individual journey and brand – no cookie-cutters here! Drawing upon years spent at some of the...
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- Digital Marketing
- CRO
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- Location
- South Yarra, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Market 8 is an innovative agency that empowers SaaS firms to thrive and achieve unprecedented success. Countless B2B SAAS businesses have already achieved remarkable results by leveraging Market 8’s expertise- high-growth startups and many leading enterprise giants have reaped millions in additional ARR...
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- Location
- Miami, Florida
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Looking to get ahead in the eCommerce landscape? Our full-stack growth agency is here to help! With over four decades of experience, we provide our clients with the necessary tools and strategies they need for success. We specialize in emerging industries on Amazon – giving ambitious businesses an edge...
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- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $49/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Tiny Planet Digital is your go-to provider for online marketing solutions. Our specialty? Impactful digital strategies tailored to the unique needs of businesses around the world, from website development and social media management to ecommerce consulting. We help you create an authoritative presence so that...
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- Location
- Vancouver, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Jumpfactor is a B2B marketing company that has won awards and focuses on lead generation for businesses. Our strategies combine Account Based Marketing (ABM), B2B SEO, B2B Inbound Marketing, B2B Lead Nurturing, and B2B Optimized Web Design to produce effective strategies that produce results...
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- Location
- Toronto, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Number of Employees
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SEO vs PPC: Which Is right for your business?
| Feature | PPC (Paid Ads) | SEO (Organic) |
| Speed | Fast (live in hours) | Slow (3 to 12 months to rank) |
| Cost | Paid per click; each click costs | High effort, "Free" clicks |
| Trust | Moderate (some users skip ads) | High (users trust organic more) |
| Longevity | Traffic stops when the budget ends | Assets last for years |
| Effort | Bidding & creative testing | Content creation & technical |
In 2026, the debate isn't about which is better, but which is faster. With AI Overviews (AIO) now dominating the top of search results, both Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Pay Per Click (PPC) have had to change.
The short answer: PPC brings fast results; SEO builds momentum over time.
Use SEO when you want long-term, compounding traffic and can afford to wait for results. Use PPC when you need immediate visibility, fast testing, or predictable demand on a controlled budget.
For best results, combine both methods.
What is the best PPC platform for my business?
| If your goal is... | Use this platform |
| Immediate sales or leads | Google Ads (Search) |
| Building a brand/lifestyle | Meta (Instagram) or TikTok |
| Selling to other businesses | LinkedIn Ads |
| Selling products on a budget | Amazon Ads or Microsoft Ads |
| Targeting Gen Z or trends | TikTok Ads |
The best platform depends entirely on your business model and where your customers spend the most time. Since the rise of AI-integrated search, PPC has split into two worlds: intent-based (people looking for you) and interruption-based (you looking for them).
Best for most businesses:
- Google Ads: Ideal for high-intent traffic. If someone types "emergency plumber Cheney" or "best CRM for startups," they want to buy now.
- Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram): Best for visual products and impulse buys. If your product looks great in a video or photo, Meta's algorithm is elite at finding people who didn't know they wanted your product until they saw it.
The specialist platforms:
- LinkedIn Ads: The gold standard for B2B. It is expensive (high CPC), but your B2B PPC agency can target by specific job titles (e.g., Director of Logistics) or company size.
- Amazon Ads: A must for physical product sellers. It often has a higher conversion rate than Google because users are already in shopping mode.
- TikTok Ads: In 2026, TikTok is a massive search engine for Gen Z and Millennials.
Alternatives:
- Microsoft advertising (Bing): Often overlooked, but it reaches a more affluent and older demographic (usually 45+). Competition is lower, so your cost-per-click (CPC) is often 30% cheaper than Google.
- Reddit & Quora: Best for niche, high-trust communities. If your audience is highly technical or research-heavy, appearing in these threads can feel more like a recommendation than an ad.
How much does PPC agency management cost?
Your total PPC cost is ad spend plus management fees. Industry competition determines how high both numbers go.
Average costs for a standard PPC campaign are:
- Ad spend: $500 to $20,000+ per month
- Cost-per-click (CPC): Approximately $1.62 per click
- Cost-per-1,000 impressions (CPM): Approximately $3.12
- Remarketing CPC: $0.66 to $1.23 per click
- Tools and software: $15 to $800 per month
Agencies usually charge using one of these models:
- Percentage of ad spend: 12% to 30% of monthly spend
- Flat monthly fee: $1,000 to $3,000 for small to mid-sized businesses
- Project-based pricing: $1,000 to $10,000+ for audits, setup, or short engagements
Average CPC in 2026 across major industries:
| Industry | Average CPC | Average CTR |
| Business Services | $5.37 | 5.62% |
| Health & Fitness | $4.71 | 6.88% |
| Education | $4.39 | 6.21% |
| Animals & Pets | $3.90 | 7.39% |
| Beauty & Personal Care | $3.56 | 6.75% |
| Fashion & Jewelry | $3.39 | 6.13% |
| Real Estate | $2.10 | 9.20% |
| Restaurants & Food | $2.18 | 8.68% |
| Travel | $1.92 | 10.16% |
How long does it take to see the results of a PPC campaign?
You will see traffic in 24 hours, data in 2 weeks, and true profitability in about 3 months.
PPC delivers results faster than SEO, but it's not instant. While your ads can appear within hours, profitable, stable results generally follow a three-stage timeline.
- Days 1 to 7: Ads go live and gain immediate traffic. The platform's AI tests audiences. Avoid changing settings, or you will reset the learning process.
- Weeks 2 to 4: You spot winning ads, block wasted search terms, and see early leads or sales. Cost Per Acquisition (CPA) may be high because you’re buying data to see which ads convert.
- Months 2 to 3: You have enough data to cut underperforming keywords and double down on profitable ones. Results stabilize, and you hit your target return on ad spend (ROAS).
Who owns your ad accounts?
You should, but you might not. The legal and technical ownership of an ad account depends entirely on how it was set up and what is in your contract.
If you set up the account using your business email and your credit card, you own it. You simply invite a PPC agency as a partner or manager. If you choose to finish the partnership, you maintain full control and can remove their access at any time. You keep all the historical data, the winning ad formulas, and the tracking pixels that have learned who your customers are.
When a PPC agency manages campaigns under its own account, you don't retain ownership. If you part ways, you could lose valuable campaign data and have to start from scratch.



















































